Awards
Nick x Fevicreate Idea Labs secures top honours at ANN Awards 2024
Mumbai: Fevicreate Idea Labs, Pidilite’s annual art and craft competition in partnership with Nick, won the prestigious ANN Award for Best Live Action Program” in the Kids category. Partnering with Nick places brands at the forefront of kids’ entertainment, ensuring unmatched engagement and visibility. Nick’s expertise in connecting with young audiences makes it the ultimate destination for brands looking to build saliency in the kids’ market. As a fellow kids-first brand, Pidilite integrates play and learning into its core values, offering products that inspire imagination while imparting valuable skills. Collaborative initiatives like Fevicreate Idea Labs showcase that a deep understanding of children’s interests and preferences can elevate a brand’s presence and impact.
Aired on Nick, Sonic and JioCinema, the Kids’ network ensured that the show was out there through a multi-channel marketing blitz including on-air, digital and social media touchpoints. This partnership not only facilitated the creation of a unique, interactive experience but also led to the highest reach ever achieved for a branded content piece in the kids’ category. The competition provided young talents with a platform to showcase creativity and innovation with groundbreaking projects centred around themes such as Marine Life and Space Exploration. This initiative, produced in collaboration with Prisha Arts and facilitated by Madison, offered children across the nation a unique opportunity to innovate and express themselves using Pidilite’s renowned products. With over 1.5 lakh students participating, the show’s recognition underlines its successful blend of art, science, and education.
Commenting on the win, Viacom18 business head of kids TV Network Anu Sikka said, “We are thrilled that Fevicreate Idea Labs has won the prestigious ANN Award. This recognition comes on the back of the deep synergy between Nick and Pidilite, showcasing how our partnership goes beyond traditional television to deliver out-of-the-box innovation. We excel in providing solutions across various brand categories through a kids-first lens, addressing unique challenges and elevating brand experiences. By leveraging the immense popularity of Nick Toons like Chikoo Aur Bunty, we’ve successfully brought this IP to life, setting a new benchmark in kids’ programming.”
Pidilite senior vice president of consumer products business Kashyap Gala “At Fevicreate, we wholeheartedly support the concept of ‘learning by doing.’ School boards and NEP guidelines advocate for ‘Art-Integrated Learning,’ emphasizing that more learning should take place through art and craft. We are elated that the Fevicreate Idea Labs initiative has been recognized with the ANN Award for Best Live Action Program. This achievement validates our commitment to nurturing creativity through the perfect blend of art, craft, and science. Partnering with Nickelodeon allowed us to reach countless young creators, and this recognition further boosts our efforts to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators. We look forward to continuing this exciting journey.”
Madison COO Vandana Ramkrishna said “Winning the ANN Award for Best Live Action Program is an incredible honor for Fevicreate Idea Labs and the entire team involved. At Madison, we take great pride in working on projects that make a difference, and this recognition is a testament to the synergy between Pidilite, Nickelodeon, and ourselves. The success of this initiative not only highlights the impact of our efforts but also motivates us to push the boundaries of creative programming for kids in the future.”
Awards
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.








