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  • Digital dreams take flight: IDS 2025 is around the corner

    Digital dreams take flight: IDS 2025 is around the corner

    MUMBAI: Get ready to plug into the pulse of innovation!

    If you’re a tech enthusiast with an insatiable curiosity for all things digital, mark your calendars. The India Digital Summit (IDS), the crown jewel of the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), is back for its 19th edition. Slated for 16-17 January 2025 at the vibrant hub of Aerocity, New Delhi, this year’s summit promises to be a game-changer. With the theme “Bharat’s Digital Path: Empowering Future Innovators”, the event is set to chart the course of India’s digital revolution.

    In collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and digital India, this powerhouse conference will bring together the brightest minds, cutting-edge tech, and transformative ideas to fuel the next wave of innovation.

    Get ready to witness the future unfold, one byte at a time!

    IDS is India’s largest and oldest digital ecosystem conference, bringing together policymakers, senior executives, academicians, and industry experts to discuss opportunities and challenges across digital sectors. This year’s summit will host over 300 sessions across 17 tracks, addressing domains such as advertising, artificial intelligence, eCommerce, education, and tech innovations for health, rural areas, and sports.

    The event will feature more than 15,000 delegates and include a 100-stall exhibition where over 50 leading digital brands will showcase cutting-edge innovations. Attendees can participate in diverse activities like workshops, masterclasses, hackathons, roundtables, and industry meet-ups, creating a unique blend of insights and networking opportunities.

    A special focus on startups will highlight startup street and startup pitching sessions. These initiatives will allow emerging entrepreneurs to present live demos, engage with investors, and seek funding and partnerships.

    IDS 2025 will also host the prestigious India Digital Awards (IDA), adjudicated by a panel of over 40 industry leaders. Now in its 15th edition, the awards will honour digital excellence across four categories and 47 subcategories. Additionally, the Digital Responsibility Awards (DRA) will return for its second year, recognising significant contributions to bridging India’s digital divides.

    Gold partners for IDS 2025 include PhonePe, Australia Trade and Investment Commission, IDA Ireland, Jagran New Media, and Exotel, while Route Mobile serves as the cloud communications partner. Silver partners include Shiprocket, Times Internet, and TV9 Network.

    Speaking about the summit’s significance, IAMAI underscored its role in driving India’s digital narrative while addressing persisting challenges in bridging the digital divide.

    For further details, visit: India Digital Summit

  • BollywoodLife.com to host its third edition of digital awards on 25 March

    BollywoodLife.com to host its third edition of digital awards on 25 March

    Mumbai: Entertainment news portal BollywoodLife.com has announced the third season of ‘BollywoodLife Awards 2022.’ The two-hour virtual gala session will have a live telecast on 25 March on BollywoodLife.com’s website and social media platforms.

    The digital-only awards will recognise, celebrate and felicitate actors, filmmakers, content creators, and properties in digital space which includes social media and OTT platforms in an unconventional manner. Some of the nomination categories for the awards are Most Popular Comedian, Best Musician on Youtube, Best Beauty Blogger for actors, celebrities, and influencers from the digital world. BollywoodLife.com Awards 2022 will use online voting by the audience and are adding a few more unique aspects to the ceremony this year. 

    Apart from online voting the awards night will also host celebrities such as “Gangubai Kathiawadi” actor Shantanu Maheshwari, actor and casting director Abhishek Banerjee, celebrated actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, “Naagin 6” actress Urvashi Dholakia, TV actor Aashiesh Sharma and more as jury members. As a prelude to the award ceremony, the platform has organised multiple masterclasses from popular celebrities like “83” actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, “Aashram” star Bobby Deol, “Love Hostel” actress Sanya Malhotra, “Badhaai Do” actor Rajkummar Rao and more. With an aim to discuss the current scenario in entertainment and trends 2022, there are power-packed panel discussions with various creators, actors, esteemed members of the film, OTT, and television fraternity.

    “We are excited to make this digital-only awards a great success and look forward to hosting multiple stalwarts to share their views about the current scenario in the entertainment industry,” said Zee Digital head – digital sales  Shridhar Mishra. “We are grateful for the constant support from our audience, speakers, and the eminent jury to help make this event successful.”

    As part of the marketing initiative, the first phase of BollywoodLife Awards 2022 will be promoted on the brand’s social media handles and microsites such as BGR, Wion, India.com, etc. 

  • Inkspell acknowledges the digital frontrunners in India with the 2nd annual Drivers of Digital Awards

    Inkspell acknowledges the digital frontrunners in India with the 2nd annual Drivers of Digital Awards

    Inkspell announced the much awaited results of the Drivers of Digital Awards 2017 – India Chapter (DOD Awards) on 26 October, 2017. 

