MAA Awards 2026

Recognising the Year's Best Marketing & Advertising

The Marketing & Advertising Association Awards honour the bold, the brilliant and the brave — across categories spanning TV, Print, Radio, OOH, Digital and Special.

Where Achievement Meets Recognition

Adgully's Marketing & Advertising Awards (MAA) Kolkata Chapter celebrates outstanding achievements in marketing, advertising, and brand storytelling across the Eastern and North-Eastern regions of India, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim.

Recognizing excellence across multiple platforms — including Print, TV, Radio, OOH, Digital & Special Awards — the MAA Awards honor brands and marketers who have set new benchmarks in creativity, strategy, and consumer engagement. From breakthrough campaigns to impactful brand narratives, the MAA Awards spotlight the leaders and innovators redefining the marketing ecosystem.

Special Award Category eligibility: To be eligible for nomination in the Special Award Category, you must nominate a minimum of 5 entries. Failure to meet this criteria will result in automatic disqualification of your nomination in the Special Award Category, and it will not be considered by the jury during evaluation.
Best TV Campaign (Series)

Honouring a cohesive multi-ad TV campaign delivering consistent messaging.

INR 15,000
Best Storytelling in TV Advertising

Celebrating compelling narratives that emotionally connect with audiences.

INR 15,000
Best Direction in a TV Commercial

Recognising excellence in creative vision and execution by the director.

INR 15,000
Best Scriptwriting in TVC

Awarding outstanding writing that drives clarity, emotion, and recall.

INR 15,000
Best Cinematography in TV Ad

Recognising exceptional visual storytelling and camera work.

INR 15,000
Best Editing in TV Advertising

Honouring seamless and impactful storytelling through editing craft.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Music / Sound in TVC

Celebrating powerful audio elements that enhance storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Celebrity in TV Campaign

Recognising effective integration of celebrities to drive impact.

INR 15,000
Best Regional Language TV Campaign

Honouring culturally relevant regional storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Short-format TV Ad (Under 30 sec)

Recognising high-impact storytelling within short durations.

INR 15,000
Best Long-format Branded Film (Over 60 sec)

Celebrating extended storytelling formats for brands.

INR 15,000
Best Product-focused TV Ad

Recognising clear and compelling product communication.

INR 15,000
Best Brand-building TV Campaign

Honouring campaigns focused on long-term brand equity.

INR 15,000
Best Performance-driven TV Campaign

Recognising campaigns delivering measurable ROI.

INR 15,000
Best Launch Campaign on TV

Celebrating impactful product/service launches via TV.

INR 15,000
Best Social Cause TV Campaign

Recognising purpose-driven storytelling on television.

INR 15,000
Best Use of VFX / Technology in TVC

Honouring technical innovation in visual storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Humour in TV Advertising

Celebrating engaging and memorable humour-led campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Emotional Appeal in TV Campaign

Recognising emotionally resonant storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Data in TV Advertising

Honouring data-led targeting and optimization.

INR 15,000
Best Integrated TV-led Campaign

Honouring TV-led campaigns extended across platforms.

INR 15,000
Best Challenger Brand TV Campaign

Recognising bold campaigns by emerging brands.

INR 15,000
Best Festive / Seasonal TV Campaign

Celebrating culturally relevant seasonal advertising.

INR 15,000
Best Print Ad (Overall)

Recognising the most impactful single print execution.

INR 15,000
Best Print Campaign (Series)

Honouring multi-ad campaigns with cohesive messaging.

INR 15,000
Best Copywriting in Print

Recognising powerful and persuasive written communication.

INR 15,000
Best Art Direction in Print

Celebrating visual creativity and design excellence.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Typography

Honouring innovative use of fonts and text as design elements.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Illustration in Print

Recognising original illustration-driven storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Photography in Print Ads

Celebrating exceptional photographic execution.

INR 15,000
Best Newspaper Advertising Campaign

Honouring impactful campaigns in newspapers.

INR 15,000
Best Magazine Advertising Campaign

Recognising high-quality magazine executions.

INR 15,000
Best Print Innovation (Format/Material)

Celebrating unconventional formats and materials.

INR 15,000
Best Minimalist Print Ad

Recognising simplicity with high impact.

INR 15,000
Best Emotional Print Campaign

Honouring emotionally compelling storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Visual-led Print Ad (Low Copy)

Recognising visual-first storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Long-copy Print Ad

Celebrating impactful storytelling through extended copy.

INR 15,000
Best Sustainability Messaging in Print

Honouring eco-conscious communication.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Data / Infographics in Print

Honouring information-led storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Retail / Activation-led Print Campaign

Celebrating print driving store/action.

INR 15,000
Best Integrated Print-led Campaign

Honouring print as a lead medium in integrated campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Brand Launch in Print

Recognising impactful launch campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best B2B Print Campaign

Honouring effective business communication.

