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CONTENT MARKETING CATEGORIES

  • A CONTENT MARKETING BY SECTOR
  • B CONTENT MARKETING BY MEDIA
  • C CONTENT MARKETING BY ACTIVITY
  • D CONTENT MARKETING- STRATEGY/ PLANNING
  • E Content Marketing – Regional
  • F MOMENT / TRENDING / TOPICAL MARKETING
  • G EXCELLENCE AWARDS
  • H PLATINUM AWARDS
CONTENT MARKETING BY SECTOR

Recognizing exemplary work being done by brands/agencies from various industry sectors in the content marketing domain.

  • A01. Agriculture
  • A02. Automobile
  • A03. B2B
  • A04. Banking, Financial Services and Insurance
  • A05. Consumer Durables
  • A06. CSR/Social Impact
  • A07. FMCG
  • A08. Health & Wellness
  • A09. Jewellery, Fashion & Lifestyle
  • A10. Manufacturing
  • A11. Media & Entertainment
  • A12. Retail
  • A13. Travel & Hospitality







CONTENT MARKETING BY MEDIA

Recognizing exemplary content marketing campaigns done by brands/agencies through various medias.

  • B01. Best Content Marketing on Television
  • Any long or short format content created to promote a brand/product/service through television can be entered in this category.

  • B02. Best Content Marketing on Radio
  • Used radio as a medium to distribute content in which brand philosophies are very subtly integrated through storytelling can be entered in this category

  • B03. Best Content Marketing in Print
  • Created innovative content to drive conversations using the print can be entered in this category.

  • B04. Best Content Marketing on Social Media- Instagram
  • Used the Instagram platform to address a brand challenge and/or to drive engagement can enter this category. This category will be judged based on the quality of content, measurement of engagement and effective use of the platforms for distribution of the content

  • B05. Best Content Marketing on Social Media- Facebook
  • Used the Facebook platform to address a brand challenge and/or to drive engagement can enter this category. This category will be judged based on the quality of content, measurement of engagement and effective use of the platforms for distribution of the content

  • B06. Best Content Marketing on Social Media- Twitter
  • Used the Facebook platform to address a brand challenge and/or to drive engagement can enter this category. This category will be judged based on the quality of content, measurement of engagement and effective use of the platforms for distribution of the content

  • B07. Best Content Marketing on Social Media- Others
  • Used any platform other than (Insta, twitter or facebook) to address a brand challenge and/or to drive engagement can enter this category. This category will be judged based on the quality of content, measurement of engagement and effective use of the platforms for distribution of the content

  • B08. Best Content Marketing on OTT Platforms
  • Any long or short format content either sponsored or created to promote a brand/product/service through OTT platform can be entered in this category.

  • B09. Best Content Marketing on Films
  • Any long or short format content either sponsored or created to promote a brand/product/service through Films can be entered in this category

  • B10. Best Content Marketing Using Online Gaming
  • Awarded for the best use of online gaming. That includes, among other activities, sponsoring an esports event, team, or individual player; placing ads into the video games themselves through blended in-game ads; and/or developing an in-depth partnership with the video game developer.

  • B11. Best Content Marketing- Experiential
  • Used experiential marketing (virtual/on-ground) to promote a brand/product/service can be entered in this category. This includes on ground activations, trade activations, virtual events etc.

  • B12. Best Content Marketing- Integrated (use of two or more mediums)
  • Used two or more digital and/or traditional platforms for promotion can be entered in this category. The focus should be cohesive trans-media story telling rather than just patching onto various mediums. The key is to link the content across all media to one story where the mediums are used effectively and not just to amplify the content.

  • B13. Best Content Marketing- OOH
  • Created innovative content using OOH can be entered in this category.

  • B14. Best Use of SMS in Content Marketing
  • Recognizes excellence in leveraging SMS to deliver impactful content marketing.

  • B15. Best Use of WhatsApp in Content Marketing
  • Acknowledges the creative use of WhatsApp for targeted content distribution and engagement.

  • B16. Best Use of Email Marketing in Content Marketing
  • Honors outstanding email campaigns that effectively deliver personalized content.

  • B17. Best Use of RCS in Content Marketing
  • Highlights the innovative use of Rich Communication Services (RCS) to enhance content marketing efforts.

CONTENT MARKETING BY ACTIVITY

Recognizing exemplary content marketing campaigns done by brands/agencies through various activities

  • C01. Best Use of User Generated Content
  • Any content which is sourced through crowd to start conversations and increase brand engagement can enter this category.

  • C02. Best Use of Celebrity in Content Marketing
  • Any campaign which integrated and leveraged celebrities to create and distribute the content program can be entered in this category.