    Popularly known as DOD Awards, this year’s event also included Keynote Addresses, Panel Discussions, and Fireside Chats among the Who’s Who of the Digital fraternity as well as professionals from the Brands which are leading the digital practices in the country. Some of the speakers at the conference were VivekBhargava (CEO – DAN Performance Group), Srinivas Jain (Executive Director and Chief Marketing Officer – SBI Funds Management Private Limited), VaniDandia (Marketing Director of Indian Snacks, Foods – PepsiCo India), UdaySodhi (Head of Digital Business – Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited), Ashish Tiwari (Head of Digital Marketing & PR – Hero Cycles Ltd), SugatoBanerji (Head Marketing – Videocon D2H), Naveen Surya (Chairman – Payments Council of India), KushalSanghvi (Business Head – Reliance Entertainment and Digital), Sumanta Ray (Chief Marketing Officer – Narayana Health), Shilpa Desai (Head of Digital Sales & Marketing – IDFC Bank), Piush Kothari (Head Strategy, Digital Business and Customer Analytics – Aditya Birla Group), SaiGiridhar (Senior President & Head of Consumer Retail Lending – Yes Bank), RishikeshUtpat (Vice President, Digital Channels – Barclays), Jennifer Pandya (Director of Brand Marketing – Shaadi.com (People Interactive)), Rahul Ramchandani (Programmatic Evangelist – Google), MahipDwivedi (Heads Mobile App & Performance Marketing – Big Basket), Pallav Jain (Business Head – PayU), Naveen Kukreja (Co-Founder & CEO – Paisabazaar.com; CMO – Policybazaar.com) and AshishBhansali (Problem Solver. Product & Technology – ALT Digital Media Entertainment Ltd.). The topics that were discussed included Tomorrow of Today, Social Media’s New Mantras, Artificial Intelligence – Mastering the monster we have created,Will physical banks exist 5 years from now, DigitalAdvertising: Getting the Pounds for your pennies and Fintech.

    Here is a list of all the winners of the DOD Awards 2017 across various categories:

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign for a Cause/NPO/NGO/CSR

    Nikita Shukla Campaign by Radio City

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign for a Cause/NPO/NGO/CSR

    Music For Vision India for Help Me See by Runtime Solutions

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign by/for an Electronics Enterprise

    #DhaagaBandhoMannatMaango by Intex Technologies

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign by/for an FMCG/CPG Enterprise

    Havmor – Made With ‘Real Doodh Dude’ by Prodigitz Media

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign by/for an Automobile Enterprise

    Mahindra’s Post Sales Platform for Mahindra & Mahindra by Hansa Customer Equity

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign by/for a Financial Services/Banking enterprise

    HDFC LIFE by Zirca Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign by/for a Financial Services/Banking enterprise

    Smart Way to Protect Your Loved Ones for ICICI Prudential by Adlift

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign by/for a Healthcare Enterprise

    Narayana Health – NH Dialogues

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign by/for a Media/Entertainment enterprise

    Harper Broadcast for HarperCollins Publishers by Iffort

    Best Content in a Digital Campaign by/for a Retail enterprise

    Outrun for Nike India by 101India

    Best Wallet

    Vodafone M-Pesa Ltd

    Best Mobile Payment Product or Service

    Pockets Touch &Paye powered by mobiquity Wallet by Mahindra Comviva

    Best Digital Payment Facilitator

    Forbes Xpress Digital Payment Systems

    Best Use of Digital Media/Platform in the Mutual Fund Category

    SBI Funds Management Pvt Ltd  – Quick Nivesh

    Best Use of Digital Media/Platform in the Mutual Fund Category

    myCAMS

    Best Use of Digital Media/Platform in the Banking Category

    Remitonline by Avenues Payments India

    Best Use of Digital Media/Platform in the Banking Category

    #ItsBeenAGoodYear by BankBazaar

    Best Use of Digital Media/Platform in the Insurance Category

    IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd

    Best POS Solution

    Reliance Jio Money Merchant powered by payPLUS by Mahindra Comviva

    Most Disruptive FinTech Product

    NextgenTelesolutions

    Most Disruptive FinTech Product

    ZestMoney

    Best Travel App

    Tour Manager Application by Thomas Cook

    Best Mobile Game

    AsphatXtreme by Gameloft

    Best Mobile Game

    Sultan: The Game by 99Games

    Most Innovative Mobile App

    Fit Me Range E-Commerce Tool by FoxyMoron

    Best Education App

    Young Genie for Abbott by Indegene

    Best Entertainment App

    Spuul

    Best Financial Services/Banking App

    XPay Cash Wallet by UAE Exchange & Financial Services

    Best Financial Services/Banking App

    UTI Mutual Fund App

    Best News App

    The Economic Times

    Best Professional Services App

    National Bulk Handling Corporation – Enterprise Mobile APP

    Best use of Mobile for social and economic development

    MyAgriGuru – Digital Platform for Farmers

    Best Financial Innovation

    Free Credit Report Integrated with Chance of Approval by PaisaBazaar

    Best Travel Website

     IRCTC Tour & Travel

    Best Financial Services/Banking Website

    Way2Wealth Brokers Pvt. Ltd.

