MEDIACRAT | Новости The Young Sports Talents of Russia online project was lunched by MEDIACRAT on the www.bolshoisport.ru platform. The goal of the project is to support and promote young promising athletes aged 8 to 25 y.o. who represent various sports contested in Russia. Each month, the portal holds online polls open to all visitors and the winners receive valuable presents from the project’s partners. The main present, an automobile, will be awarded in the end of 2012. As of the end-December 2011, the Young Sports Talents of Russia boasted 400 participants representing 86 sports and over 100 Russian cities and towns. Creative and commercial management of the project is provided by MEDIACRAT. 26 Dec 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/projects/BS/ news/young-sports-talents-of-russia-project-launch At the request of the Trade Finance Bank, MEDIACRAT prepared and released the Geography of Opportunities album. This unique gift edition is completely devoted to four countries where the bank operates: Russia, Cyprus, Lebanon and Tanzania. The bilingual book tells in Russian and English about the economies, culture, the must-visit places and traditions of each of the four states. Additional chapters are devoted to the specifics of the Trade Finance Bank operations in each country. Creative management of the project was provided by MEDIACRAT. 26 Dec 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/ news/geography-of-opportunities-book-by-mediacrat MEDIACRAT Event Management has started preparations for the upcoming Bridgestone Dealer Conference. It is anticipated that over 80 company dealers from all over Russia will visit the conference scheduled to be held early in 2012. The event will be hosted by the musician and TV anchor Alexander Pushnoy. This will be the second consecutive conference organized by MEDIACRAT Event Management at the request of Bridgestone CIS. In February 2011, MEDIACRAT organized a similar event for the company dealers at The Ritz-Carlton Moscow. Bridgestone CIS is a subsidiary of the Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. 26 Dec 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/ news/bridgestone-conference-in-moscow Starting January 1, 2012, the publication frequency of WATCH Russia and SPEAR’S Russia magazines will be increased to 10 and 8 issues per year correspondingly. The frequency boost will be followed by the distribution system expansion. At the same time the expansion program will be implemented to further increase the audiences of the BolshoiSport (www.bolshoisport.ru), WatchRussia (www.watchrussia.com) and PBWM (www.pbwm.ru). The official 2012 publication schedule of MEDIACRAT magazines is available upon request and can be provided by MEDIACRAT relationship managers. WATCH Russia is the Russian version of one of the most renowned European (Amsterdam, NL) haut horlogerie magazines recognized as the most intelligent and stylish watch publication in Europe. SPEAR’S Russia is the Russian version of the most trustworthy and influential European (London, UK) magazine for the world’s richest audience. Founder – PBWM Media, Editor-in-Chief – Alexander Gafin, General Manager – Dmitry Gafin. Chivas Regal is the Title Partner of the Awards. Official Partner – Land Rover, Independent Consultant – PricewaterhouseCoopers, Official TV Channel – TV Rain, General Radio Partner – Business FM, General Media Partner – BFM.ru. Creative and commercial management of WATCH Russia and SPEAR’S Russia magazines is provided by MEDIACRAT. 22 Nov 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/projects/watch/ news/watch-russia-spears-russia-frequency-increased CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards 2011, the annual ceremony organized to celebrate the achievements of professionals and firms from private banking, wealth management and related industries, was held on November 17 at the Et Cetera theater in Moscow. The ceremony was hosted by Tatiana Lazareva, Mikhail Shatz and Alexander Pushnoy. VTB24 Private Banking was named Russian Private Bank of the Year. Credit Suisse was selected Foreign Private Bank of the Year providing services to HNWIs in Russia. Bank Julius Baer & Co. was distinguished as the best foreign private bank servicing wealthy Russians outside the country. VTB Capital Investment Management received the Asset Management Firm of the Year award, while Third Rome was named the Wealth Boutique of the Year leaving behind AXIOMA Wealth Management and the last year’s victor Da Vinci Capital. MFO Alfa Capital interrupted the two-year hegemony of the triumphant UFG Wealth Management and became the Family Office of the Year. Baltic International Bank managed to preserve its status of the Best Private Bank in CIS and Baltic States for the second consecutive year. Among consultants, Dmitry Zhuk of AXIOMA Wealth Management (Investment Consultant of the Year), Dobrovinsky & Partners (Law Firm of the Year), Ernst & Young (Tax Adviser of the Year) and Aidan Gallery (Art Adviser of the Year) garnered honor. Herculis Partners was named the Start of the Year. Lancaster Trustees won the Trust & Fiduciary Firm of the Year award. RESO-Garantia was selected the Insurance Firm of the Year. The Judging Panel declared Give Life Foundation the Charity Foundation of the Year. Olga Degtiareva (URALSIB | Bank 121) was named First Lady of the Year in PBWM industry. Andrey Vdovin (M2M Private Bank) was selected the Gentleman of the Industry. Ruben Vardanian was declared the PBWM Industry Legend. The Judging Panel of the Awards, chaired by SPEAR’S Russia Editor-in-chief Alexander Gafin, this year included David Iakobachvili, Alexander Svetakov, Irina Rapoport, Andrey Rappoport, Christian Kremer and Feodor Sheberstov. Chivas Regal, the legendary Scotch whisky, was the Title Partner of the Awards. Official Partner – Land Rover, Independent Consultant – PricewaterhouseCoopers, Official TV Channel – TV Rain, General Radio Partner – Business FM, General Media Partner – BFM.ru. Detailed information is available at http://awards2011.pbwm.ru/, the official web portal of the Awards. Management of the Awards is provided by MEDIACRAT. 