SOUTH ASIAN PREMIER DIGITAL NEWS AWARDS

These awards, presented by WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, recognise South Asian publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months. From new approaches to digital subscriptions, to impactful native advertising campaigns - projects that inspire us all.

Winners 2021

OUR CATEGORIES

Bring forward your best creative and innovative initiatives. Find out more about the criteria here.

Best News Website
or Mobile Service

Including mobile web and apps, as well as desktop.

Best Reader Revenue Initiative

Via subscription, membership or crowdfunding.

Best in Audience
Engagement

Original offers with measurably grow user engagement.

Best Data
Visualisation

Use of infographics, in the context of (for example) breaking news or non-breaking news, information or entertainment.

Best Branded / Sponsored Content Campaign

Added value to readers/users via excellence in content marketing across multiple platforms.

Best Podcast / Digital Audio Project

Tell the news through different audio formats: podcasts, audio notes, audio notifications or settings in smart devices.

SEE ALL THE CATEGORIES

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Join us and expand your possibilities even further.

Step One:
Submissions
Registration takes just a few minutes. After confirming your account, you can start submitting entries. A fee of INR 6500 / Euro 85 + 18% GST per submitted entry applies. Please keep in mind that payments and enries must be received by 07 September 2021.

Step Two:
Jury evaluation

The projects will be evaluated by an exclusive panel of editors and media executives from all over the world. The full list of judges remains confidential during the competition and is disclosed simultaneously with the Awards results.

Step Three:
Award Winners

Winning entries will be published in Digital Media India Conference. The winners of global categories will be eligible for WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards Worldwide, which recognises the best digital initiatives from around the globe.

SEE THE GUIDELINES TO APPLY

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