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 AOJ Media launches the Hindi edition of its flagship magazine, `The Art of Jewellery’ to widen its reach

AOJ Media Pvt Ltd, which is the publisher of The Art of Jewellery –India’s  No 1 jewellery magazine for the last 11 years has today launched the Hindi edition of the AOJ Magazine to widen its reach, especially to the tier II and tier III cities of india, particularly North and Central India. The Hon. Governor of Maharashtra – His Excellency Shri K. Sankaranarayanan launched the AOJ Hindi Magazine at a glittering ceremony at the Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.

Also, present during the launch were Sumesh Wadhera- MD, AOJ Media, PV Jose-Director, AOJ Media, Martin Rapaport -Chairman, Rapaport Group, Mordy Rapaport, Director- Rapaport Group and Vasant Mehta-VP, International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA). 

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8th HITEX INTERNATIONAL GEMS AND JEWELLERY EXPOSITION (HIGJE), INAUGURATED
BY RAVEENA TANDON, BRAND AMBASSADOR HIGJE 2012.

20th July 2012, Hyderabad: The 8th Edition of Hitex International Gems and
Jewellery Exposition (HIGJE) 2012 - Hyderabad’s One and Only Consumer
Jewellery Exhibition was today inaugurated by Bollywood Star and Brand
Ambassador HIGJE 2012 Raveena Tandon, at the Hitex Fair Grounds,
Hyderabad. The show has been recently acquired by the Bangalore based
media company- AOJ Media Pvt. Ltd.

Hitex International Gems and Jewellery Exposition begins on 20th July and
concludes on 22nd July 2012. This premium B2C gem and jewellery show will
witness the participation of over 100 spectacular and top notch retailers
from across India. The show is open to public for 3 dazzling days and will
have the jewellery connoisseurs, who's who of industry, local celebs and
the elite crowd come together for one of the greatest jewellery shopping
experiences.

“HIGJE 2012 brings in the promise of the best of jewellery from all over
India under one roof, and I am here to pick the best pieces for self” said
a beaming Raveena Tandon, Brand Ambassador HIGJE 2012 and Bollywood star.

Mr Sumesh Wadhera, MD AOJ Media, said “8th HIGJE 2012 is perfectly timed
just before the  Varalakshmi Vratham on 27th July, thus offers the
consumers the perfect opportunity for festival purchasing. What more could
the Hyderbadi’s ask for- with widest range and variety of jewellery
offered at the best discounted and affordable prices, all at 8th HIGJE
2012. HIGJE 2012 promises to be even bigger and brighter, with the
participation of marquee brands like-Meena, PanchKesari, Gitanjali,
Mangal, GIA, Diva, Khanna, Sainath, GRT, Amravati, PM Jewellers, D’Mart,
SurajBhan and Amarpali among others to name a few. Also, to make the 3 day
exhibition more exciting and interesting daily contests, where one could
win jewellery worth 50 thousand, lucky dip contests, free and educational
seminars by GIA on-‘Know your gemstones’ have been organized.”

The promotional campaign for 8th HIGJE 2012 is as detailed as the event
itself. With its focus on attracting customers, jewellery connoisseurs and
other industry figures, the campaign will be made highly visible across
print and electronic media. This includes advertising campaigns in leading
newspapers, magazines, FM Radio and also frequent mailers, posters, online
advertising, newsletters, dedicated website and convenient online
registrations. Also, not to forget personalized invitations to members of
all the elite clubs across India, outdoor media advertising etc.

HIGJE 2012 highlight is the exhibition of jewellery made from gold,
silver, platinum, diamonds, pearls, corals, semi-precious stones, and
gemstones. Equal emphasis rests on special offerings like antique and
fashion jewellery. The venue Hitex is the finest, most modern exhibition
centre in India today. Its world class infrastructure (Centrally A/C),
ample parking space etc. has made it extremely popular as a one-stop
resource for exhibitions and shows.


About Us:
AOJ Media is an ISO 9001: 2008 UKAS certified media company. It has at the
forefront, its flagship brand- The Art of Jewellery, India's No:1
jewellery magazine, and Events which provide businesses with a forum to
interact, engage, and arrive at decisions of mutual benefit. The
organization's principal role is to help businesses connect, share, and
grow. We do this in a variety of ways – Through audience-specific events
that unite businesses, through an industry-leading B2B publication that
shares business knowledge; and through the creation and stewardship of
industry-specific bodies that set the path for the category to follow.
This in-depth familiarity has been further strengthened by decades of
expertise in conducting B2B trade shows and B2C retail events across the
country. We are also the owners and organizers of some of the most talked
about shows in India viz: South India Jewellery Show (SIJS)-Bangalore,
Best Of India Jewellery Show (BIJS)- - Bangalore and the Kerala Gem and
Jewellery Show(KGJS)-Thrissur, to name a few. In addition to the Gems and
Jewellery vertical, AOJ Media is concurrently developing B2B interactions
in other industries also.

