Mumbai
May 2025
#PrimeTimeAwards | #TVFirst

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(Recognizing creative work from various industry sectors in the television advertising domain.)

A01. Automotive Products & Services

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns done by the automotive products & services industry.
Example: two-wheelers, four-wheelers, petrol, engine oil, car accessories, tyres etc.

A02. Banking, Financial Services and Insurance

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns done by the banking, financial services and insurance industry.
Example: banks, insurance, loan, mutual funds, financial consultants, cash management services etc.

A03. Consumer Durables & Electronics

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns done by the consumer durables & electronics industry.
Example: household and office electronics, home furnishings & maintenance etc.

A04. Corporate Image

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns that enhance image of an organization without mentioning specific product attributes, recruitment, festival messages etc.

A05.CSR & Social Welfare

Recognizing outstanding TV campaign that created awareness to promote social welfare.
Example: public service announcement, environmental awareness, ethnic & disability awareness, anti-smoking, anti-drunk-driving etc.

A06. E-Commerce

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns done by the e- commerce industry.
Example: ecommerce websites, online services, online retail/wholesale marketplaces.

A07. Education

Recognizing outside TV campaigns by the education industry.

A08. Mobile App

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns done by the mobile app industry.
Example: payZap, google pay, spotify, paytm, swiggy, urban clap.

A09.Entertainment & Media

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns done by the mobile app industry.
Example: television programming, movies, trailers & promos, music etc.

A10. FMCG (Food, Beverages, Beauty)

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns by fmcg, food & beverages industry.
Example: food products , home & personal care, cosmetics, dairy products, non-alcoholic beverages etc.

A11. Jewellery, Fashion & Lifestyle

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns by Jewellery, Fashion & Lifestyle Industry.
Example: apparel, footwear, accessories, luxury goods etc.

A12. Retail

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns by retail industry.
Example: malls, departmental stores, virtual stores, salons, home décor & furniture etc.

A13. Real Estate

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns by the real estate industry.

A14. Telecom

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns by telecom industry.
Example: mobile network service providers and mobile phones, DTH service providers, internet service providers.

A15. Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns by travel, tourism & hospitality industry.

A16. Pharma, Hospitals & Wellness

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns by pharma, hygiene & wellness industry

A17. Best Television Advertisement

We are not inviting nominations in this sub category. This award is handpicked by the Grand Jury from the subcategory A01 to A15

(Recognizing exemplary television advertising campaigns done by brands/agencies/ broadcasters through various medias.)

B01. Best Integrated TV Campaign (Use of two or more mediums along with TV)

Recognizing outstanding work which successfully integrated TV along with 2 other mediums in the media plan.

B02. Best Use of TV to Launch/Re-Launch Product/Service

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that successfully utilises research, planning, marketing and strategy for the launch/re-launch of a product/service/channel.

B03. Best Use of TV to Promote a Film

Recognizing outstanding work which successfully uses TV for promoting a Film

B04. Best Use of TV to Promote OTT Content

Recognizing outstanding work which successfully uses TV for promoting OTT Channel/ Content/ Series/ Short Films.

B05. Best Integration of Brand & Movie

Recognizing outstanding TV campaign that associates a brand/programme/product/service with a movie.

B06. Best Integration of Digital Content with TV

Recognizing outstanding work that successfully integrates content on digital/social media/apps/ with TV for promoting a product/service/brand/channel.

B07. Best Integration of Experiential Marketing with TV

Recognizing outstanding work that successfully used experiential marketing along with TV for promoting a product/service/brand/channel.

B08. Best Use of Influencers/Celebrities on TV

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that effectively associates influencers and/or celebrities with advertising or a promotional activity for the launch/re-launch/marketing of a product/service/channel.

B09. Best Use of TV to Create Brand Awareness

Recognizing outstanding TV campaign that created brand awareness.

B10. Best Branded Content on TV

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that successfully uses innovation and effectiveness of a sponsorship program featuring content creation, product placement or product/service association to reach specific business goals and enhance the image of the organization.

B11. Best Use of Entertainment Channel

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that has successfully used an entertainment channel for promoting a product/service/brand.

B12. Best Use of Kids Channel

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that has innovatively used the kids channel for promoting a product/service/brand.

B13. Best Use of News Channel

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that has successfully used a news channel for promoting a product/service/brand.

B14. Best Use of Regional Entertainment Channel

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that has creatively used a regional entertainment channel for promoting a product/service/brand.

B15. Best Use of Sports channel

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that has successfully used a sports channel for promoting a product/service/brand.

B16. Best Use of Knowledge & Lifestyle Channel

Recognizing outstanding work done on TV that successfully utilises knowledge & lifestyle channel for promoting a product/service/brand.