  • C03. Best Use of Micro Influencers in Content Marketing
  • Any campaign which integrated and leveraged influencers (less than or upto 5 lakhs followers) to create and distribute the content program can be entered in this category.

  • C04. Best Use of Macro Influencers in Content Marketing
  • Any campaign which integrated and leveraged influencers (more than 10 lakhs followers) to create and distribute the content program can be entered in this category.

  • C05. Best Use of Native Advertising or Sponsored Content
  • Awarded for the best use of paid native advertising or sponsored content. The format may include infographics, video, text, sponsored articles, sponsored videos, research project or design.

  • C06. Best Use of Community Building
  • Awarded for the best use of content marketing for building a community around a brand, organisation, platform, activity, social cause or an idea.

  • C07. Best Use of Mobile Content
  • Any content created specifically for mobile or used mobile as a primary/secondary medium to promote a product/service can enter this category.

  • C08. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Horror/ Thriller
  • Any Horror/ Thriller Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C09. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Entertainment & Drama
  • Any Entertainment & Drama Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C10. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- News
  • Any News Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C11. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Sci-Fi
  • Any Sci-Fi Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C12. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Comedy
  • Any Comedy Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C13. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Education
  • Any Educational Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C14. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Health & Fitness
  • Any Health & Fitness Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C15. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Technology & AI
  • Any Technology & AI Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C16. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Regional
  • Any Regional Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C17. Best Use of Podcast/Audio- Influencer & Celebrities
  • Any Influencer & Celebrity Podcast/ Audio content can be entered in this category.

  • C18. Best Use of Blogs & Website
  • Awarded for the best use of a content destination that promotes a brand, product or service. That may include a blog, website/microsite or landing page, among others.

  • C19. Best Use of Digital Content Short Form Video
  • Any video content (one minute or less in length) created to promote a brand/product/service on digital platforms can be entered in this category. The campaign could be for single/multiple platforms.

  • C20. Best Use of Digital Content Long Form Video
  • Any video content (single/series) created to promote a brand/product/service on digital platforms can be entered in this category. The campaign could be for single/multiple platforms.

  • C21. Best Use of Technology
  • Used technology, machine learning, artificial intelligence, SEO/SEM and Data and Insight for the content program can be entered in this category.

  • C22. Best Use of Character Led Branded Content
  • Any content driven campaign which uses characters from movies, novels, etc can be entered in this category.

  • C23. Best Use of Regional Content
  • Awarded to a content marketing campaign that used an Indian language or is Multilingual. The campaign may have been developed originally in an Indian language or may have been adapted from another Indian or international language to an Indian language, other than English or Hindi. (Work which is not in English should be submitted with English translation and/or English subtitles, so that it can be understood in English, exactly as it was used).

  • C24. Best Use of Content Marketing for Rural Areas
  • Awarded to a content marketing campaign created for the rural areas. The content should include promoting & dristributing rural specific products & services along with achieving organizational objectives.

  • C25. Best Specialized CRM Campaign using MarTech Stack
  • Awards campaigns that effectively use CRM platforms like SFMC, Adobe, etc., for personalized content delivery.

  • C26. Best Use of BTL Channels in Influencer Marketing
  • Recognizes the strategic use of BTL channels such as SMS and WhatsApp in influencer-driven campaigns.

  • C27. Best SEO-Driven Content Marketing Campaign
  • Recognizes campaigns that excelled in using SEO strategies to boost organic traffic, improve search rankings, and enhance brand visibility through effective content.

CONTENT MARKETING- STRATEGY/ PLANNING

This category includes awards that demonstrate excellence in content marketing based on a well-defined strategy and covering elements such as brand positioning, owned media value proposition, business case, strategic plan, etc.

  • D01. Best Content Marketing to Launch or Relaunch a Brand
  • Awarded to a content marketing campaign that has most successfully generated buzz or increased awareness around the launch or relaunch of a brand, product, service, or publication.

  • D02. Best Content Marketing to Build Brand Awareness
  • Awarded to a content marketing campaign that has most successfully generated buzz or increased awareness of a brand, product, service, or publication.

  • D03. Best Content Marketing to Create a New Product or a New Service Category
  • Awarded to a content marketing campaign that has most successfully created a new product or service category. That may include a unique or a breakthrough product and/or a unique or a breakthrough business model.

  • D04. Best Content Marketing Annual Plan
  • Any brand or agency which has an annual marketing and communications strategy (calendar) which is content driven can enter this category. Consistency and continuous effort are imperative. This category needs to be specifically supported by the following- Annual Calendar- Timeline of activities held around the year. Overall strategy

  • D05. Best Content Strategy of the Year
  • Awarded for the content strategy that has most successfully achieved the marketing objectives of a campaign.

