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SOUTH INDIAN DIGITAL AWARDS 2025 CHENNAI

Step into the spotlight at SIDA 2025, South India’s premier platform for honoring the brightest minds and most impactful campaigns in digital marketing.
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AWARD : OVERVIEW

The South Indian Digital Awards 2025 (SIDA 2025) is the premier platform celebrating excellence, innovation, and creativity in digital marketing campaigns targeting the South Indian market. Organized by Medianews4u.com in collaboration with industry leaders, SIDA 2025 is designed to honor the brightest minds, groundbreaking campaigns, and transformative strategies that are redefining the digital and marketing landscape.
Set to culminate on 27th June 2025, this prestigious event showcases the very best in digital excellence across categories such as content marketing, SEO, social media, performance advertising, and more. In addition, SIDA 2025 honors outstanding achievements in leveraging advanced technology, tools, and platforms that are pushing the boundaries of advertising and marketing, driving exceptional results for brands.
Whether you’re a trailblazer in technology-driven strategies or a creative powerhouse in digital campaigns, SIDA 2025 is your stage to shine. Celebrate digital brilliance, and join us in honoring those who are shaping the future of marketing in South India!
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KEY DATES

  • Call for Entries: 25th Tuesday 25th March, 2025
  • Early Bird Deadline: Tuesday 15th April, 2025
  • First Filter for Awards: Tuesday 22nd April
  • Second Filter for Awards: Tuesday 6th May
  • Regular Fee Deadline: Tuesday 13th May, 2025
  • Late Fee Deadline 1: Tuesday 20th May, 2025
  • Late Fee Deadline 2: Thursday 22nd May, 2025
  • Awardee Finalization of logistics: 2nd June, 2025
  • Shortlist Announcement: Friday 13th June, 2025
  • Awardee Finalization of logistics: 2nd June, 2025

JURY MEMBERS

Abhisheik
Joshi

Industry Observer and Expert

Praanesh
Bhuvaneswar

CEO

Qoruz

Amit Kumar
Singh

Deputy General Manager @ Madison World

Madison

Sandeep
Balani

Vice President

JIOAds

Varun
Mundra

Group Head Media and Innovations

Motilal Oswal

Sunitha Latha
Natarajan

Director - Digital Strategy

SocialPanga

Aditi Mathur
Kumar

Vice President: Business & Creative Lead @ IPG Mediabrands

IPG Mediabrands (IA)

Srinivasulu
Yaramreddy

DVP

Lighthouse Learning

Reethika
Nair

CMO

Dr. Reddys

Rohan C

Chief Digital Officer

Havas Media India

Ramya
Ramachandran

Founder and CEO

Whoppl

Manesh
Swamy

MD & CCO at LS Creative

LS Digital

Sunil W

Category & Media Manager

Himalaya Wellness Company

Kosal Malladi

Vice President Madison Loop

Madison

Deepali Naair

Group CMO - CK Birla Group

CK Birla

Prabakaran Kandan

Digital Center of Excellence

Britannia Industries Ltd

Amit Lall

Principal Partner : Digital

Mindshare

Kewal Lohia

AVP – Buying & Accountability

Interactive Avenues

Janvi Mehta

Senior Director, Investments

GroupM India

Harish Iyer

EVP

Interactive Avenues PVT LTD

Prasad Pimple

Executive Vice President & Head - Digital Business Unit

Kotak Life

Chirag Alawadhi

Co-founder & CEO

The Leapfrog Network

Misha H

Media Head

Cavinkare Pvt Ltd

Kannan V

Brand Marketing Lead

Eurogrip Tyres

Pravin Menon

Chief Marketing Officer

Veranda Learning Solutions Ltd

Abhishek Pande

Head of Digital, Consumer Healthcare- India and EM

Sun Pharmaceuticals

Bharat Subramaniam

Founder & Director

BigTrunk Communications Pvt Ltd

Harikrishnan Pillai

Founder & CEO,

TheSmallBigIdea

Kanika Mohan Saxena

VP Digital Content Services

Vodafone Idea Limited

Meenakshi Mohan

Principal Partner - The Exchange

Mindshare

Monish Shah

Founder & CEO

Illuminati

Neel Pandya

CEO, APAC, EMEA & Global Partnerships Head

Pixis

Sairam Ranganathan

Chief Digital officer

Wavemaker

Shibu Shivanandan

Founder & Managing Director

PivotRoots (Havas Media)

Simantini Ghosh

SVP/National Head - Entertainment & Sports

dentsu India

Sweta B Shukla

Ass. Chief Manager - Digital Marketing

Parle Biscuits Pvt Limited

Satyen Kishan

Chief Revenue officer

Cheggout

C S BALAJI

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

GRT JEWELLERS (INDIA) PVT LTD

Neel Pandya

CEO - EMEA & APAC & Global Partnerships Head

Pixis AI

Vineet Shah

General Manager

Madison World Madison

Ankit Saxena

AVP - Digital

Publicis Groupe India

Varun Mohan

Head - Growth & Revenue

India & SAARC MiQ

Hari Hara Sudhan

Lead - Marcomm, Decorative Paints Division

Nippon Paint India

Yesudas S Pillai

Founder Y&A Transformation and Strategic Advisor

Channel Factory

Reethika Nair

Head - Omnichannel Marketing

Dr. Reddy’s , India

Manoj Vasudevan

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

DRA Homes

Benjamin Joy

Agency Lead - India

LinkedIn

Why Enter South Indian Digital Awards?

Showcase Creativity & Innovation

Highlight your groundbreaking campaigns and creative excellence.

Earn Industry Recognition

Be celebrated as a leader in South India’s digital marketing space.

Boost Brand Credibility

Add prestige to your portfolio with an award-winning reputation.

