Inkspell Media successfully concluded Inkspell Elevate 2026 at The Auditorium, DLF Cyber Park, Gurugram, bringing together leading names from India’s marketing, advertising, branding, media, content and video ecosystem. The landmark event marked the 10th edition of the mCube Awards (Masters of Modern Marketing Awards) and the 8th edition of the vIDEA Awards (Video Media Awards), underscoring its role as a premier platform for industry recognition and dialogue.
The evening’s two most prestigious honours reflected the dynamism of India’s creative and marketing landscape. Infidigit was crowned Marketing Agency of the Year at the mCube Awards, a testament to its innovative campaigns and data-driven strategies. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Discovery was named Video Publisher of the Year at the vIDEA Awards, highlighting its impact in shaping India’s video media ecosystem.
A key highlight of the evening was the fireside chat, “Marketing Without Boundaries: Winning in an AI-First, Creator-Led & Data-Driven World.” The conversation between Dr. Ankoor Dasguupta, Chief Experience Officer at Garage Collective, and Gaurav Bansal, Senior Director & Head of Marketing & Communications at SHRM India, APAC & MENA, explored the evolving role of artificial intelligence, creators, data and digital transformation in modern marketing. Their insights resonated strongly with an audience keen to understand how technology and creativity intersect to redefine brand storytelling.
The awards were evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising leaders from across industries, including Amitabh Biswas of Times Network, Archana Roche of Truecaller, Balaaji Vaidyanathan of Franklin Templeton, Imran Qadri of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Kunal Madhavdas of Netflix, Madhu S. Dutta of House of MSD, Prasad Pimple of Kotak Life, Saurabh Varma of Saurabh Varma Pictures, Shalu Zala of HSBC, Shefali Khalsa of TransUnion CIBIL, Sudhanshu Tripathi of Quick Heal, Sukhpreet Singh of Dish TV (Zee Group), Swati Bansal of Henkel, Varsha Ojha of IIFL Finance and Vishesh Sharma of PL Capital, among others. Their collective expertise ensured that the awards reflected both creativity and effectiveness in equal measure.
Beyond the headline winners, Inkspell Elevate 2026 recognised a wide spectrum of brands, agencies and organisations that have contributed to India’s marketing and media transformation. Honourees included Canara HSBC, Mobius Foundation, GMR Sports, Dubai Capitals, KSRTC, Trivayu Media Works, Kelvinator, Rocketship Films, Waghmare Masale, Interactive Bees, HSBC RuPay Credit Card, Friends Adult Diapers, Nobel Hygiene, Blancanvas Communications, Trident Group, Syngenta, ICICI Lombard, John Deere, Flipkart, HFCL, Federal Bank, Cipla, Chitkara University, Jagran New Media, Tata Tele Business Services, Luminous, Pidilite, Garage Collective and ARM Worldwide, among many others.
The event was supported by Approach Entertainment as PR & Communications Partner, Go Spiritual as Spiritual Partner, Global Trends Forum and India Creative Industries Council as Media Partners, and ED Times as Blog Partner. Together, these collaborations reinforced the event’s stature as a hub for industry insights, networking and recognition.
Inkspell Elevate 2026 ultimately celebrated the people, brands, agencies and campaigns shaping the future of marketing, media and visual storytelling. With its blend of awards, thought leadership and industry dialogue, the event reaffirmed Inkspell Media’s position as a leading B2B media and events company, committed to fostering innovation and excellence across marketing, advertising, technology, content and digital transformation.
Inkspell Elevate 2026 concluded at Gurugram’s DLF Cyber Park, marking the 10th mCube Awards and 8th vIDEA Awards. Infidigit and Warner Bros. Discovery won top honours, while a fireside chat spotlighted AI and creator-led marketing. The event celebrated brands, agencies and campaigns shaping India’s marketing and media future.
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