INR 15,000
Best Humour in Print Advertising

Recognising witty and engaging executions.

INR 15,000
Best Regional Language Print Campaign

Recognising culturally relevant communication.

INR 15,000
Best Tactical / Topical Print Ad

Celebrating real-time marketing execution.

INR 15,000
Best Social Cause Print Campaign

Honouring purpose-driven print campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Luxury Brand Print Campaign

Recognising premium brand storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Radio Ad (Overall)

Recognising the most impactful audio advertisement.

INR 15,000
Best Radio Campaign (Series)

Honouring consistent multi-spot campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Scriptwriting in Radio Ads

Celebrating strong audio storytelling scripts.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Voice in Radio Advertising

Recognising impactful voiceovers.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Sound Design in Radio Ads

Honouring creative sound engineering.

INR 15,000
Best Jingle / Music Composition

Celebrating memorable brand music.

INR 15,000
Best RJ-led Campaign

Recognising influencer-driven radio integrations.

INR 15,000
Best Interactive Radio Campaign

Honouring listener participation-led campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Local / Hyperlocal Radio Campaign

Celebrating regional targeting.

INR 15,000
Best Retail / Tactical Radio Campaign

Recognising immediate-response campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Brand Storytelling via Radio

Honouring narrative-driven audio campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Humour in Radio Ads

Recognising engaging and entertaining content.

INR 15,000
Best Emotional Audio Campaign

Honouring emotionally resonant storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Audio Platforms (Streaming Apps)

Recognising Spotify/Gaana integrations.

INR 15,000
Best Podcast Advertising Campaign

Honouring brand integrations in podcasts.

INR 15,000
Best Branded Podcast Series

Recognising original brand-owned podcasts.

INR 15,000
Best Audio-led Integrated Campaign

Honouring audio-driven cross-platform campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Social Cause Audio Campaign

Recognising purpose-driven messaging.

INR 15,000
Best Data-led Audio Campaign

Honouring targeted audio advertising.

INR 15,000
Best Short-format Audio Ad (Under 20 sec)

Recognising high-impact short ads.

INR 15,000
Best Long-format Audio Storytelling

Celebrating immersive storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Celebrity Voice Integration

Recognising effective celebrity usage.

INR 15,000
Best Regional Language Audio Campaign

Honouring vernacular storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Performance-driven Audio Campaign

Recognising measurable outcomes.

INR 15,000
Best Innovation in Audio Advertising

Celebrating new formats/approaches.

INR 15,000
Best OOH Campaign (Overall)

Recognising the most impactful outdoor campaign.

INR 15,000
Best Interactive OOH Campaign

Recognising audience engagement.

INR 15,000
Best Traditional Billboard Campaign

Honouring classic outdoor formats.

INR 15,000
Best Transit Media Campaign

Recognising airport/metro/bus media usage.

INR 15,000
Best Ambient / Non-traditional OOH

Celebrating unconventional formats.

INR 15,000
Best DOOH Campaign

Honouring digital outdoor executions.

INR 15,000
Best Luxury Brand OOH Campaign

Recognising premium storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best FMCG OOH Campaign

Honouring mass brand communication.

INR 15,000
Best Disruptive OOH Idea

Celebrating bold creativity.

INR 15,000
Best OOH Innovation (Format/Medium)

Recognising new formats.

INR 15,000
Best Performance-driven OOH Campaign

Honouring measurable outcomes.

INR 15,000
Best 3D OOH Execution

Recognising creative use of 3D elements in outdoor advertising that drives attention and engagement.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Technology in OOH

Celebrating tech-led innovation.

INR 15,000
Best Location-based Strategy

Honouring smart geo-targeting.

INR 15,000
Best Hyperlocal OOH Campaign

Recognising regional targeting.

INR 15,000
Best OOH-led Integrated Campaign

Honouring OOH as lead medium.

INR 15,000
Best Real-time / Contextual OOH Campaign

Celebrating timely messaging.

INR 15,000
Best Experiential OOH Installation

Recognising immersive brand experiences.

INR 15,000
Best Retail / Footfall-driven OOH Campaign

Honouring conversion-led campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Data in OOH

Recognising data-driven targeting.

INR 15,000
Best Social Cause OOH Campaign

Honouring purpose-led communication.

INR 15,000
Best 3D / Special Build OOH Execution

Celebrating structural innovation.

INR 15,000
Best Sustainable OOH Campaign

Recognising eco-friendly approaches.

INR 15,000
Best Regional OOH Campaign

Honouring local insights.

INR 15,000
Best Multi-city OOH Campaign

Recognising scale and consistency.

INR 15,000
Best Small Budget OOH Campaign

Honouring efficiency and creativity.

