BRANDED CONTENT AWARDS 2026 - GLOBAL WINNERS
Best Strategy
GOLD
Jižák, finally the city of dreams
By: Seznam Brand Studio F
For FINEP
SILVER
Both Feet in the Ground
By: Ads & Data Brand Studio
For: OVAM - Openbare Vlaamse Afvalstoffenmaatschappij
BRONZE
Coolie Next Level AI Expert
By: Synaptix
For: Podravka
Most Effective Campaign
GOLD
An Iced Coffee Date with Nescafé and Turfy Gang
By: StudioM (a WPP Media Brand)
For: NESCAFÉ (a Nestlé Brand
SILVER
Singapore Dreamin'
By: SPH Content Lab
For: Singtel
BRONZE
&C x Viennetta: Unforgettable Delicious
By: &C
For: Viennetta (The Magnum Ice Cream Company)
Best Data-Driven Campaign
GOLD
Terveystalo - Breaking the Silence Around Menopause with Data-Driven Content and Societal Impact
By: Sanoma Content Studio
For: Terveystalo
SILVER
From Transcript to Targeting: Growing CMO Voices with TrustIQ
By: Trustmedia, part of Mediafin
For: United Brands Association Belgium
BRONZE
From Gut Feeling to Data-Driven Gold
By: Berlingske Media
For: Berlingske for DSB Erhverv
Best Cross-Channel Campaign
GOLD
The Number One - Reframing Gun Violence as a Health Crisis
By: WP Creative Group
For: The Ad Council
SILVER
Better Choices, Better Health
By: Mediacorp Brand Studio
For: Singapore Health Promotion Board
BRONZE
Speak Up About Money
By: CTA komunikacije d.o.o.
For: Addiko Bank d.d.
Best Small Budget Campaign
GOLD
The Joy of Staying in with Sky
By: The Irish Times Content Studio with Starcom Ireland
For: Sky Ireland
SILVER
Tired of Winging It? The End of Improvisation for SMEs
By: NewsBar
For: Addiko Bank d.d.
BRONZE
Does the World Expect You to be a Superwoman?
By: Seznam Brand Studio
For: Dacia
Best B2B Campaign
GOLD
AI Frontiers
By: Reuters Plus
For: KPMG
SILVER
Unlocking the Grid
By: T Brand Studio
For: Siemens Energy
BRONZE
Stories that Inspire
By: G.Lab (Editora Globo, Brazil)
For: Itaú Empresas
Best B2C Campaign
GOLD
A Cup of Art . illy x Eurowoman
By: Story Lab - an Egmont Agency
For: illy
SILVER
Terveystalo - Breaking the Silence Around Menopause with Data-Driven Content and Societal Impact
By: Sanoma Content Studio
For: Terveystalo
BRONZE
&C x Viennetta: Unforgettable Delicious
By: &C
For: Viennetta (The Magnum Ice Cream Company)
Best Brand Awareness Campaign
GOLD
Girls on Ice
By: Seznam Brand Studio
For: Czech Ice Hockey Association
SILVER
How Got2b Gave Gen Z the Confidence to Express Themselves Offline
By: StudioM (a WPP Media Brand)
For: Got2B
BRONZE
Defending the Future of Sweden
By: Schibsted Brand Studio
For: Försvarsmakten
Best Local Campaign
GOLD
An Iced Coffee Date with Nescafé and Turfy Gang
By: StudioM: (a WPP Media Brand)
For: NESCAFÉ (a Nestlé Brand)
SILVER
Manifesto of Sustainable Tourism
By: Seznam Brand Studio
For: E.ON
BRONZE
A Cup of Art . illy x Eurowoman
By: Story Lab - an Egmont Agency
For: illy
Best Long-Term Program (minimum 12 months)
GOLD
The Albert Heijn story, told by Ms. Dijkstra
By: Ads & Data Brand Studio
For: AH - Albert Heijn - AHOLD Group
SILVER
The Exponential Era
By: Bloomberg Media Studios
For: Nokia
BRONZE
Fighting the Stigma - Karo Healthcare Against Embarrasing Topics
By: Sanoma
For: Karo Healthcare
Best Use of Storytelling
GOLD
Suicide Prevention: Openness and Hope
By: Aller Creative Norway