  • D06. Best BTL Strategy in Content Marketing
  • Honors the integration of BTL channels into a cohesive and effective content marketing strategy

Content Marketing – Regional
  • E.01. Best Content Marketing Campaign - West (Marathi & Gujarati)
  • E.02. Best Use of Video in Content Marketing - West (Marathi & Gujarati)
  • E.03. Best Social Media Campaign - West (Marathi & Gujarati)
  • E.04. Best Influencer Collaboration - West (Marathi & Gujarati)

  • E.05. Best Content Marketing Campaign - South (Tamil/ Telugu/ Malayalam/ Kannada)
  • E.06. Best Use of Video in Content Marketing - South (Tamil/ Telugu/ Malayalam/ Kannada)
  • E.07. Best Social Media Campaign - South (Tamil/ Telugu/ Malayalam/ Kannada)
  • E.08. Best Influencer Collaboration - South (Tamil/ Telugu/ Malayalam/ Kannada)

  • E.09. Best Content Marketing Campaign - East (Bengali/ Odia)
  • E.10. Best Use of Video in Content Marketing -East (Bengali/ Odia)
  • E.11. Best Social Media Campaign - East (Bengali/ Odia)
  • E.12. Best Influencer Collaboration - East (Bengali/ Odia)

  • E.13. Best Content Marketing Campaign - North (Bhojpuri/ Assamese/ Punjabi)
  • E.14. Best Use of Video in Content Marketing - North (Bhojpuri/ Assamese/ Punjabi)
  • E.15. Best Social Media Campaign - North (Bhojpuri/ Assamese/ Punjabi)
  • E.16. Best Influencer Collaboration - North (Bhojpuri/ Assamese/ Punjabi)
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
  • G01. Young Professional of the Year
  • This category aims to recognise young talent in the content marketing domain. You can nominate either yourself or your colleagues for this award. Following are the criteria for qualification.

    Nominee should be under 30 years of age as of 31st March 2023.

    Nominee should have created path breaking innovative content.

    The AV or Presentation must include the following points:
    > Campaign/Initiatives/Brands directly involved in
    > Highlights of work done & Awards and Accolades won for the period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
    > Notable achievements
    > Testimonial (Why should the nominee win the Young Professional of the Year Award)

  • G02. Best Digital Content Creators
  • This category aims to recognise talented individuals who have been creating outstanding content on the digital platforms. Following are the criteria for qualification:

    Nominee should be an Instagram influencer/ Blogger/ Content Creator.

    Nominee should have created innovative content.

    The AV or Presentation must include the following points:
    > Your account handle. Your niche. Your number of followers
    > Campaign/Initiatives/Brands you have worked with.
    > Highlights of work done & Awards and Accolades won for the period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
    > Notable achievements
    > Impressions/ Reach/ Virality of posts.

PLATINUM AWARDS
  • H01. Agency of the Year
  • H02. Brand of the Year
  • H03. Independent Agency of the Year




























MOMENT / TRENDING / TOPICAL MARKETING
  • F01. Best Use of Real-Time Marketing
  • Awarded to the campaign that successfully leveraged a current event or trending topic in real-time to engage the audience.

  • F02. Best Viral Content
  • Celebrates the content that went viral, creating significant buzz and engagement across platforms.

  • F03. Best Social Media Moment
  • For the campaign created an iconic moment on social media, leading to widespread discussion and shares.

  • F04. Best Use of Influencers in a Trending Campaign
  • For the most effective integration of influencers in a campaign centered around a trending topic or moment.

  • F05. Most Innovative Use of a Meme
  • Awards the campaign that creatively used memes to engage with the audience in a fun and relatable way.

  • F06. Best Crisis Response Content
  • For the best use of content in addressing and managing a crisis situation, turning a potential issue into a positive moment.

  • F07. Trendsetter of the Year
  • Recognizes the brand or campaign that initiated or significantly contributed to a major trend within the industry.

  • F08. Topical Content Campaign of the Year
  • Recognizes the most impactful campaign built around a topical issue, resonating with audiences and driving conversation.

CONTENT CATEGORIES

This category recognises pathbreaking content created by individuals, agencies & broadcasters across various industries, sectors & platforms.

  • 1. Best Video Content
  • 2. Best Blogs & Website Content
  • 3. Best Entertainment & Media Content (TV, Films, Documentaries & OTT, Chat Shows)
  • 4. Best Podcast & Audio Content
  • 5. Best News & PR Content
  • 6. Best Content on Social-Media
  • 7. Best Content on YouTube
  • 8. Best Content on a Mobile App
  • 9. Best AI /Tech Content
  • 10. Best Entertainment & Lifestyle Content
  • 11. Best Story Telling Content
  • 12. Best Content Created- Others
  • 13. Best Use of Regional Language Content