The fourth edition of the PR and Communications Excellence Awards is our annual tribute to the exceptional talent within the public relations and communications landscape. In a time where the industry is rapidly evolving, driven by digital transformation, and the need for authentic, impactful storytelling, these awards celebrate those professionals who have not only adapted but thrived. They have transformed businesses and organizations by showcasing innovative strategies and unparalleled skills, especially in the challenging climate of the past year.
The PR and Communications Excellence Awards aim to honor and recognize the contributions of communications leaders, professionals, and agencies that have successfully driven meaningful change in the industry. This event is more than just a celebration; it’s a recognition of the resilience, creativity, and influence that these individuals and organizations have demonstrated, redefining the PR and communications landscape in India. We eagerly anticipate celebrating the outstanding work and success stories that continue to shape the future of this dynamic field.
Use Case of Technique
| Categories | Winners |
| Best use of Content Marketing |  |
| Best use of Digital |  |
| Best use of Influencers |    |
| Best use of Integrated Mediums |      |
| Best use of Social Media |   |
| Best use of Story Telling |     |
| Best use of Tech/Analytics |   |
| Corporate Branding |  |
| Experiential PR |  |
| Not for Profit |    |
| Public Affairs |   |
| Reputation Management |  |
Use Case of Sectors
| Category | Winner |
| Automobile |  |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| Food & Beverage |   |
| Finance / Fintech |      |
| eCommerce / D2C |    |
| Education / Edutech |   |
| FMCG | |
| Lifestyle | |
| Luxury/Wellness |  |
| Public Sector | |
| Real Estate |  |
| Sports / Online Gaming | |
| Startups |   |
| Travel & Tourism | |
| Technology & IT | |
Agency Recognitions
| Category | Winner Name |
| PR Agency of the Year (Large- Turnover of 15 CR & above) |   |
| PR Agency of the Year (Mid- Turnover between 5.1-14.9 Cr) |  |
| Fastest Growing PR Agency of the year |  |
| Most Promising New Agency of the Year (Launched between 2021- 2022) |   |
| PR Agency of the Year -SMALL |  |
Individual Recognitions
| Category | Winner |
| Agency Head of the Year |   |
| Corporate Communications Professional of the Year (Age: 40+) |  |
| TIME | TOPICS | SPEAKERS |
| 3:30 PM – 3:35 PM | Welcome/ Opening Remarks | Rahul Puri, Founder & Editor at Agency Reporter |
| 3:35 PM – 3:45 PM | Opening Keynote | |
| 3:45 PM – 4:20 PM | Panel Discussion 1 – The Future of PR and Communications: Innovating in a Rapidly Changing World with AI | 1. Khushboo Mehra, AVP – Corporate Communications, Zomato 2. Akanksha Jain, Public Relations & Communications Leader 3. Apeksha Mishra, Head of Corporate Communications & Content, Policybazaar.com 4. Aman Dhall, Founder, CommsCredible 5. Himank Tripathi CCO & Spokesperson, Baazi Games 6. Anubha Pandey, Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief at Hardwire ( Moderator) |
| 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM | Fireside Chat 1 – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in PR and Communications: Crafting Authentic Narratives | 1. Nikhil Bharadwaj, Vice President and Head Corporate Communications, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance 2. Sandipan Ghatak, Vice President & Head Corporate Marketing & Communications at Jubilant Bhartia Group 3. Poulomi Ray, Head of Digital Marketing and CSR, Signature Global 4. Dr. Sarvesh Tiwari, Founder and Managing Director at PR Professionals (Moderator) |
| 4:50 PM-5:20 PM | Panel Discussion 2 – Disruptive PR: How Fast-Growing Agencies Are Shaping the Future of Communication | 1. Asif Upadhye, Director & The Dragon Warrior at Stories. PR. Digital 2. Shutapa Paul, Founder at Dharma Media Consultants 3. Abhinay Kumar Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Adgcraft 4. Ruhani Singh Mann, Managing Director, Brand Talk Communications 5. Irfan Chaudhary, CEO at Concept BIU (Moderator) |
| 5:20 PM – 5:50 PM | Panel Discussion 3 – The Power of Purpose-Driven PR: Aligning Brands with Social Causes | 1. Anjali Gupta, Lead, Communication & Branding at Spark Minda 2. Jyotsna Dash Nanda, AVP- Corporate Communications, DS Group 3. Abhishek Roy, Head of Corporate Communications, from Paisabazaar 4. Prachi Kaushik, Head of PR and Integrated Communications, Signify, Greater India 5. Runa Ahlawat, Head Communications at JSW MG Motor India 6. Amit Bajaj- Head – Marketing & Communications and Equity & Inclusion, India at Guardian Life (Moderator) |
| 5:50 -6:10 PM | Fireside Chat 2 – From Influence to Impact: How PR is Shaping the Next Wave of Influencer Collaborations | 1. Juhie Gorwara, Director- Brand, Communications, Digital, Philips – Indian Subcontinent 2. Shivalika Chadha Malik, Associate Director- Brand Communications, PepsiCo AMESA (Africa, Middle East, South Asia) 3. Aviral Varshney, Group Head – Influencer Marketing And Brand Strategy at SocioClout (Moderator) |
| 6:10 PM – 7:30 PM | Awards Ceremony | |
| 7:30 PM – 8:10 PM | Special Performance by Divya Lata | |
| 8:10 PM- 9:00 PM | Awards Ceremony | |
| 9 PM Onwards | Drinks & Dinner |
August 12 – Launch of STAKES 2024
November 7 – Last Date to Nominate
November 8-13 – Jury Evaluation Process
November 22 – Awards Night & Celebration
For questions regarding sponsorship or nominations please get in touch with Muskan Manchanda at +91 88519 00092 or muskan@agencyreporter.com
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