For: Helsedirektoratet (Norwegian Directorate of Health)
SILVER
Girls on Ice
By: Seznam Brand Studio
For: Czech Ice Hockey Association
BRONZE
Nordisk Film: No Comment
By: Schibsted Partnerstudio
For: Nordisk Film
Best Design
GOLD
Unlocking the Grid
By: T Brand Studio
For Siemens Energy
SILVER
TikTok Ad Awards 2026
By: Fortune Brand Studio
For: TikTok For Business
BRONZE
24 Moments of Harmony
By: Insider Studios
For The House of Suntory
Most Creative Campaign
GOLD
Lichtgeveolig - een Nieuwe Musical Over Dementie
By: Plotfish Entertainment
For: Alzheimer Liga Vlaanderen
SILVER
24 Moments of Harmony
By: Insider Studios
For The House of Suntory
BRONZE
Life On A Train
By: T Brand Studio
For: Belmond
Best Series of Sponsored Articles
GOLD
Nordisk Film: No Comment
By: Schibsted Partnerstudio
For: Nordisk Film
SILVER
Agents of Agility
By: WP Creative Group
For: AWS
BRONZE
The Cup Is Alive: And So Are the Fans - The Danish Cup
By: Brand Stories
For: The Danish Cup (Divisionsforeningen)
Best Series of Sponsored Videos
GOLD
Connected Journeys
By: Insider Studios
For: The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Card
SILVER
Doritos x Anghami: Behind the Triangles
By: DMS - Anghami Studios
For: Saudi Snack Foods Co. - Doritos, an OMD client
BRONZE
Heartbeat of a Destination
By: South China Morning Post, Morning Studio
For: Luxury Group by Marriott
Best Use of Text
GOLD
Connection Beyond Barriers: Real Stories, Real Bonds
By: 24sata
For: HT
SILVER
Thinking Ahead, Out of Care for Those Who Remain
By: Integreate by DPG Media
For: Dela
BRONZE
vor:denker - Platform for Digital Responsibility
By: REPUBLIC Marketing & Media Solutions GmbH
For: Deloitte
Best Use of Video
GOLD
The Essentiality of Beauty
By: T Brand Studio
For: L'Oréal Groupe
SILVER
Get Hyped: Two Futures
By: Big Think Creative / Big Think Media
For: A16z
BRONZE
Lipton Ice Tea x Anghami: Change for the Better
By: DMS - Anghami Studios
For: Pepsi Lipton International, an OMD client
Best Use of Infographic
GOLD
Money or Misconceptions
By: Seznam Brand Studio
For: XTB
SILVER
Unlocking the Grid
By: T Brand Studio
For: Siemens Energy
BRONZE
When Everything Snaps into Place - Translating Gen Z Culture into Business Impact
By: Axel Springer Brand Studios (Media Impact)
For: Snapchat
Best Branded Podcast
GOLD
EUROP ASSISTANCE
By: CairoRCS Studio
For: EUROP ASSISTANCE
SILVER
Resilient Edge Season 2
By: BBC StoryWorks
For: Deloitte
BRONZE
This Is Not a Beauty Podcast Season 2
By: T Brand Studio
For: L'Oréal Groupe
Best Print Publication
GOLD
World of Sabato & ING Private Banking: Crafted print, Curated experiences
By: Trustmedia, part of Mediafin
For: ING Private Banking
SILVER
Time for Pause
By: Sanoma Media Finland
For: DNA
BRONZE
Gürtelrose - Nervenerkrankung im Schatten
By: REPUBLIC Marketing & Media Solutions GmbH
For: GlaxoSmithKline GmbH & Co. KG
Best Use of Social Media
GOLD
tportal Sport Social: Real-Time Football, Real Engagement
By: Tnative Studio
For: tportal sport
SILVER
Winning the Visual Economy on Social
By: FT Commercial
For: Canva
BRONZE
GENERALI
By: CairoRSC Studio
For: GENERALI
Best Use of Online Media
GOLD
Coolie Next Level AI Expert
By: Synaptix
For: Podravka
SILVER