    Best Website in Financial Services/Banking

    IIFL Asset Management

    Best News Content Website

    AAJTAK.IN

    Best Online Classified/Resale Marketplace/Online Booking Website

    Making Doing Business Easy with IndiaMART

    Best User Experience Website

    www.sifytechnologies.com

    Best Display Marketing in Digital

    Tupperware Kids for Health Program by Bottle Openers Digital Solutions

    Best Search Marketing Campaign

    344% ROI via SEO for Bajaj Finserv by Techmagnate

    Best Search Marketing Campaign

    Myntra – Winning new customers via SEO by Infidigit

    Best Email Marketing Campaign

    Fullerton India Instant Loans by Logicserve Digital

    Best Campaign through Social Messengers

    #StartSomethingFresh for Wrigley India by Mediacom

    Best Engagement through Digital Marketing

    Hyundai CrickJockey 2 by ESPN

    Best Engagement through Digital Marketing

    Care For Milk for Jindal Stainless by Redcube Digital

    Best Performance-driven Digital Campaign

    Real-Time Search Predictions for BMW by Isobar

    Best Performance-driven Digital Campaign

    Zest Record Run for Tata Motors by Inextis Events

    Best Innovation/Creativity in a Digital Campaign

    RSA Security for RSA by Cohn&Wolfe Six Degrees

    Best Innovation/Creativity in a Digital Campaign

    Live Forex Rates in Ads for Centrumforex by Ethinos Digital

    Best Digital Integrated Campaign

    Kaya Limited by Schbang Digital Solutions

    Best Digital Integrated Campaign

    Sleep@10 for Godrej Interio Mattress by Joshbro Communications

    Best Social Media Integrated Campaign

    TripatiDeepavaliUtsavan by WhiteVox

    Best Social Media Marketing Campaign

    #DecideYourPrice for Future Retail by Mediacom

    Best Social Media Marketing Campaign

    Dell EMC India – The Winning Stroke by Timeus Interactive

    Best Engagement through Mobile Marketing

    ABP News GhantiBajao by Netcore Solutions

    Best Innovation/Creativity in a Mobile Campaign

    First Car on Google Maps for Maruti by Isobar

    Best Performance-driven Mobile Campaign

    Make your presence felt this Diwali for Citibank by Publicis Ambience

    Best Mobile Marketing Campaign – Overall

    Nissan GT-R Campaign by Mcanvas

    Best Gamification Marketing

    Marvellous Creation Launch for Isobar

    Best Low-Budget Marketing Campaign

    Digital Launch of Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series Gaming by Gozoop

    Best Low-Budget Marketing Campaign

    #GoaHunt for Goa Tourism Department by Adfactors PR

    Best Use of Animation or Motion Graphics

    #NottyPixyBreakingNews for Sony PIX by Tonic Worldwide

    Best Use of Data Driven Media

    GREEN SIM USERS WITH 8X CONVERSIONS for Mahindra First Choice by Isobar

    Best Use of Digital for Social and Economic Development

    #SowTheFuture for Mahindra & Mahindra by Interactive Avenues

    Best Use of Digital for Social and Economic Development

    Livpure – Enabling India to lead a healthy lifestyle by DigitalF5

    Best Branded Content

    Be Bold for a change for Vivo by Wat Consult

    Best Brand Strategy

    Talentrack by Magnon Group

    Best Digital Marketing Analytics

    ROAS Based Optimization by TravelTriangle

    Best Digital Marketing Analytics

    ICICI Bank – iCalculate by iProspect

    Best Experience Marketing

    Ignis Twitter Fetti Machine for Maruti Suzuki by Grapes Digital

    Best Online Commercials

    ZiddKaroDuniyaBadlo for DainikBhaskar by Tonic Worldwide

    Best Video Marketing Campaign

    #YogaForEveryone for JCB India by MRM-McCANN

    Best Viral Marketing Campaign

    Wanted Fair Brides And Grooms by Shaadi.com

    Best Social Media Marketing Campaign – Special Mention

    Lenskart by Boostnet

    Best Social Media Marketing Campaign – Special Mention

    Filmfare by WWM

    Best Social Media Marketing Campaign – Special Mention

    True Makeup Marathon by Avon Beauty Products India

    Digital Startup of the Year [Company]

    Indus OS

    Digital Entrepreneur of the Year [Person]

    Santosh Kumar

    Digital Person of the Year

    Vivek A. Bhargava

    Digital Marketer of the Year

    ArvindSaxena

    Digital Enterprise of the Year

    MangoData

    Best Digital Innovation

    Local Search Marketing for Pizza Hut by Single Interface

    Best Digital Advertising Affiliate Network

    Admitad India

    Digital Agency of the Year

    Isobar

    Every year, the Digital fraternity comes together at the Drivers of Digital Summit and Awards to celebrate not only individual successes in the field of Digital, but also to cherish the immense growth that Digital as an industry is contributing to the overall economic and technological development of the nation.