DIGITAL ACE AWARDS

A new initiative by exchange4media, India’s largest publisher of online and print publications on advertising, media and marketing,
e4m Digital Ace Awards recognise inspiring leadership, management excellence, outstanding business performance,
and overall achievements in digital marketing.

The awards are open to all agencies that focus on creating digital marketing communication for its clients. That includes digital marketing, media, advertising, creative, digital, PR, independent and other specialist agencies with operations or clients in India.
They could be in the area of paid and organic search, social, content, retargeting, performance display,
feed management, email marketing, conversion rate optimization or any other.

CATEGORIES

1. EXCELLENCE IN USE OF GAMING Given to agencies for display of effective and innovative uses of eSports and gaming on digital channels for its clients.
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2. EXCELLENCE IN USE OF E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS Rewarding the agencies that have demonstrated, across clients, innovative strategies in achieving exceptional results in terms of click through, conversions and direct responses and other metrics that show how the marketing objectives were achieved.
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3. EXCELLENCE IN USE OF DATA FOR CREATIVITY This category rewards agencies that demonstrate the best use of data driven creativity. Their work should demonstrate excellence in data driven creative executions across platforms
and evidence of results.
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4. EXCELLENCE IN THE CREATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY Given to the agencies for the most creative use of technology. Their work should demonstrate imaginative use of data, excellence in creative executions across platforms and
innovative use of technology.
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5. EXCELLENCE IN USE OF MOBILE Given to agencies that have demonstrated the most innovative use of mobile to engage the target audience. This could include display advertising, contextual data like time and activity, etc. The work should demonstrate examples of click through, conversions and direct responses and other metrics that show how the
marketing objectives were fulfilled.
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6. EXCELLENCE IN SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT Presented to agencies that have distinguished themselves in social media management. Their work across clients should demonstrate examples of click through, conversions and direct responses and other metrics that show how the marketing
objectives were fulfilled.
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7. EXCELLENCE IN SEO Given to agencies that have demonstrated consistently great understanding and use of SEO. Their work should demonstrate creative implementations and achieving excellent
ROI for their clients.
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8. EXCELLENCE IN PPC Given to agencies that have demonstrated consistently great understanding and use of PPC. The work should demonstrate creative implementations and achieving excellent
ROI for their clients.
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9. EXCELLENCE IN EMAIL MARKETING Given to agencies for running the most effective email marketing campaign in terms of open rate, click rate, and overall conversion rate for its clients.
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10. EXCELLENCE IN INFLUENCER MARKETING Given to agencies for most impressively utilizing influencer marketing techniques.
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11. EXCELLENCE IN USE OF AI Given to agencies that have demonstrated consistently great understanding and use of artificial intelligence tools such as machine learning, voice AI, and data processing to achieve strategic digital marketing goals for their clients.
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12. EXCELLENCE IN USE OF AR, VR, MR Given to agencies that have demonstrated consistently great understanding and most creative and effective use of augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality in digital marketing campaigns for their clients.
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13. EXCELLENCE IN DIGITAL PR Given to agencies for the digital campaigns that demonstrated tangible results e.g., website traffic, click through rates, page views per visit and average time spent, changes
in customer attitudes, etc.
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14. MOST EFFECTIVE MEDIA AGENCY For agencies to show how effectively they work with clients. Entries should demonstrate client retention and new business wins and evidence of a culture of clarity and transparency
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15. BEST DIGITAL TRADING TEAM Given to agencies that have demonstrated best use of budget, imaginative execution and performance against internal
and client objective
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16. BEST AGENCY-BUILT TECHNOLOGY This category is open to agencies who have built their own software and judges will be looking for evidence of how the technology has contributed directly to revenues or improved business performance by enhancing the client experience or creating efficiencies
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17. STARTUP OF THE YEAR This category is for individual agencies that are less than three years old on July 31, 2020. Judges will be looking for examples of how the new entity has set out to solve a need in the market, has been creative and innovative in terms of strategy and has managed to cut through and build profile in a crowded field.
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18. LEADERSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR Here the judges will recognise the top-team within a company who has made a real difference to the business as a result innovative and inspirational leadership.
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19. HR TEAM OF THE YEAR Judges would like to hear about the innovative ways HR teams are recruiting, developing and managing the talent
within their businesses.
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20. CLIENT SERVICE TEAM OF THE YEAR How successful is a team at servicing, retaining and growing client accounts? Judges will be looking for evidence that demonstrates great team effort and consistent delivery to clients. It can relate to a specific instance or general policies.
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21. CREATIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR This award is about creativity in its broadest sense and it includes design, art direction, copywriting, use of technology and brave ideas. Entrants are expected to demonstrate the power creative departments have to turn heads and spark engagement.
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22. CEO OF THE YEAR Here the judges will recognise a specific individual who has demonstrated brilliant thinking, innovation, and leadership to accelerate their business, building value for shareholders and clients as well as a strong team.
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23. BEST SMALL DIGITAL AGENCY (REVENUE: INR 5 CRORE - 25 CRORE PER ANNUM) For this award, the judges will consider companies which have demonstrated innovative and brilliant thinking to build and development their business, shareholder value, outstanding client experience and a talented and engaged team.
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24. BEST MEDIUM DIGITAL AGENCY (REVENUE: INR 25 CRORE - 50 CRORE PER ANNUM) For this award, the judges will consider companies which have demonstrated innovative and brilliant thinking to build and development their business, shareholder value, outstanding client experience and a talented and engaged team.
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25. BEST LARGE DIGITAL AGENCY (REVENUE: INR 51 CRORE OR MORE PER ANNUM) For this award, the judges will consider companies which have demonstrated innovative and brilliant thinking to build and development their business, shareholder value, outstanding client experience and a talented and engaged team.
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KEY INFORMATION