SPORTS

B17. Best Sports Brand Partnership

For brands that formed a meaningful and successful collaboration with a sports event or team.
Example: TATA Group partnering with IPL as the title sponsor and creating campaigns that highlighted both their brand and the league’s spirit.

B18. Most Innovative Sports Sponsorship

For unique and creative sponsorship ideas that stood out.
Example: Dream11 creating engaging contests during IPL, where fans could create fantasy teams and win prizes, making the sponsorship interactive and memorable.

B19. Best Multi-Team Collaboration

For brands that sponsored multiple teams and showcased distinct campaigns for each.
Example: My11Circle sponsoring multiple IPL teams, tailoring specific ads and social media campaigns to appeal to the fanbase of each team.

B20. Best Use of Digital Media in Sports Sponsorship

For brands that leveraged digital platforms like social media, apps, or YouTube to amplify their sports sponsorship.
Example: CRED’s quirky and humorous ad campaigns during IPL, which went viral on social media and created buzz among the audience.

C01. Best Launch/Re-Launch of a Program/Channel

Recognizing outstanding work done by a broadcaster to launch or relaunch a program or channel

C02. Best Program Promotion on TV

Recognizing outstanding work done by a broadcaster to promote a program on TV

C03. Best Marketing Strategy -Integrated (Use of 2 or more mediums)

Recognizes the most effective and innovative integrated marketing campaign done for the promotion of a program or channel

C04. Public Service

Recognizing outstanding TV campaigns done by a broadcaster which creates awareness amongst the public regarding social welfare.

Entertainment

C05. Best Drama Show

C06. Best Reality & Game Show

C07. Best Comedy Show

C08. Best Horror/ Thiller Show

C09. Best Romantic Show

C10. Best Kids Show

C11. Best Sports Show

C12. Best Show (Hindi)

C13. Best Show (Marathi)

C14. Best Show (Kannada)

C15. Best Show (Malayalam)

OTT

C16. Best TV Campaign Promoting an OTT Platform

Example: Disney+ Hotstar’s ad for live cricket streaming.

C17. Best Cross-Platform Promotion for a TV Show

Example: Shark Tank India promoted via SonyLIV, YouTube, and TV ads.

C18. Best Original Series by an OTT Platform Broadcasted on Television

Example: Kashmir Files Unreported (Zee5 Originals aired on Zee TV).

C19. Best Reality Show Across TV and OTT Platforms

Example: Splitsvilla on MTV and JioCinema.

C20. Best Integrated TV and OTT Content

Example: Bigg Boss on Colors TV and extended episodes on Voot.

C21. Best Use of TV for OTT Content Integration

Example: Sony TV promoting a SonyLIV exclusive during prime time.

C22. Best Simultaneous TV and OTT Premiere

Example: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah on SAB TV and SonyLIV.

C23. Best Cross-Platform Content Strategy

Example: Colors TV live event streamed on Voot for extended coverage.

Feature

C24. Best Documentary

C25. Best Historic Show

C26. Best Travel Show

C27. Best News Show

C28. Best Production House

TALENT

C29. Best Actor/ Actress Lead Role

C30. Best Actor/ Actress Comic Role

C31. Best Actor/ Actress Negative Role

C32. Best Child Actor/ Actress

C33. Best Rising Star Actor/ Actress

D01. Best TV Campaign for DTH Service Promotion

What it covers: Ads promoting new DTH services or features (e.g., HD channels, interactive TV).
Example: Tata Sky’s campaign for launching 4K Ultra HD channels.

D02. Best TV Channel Distribution Partnership

What it covers: Effective partnerships between TV channels and distribution platforms (e.g., cable, DTH).
Example: Star Sports collaborating with Airtel Digital TV for exclusive sports broadcasting.

D03. Best TV Distribution Strategy for New Channel Launch

What it covers: Campaigns promoting the launch of a new TV channel and its distribution across platforms.
Example: Campaign promoting a new sports channel launch via DTH services.

D04. Best Regional TV Distribution Strategy

What it covers: Ads that target the regional audience through local or regional TV channels on DTH.
Example: Sun TV promoting regional content to wider audiences through DTH services.

D05. Best TV Content Distribution Across Multiple Platforms

What it covers: Ads promoting content distribution through multiple TV platforms (cable, DTH, IPTV).
Example: Zee TV promoting its shows via DTH, cable, and digital platforms.

D06. Best TV Ad for On-Demand DTH Content

What it covers: Ads promoting on-demand services through DTH platforms, such as pay-per-view movies.
Example: Dish TV’s ad for its on-demand movie rental service.

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