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Ogilvy & Mather shines at IndIAA Awards 2016
MUMBAI: Today, IndIAA Awards 2016 honoured creative advertising backed by real budgets from top 15 advertising categories amidst much fanfare in a gala event at ITC Maratha, Mumbai.
With five wins to their name from different categories, Ogilvy & Mather scored big at the awards night. Leo Burnett and J. Walter Thompson followed with two wins each.
BBDO India, Flying Cursor, Grey Group India, Creative Land Asia and Dentsu Communications won an award each.
Here is the complete category wise winners list from IndIAA Awards 2016
1. Auto Two Wheelers (Joint winners)
TVS Jupiter – Zyada ka fayda
Client : TVS Motor
Creative agency: Dentsu Communications, Bengaluru
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Bajaj V – Invincible
Client : Bajaj Auto
Creative agency: Leo Burnett
2. Consumer Electronics
Micromax Unite4 – Angrezipanti ko dikhao angootha
Client : Micromax
Creative agency: Creativeland Asia
3. Media and Entertainment
Dainik Bhaskar – Zidd karo duniya badlo
Client : Dainik Bhaskar
Creative agency: Ogilvy & Mather
4. Corporates
Mahindra – Seed the Rise for India’s Farmers
Client : Mahindra Group
Creative Agency – Flying Cursor
5. Fashion and Accessories
Titan Raga – Break the Bias
Client: Titan Company Ltd
Creative agency: Ogilvy & Mather
6. Food and Beverages
Pepsi – Pepsi thi, pi gaya
Client: Pepsico
Creative agency: J. Walter Thompson
7. Govt.. / Ministries
Indian Army – The Most Exciting Job
Client : Indian Army
Creative agency: Grey Group India
8. Home Care
Ariel – Dads Share the Load
Client : P&G India
Creative agency: BBDO India
9. Insurance
Max Life – Sachchi Advice
Client : Max Life
Creative agency: Ogilvy & Mather
10. Online Commerce
Flipkart – Flipkart matlab bilkul pakka
Client : Flipkart
Creative agency: Lowe Lintas Bengaluru
11. P ersonal Care
He Deo – Hai Respect Toh Spray Respect
Client: Emami
Creative agency: Leo Burnett
12. Telecom / Internet / IT / APPS
Vodafone Supernet
Client: Vodafone
Creative agency: Ogilvy & Mather
13. Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
Rajasthan Tourism – Jaane Kya Dikh Jaye
Client : Rajasthan Tourism
Creative agency: Ogilvy & Mather
14. Pharma/ Wellness/ Healthcare
IAPC – Last Words
Client: Indian Association of Palliative Care
Creative: Medulla Healthcare Communications
15. Fittings & Fixtures
Wintech – Soundproof Diwali
Client: NCL Wintech
Creative agency: J. Walter Thompson
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WPP and Ogilvy top the global charts as India joins the creative elite: Warc rankings
A record five-year streak for Ogilvy while India secures a top five global spot
MUMBAI: The global advertising world has a familiar king, but a new powerhouse is gatecrashing the palace. In the latest Warc Creative 100 rankings, the industry’s definitive audit of excellence, WPP has once again been crowned the top holding company. Not to be outdone, its crown jewel, Ogilvy, has secured the top network spot for a staggering fifth consecutive year.
It is a “five-peat” that proves Ogilvy’s creative engine is not just running but purring. While many networks rely on one or two superstar offices to carry the load, Ogilvy’s dominance is a team effort across the globe. Hot on their heels is sister agency VML, which took the silver medal for networks, ensuring a WPP clean sweep at the very top of the podium.
The biggest noise, however, is coming from the East. India has officially vaulted into the top five most creative nations on Earth. Once viewed primarily as a back-office for production, the country is now a front-row leader in imagination. Driven by the brilliance of agencies like Ogilvy Mumbai and Leo Burnett India, the nation is proving that its work does more than just look good on a trophy shelf. In a market where every rupee must work twice as hard, Indian campaigns are blending high-concept artistry with ruthless commercial effectiveness.
The individual accolades saw Heineken toast to success as the top brand, finally knocking Apple off its perch. Unilever remains the world’s most awarded advertiser, proving that big business can still have a big heart through its work for Dove and Vaseline.
The title of the world’s most creative campaign went to Publicis Conseil Paris for their AXA “Three Words” initiative. By subtly adding “and domestic violence” to insurance policies to provide immediate relocation cover, the agency proved that the best advertising doesn’t just sell a service, it provides one.
The 2026 rankings also signal a shift in the industry’s DNA. The era of boring business-to-business marketing is dead, with B2B campaigns cracking the top ten for the first time. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence has moved past the gimmick stage. The winners this year used tech not for the sake of a trend, but to drive genuine human emotion.
Whether it is Paris providing a safety net for the vulnerable or India redefining the global creative order, the message from this year’s Warc rankings is clear. The best work in the world is no longer just about catching the eye, it is about changing the world.