www.higje.in

www.aojmedia.com

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For Editorial queries please contact: Aditi Kumar, Manager-Corporate
Communications @ +919743896006, aditi@aojmedia.com

Register online to get you complimentary passes for 8th Hitex International Gems and Jewellery Exposition (HIGJE) 2012 @ www.higje.in

BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS NAMRATA DIXIT ALONG WITH SUMESH WADHERA-MD-AOJ MEDIA RELEASING A SPECIAL ISSUE OF THE ART OF JEWELLERY MAGAZINE DURING THE LAUNCH PRESS MEET.

BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS NAMRATA DIXIT ALONG WITH SUMESH WADHERA-MD-AOJ MEDIA RELEASING A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION POSTER 8TH HIGJE DURING THE LAUNCH PRESS MEET ON 4TH JULY.

MODELS DISPLAYING JEWELLERY CUSTOM MADE FOR 8TH HIGJE 2012 DURING THE LAUNCH PRESS MEET ON 4TH JULY.

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For Immediate Publication:

AOJ MEDIA ACQUIRES HITEX INTERNATIONAL GEMS AND JEWELLERY EXPOSITION (HIGJE): SIGNS RAVEENA TANDON AS BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR HIGJE 2012, SCHEDULED 20-22^nd JULY.

4^th July 2012, Hyderabad: AOJ Media Pvt. Ltd. has at the forefront, its flagship brand- The Art of Jewellery, India's No:1 jewellery magazine, and Events. The company, which is the organizer of premier trade shows both in the B2B and B2C categories, has acquired 100 per cent stake in Hitex International Gems & Jewellery Exposition (HIGJE), Hyderabad’s largest gems and jewellery show, adding yet another premier brand to its basket of specialized events. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Bangalore recently.

Addressing the HIGJE launch Press Meet at Hotel Taj Krishna, Sumesh Wadhera, MD, AOJ Media, said ``The acquisition of Hitex International Gem and Jewellery Expo marks our entry into Andhra Pradesh, which is a very important and a significant jewellery market in South India. We are looking forward to adding further value to the expo. This acquisition will indeed consolidate our presence in South India. We have gone a step further and signed the ravishing Raveena Tandon, Bollywood star as the Brand Ambassador for HIGJE 2012, which had never happened in the history of HIGJE’s. ’’

  

Agreed Nagendra Prasad, Chief Operating Officer, Hyderabad International Trade Expositions Limited, ``We found a wonderful synergy in AOJ Media and are confident that Sumesh Wadhera and his team will grow the brand even further. Hitex International Gem and Jewellery Expo has been a successful event since its inception and this win-win partnership will reinforce its preeminence. The event will continue to be held at the Hitex fair grounds, Hyderabad and we are confident that it will attract leading retailers from all across India.’’

On being signed the Brand Ambassador, Raveena Tandon said “HIGJE 2012 brings in the promise of the best of jewellery from all over India under on roof, and I am so thrilled to be a part of this fantastic show!”

HIGJE is one of the largest show of its kind in South India, and Hyderabad's only consumer show. The show has over 150 stalls and over 100 top-notch jewellers participating and exhibiting. A few of the eminent jewellers are Meena Jewellers-Hyderabad, Sainath Jewels-Hyderabad, GRT-Hyderabad, Gitanjali Group-Mumbai, Bhirdichand-Jaipur, PanchKesari-Bangalore, P Mohanlal Jewellery-Hyderabad, Amravati Jewellers-HYD, Mangal Jewels-Jaipur and Amarpali-Jaipur to name a few. HIGJE highlight is the exhibition of jewellery made from gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, pearls, corals, semi-precious stones, and gemstones. Equal emphasis rests on special offerings like antique and fashion jewellery. HIGJE 2012 will be held from July 20 to 22, less than a week before Varalakshmi Vratham, which falls on July 27 this year.  The venue Hitex is the finest, most modern exhibition centre in India today. Its world class infrastructure (Centrally A/C), ample parking space etc. has made it extremely popular as a one-stop resource for exhibitions and shows.

