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2nd Comic Con : October 2012
The 2nd Comic Con was held in Mumbai in October 2012. Amar
Chitra Katha sponsored the event and launched it's new title - Kubera.
Sons of Rama, the much-anticipated full-length animated movie by ACK Animation Studio,
was the star of the event.
People from different walks of life were invited to interact with the cast and characters
of the movie.
Editors from Tinkle also conducted a panel discussion on how comic books are evolving
in today's day and age.
Comic Con Bangalore: September 2012
Comic Con was held for the first time in the city of Bangalore.
Amar Chitra Katha sponsored the event and launched the new animated short film Shikari
Shambhu as well as Sons of Rama, the much-anticipated full-length animated movie
by ACK Animation Studio.
Editors from Amar Chitra Katha also conducted a Mythology quiz, which created a
buzz at the event.
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Millennium Megaprize worth Rs 1200000
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2nd Prize worth Rs 250000
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3rd Prize worth Rs 100000
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Chairman's special Prize worth Rs 500000
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Radio Mirchi Pune: May 2012
Radio Mirchi Pune: May 2012
Tinkle associated with Radio Mirchi and NIE to conduct a “Back-to-school”
activity in Pune.
Suppandi, one of the most loved Tinkle characters, visited various schools and entertained
children with his antics and joke-telling sessions.
Tinkle editorial team led by Neel Paul conducted an interactive
workshop with kids of age 3-13 years at the literary bug fest at Chembur, which
included fun story telling session, coloring and story writing. The aim to participate
in this festival was to expose the children to a wide range of Indian literature
available for young readers and give them the opportunity to meet the artist behind
Tinkle. The kids could explore different means of storytelling, giving free rein
to their imagination.
Tinkle teams conducted a comic-making workshop with the kids
of Little Explorer at Tinkle studio. The comic making session was followed by story
telling and coloring with the kids. Direct interaction with the kids also helped
the editorial team to understand the thought process of a child and their expectations
from a magazine like Tinkle.
The Tinkle Editorial team conducted a workshop called “Out-of-the-Box”
at DPS, Srinagar, in May 2012, to inculcate writing skills and ideation in young
children. So effective was the workshop that the Principle of the school requested
to include this portion in the school curriculum as well!The team also held a second
workshop on how to make comic strips.
ACK Media in World Book Fair
ACK Media took 10 stalls at the World Book Fair – Delhi from
February 25, 2012 to March 5, 2012.One of India’s oldest book fair, the event is
organized every two years at PragatiMaidan in New Delhi by the National Book Trust
India, for the avid book lovers.
The ACK Media stall at the WBF was interestingly done, promoting
4 of its brand. Huge cut outs of ACK Media characters – Suppandi,ShikariShambhuand
Mythological heroeswere put up at the entrance.Each ACK Media brand had a dedicated
section to itself with a trivia on the brand.The Brainwave section was installed
with a Brainwave Lab with do-and-learn experiments with cool tools for students
of all talents and capabilities. The Tinkle corner had a speech bubble with Suppandi
in a true comic book style where the kids could pen down their thoughts. The kids
were also given an opportunity to meet Suppandi and click photographs with him.
Karadi Tales section had a cool lounge for every kid to come, sit and read their
favorite picture bo0k. Amar Chitra Katha corner boasts of trivia board on the history
of ACK!!
Promoters in Suppandi, ShikariShambhu and Tantri the Mantri costume roamed around
the fair interacting with customers and driving them to the stall.
Quiz at Comicon
The Tinkle Editors conjured up some really tough questions
so that they could bring back all the prizes we had kept aside for this quiz. But
they underestimated the power of our brands and characters... Each one of the questions
was answered... and ALL the prizes had to be given away! Ha!
Launch of the Uncle Pai title
We paid tribute to our legendary founder, Late Uncle Pai, by launching an Amar Chitra
Katha title on his life. ReenaPuri, ACK's Editor and Uncle Pal's close associate,
helped create a poignant short film on his life. The most heartwarming part of this
event was the unveiling of the cover by Mrs. LalitaPai.
ACK Media showcases Sons of Ram
ACK Media showcased the first cut of their first cutting-edge
theatrical animated film in stereoscopic 3D during Comic Con. It will hit theatres
in September. We expect it to be a greater hit than Avatar'!!!!