Motivate & Celebrate Your Team

Inspire and celebrate your team’s creativity and hard work.

Network with Industry Leaders

Connect with top professionals and decision-makers in the industry.

Celebrating Innovations Crafted for South India

A premier platform dedicated to celebrating the most innovative, creative, and impactful digital marketing campaigns targeting South Indian audiences. It’s where the region’s best brands, agencies, and professionals gain recognition for their exceptional work.
Expore Categories

Esteemed Jury & Rigorous Evaluation

Present your creativity and innovation to an august panel of industry leaders, featuring experts from the worlds of digital marketing and advertising. Every entry is assessed against the highest standards of creativity, innovation, and measurable impact. Get your work evaluated by the best in the business and earn recognition for your exceptional efforts!
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Networking, Learning, and Visibility

More than just awards, SIDA 2025 is your gateway to unparalleled networking, thought-provoking discussions, and media visibility. Be part of the conversations shaping the future of digital marketing.
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Who should enter

Advertising Agencies

Why: Showcase your creative brilliance, strategic expertise, and impactful campaigns to gain industry recognition.

Digital Marketing Agencies

Why: Highlight your innovation and data-driven results to solidify your position as a leader in the digital space.

Independent Marketers

Why: Demonstrate your unique ideas and personal contributions to successful campaigns and stand out in the industry.

Creative Studios

Why: Share your visually stunning and engaging digital campaigns to earn accolades for exceptional creativity.

Social Media Managers

Why: Gain recognition for managing campaigns that drive engagement, brand growth, and measurable results.

SEO Experts and Agencies

Why: Highlight your success in improving search rankings, driving organic traffic, and delivering exceptional ROI.

Performance Marketing

Why: Show how your campaigns achieve measurable outcomes like leads, conversions, and sales, proving your strategic expertise.

Content Marketing Professionals

Why: Demonstrate how your content strategies drive engagement, build brand authority, and captivate audiences.

E-commerce Brands

Why: Share your achievements in creating seamless digital shopping experiences and driving online sales.

Startups

Why: Highlight your innovative approach to digital marketing and how you’ve disrupted the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can participate in SIDA 2025?
Any brand, agency, or individual marketer involved in a digital marketing campaign executed in South India between January 2024 and March 2025 can participate.
Call for Entries: 25th Tuesday 25th March, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: Tuesday 15th April, 2025
First Filter for Awards: Tuesday 22nd April
Second Filter for Awards: Tuesday 6th May
Regular Fee Deadline: Tuesday 13th May, 2025
Late Fee Deadline 1: Tuesday 20th May, 2025
Late Fee Deadline 2: Thursday 22nd May, 2025
Awardee Finalization of logistics: 2nd June, 2025
Shortlist Announcement: Friday 13th June, 2025
Awards Night: Friday, 27th June, 2025

Visit www.sida.co.in, create an account, select your category, and upload your campaign details along with supporting materials. Complete your entry by paying the nomination fee.

You’ll need to provide: A detailed campaign description (objectives, strategy, execution, and results). Supporting materials such as creative assets, screenshots, and performance metrics. A statement of originality confirming the campaign is your own work.
Entries go through a two-stage evaluation process: Preliminary Jury Screening: Campaigns are shortlisted based on creativity, innovation, and results. Final Jury Evaluation: A panel of industry experts rigorously evaluates shortlisted entries to determine the winners. It is personalized based on understanding of the nuances of personality of an individual. We treat the person and not the body. Westart with regulating the breath, creative & curative nutrition, natural herbs and optimal movement therapy.
Nominees and winners gain: Industry recognition and credibility. Extensive media coverage and visibility. Opportunities to network with South India’s top digital marketing professionals. Winner badges and certificates to showcase your achievements. It is personalized based on understanding of the nuances of personality of an individual. We treat the person and not the body. Westart with regulating the breath, creative & curative nutrition, natural herbs and optimal movement therapy.

SIDA PROCESS

Step 1: Submit Your Entry

Choose your category, prepare your campaign details, and submit your entry through our easy-to-use online portal. Don’t forget to include supporting materials like results, creative assets, and a statement of originality.

Step 2: Preliminary Jury Screening

Our experienced preliminary jury evaluates all entries based on creativity, innovation, and impact. The best campaigns are shortlisted for final evaluation.

Step 3: Final Jury Evaluation

A distinguished panel of industry leaders reviews the shortlisted campaigns to select winners. Entries are judged rigorously to ensure only the most deserving campaigns are recognized. It will also help get your therapies planned, aligned and structured for the future.

Step 4: Celebrate on Awards Night

Join us on 27th June, 2025, to celebrate digital excellence at South India’s grandest digital marketing event. Be there as we unveil the winners and honor their outstanding achievements.

Pradeep
Guha

Ex President of Times of India after that promoter of 9X India

Uday Shankar

Ex CEO Aaj Tak, Star India, Ex President of Reliance-Walt Disney

Anita Kotwani

CEO, Dentsu Media South Asia

Binda Dey

Group CMO, Knight Rider Sports

Kunal
Danda

Senior Vice President, Hiveminds, A unit of Madison

Mahesh
Narayanan

Chief Marketing Growth Officer, Netcore Cloud

Ravi
Santhanam

Group Head, CMO, Head-Direct to Consumer Business, HDFC Bank

Ram
Ramalingam

Founder & CMO, LegalGemini

Rubeena
Singh

MD India at NP Digital

Sonia
Khurana

COO, Digitas India

Vinod
Thadani

Chief Digital Growth Officer, Dentsu Media Group

Dr. Mukesh
Batra

Chairman and Founder of Dr Batra's group of companies, a chain of homeopathy clinics in 6 countries , Artist, Photographer and a Musician