BW Marketing World: D2C Power Brands Awards 2026

About event

The Power Brands of India Awards is a prestigious brand recognition platform that celebrates India’s most influential, trusted, and impactful brands across industries. Established by Power Brands, a brand research and recognition initiative of Planman Media, the platform honors organizations and leaders who have demonstrated excellence in brand building, innovation, consumer trust, and market leadership.

The awards not only acknowledge successful brands but also honor visionary leaders, emerging enterprises, and organizations that are shaping the future of business in India and beyond. By spotlighting excellence, the Power Brands of India Awards continue to inspire innovation, credibility, and sustainable growth across the business ecosystem.

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Awards Categories

A. Marketing

● Best Use Of Personalisation
● Best Multi Channel Marketing Campaign
● Best Marketing Campaign
● Best Social Media Campaign
● Best Loyalty Campaign
● Best in Innovative Influencer Marketing Partnerships
● Best in Community Engagement Marketing Initiative
● Best in Cause-Related Marketing Campaign
● Best Holiday / Seasonal / Festival Marketing
● Best Local / Regional / Market Specific Marketing
● Best Age-Targeted Marketing
● Best Use of Segmentation
● Best Use of TV
● Best Use of OOH
● Best Use of Experiential Marketing
● Best Use of Omni Channel Marketing
● Best Use of PR
● Best Use of MarTech
● Best Use of Sports or eSports Marketing
● Best Marketing on a Small Budget
● Best Integrated Marketing Campaign
● Best Partnership with a Celebrity or Influencer
● Best Customer Engagement Strategy
● Best Use of Data in Marketing
● Best Brand Building Campaign
● Best Use of Gamification in Marketing
● Best Use of Storytelling in Marketing
● Best Use of DOOH
● Best Brand Engagement Campaign
● Best Celebrity Driven Campaign
● Best Multi Influencer Campaign
● Best Use of Social Media Platforms (Instagram)
● Best Use of Social Media Platforms (Other)
● Best Use of YouTube
● Best Use of Short Video Platforms
● Best Content Marketing
● Best Social Media Content Marketing
● Best Graphic Designing
● Best Use of Video and Content
● Best Use of Content for Brand Building
● Best Programmatic Marketing
● Best Performance Marketing
● Best Use of Brand Marketing
● Category Creation
● New Product Launch
● Best Use of Big Data / AI
● Best Sponsorship / Partnership
● Best Use of Mobile Marketing
● Campaign with the Best ROI
● Best Pay Per Click Campaign
● Best Use of Mobile to Drive Sales
● Most Effective Use of Digital Analytics
● Best Data-Driven Marketing Strategy
● Best Use of Native Advertising
● Best Banners (Single/Campaign)
● Best In-App Advertising
● Best Location-Based Targeting
● Most Effective Retail Commerce Campaign

B. Innovation

● Best Innovation in Customer Experience (CX)
● Best Innovation in User Experience (UX)
● Best Innovation in Delivery
● Best Innovation in Payment
● Best Innovation in Sustainability
● Best Innovation in Customisation
● Best Innovation in Subscription Model
● Best Innovation in Augmented Reality (AR) Integration
● Best Innovation in Collaboration
● Best Brand Identity / Packaging
● Brand Rejuvenation

C. Best in Digital Platforms

D. Gamechanger Awards (Brand Categories)

● Accessories & Lifestyle
● Apparel – Men
● Apparel – Women
● Apparel – Ethnic Wear
● Apparel – Kids
● Beauty & Personal Care
● Beverages
● Consumer Durables
● Food
● Footwear
● Home Essentials
● Fitness & Wellness
● Petcare
● Consumer Packaged Goods
● FinTech
● EdTech
● Home & Kitchen Appliances
● Gems & Jewellery
● Wearables & Gadgets
● Gifting
● Ayurveda
● Furniture
● Eyewear
● Milk & Dairy Products
● Mother & Child Care
● Nutraceutical
● Luggage & Bags
● Best Packaging by a Brand
● Best Inclusion by a Brand
● Best Social Impact by a Brand
● Best Gamechanger Brand – HealthTech
● Best Gamechanger Brand of the Year
● Best Gamechanger Brand – Debutant / Launched
● Best Game Changer Brand – Real Estate
● Best Integration of E-commerce by a Brand
● Best PR Agency for Brands
● Best Agency for Brands
● Best Social Media Agency for Brands
● Best Influencer Agency for Brands
● Best Programmatic Agency for Brands
● Best Performance Marketing Agency for Brands
● Best Creative Agency for Brands
● Best Content Marketing Agency of the Year

E. Individual Gamechanger Awards

F. Creator Award Categories

G. Brand Activation Excellence

H. Community Influence & Advocacy

I. Commerce, Trade & Distribution

J. Social Impact & Community Engagement Excellence

● Best Social Development Campaign
● Best CSR / ESG Campaign
● Best Public Awareness / Behaviour Change Campaign
● Best Community Engagement Campaign
● Best Ethno-Marketing / Cultural Insight Campaign
● Best Festival / Mela / Pilgrimage Marketing Campaign
● Best Health & Hygiene Campaign
● Best Education & Skilling Campaign
● Best Financial Inclusion / Literacy Campaign

K. AI & Tech

● Best Use of Mobile in Emerging Markets
● Best Use of Social Media
● Best Use of WhatsApp & Conversational Engagement
● Best Use of Digital Technology
● Best AI-Powered Emerging Market Engagement
● Best Data-Driven Campaign
● Best Measurement, Monitoring & Governance Solution
● Best Digital Commerce / Social Commerce Campaign
● Best Innovation in Emerging Market Technology

L. Media & Communication

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