About Us:

AOJ Media is an ISO 9001: 2008 UKAS certified media company. It has at the forefront, its flagship brand- The Art of Jewellery, India's No:1 jewellery magazine, and Events which provide businesses with a forum to interact, engage, and arrive at decisions of mutual benefit. The organization's principal role is to help businesses connect, share, and grow. We do this in a variety of ways – Through audience-specific events that unite businesses, through an industry-leading B2B publication that shares business knowledge; and through the creation and stewardship of industry-specific bodies that set the path for the category to follow. This in-depth familiarity has been further strengthened by decades of expertise in conducting B2B trade shows and B2C retail events across the country. We are also the owners and organizers of some of the most talked about shows in India viz: South India Jewellery Show (SIJS)-Bangalore, Best Of India Jewellery Show (BIJS)- - Bangalore and the Kerala Gem and Jewellery Show(KGJS)-Thrissur, to name a few. In addition to the Gems and Jewellery vertical, AOJ Media is concurrently developing B2B interactions in other industries also.
www.aojmedia.com
www.higje.in

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For Editorial queries please contact: Aditi Kumar, Manager-Corporate Communications @ +919743896006, aditi@aojmedia.com

The Art of Jewellery’s publisher Dipti Publications, is now AOJ Media Pvt Ltd -New brand identity launched at JCK Las Vegas, USA.

Bangalore, 30th June 2012: The Art of Jewellery group has now acquired a new identity with its parent company Dipti Publications being rebranded as AOJ Media Pvt Ltd. An ISO 9001:2008 UKAS certified media company, AOJ Media was formally launched by Martin Rapaport, Chairman, the Rapaport Group on the sidelines of JCK Las Vegas, USA. Established in the year 2002 by its visionary founder Late Shri Ashok Wadhera, AOJ Media has grown into a multi-business organization with interests in publishing, events and business networking. Its flagship magazine, The Art of Jewellery is India’s No:1 jewellery business magazine, facilitating information exchange and influencing opinions with its authentic, objective and comprehensive coverage of the gems and jewellery segment.

Besides, the Company has also established strong credentials in the B2B and B2C exhibition space with successful brands such as the South India Jewellery Show (SIJS), Kerala Gem and Jewellery Show (KGJS), Best of India Jewellery Show (BIJS) and Hitex International Gems & Jewellery Exposition (HIGJE). It has also created an interactive platform for top-notch jewellery retailers called The Indian Jewellers of Excellence, (IJE).

Speaking on the occasion, Sumesh Wadhera, Chief Editor and Managing Director said, ``The new name reflects our business spectrum, offering  immense scope for vertical and horizontal growth and was developed to keep pace with the changes around us. At AOJ Media, we aspire to be a catalyst by providing cutting edge information and value driven events.’’

Said Martin Rapaport, Chairman, Rapaport Group, ``We had partnered with the Art of Jewellery group in 2008 and we are very happy to witness the steady growth of this organization. We are proud of this association and hope that this new identity will help the company achieve greater heights.’’

For more details of the organization, please visit www.aojmedia.com

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Editorial queries please contact Aditi Kumar, Manager Corporate Communications @ +919743896006, aditi@aojmedia.com

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HIGJE 2012

Many decades ago, Hyderabad used to be known as- the City of Pearls. Not anymore. Over the past seven years, Hyderabad has rewritten its place in the history. Not content to be associated with pearls alone, today it has established its reign over all precious gems and jewellery.

This chapter began with the very first edition of Hitex International Gems & Jewellery Exposition, way back in 2004. Now, in 2012, HIGJE will reach a new pinnacle – its eighth edition –and the location could not be more befitting.

The 'Jewels of the Nizams' is this regions finest, most valuable jewellery collection. The famed Golconda mines, the source of the Kohinoor, and the Hope diamonds, are just a few kilometers away. And it is here, that you will experience the opulence and grandeur of HIGJE 2012, from July 20 to 22, at the Hitex Fair Grounds.

This is one of the largest show of its kind in South India, and Hyderabad's only consumer show. Its highlight is the exhibition of jewellery made from gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, pearls, corals, semi-precious stones, and gemstones. Equal emphasis rests on special offerings like antique and fashion jewellery.

HIGJE has already established itself as one of South India's finest consumer jewellery exhibitions. Hyderabad itself is a city rich in the jewellery tradition, and famous for its extraordinary wealth and discernment. In its new ownership with The Art of Jewellery, the HIGJE promise is poised to reach even superior heights. HIGJE 2012 will be everything the earlier HIGJEs have been, raised to a more spectacular level.

1. HIGJE 2012 will be held from July 20 to 22 – that's three whole days of amazing jewellery being showcased at Hitex Fair Grounds.

2. One and only Eighth edition consumer jewellery show in Hyderabad.

3. Varalakshmi Vratham, a festival deeply associated with wealth and prosperity, falls on July 27. This show gives you the perfect occasion to shop for it.

