Industry Luminaries Spearhead Judging at Abby Awards 2025: A Conglomerate of Creative Minds Shaping the Future of Advertising

Mumbai, India – The prestigious Ad Club has unveiled its select group of jury chairs for the Abby Awards 2025, empowering leaders from across India’s thriving creative industry to head various categories. Among the appointed are Ashwini Deshpande, Ashish Chakravarty, Raj Kamble, and Ashish Khazanchi, each celebrated for their monumental contributions to advertising and design. Ashwini Deshpande, who co-founded the eminent design consultancy Elephant, is set to chair the Design category. Her extensive career spans over three decades during which she has emerged as a pivotal figure in visual communications, garnering acclaim for her work … Read more

ABBY Awards Announces Industry Luminaries Björn Ståhl and Youri Guerassimov as Jury Chairs for Prestigious 56th Edition

Stockholm, Sweden – The prestigious ABBY Awards, energized by its collaboration with One Show, has unveiled its top choices for jury chairs for the upcoming 56th edition, selecting internationally recognized creative leaders from Sweden and France. Björn Ståhl and Youri Guerassimov have been tapped for key roles, bringing their extensive experience and celebrated innovative approaches to the anticipated awards ceremony. Björn Ståhl, presently the Chief Creative Officer at Uncommon Creative Studio in Stockholm, will serve as the Jury Chair for the Still Print category. Ståhl boasts a remarkable career spanning over three decades, having clinched … Read more

Dear Abby Weighs In: When Asking In-Laws to Book a Hotel Keeps the Peace

Amid family gatherings and the familiar dilemma of where visiting relatives should stay, one spouse’s preference for in-laws booking a hotel room instead of staying at their home has sparked a conversation about hospitality and personal boundaries. This preference emerges from a desire to maintain peace and privacy within the household. For many, having in-laws stay over can disrupt daily routines and stretch the limits of personal space. Opting for hotel accommodations can help preserve relationships by giving both parties the necessary breathing room. The idea of asking relatives to stay in a hotel is … Read more