22 Nov 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/projects/Awards2011/ news/chivas-spears-russia-awards-ruben-vardanian-named-pbwm-industry-legend The Russian premiere of the 60-year old The Macallan in Lalique whisky was organized by MEDIACRAT Events on November 9 at the Tsvet Nochi club in Moscow. The premiere held in the format of a private VIP event was attended by the most prominent representatives of the Russian art & culture and business community. Leonid Yarmolnik hosted the evening. A celebration of two great national traditions, The Macallan in Lalique is one of the finest ever creative collaborations between Scotland and France. This Limited Edition releases represent a historic alliance of artistry and craftsmanship, spirit and style. Overall, only 400 decanters have been released with just 10 available in Russia. Management of the event was provided by MEDIACRAT. 22 Nov 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/ news/the-macallan-in-lalique-premiere-by-mediacrat-events The Organizing Committee of CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards 2011 is pleased to announce the nominee short list determined by votes of professionals from private banking, wealth management and related industries. This year 207 experts participated in the opinion poll. The nominees in the Best Russian Private Bank category are Alfa Bank (A-Club), VTB24 Private Banking and M2M Private Bank. The leaders in the similar category yet for foreign banks in Russia are Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and UBS Wealth Management. Herculis Partners, Renaissance Advisors and Verno Capital compete for The Best Start of the Year award. The complete list of organizations and individuals who made it to the short list this year is available at http://awards2011.pbwm.ru/, the official web portal of the Awards. The best of the best in each nomination will be selected by the members of this year’s Judging Panel: David Iakobachvili, Alexander Svetakov, Irina Rapoport, Andrey Rappoport, Christian Kremer and Feodor Sheberstov. The Chairman of the Judging Panel is Alexander Gafin, SPEAR’S Russia Editor-in-Chief. The winners of CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards 2011 will be unveiled on 17 November at the Et Cetera theatre in Moscow. The ceremony will be hosted by Mikhail Shatz, Tatiana Lazareva and Alexander Pushnoy. Chivas Regal is the Title Partner of the Awards. Official Partner – Land Rover, Independent Consultant – PricewaterhouseCoopers, Official TV Channel – TV Rain, General Radio Partner – Business FM, General Media Partner – BFM.ru. PBWM.ru is a specialized private banking and wealth management web portal. SPEAR’S Russia is the Russian version of the most trustworthy and influential European (London, UK) magazine for the world’s richest audience. Founder – PBWM Media, Editor-in-Chief – Alexander Gafin, General Manager – Dmitry Gafin. Management of the Awards is provided by MEDIACRAT. 8 Nov 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/projects/Awards2011/ news/chivas-spears-russia-wealth-management-awards-2011-short-list-announced The Organizing Committee of CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards 2011 is pleased to announce that by invitation of Alexander Gafin, Judging Panel Chairman and SPEAR’S Russia Editor-in-Chief, the following prominent persons joined this year’s Judging Panel: David Iakobachvili Sistema, Member of the Board Alexander Svetakov Absolut Group, Chairman of the Board Irina Rapoport RUSNANO Capital, CEO Andrey Rappoport SKOLKOVO, President Christian Kremer Mercury, Vice President Feodor Sheberstov Odgers Berndtson, Managing Partner & Head of Financial Practice The winners of CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards 2011 will be unveiled on November 17 at the Et Cetera theatre in Moscow. CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards is organized by tradition and analogy with the award ceremony annually held in London by SPEAR’S UK. Organizers of the 2011 Awards in Russia are PBWM.ru portal and SPEAR’S Russia magazine. Official Partner – Land Rover, Independent Consultant – PricewaterhouseCoopers, Official TV Channel – TV Rain, General Radio Partner – Business FM, General Media Partner – BFM.ru. CHIVAS is one of the most prestigious blended whiskies in the world. SPEAR’S Russia is the Russian version of one of the most trustworthy and influential European (London, UK) magazines for the world’s richest, PBWM.ru is Russia’s first specialized private banking and wealth management online portal. Founder – PBWM Media, Editor-in-Chief – Alexander Gafin, General Manager – Dmitry Gafin. Creative and commercial management of the project is provided by MEDIACRAT. 3 Nov 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/projects/Awards2011/ news/chivas-spears-russia-wealth-management-awards-2011-judging-panel MEDIACRAT developed the concept of an advertising campaign for the first Rendez-Vous boutique in Belgorod. The large-scale promotion strategy involves television channels, radio, outdoor advertising and print media. Rendez-Vous is a chain of premium-class shoe boutiques featuring over 60 European fashion brands. Creative management of the project is provided by MEDIACRAT. 