4. Raveena Tandon, brand ambassador HIGJE and Bollywood star, will be there to grace the occasion.

5. The event showcases leading retailers from all over India.

6. A professionally-designed and tastefully-executed floor plan creates segments for easy navigation.

7. Hitex is the finest, most modern exhibition centre in India today. Its world class infrastructure (Centrally A/C), ample parking space etc. has made it extremely popular as a one-stop resource for exhibitions and shows.

8. Engaging and rewarding promotions are flagged off through the day to keep audience interest alive.

Who should exhibit? 
Hyderabad is a well-known jewellery market, and HIGJE is its first and foremost consumer exhibition. It has already built its loyal fan following. Many are annual visitors who wait for HIGJE, year after year, to see, experience, and appreciate the latest and best of the gems and jewellery industry. Many others are connoisseurs, collectors, and individual consumers with high net worth. The exhibition has always been patronized by NRls, brides-to-be, rising stars in the professional arena, and the Who's Who of Hyderabad.

This makes it a great opportunity for retailers from all over India to reach this lucrative, high-involvement market. Retailers keen to exhibit in HIGJE 2012 can look forward to making good business of the following:

• Plain Gold & Studded Jewellery
• Diamond Jewellery
• Platinum Jewellery
• Fine Jewellery
• Loose Diamonds and Gems
• Jewellery Watches
• Silverware & Silver Jewellery

Book your stalls well in advance of the show and select the space that is best suited for your business needs.

Exhibitor Directory
List of prominent exhibitors in HIGJE 2012:
Gitanjali Group
Sainath Jewellers
Suraj Bhan Babulal & Co
Suraj Bhan & Co
Diva Jewels
Mangal Jewels
Semru Sales Pvt Ltd
Akansha Diamonds
Shreeraj Jewellers
GIA
Meena Jewellers
TBZ
C Krishnaiah Chetty & Sons
Arya 24 kt

The Art of Jewellery

The Art of Jewellery publication is a pioneer platform for the gem and jewellery industry in India. Backed by an ISO 9001:2008 certification, "The Art of Jewellery" magazine offers in-depth, well-researched editorial content produced and packaged aesthetically, to address the information needs of the industry, month after month. It is headquartered in Bangalore- with offices in Mumbai, Jaipur and Thrissur.

Over the years, the magazine has conceptualized and presented some of the finest consumer and trade jewellery events in the country. The Art of Jewellery has the expertise in organizing many exhibitions every year like Best of India Jewellery Show (BIJS ) in Bangalore, South India Jewellery Show (SIJS) in Bangalore, Kerala Gem and Jewellery Show (KGJS) in Thrissur and from this year onwards, the Hitex International Gems & Jewellery Exposition.

In its new ownership with the Art of Jewellery and Raveena Tandon as the Brand Ambassador HIGJE 2012, the B2C show is poised to reach the next level and achieve even superior heights.

•Bollywood Star Endorsement: HIGJE is for the first time being endorsed by a bollywood star –the ravishing Raveena Tandon.

•Top dailies: News features, advertising, and advertorials in leading national and local newspapers, including Deccan Chronicle, Times of India, Eenadu, Saakshi, Namaste Telangana, The Hindu, Deccan Today, Hindi Milap, Siasat, and Vaarttha.

•Exciting TV spots: Frequent TV spots on popular local TV channels like ETV, TV9, ABN, and Andhra Jyothi.

•Impactful OOH: Citywide outdoor campaign, involving 20-25 hoardings at popular locations.

•PR blitz: Special press meets and photo opportunities before and during the event.

•Glossy magazines: Features and advertising in popular women's and lifestyle magazines.

•FM radio: RJ mentions and radio spots at peak hours on the city's best-loved channels like Radio City 91.1 FM, 92.7 Big FM, and 98.3 Radio Mirchi.

•Significant web presence: Online advertising, e-newsletter campaign, a dedicated website, and convenient online registration.

•Personalized invitations: Customized invitations to members of leading premium clubs in the city.

•Others: Well-timed mailers, and eye-catching posters.

HIGJE 2012 Brand Ambassador and Bollywood Star-RAVEENA TANDON.

http://www.higje.in/

HIGJE 2012 is designed to be the most talked-about jewellery event of the year. Keeping this in mind, an elaborate promotional campaign will set the tone for the expo. The most impactful media vehicles will be selected to capture the attention of customers, jewellery lovers, and industry figures. A high degree of visibility across the print and electronic media will also attract walk-ins.

22nd April 2012 was the Annual Meet organised for the Teams AOJ and Triple Ess at a lovely resort called Clark's Exotica.

First half of the day was  spent in team metings and presentations. The second half was full of fun and frolic and awards. Here are some glipmpses of that day: