The EMERGE Awards 2025, held on 7th August at Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Delhi (Gurugram), brought together leading marketers, agencies, and creators to celebrate campaigns, ideas, and innovators shaping the future of the industry.
Winners across Bronze, Silver, and Gold categories impressed with their creativity, smart media use, and fresh thinking. From digital-first storytelling to purpose-driven initiatives and tech-powered brand experiences, this year’s work set new benchmarks for impact and innovation.
Spanning the entire digital spectrum, the awards recognised standout work across display, mobile, video, and search campaigns. They celebrated inventive social media strategies that tapped into trends, memes, and chatbots to spark engagement. Other honours went to agencies excelling in strategic planning, data integration, advanced tech adoption, and seamless multi-channel execution.
Categories also spotlighted creativity in media buying, app monetisation, influencer marketing, and brand collaborations—alongside impactful CSR initiatives that delivered meaningful change while staying true to brand values.
This year’s winners represented a diverse mix of creative and digital talent. Agencies such as Hybrid, Starcom, Nash8, LS Digital, Efficacy Worldwide, FCBSix & Lemma, BrandLoom Consulting, Craywingz, Luxora, DViO Digital, One Hand Clap, GLAD U CAME, DigiChefs, Animmoov Digital Media, Creatorcult Media, Trivayu Media Works, and Storytellers101 took home honours across categories. Their work stood out for its innovation, strong storytelling, and measurable impact—setting new standards for marketing excellence.
The jury was led by Dr. Kushal Sanghvi, Chief Revenue Officer at iCubesWire, and “POPs” K V Sridhar, Global Chief Creative Officer. Guided by their expertise, a panel of senior marketing, media, and creative leaders ensured a transparent, fair, and insightful evaluation process.
The evening closed on a high note—celebrating not just the winners, but the shared spirit of innovation redefining marketing in India.
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