3 Nov 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/ news/rendez-vous-advertising-campaign-by-mediacrat Infiniti Russia in cooperation with MEDIACRAT are developing and preparing for launch the loyalty program for owners of Infiniti cars. Every participant of the program will receive a membership card that will provide access to exclusive automotive privileges, special offers and discounts, concierge services. Infiniti is a luxury car brand launched by Nissan in 1989. Today, Infiniti remains a top choice for car enthusiasts looking for innovative design, technical perfection, active implementation of the latest hi-tech achievements and exceptional customer care services. Infiniti offers a full range of luxury cars, from sporty coupes to full-size SUVs. MEDIACRAT is the official operator of Infiniti Loyalty Program. 3 Nov 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/ news/infiniti-loyalty-program-by-mediacrat The Organizing Committee of CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards 2011 is pleased to announce the start of the Voting stage of the Awards. From October 10 until October 28, the Organizing Committee is collecting votes of professionals from private banking, wealth management and related industries in order to determine the nominee short list. The voters are asked to select the best, second and third nominee in each category. The nominees selected are then respectively awarded three, two and one point. As a result of this process, after the approval of the Awards’ Independent Consultant the official short list will be formed. At the final stage, the Judging Panel of the Awards will determine winners among short-listed candidates. The members of the Judging Panel will be announced in the end of October. The winners of CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards 2011 will be unveiled on November 17 at the Et Cetera theatre in Moscow. CHIVAS SPEAR’S Russia Wealth Management Awards is organized by tradition and analogy with the award ceremony annually held in London by SPEAR’S UK. Organizers of the 2011 Awards in Russia are CHIVAS whisky, PBWM.ru portal and SPEAR’S Russia magazine. Official Partner – Land Rover, Independent Consultant – PricewaterhouseCoopers. CHIVAS is one of the most prestigious blended whiskies in the world. SPEAR’S Russia is the Russian version of one of the most trustworthy and influential European (London, UK) magazines for the world’s richest, PBWM.ru is Russia’s first specialized private banking and wealth management online portal. Founder – PBWM Media, Editor-in-Chief – Alexander Gafin, General Manager – Dmitry Gafin. Creative and commercial management of the project is provided by MEDIACRAT. 13 Oct 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/projects/Awards2011/ news/chivas-spears-russia-wealth-management-awards-2011-votes-by-peers MEDIACRAT Event Management and the Moscow office of Pernod Ricard Eastern Europe organized the annual congress in Koprino Bay (Yaroslavl) for Pernod Ricard Rouss, a leader in the Russian premium spirits market. Over 350 company employees attended the event called On the Way to Absolute Leadership. Apart from a conference devoted to the year-end results and discussion of the company’s strategic initiatives, in terms of the 4-day congress a series of culture and entertainment events and team building activities took place, based on which a special corporate film was shot. 13 Oct 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/ news/pernod-ricard-congress-in-yaroslavl At the request of Rostelecom, Russia’s national telecommunications operator, MEDIACRAT prepared and released a book with a title translated as Communications through Centuries: 125 Years of Telecoms in Moscow Region. This unique publication vividly illustrates not only the development path of the company itself, but also that of the industry as a whole. The book was published with a print run of 1,000 copies. This book is not the only Rostelecom project in MEDIACRAT portfolio. Since September 2009, MEDIACRAT has been publishing Otlichniy Journal [Excellent Magazine] serving as a gateway to the Internet for children and youth. Since March 2010, MEDIACRAT has also been working on a WEB-Gramota [Web Skills] magazine, Russia’s first publication in the format of an Internet guide aimed at senior audience (50+). Besides, at the request of Rostelecom MEDIACRAT has also developed and launched a specialized web portal with a goal to unite schoolchildren interested in the latest web developments. Creative and commercial management of all projects is provided by MEDIACRAT. 13 Oct 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/projects/125_years/ news/communications-through-centuries-book-by-mediacrat MEDIACRAT prepared and released the second issue of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia magazine, a special interest publication devoted to the largest fashion week in the Eastern Europe. The magazine is published twice a year for each of the two Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia shows and is distributed at these events, as well as in all Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Russia. The next Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia will be devoted to Spring-Summer 2012 season and will be held in Moscow from October 21 until October 25. Creative and commercial management of the magazine is provided by MEDIACRAT. 13 Oct 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/projects/mercedes-benz-fashion-week-russia/ news/mediacrat-published-second-issue-of-mercedes-benz-fashion-week-russia-magazine Philips, the world leader in consumer electronics, hosted a dealer conference in Armenia from September 20 until September 23. Representatives of the company’s service centers in Russia participated in the event organized by MEDIACRAT Event Management. Royal Philips Electronics is one of the world’s largest corporations specializing in home electronics, consumer healthcare and lighting with an annual turnover of over 26 billion Euros. 11 Oct 2011 http://www.mediacrat.com/ news/philips-conference-in-armenia