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IATAS & Reed Midem to launch first Intl Interactive Emmy Awards
MUMBAI: The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and Reed Midem announced that the International Academy is creating three new International Interactive Emmy Awards and a Pioneer Prize, to be presented at MipTV 2006, in partnership with Reed Midem.
The International Interactive Emmy Awards at MipTV 2006 will take place in Cannes, France on 5 April, 2006. This is the first ever Emmy Awards Ceremony held outside of the United States. Deadline for entries is 31 October, 2005.
“The International Academy is pleased to have the opportunity to recognise interactive television – a growing sector of our industry- with these new awards. These awards, and the partnership with Reed Midem, are part of the International Academy’s new strategy of participating in major events around the world, recognizing achievements on the cutting edge of our industry, and providing enhanced benefits for our members,” said Academy president and CEO Bruce Paisner.
“The International Interactive Emmy Awards is the result of a long-standing partnership with the Academy. Now that MipTV is also an international forum for rapid technological developments, we can be assured that this annual event will become a significant date in our industry’s calendar from next year onwards,” said Reed Midem CEO and International Academy board member Paul Zilk.
The three International Interactive Emmy Award categories are:
Best Interactive Television Program: for television programming that has been enhanced with interactive content.
Best Interactive Channel: for a non-linear channel that is available to the viewer on a 24/7 basis accessible through their television which allows the viewer to interact and engage with content on their television screen.
Best Interactive Television Service: for a television service that allows users to access multiple video, audio, data and interactive applications.
The Pioneer Prize is not an Emmy, but a special initiative of the Academy that will honor an industry personality for his/her innovative contributions to the field of interactive television.
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Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