Key Dates

Early Bird Entry Deadline: 30th September 2020

Entry Deadline: 23rd October 2020

Late Entry Deadline: 30th October 2020

Awards Presentation: December 2020

Entry Fees

Early Bird Entry: INR 12,500 + GST

Normal Entry: INR 15,000 + GST

Late Entry: INR 17,500 + GST

Eligibility Period

1 August 2019 – 31 July 2020

How to Enter

All entries should be in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. The maximum number of slides should not exceed 20. The section titles should be clearly mentioned while making the presentation(refer to the entry guidelines under categories). If the same isn’t adhered to, the Jury and Adsert Web Solutions, can disqualify an entry.

Payment Methods

  • All entries are payable in Indian Rupees (INR)
  • A separate fee is to be paid for each entry.
  • Entry fees are non-refundable.
  • Entry fees are due upon submission of entry.
  • Entry submissions which are not paid for will not be presented to the jury and Adsert Web Solutions Pvt Ltd will retain the right to claim for unpaid entry fees.

Mode of Payment

Payment for entries can be made through either of the two modes:

1. Online - Credit Card

2. Bank Transfer

Account Holder Name ADSERT WEB SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
Banks Name HDFC Bank
Beneficiary Bank A/c No. 50200044400435
A/c type Current
IFSC Code HDFC0004398
Branch Dwarka Sector-14, New Delhi-110075

For any assistance with the payment, please contact Anna Fernandes at anna.fernandes@exchange4media.com

Instructions for Submitting Entries

Entry Format
All entries must be submitted online using the prescribed template for various categories.

Layout
You can design your own format for the entry as long as all sections are included and all guidelines are followed.

Images for Awards AV
Three images in high resolution are required to be submitted to showcase your entry if awarded.

The following agency, team and individual categories are required to submit individual team or photo depending on the category.
Categories 15, 17, 18. 19. 20, 21. 22, 23, 24, 25.

Summary

A summary of up to 200 words to be submitted via the online entry form. The summary should be about your entry and demonstrate why you should win.

The supporting material allows you to provide any videos, data results or examples of the actual work carried out and should be in digital format only.

Video Submission/Microsite

  • The case video can be a supporting material to your written submission. You can insert the hyperlink to the supporting material box and select URL links. Alternatively, you can include the links in your written submission.
  • Case film or any video submissions must be uploaded to public platforms such as YouTube (set as unlisted) or Vimeo
  • The microsite/URL links must be live from 21 August 2020 to 30 November 2020.
  • Please provide password if required for viewing.
  • Adsert Web Solutions Pvt Ltd reserves the rights to publish the video wholly or in part.

Language

  • All materials in languages other than English must be submitted with a translation. For videos, please provide transcripts or subtitles.
  • Only support materials supplied with the entry will be used in the event of an entry being shortlisted or awarded.
  • Entrants will not be asked for additional supporting materials after entry submission.

CONTACT US

For more information on award entries, please contact

Anna Fernandes: anna.fernandes@exchange4media.com +91 98230 80690

Michelle Noronha: michelle.noronha@exchange4media.com +91 98200 57609

For partnership opportunities, please contact

Sneha Walke

VP Special Projects & South Head

+91 98455 41143

Ashima Mehra

Regional Manager - Sales

+91 98995 71579