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Last week we announced the winners of the fourth edition of Lighthouse Insights Digital Marketing Awards 2018 (#LIDMAwards18). A day prior we also announced the complete list of nominations that…
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The wait is over! Winners of the fourth edition of Lighthouse Insights Digital Marketing Awards 2018 (#LIDMAwards18) is out. Yesterday we also revealed the complete list of nominations that were…
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In February 2018 we launched our fourth edition of Lighthouse Insights Digital Marketing awards (#LIDMAwards18). The online digital marketing awards for brands and agencies saw a commendable response, 250 plus…
#PowerlessQueen: Nanhi Kali & WATConsult design a special game of Chess to illustrate the importance of girl child education
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Lighthouse Insights (LI) has chosen to extend the submission dates for LI Digital Marketing Awards 2018. The last and final date for submissions is now 14th March 2018. AWARD HIGHLIGHTS 14th…
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