The World Brand Congress 2009 held in Mumbai recently (4 November. 2009) bestowed on Dato’ Sharifah Mohd Ismail, President of the Institute of Marketing Malaysia (IMM) with its much coveted award for “BRAND LEADERSHIP”, making her the first Malaysian woman professional to receive the international award.
The award was made in recognition of her efforts to institutionally re-position the IMM brand as the sole operable non-profit professional body in the country for professionals and practitioners in the sales and marketing sector and industry.
“The Institute’s efforts in bringing together marketing “gurus” and world speakers for the benefit of Malaysian marketers and professionals has gained due recognition and appreciation from the marketing fraternity in the region. It also provides us with a wider and continuing base for our professionals to exchange knowledge and practical information against a backdrop of global challenges,” said Dato’ Sharifah.
The World Brand Congress gave away awards for 15 categories including the Jury Special Award and the Brand Super Achiever of the Year Award. The Jury’s Special Award for Outstanding contribution to Social Marketing was given to Sangeeta Talwar, President – South Asia, Tata Tea Group & Executive Director – Tata Tea Ltd.
The Brand Super Achiever of the Year Award was given to Dr Bhaskar Das, Executive President, Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd.
About World Brand Congress
India has been host to the Asia Brand Congress since 2007. (www.asiabrandsummit.com). This being their third annual effort, the Congress provides an international rendezvous of best brains behind some of the world’s most successful and sought after brands. The Congress is also the meeting place for leaders from every sector and continent.
The theme of World Brand Congress (WBC) for this year is “BRANDS – Re:Charge; Re:Invent; Re:Engage in today’s times”. About 500 delegates representing various countries, industries and profession from around the globe attended the two-day congress to learn on the latest development in branding as well as its future trends.
The World Brand Congress is represented by 60 countries from across different parts of the world. World Brand Congress is a non-profit making activity & aimed at a professional cause of development and growth. The World Brand Congress is governed by an Advisory Council that guides the strategic intent of the event & leads it to its success.
World Brand Congress was presented by Hindustan Times and Canon, while Fly Kingfisher is the associate partner and domestic partner, and BigAdda its exclusive social networking partner.
World Brand Congress was presented by Hindustan Times and Canon, while Fly Kingfisher is the associate partner and domestic partner, and BigAdda its exclusive social networking partner.
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