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Tata Nexon EV takes experiential marketing to next level
MUMBAI: Tata Motors has partnered with Godrej L’Affaire, a luxury lifestyle experiential platform by the Godrej Group, to exhibit and demonstrate the capabilities of its recently launched Tata Nexon EV- India’s Own Electric SUV. The company will set-up an experience zone at the Godrej L'Affaire to deliver the audiences an immersive experience of the future of mobility. The show-stoppers at the L’Affaire event Karanvir Bohra, Teejay Sidhu, Sushant Divgikar, Shakti Arora, Neha Saxena, Riaan George etc. will be arriving in style in the Nexon EV – the official car partner for this edition.
Commenting on the association, Shailesh Chandra, President – Electric Mobility Business & Corporate Strategy, Tata Motors Ltd. said "The focus of our marketing strategy is to participate in events that includes test-driving experiences, which brings word-of-mouth and referrals for the brand. Godrej L’Affaire is one such platform for us to augment the ultimate electric experience for those who appreciate finer things in life. Our aim is to introduce the future of mobility and proliferate a lifestyle change while providing a surreal experience towards being environmentally conscious. To further boost the experience, we have installed Tata Nexon EV virtual demo setup at select Tata Croma stores in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. We are eager for our guests to experience the various elements of driving a Tata Motors electric vehicle and behold the amazing!”
Located at Godrej One in Vikhroli – Mumbai, the potential customers as well as L’Affaire guests will be able to enjoy an extended driving experience that is not experienced on regular test drives. To extend this occasion to its fans, Tata Motors is running a social media contest across its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram offering 10 exclusive Godrej L’Affaire passes up for the grabs.
Launched earlier this year at an introductory price of Rs.13.99 Lakhs, the Tata Nexon EV is powered by the cutting-edge Ziptron technology, promising zippy performance. The vehicle is equipped with ARAI certified anxiety-free range of 312 km on a single charge, an efficient high voltage system, fast charging capability, extended battery life, class leading safety features and 35 connected features offered by Tata Motors Z-Connect app.
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Ad:tech honours 2026: Full list of winners announced
Expanded awards spotlight winners across 22 categories as industry doubles down on intelligent automation
NEW DELHI: Marketing’s tech elite took the spotlight as the ad:tech honours 2026 returned with a sharper focus on AI, data and immersive media, signalling how deeply technology now underpins brand strategy. Held at Yashobhoomi on March 17, the second edition drew industry leaders to celebrate innovation that is reshaping engagement and performance.
Presented with the International Advertising Association India chapter and new partner Huella, the awards expanded from 8 to 22 categories, tracking the rapid convergence of creativity, automation and analytics.
The winners’ list reads like a snapshot of marketing’s future. In affiliate and partner marketing, Lyxel & Flamingo – Boat and Paytm Ads – Giva took silver. Mobavenue Media Private Limited struck gold in AI-driven dynamic creative optimisation, alongside a silver for Laqshya Media Limited.
Creative AI collaboration saw Rediffusion Brand Solutions Private Limited win gold, with Saltinc Consulting Private Limited securing silver. Laqshya Media Limited continued its strong run, taking gold in AI conversation agents and adding multiple wins across categories, including silver in GenAI-led creative and both gold and silver in interactive DOOH campaigns for Tanishq and Tata Coffee.
Predictive AI honours went to Strong Metrics and Tyroo, both silver, while Orient Bell Limited picked up silver in immersive retail tech. In GenAI-led creative, Laqshya Media Limited, Salt – Kotak and Sumimoto each secured silver, reflecting the crowded race in generative creativity.
Publicis bagged silver in influencer management and gold in performance marketing, where it shared the stage with Arm Worldwide and The Trade Desk, both silver. Glad U Came Private Limited stood out with gold in influencer measurement and analytics.
Marketing automation saw CereOne Media Pvt. Ltd. and Globale Media win silver, while ADMOTT Private Limited claimed silver in OTT innovation.
Programmatic media categories highlighted the shift to advanced targeting and connected screens. Mobavenue Media Private Limited clinched gold in connected TV advertising, with Animmoov Digital Media Pvt Ltd – Asus and Lyxel and Flamingo taking silver. Cheggout Services Private Limited won silver in retail media advertising, while Paytm Ads – Versuni secured gold.
On social platforms, Vayner Media India took gold in community and UGC engagement, with Under 25 – Oppo winning silver. Segumento rounded off the list with silver in the innovation category.
Jaswant Singh, country managing director at ad:tech India, underscored the momentum, saying generative AI and data-driven decision-making are now central to marketing impact. Neena Dasgupta, IAA mancom member and chief executive and founder at The Salt Inc Consulting, added that the awards celebrate not just technology, but “the people, the creativity, and the relentless effort behind it.”
Backed by Comexposium Group, ad:tech New Delhi has long tracked digital disruption. Now, with the honours, it is rewarding those who are not just adapting to change but engineering it.
In an industry racing towards automation, the message from 2026 is unmistakable. The future of marketing will be written not just in ideas, but in algorithms.
