Magzimise Awards 2025 for advertising in Magazines in India

About Magzimise Awards

Recognizing the most creative and impactful advertising campaigns executed in partnership with magazine publishers.

(Recognizing the highest level of creative impact across magazine advertising.)

A1. Campaign of the Year
The most outstanding and innovative magazine- led advertising campaign of the year.
A2. Brand-Magazine Collaboration of the Year
Awarding an exceptional partnership that leveraged a magazine’s ecosystem for brand storytelling.
A3. Best Multi-Platform Magazine Campaign
Recognizing an advertising campaign that seamlessly integrated print, digital, video, and experiential marketing.

(Highlighting innovation in different advertising formats.)

Best Print Advertising Campaign
B1. Awarding a visually striking and high-impact print magazine campaign.
B2. Best Digital Branded Content Campaign
Recognizing a powerful digital storytelling initiative published by a magazine brand.
B3. Best Video or Audiovisual Campaign
Honouring a magazine- powered video series, documentary, or branded content film.
B4. Best Social Media Activation
Awarding a social media-driven campaign that engaged magazine audiences in an innovative way.
B5. Best Live or Experiential Activation
Recognizing a brand campaign executed through magazine-led events or activations.
B6. Best Community Engagement Campaign
Awarding a campaign that fostered deeper audience connection through magazine communities.

(Pushing the boundaries of creativity and effectiveness.)

C1. Most Disruptive Use of Technology in a Magazine Campaign
Recognizing a campaign that used AR, AI, data-driven insights, or other tech to enhance engagement
C2. Best Use of Print-Digital Integration
Awarding a campaign that seamlessly connected print and digital for a unified brand experience.
C3. Best Sustainable Advertising Campaign
Honouring a campaign that championed sustainability or social responsibility.
C4. Best Native Advertising or Sponsored Content Campaign
Recognizing seamless integration of branded content into a magazine’s editorial voice.
C5. Most Effective Performance-Driven Magazine Campaign
Awarding a campaign that delivered exceptional ROI and business impact.

(Recognizing outstanding magazine-led campaigns across key sectors.)

D1. Best Automotive Advertising Campaign
Showcasing innovation, lifestyle appeal, or cutting-edge design in automotive.
D2. Best Fashion & Luxury Campaign
Premium brand storytelling that embodied aspiration and elegance.
D3. Best Beauty & Personal Care Campaign –
Creative showcase of beauty, wellness, or self-care.
D4. Best Food & Beverage Campaign –
Engaging storytelling for F&B brands, making products irresistible.
D5. Best Financial Services Campaign –
Effectively communicating trust, security, and innovation in banking, insurance, or fintech.
D6. Best Education & Career Campaign –
Inspiring learning, upskilling, or career growth.
D7. Best Healthcare & Pharma Campaign –
Building trust and engagement in healthcare, wellness, or pharmaceuticals.
D8. Best Home & Interiors Campaign –
Creative storytelling around home décor, real estate, or home improvement.
D9. Best Travel & Hospitality Campaign –
Capturing the spirit of travel, leisure, and premium hospitality experiences.
D10. Best Retail & E-commerce Campaign –
Bridging offline and online shopping experiences with strong storytelling.
D11. Best Entertainment & Media Campaign –
Campaigns that drove engagement for movies, OTT, gaming, or entertainment brands.

The campaign must have been executed between January 2024 – March 2025.
The campaign should have been launched in collaboration with a magazine publisher, either in print, digital, video, or through experiential activations.
For branded content and native advertising categories, campaigns may also include work done outside magazine brands but must showcase strong storytelling and audience engagement.

Brands, advertising agencies, magazine publishers, media buyers, and content creators can submit entries.
Each campaign can be entered into multiple relevant categories (but must have tailored submissions for each).

Submissions will be evaluated on the following parameters:

Creativity & Innovation – Unique execution, creative storytelling, and originality.
Impact & Effectiveness – Tangible results, audience engagement, and business outcomes.
Integration with Magazine Ecosystem – How well the campaign leveraged a magazine’s strengths.
Execution Excellence – High-quality production, clarity, and engagement.
Relevance to Category – Alignment with the industry or format-specific objectives.

A detailed description (max 500 words) explaining the campaign’s objectives, execution, and impact.
Supporting creative assets (print ads, digital screenshots, videos, social media posts, etc.).
Results & Metrics showcasing audience reach, engagement, and business impact (where applicable).
A short video (optional, max 2 minutes) explaining why this campaign should win.