INR 15,000
Best Community-building Campaign

Honouring audience engagement.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Martech / Automation

Recognising tech-led marketing.

INR 15,000
Best Regional Digital Campaign

Recognising vernacular storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Integrated Digital Campaign

Honouring cross-platform execution.

INR 15,000
Best Social Cause Digital Campaign

Honouring purpose-led initiatives.

INR 15,000
Best Viral Marketing Campaign

Honouring organic reach success.

INR 15,000
Best Real-time Marketing Campaign

Recognising moment marketing.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Gamification

Celebrating gaming-led engagement.

INR 15,000
Best Interactive Digital Experience

Recognising engagement-led formats.

INR 15,000
Best E-commerce Campaign

Recognising conversion-driven campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Mobile-first Campaign

Honouring mobile-led strategies.

INR 15,000
Best Digital Campaign (Overall)

Recognising the most impactful digital campaign.

INR 15,000
Best Social Media Campaign

Honouring platform-led engagement.

INR 15,000
Best Branded Content on OTT

Recognising long-form storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Digital Brand Launch Campaign

Honouring new product launches.

INR 15,000
Best Influencer Marketing Campaign

Recognising creator collaborations.

INR 15,000
Best Data-driven Digital Campaign

Recognising analytics-led execution.

INR 15,000
Best Use of AI in Marketing

Celebrating AI-led innovation.

INR 15,000
Best OTT Advertising Campaign

Honouring OTT platform integrations.

INR 15,000
Best Content Marketing Campaign

Honouring storytelling-driven marketing.

INR 15,000
Best Video-first Digital Campaign

Recognising video-led engagement.

INR 15,000
Best Performance Marketing Campaign

Honouring ROI-driven campaigns.

INR 15,000
Best Influencer Content Craft Campaign

Honouring best storytelling and content quality.

INR 15,000
Best Product Launch via Influencers

Honouring influencer-led launch success.

INR 15,000
Best B2B Influencer Marketing Campaign

Recognising thought-leader driven campaigns in business sectors.

INR 15,000
Best Always-on Influencer Program

Recognising long-term creator partnerships driving sustained growth.

INR 15,000
Best Celebrity Influencer Campaign

Recognising impactful campaigns featuring celebrity creators.

INR 15,000
Best Micro Influencer Campaign

Honouring campaigns using niche creators for authentic engagement.

INR 15,000
Best Regional Influencer Campaign

Recognising vernacular creator-led campaigns with local impact.

INR 15,000
Best Performance-driven Influencer Campaign

Honouring influencer programs delivering measurable ROI.

INR 15,000
Best Digital Innovation (Platform/Format)

Celebrating breakthrough ideas.

INR 15,000
Best Long-form Digital Content Series

Honouring episodic storytelling.

INR 15,000
Best Short-form Content Campaign (Reels/Shorts)

Recognising snackable content.

INR 15,000
Best CTV Advertising Campaign

Honouring the most impactful and innovative campaign executed on Connected TV.

INR 15,000
Excellence in CTV Audience Targeting

Recognising effective use of audience targeting and data-driven CTV strategies.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Regional Content on CTV

Awarded for impactful use of regional content and storytelling on CTV.

INR 15,000
CTV Innovation of the Year

Recognising breakthrough innovation in the Connected TV ecosystem.

INR 15,000
Best Real Estate Marketing Campaign

Recognising the most impactful marketing campaign by a real estate brand.

INR 15,000
Excellence in Regional Real Estate Branding

Awarded for strong regional brand building and market presence in East India.

INR 15,000
Best Digital Strategy in Real Estate

Recognising effective use of digital platforms for real estate marketing and lead generation.

INR 15,000
Best Education Brand Campaign

Honouring impactful marketing campaigns by education institutes or edtech brands.

INR 15,000
Excellence in Student Engagement

Recognising innovative initiatives focused on student engagement and experience.

INR 15,000
Best Regional Education Outreach Campaign

Awarded for impactful outreach and awareness campaigns in regional markets.

INR 15,000
Best Retail Marketing Campaign

Recognising impactful marketing campaigns by retail brands across any medium.

INR 15,000
Excellence in Omnichannel Retail Experience

Awarded for seamless customer experience across online and offline retail touchpoints.

INR 15,000
Best Regional Retail Brand Activation

Recognising impactful regional retail activations and consumer engagement initiatives

INR 15,000
Best D2C Marketing Campaign

Recognising an impactful D2C marketing campaign that drove strong consumer engagement and business results.

INR 15,000
Best D2C Brand Strategy

Awarded to a D2C brand with a strong and differentiated brand-building strategy.

INR 15,000
Best Social Media Campaign by a D2C Brand

Recognising a D2C brand that effectively leveraged social media for engagement and brand impact.

