Ahmedabad: As part of its 35 Years Celebration – Festival of Advertising, the Ahmedabad Advertising Circle Association (AACA) is set to present a first-of-its-kind industry initiative — AACA Media AdVantage 2026 Talkshow.
Following the grand success of the All Gujarat Media Awards and the student-focused Creative Spark, this upcoming Talkshow brings together India’s finest media minds on one platform with Gujarat’s leading advertisers and advertising agencies — creating a powerful dialogue on the future of media and advertising.
Centred around the theme “Understanding the Power of Media”, the session will decode how Print, Broadcast, Outdoor and Digital Media can be strategically integrated to drive measurable business growth for brands.
Key Panel Insights
- Basant Rathore (Jagran Group) will share how Print continues to build unmatched credibility and long-term brand trust in an evolving media mix.
- Manoj (MJ) Jagyasi (Bharat 24) will highlight how Broadcast media delivers scale, influence and real-time impact in shaping mass consumer perception.
- Jayesh Yagnik (MOMS Outdoor) will present how Outdoor media is transforming into a high-impact, data-driven visibility medium in urban landscapes.
- Dr. Kushal Sanghvi (KOMERZ UK) will decode how Digital media enables precision targeting, performance marketing and scalable brand growth.
- Yatish Mehrishi – ENIL (Radio Mirchi) will bring perspective on how Radio continues to drive hyper-local engagement and strong emotional connect with audiences.
Moderator – Dr. Santosh Patra (MICA) will integrate these perspectives to present a holistic, future-ready media strategy framework for advertisers and agencies.
This 3-hour knowledge-driven Talkshow is designed to bridge the gap between traditional media strengths and new-age digital opportunities, empowering advertisers and agencies to make informed, strategic media decisions.
Scheduled on Saturday, 11th April 2026 at Hyatt Ahmedabad, the event will host a curated audience of advertisers, brand owners, agency leaders, media planners and senior media professionals.
Speaking on the initiative, Manish Gandhi, President – AACA, said, “AACA AdVantage is designed to bring clarity, strategy and direction to the evolving media landscape. As we celebrate 35 years, our focus is to empower Gujarat’s advertising ecosystem with national-level insights and future-ready thinking.”
Adding to the celebrations, AACA will also launch the Coffee Table Book 2026, documenting the creative journey and glorious 35-year legacy of AACA. This commemorative publication will be distributed nationwide among media houses, advertisers, and the advertising fraternity, serving as a landmark tribute to Gujarat’s advertising excellence.