Tinkle won the best kid's publication award
The last... and definitely the best 'news' - which is now
common knowledge... The Tinkle Holiday Special won the award for the best kid's
publication. Congratulations again to the fantastic team at Tinkle, ably lead by
the one and only... RAJANI THINDIATH!
ACK-Media participated in the Kala Ghoda Festival
that was held from February 4 to February 12, 2012. During the festival, ACK Media
paid a tribute to our beloved (LatelUncleAnant Pai. The Tinkle team conducted a
workshop on "How to write a comic" followed by a drawing competition.
New Year with Kids at Mahesh Memorial Trust
Karadi Tales organized a special event at the Children's Ward of the Mahesh Memorial
Trust at the Cancer Institute MIA) in Gandhinagar, Chennai. The storytellers readFish
Friends Three, The Monkeys and the Capseller and The Lion and the Mouse- and the
kids had a ball!
Tenzing Norgay Launched on Apple IPAD
Tenzing Norgay from the Amar Chitra Katha gallery of bravehearts
was launched on an iPad app to reach out to its millions of fans.
Release of Amar Chitra Katha Title on Konark
ACK Media released an Amar Chitra Katha title on the temple
to the Sun God -Konark.
AFAQS Advertisement
We advertised in AFAQs, highlighting to media buyers and marketers the power of
our mega-characters Suppandi and Shikari Shambhu. And we spoke about the advantage
that would accrue to them if they advertised in our magazines: Tinkle, Tinkle Digest
and Brainwave.
Tinkle New Features Launched
Three new features were started in the New Year (Jan issue) of Tinkle: Tinkle Spotlight,
Mark Your Calendar and Name Place Animal Thing.
Announcement of Collection of Tamil Classics
Marking the occasion of Pongal, ACK Media launched Amar Chitra
Katha's Tamil Classics collection, which brings together some of the best Tamil
Nadu-based titles.
20-Title Collection of Books on Nation Builders
Marking the occasion of Republic Day, ACK-Media launched 'Nation
Builders a collection of 20 carefully chosen Amar Chitra Katha titles dedicated
to some of the stalwarts and visionaries who helped shape our country.
Landmark Storytelling Activities
Tinkle participated in Landmark's Kids' fest across 5 cities
- Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad. Chennai and Bangalore. There was. storytelling from
Tinkle along with a coloring competition. Winners were rewarded with copies of Tinkle
Digest. Needless to say, the kids loved it!
Karadi Tales Storytelling Sessions
On World Disability Day, Karadi Tales joined the kids of V-Excel
Educational Trust for Special Children for a storytelling session at Indira Nagar
Youth Hostel in Chennai. Other storytelling sessions were organized at Eureka Bookstore
in New Delhi and at Hippocampus in Chennai.
Opening up Ad Space in Kids Magazine to Media buyers
ACK Media's crack Ad Sales team, headed by Eric D'souza, introduced ACK's innovations
to media buyers, inviting them to advertise in Tinkle. Brainwave and Atnar Chitra
Katha. Clinic Plus. Uniball Pens, Gamier Fructis kids, Tata Steel, Mc Cain Foods,
TI Cycles, BSA Cycles, Reynolds Pens and Parle Mango Bite amongst others are the
brands that are ALREADY on board within THREE months of starting the process! Bravo!
Syndication in Publications
ACK Media's first syndicated comic strip was carried in the
inaugural issue of My Little HT, a Hindustan Times' children's supplement, which
was launched on November 14th in HT's Delhi edition. The issue will go live in March
2012, and ACK Media has been offered free advertising space in it.
Winners of ACK Media Scholarship on l4 November
In July 2011, ACK Media initiated a huge scholarship program
for children all over India, in fond memory of Uncle Pai. This was communicated
at Big Bazaar outlets across India. We received nearly 20,000 entries!
Launch of Karadi Tales Picture Books
Karadi Tales, for the first time, launched picture books for
children, illustrated by international illustrators
Comic Con Mumbai - Unveiled the look of our 1st animated film - Sons
of Ram
ACK Media participated in Comic Con, Mumbai and launched the first look of Sons
of Ram (our first 3D animated film) at this event. Sons of Ram is inspired by the
original ACK comic and is adapted, written and directed by Kushal Ruia. The amazing
characters are brought to life with voices-over of stars like Sunidhi Chauhan and
Aditya Kapadia. We also generated brisk sales of our published products, DVDs and
customized T- Shirts.
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