INR 15,000
Best Influencer & Creator-Led D2C Campaign

Celebrating a D2C brand that successfully used influencer and creator collaborations to drive consumer engagement.

INR 15,000
Best Use of Content Marketing by a D2C Brand

Awarded to a D2C brand that used content marketing creatively to engage and influence consumers.

INR 15,000
Best Use of AI & Data Analytics in D2C Marketing

Recognising a D2C brand that leveraged AI and data analytics to improve marketing effectiveness and consumer experience.

INR 15,000
Best Omni-Channel D2C Strategy

Awarded to a D2C brand that delivered a seamless consumer experience across multiple channels.

INR 15,000
CMO of the Year

For an outstanding chief marketing officer delivering growth and innovation.

Special Award
Marketing Leader of the Year

For a senior leader driving business and brand success.

Special Award
Visionary Leader in Marketing

For redefining marketing through bold thinking and transformation.

Special Award
Young Marketing Achiever of the Year

For emerging leaders under 35.

Special Award
Digital Marketer of the Year

For excellence in digital growth and performance.

Special Award
MarTech Leader of the Year

For use of data, automation, AI, and marketing technology.

Special Award
Creative Leader of the Year

For an outstanding creative professional driving breakthrough campaigns. (Sub-categories: Print, TV, Radio, Digital, OOH)

Special Award
Media Leader of the Year

For outstanding leadership in media planning and effectiveness. (Sub-categories: Print, TV, Radio, Digital, OOH)

Special Award
Media Strategist of the Year

For innovative audience strategy and media excellence. (Sub-categories: Print, TV, Radio, Digital, OOH)

Special Award
Creative Agency of the Year

For outstanding creativity, campaign excellence, and impactful storytelling.

Special Award
Media Agency of the Year

Recognizing excellence in media planning, buying, ROI delivery, and innovation.

Special Award
Independent Agency of the Year

For exceptional performance by an independent agency demonstrating growth and creativity.

Special Award
Brand of the Year

Awarded to a brand that delivered exceptional market impact, innovation, and consumer love.

Special Award
Regional Brand Excellence Award

For a brand that has created significant impact in East India / regional markets.

Special Award
Copywriter of the Year

Recognizing exceptional writing, campaign messaging, storytelling, and brand voice.

Special Award
Art Director of the Year

For outstanding visual creativity, design thinking, and campaign aesthetics.

Special Award
Radio Professional of the Year

Recognizing excellence in radio advertising, programming partnerships, RJ-led brand work, or audio campaigns.

Special Award
Performance Marketing Expert of the Year

Recognizes an individual who has delivered exceptional business growth through data-driven paid media, ROI optimization, and performance campaigns.

Special Award
Social Media Strategist of the Year

Honors an individual who has built impactful brand presence, engagement, and growth through innovative social media strategies.

Special Award
Digital Publisher Professional of the Year

Recognizes an individual who has driven growth, monetization, innovation, and audience success in digital publishing.

Special Award
Influencer Marketing Leader of the Year

Honors an individual who has successfully leveraged creator ecosystems and influencer partnerships for brand growth.

Special Award
Smart OOH Leader of the Year

Recognizes an individual driving innovation in digital outdoor media, data-led targeting, and smart OOH solutions.

Special Award
RJ Brand Influencer Award

Honors a radio personality who has created strong audience influence and impactful brand collaborations.

Special Award
Podcast / Audio Innovation Award

Recognizes an individual who has transformed audio storytelling, branded podcasts, or innovative sound-led content experiences.

Special Award
Content Innovator of the Year

Honors an individual who has created breakthrough content strategies driving audience attention, engagement, and brand relevance.

Special Award
Broadcast Innovation Leader of the Year

For modernizing TV/media engagement models.

Special Award
Entertainment Marketing Leader of the Year

Honors campaigns in films, shows, entertainment IPs.

Special Award
Who Can Enter

Eligibility & Criteria

Read the entry rules carefully — entries that don't meet the criteria are excluded at screening.

Full Guidelines
  • Work executed between Jan 2025 and Mar 2026 for the Indian market.
  • Brand, agency, creator or platform may submit — multiple categories allowed.
  • Each entry must include verifiable results and a clear case study.
  • No unpublished or hypothetical work — campaigns must have run live.
  • Submissions reviewed by a confidential jury; decisions are final.
How It Works

The Nomination Journey

Five simple steps from submission to stage.

01
Submit

Complete the online entry form and upload your case study before the deadline.

02
Screen

Our screening jury reviews every entry against eligibility and quality criteria.

03
Shortlist

Strongest entries are shortlisted and notified by email.

04
Jury

Final jury — leaders from across the industry — score each shortlisted entry.

05
Reveal

Winners are announced live at the MAA Awards Night in Kolkata.

Entries Close 30 April 2026

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