SMARTIES India, the prestigious award recognising the most effective modern marketing campaigns in India, is calling for early bird entries. If your campaign made an impact in India, seize the opportunity to enter it in SMARTIES India, APAC, and SMARTIES Global. This multi-level recognition will elevate your brand’s standing locally, regionally, and globally while boosting your rank on the esteemed MMA SMARTIES Index.
SMARTIES raises the bar as the world’s top marketing award, honouring outstanding innovation and its profound business impact. The SMARTIES™ Awards serve as a platform to honour the ingenuity, creativity, and effectiveness of modern marketing campaigns that drive significant business impact.
SMARTIES India Awards will be presented in conjunction with MMA leadership, featuring an inspiring forum that brings together top marketers from across the region. This dynamic platform will facilitate discussions on key industry insights, future innovations, and transformative business strategies. There is a special rate for early bird entries until June 26th and on-time submissions until July 17th, and a late fee is applicable for entries received after July 28th. Additionally, the fee structure offers many exciting and competitive pricing options for both members and non-members.
MMA Global India proudly presents the distinguished jury panel for the 2023 SMARTIES™ Awards, led by esteemed industry leaders as jury chairs. Prabha Narasimhan, Managing Director and CEO of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited brings an exceptional wealth of experience, having held key leadership roles at Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL) and serving as a member of the HUL Leadership Team. With nearly 25 years of diverse expertise in Customer Development, Consumer Marketing, and Innovation across various categories, Prabha’s invaluable insights will contribute to a comprehensive evaluation of the entries.
Sunil Kataria, CEO of Raymond Lifestyle, has been instrumental in driving the company’s success since assuming the position in 2022. Sunil brings a unique perspective to the jury panel with a noteworthy career-spanning leadership role at Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) and experience in the retail and telecom sectors.
Joining them are other renowned professionals, including Archana Aggarwal, Vice President of Media at Airtel; Sukhleen Aneja, CEO of The Good Brands Co within The Good Glamm Group; Sunita Bangard, Group Head of Consumer Insights and Brand Development at Aditya Birla Group; Prashant Jain, Senior Director of Marketing at HP; Jaya Jamrani, Vice President of Marketing at Castrol, along with Gunjan Khetan, CMO of Perfetti Van Melle India; Utsav Malhotra, Chief Operating Officer of Noise; Geetika Mehta, Managing Director of Hershey India; Anuja Mishra, CMO of Honasa Consumer Pvt Ltd; Ritu Mittal, Head of Marketing and Digital at Bayer India; M.V.S. Murthy, Chief Marketing Officer of Federal Bank; Pooja Sahgal, CMO of Raymond Consumer Care, Mahuya Chaturvedi, CMO & Online Business Head at Baggit, Sunder Balasubramanian, Chief Marketing Officer of Myntra, Apeksha Gupta, Sr. Vice President of ABFRL and Sahil Sethi, Senior Marketing Director, Category Leader Health Care, Indian Subcontinent, P&G. This diverse and esteemed panel of jury members ensures a rigorous assessment of the campaigns and recognizes innovation in modern marketing across India.
Talking about the SMARTIES India 2023 Award, Moneka Khurana, Country Head and Board member, of MMA India, said, “In the ever-evolving landscape of modern marketing, it is with great anticipation that we approach Smarties 2023. As we gather the best-in-class work to celebrate the most innovative and effective campaigns of the year, I am eager to witness the remarkable strategies that have emerged and are setting new benchmarks for the ecosystem. By bringing together agencies, marketers, publishers, and tech-enablers, Smarties serves as a hub for the future of marketing excellence. The submissions underway hold the potential to inspire countless professionals across the industry, urging them to champion ground-breaking work and secure their spot in the coveted business impact index with marketers only jury having the last word.”
This event celebrates outstanding innovation in marketing in the Indian market. If your campaign ran in India, entering it in SMARTIES India, APAC, and SMARTIES Global can provide you with local, regional, and global recognition and improve your rank on the MMA SMARTIES Index.
For an insight into the calibre of campaigns acknowledged in previous years, interested participants can visit the SMARTIES™ Awards website and explore the outstanding campaigns from the previous edition in India. These case studies highlight the best practices and success stories that have set new benchmarks in the industry, inspiring marketers to push boundaries and achieve remarkable results.
In addition to recognizing outstanding campaigns, the SMARTIES™ Awards also provide a valuable platform for networking and knowledge sharing among industry professionals. The event brings together marketing leaders, experts, and visionaries, fostering collaboration and driving the growth of modern marketing in the Asia Pacific.
Award Submission Details For SMARTIES India
The SMARTIES India Awards, part of the SMARTIES Global program, will be held on October 5, 2023. Entries are now open for SMARTIES™ 2023. Marketers and agencies are invited to showcase their exceptional campaigns and compete in 30+ categories. Gold, silver, and bronze awards will be presented in each category, recognising outstanding achievements.
SMARTIES™ offers a unique opportunity to gain national, regional, and global recognition. Simultaneous submissions are welcome, allowing participants to compete across Marketing Impact, Impact Media, Purpose-Driven Marketing, Emerging Tech Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Creative Awards, and Industry Awards. Submit your entry and access further details about the submission process at: https://www.mmaglobal.com/smarties/awards/programs/apac/overview
Marketers, agencies, and brands are encouraged to submit their entries, demonstrating their creativity, innovation, and measurable results in modern marketing. By participating in the SMARTIES™ Awards, organisations can gain recognition for their exceptional work, showcase their expertise, and inspire others in the industry.