Prime Time Police - Warner Bros. Discovery
By: Brand Stories
For: Warner Bros. Discovery
BRONZE
Festival on the Ring cleared the road for a sustainable partnership CUPRA x Audio Obscura
By: Brandstudio of DPG Media
For: CUPRA
Best AFP (Broadcast & Online)
GOLD
Festival on the Ring cleared the road for a sustainable partnership CUPRA x Audio Obscura
By: Brandstudio of DPG Media
For: CUPRA
SILVER
Nordea x Dragon's Den Finland: The 7th Dragon - Funding the Entrepreneurs Who Don't Get a Deal
By: Sanoma Media Finland ( Brand Partnerships & Content Solutions)
For: Nordea
BRONZE
Pasta of the Day - From Radio Conversations to Market Shelves
By: BAD Agency
For: Saarioinen
Best Influencer Partnership
GOLD
DOVE x ELLE: Change the Compliment
By: Aller Media Creative Studio
For: Dove
SILVER
Doritos x Anghami: Behind the Triangles
By: DMS - Anghami Studios
For: Saudi Snack Foods Co. – Doritos, an OMD client
BRONZE
&C x Viennetta: Unforgettable Delicious
By: &C
For: Viennetta (The Magnum Ice Cream Company)
Best Event (In-Person & Virtual)
GOLD
Icons Off the Runway: A Celebration of Style in Sport
By: People Inc. (InStyle)
For: Delta Air Lines
SILVER
How a Festival Helped a Brand to Blossom
By: Brandstudio of DPG Media
For: A.Vogel
BRONZE
Gastro Awards - An event celebrating Danish gastronomy
By: Story Lab - an Egmont Agency
For: Gastro Magazine
Best Interactive Campaign
GOLD
Norwegian Championship in Recycling
By: Amedia Innholdsbyrå
For: Grønt Punkt Norge
SILVER
New Zealand’s Favourite Sounds of Summer
By: Harakeke Creative Studio at Stuff LTD
For: Triton Hearing, New Zealand
BRONZE
When Everything Snaps into Place – Translating Gen Z Culture into Business Impact
By: Axel Springer Brand Studios (Media Impact)
For: Snapchat
Best AI-Powered Campaign
GOLD
Don't Sleep On it: How Publisher AI Became a Brand Expert
By: Axel Springer Brand Studios (Media Impact)
For: Samsung
SILVER
Coolie Next Level AI Expert
By: Synaptix
For: Podravka
BRONZE
TrustIQ: Tailor-made Campaign Targeting the Speed of Conversation
By: Trustmedia, part of Mediafin
For: United Brands Belgium
Best Industry Research
GOLD
Making Government Communication Work
By: Trustmedia, part of Mediafin
For: Governance Clients et al.
SILVER
From Gut Feeling to Data-Driven Gold
By: Berlingske Media, Berlingske
For: DSB Erhverv
BRONZE
bol. x Huis Gemaakt
By: Integreate by DPG Media
For: bol.
Best Sustainability Program
GOLD
The Green School Playground
By: Ads & Data Brand Studio + Dallas Antwerp
For: Aveve - Part of Arvesta Group
SILVER
Norwegian championship in recycling
By: Amedia Innholdsbyrå
For: Grønt Punkt Norge
BRONZE
Staying Power
By: Fortune Brand Studio
For: Iberdrola
Best Political Program
GOLD
Vox Media x European Commission x ICF Next: Of The Future
By: Vox Media
For: The European Commission
SILVER
Double Jeopardy
By: The Podcast Guys
For: Double Jeopardy
BRONZE
The Circular Shift - Turning an EU Regulation Debate Into a Public Conversation
By: Trustmedia, part of Mediafin
For: ExxonMobil
Best Financial Services Program
GOLD
FinQuiz: Creating Masters of Finance
By: 24sata & Večernji list
For: UMFO
SILVER
Nordea x Dragon's Den Finland: The 7th Dragon - Funding the Entrepreneurs Who Don't Get a Deal
By: Sanoma Media Finland ( Brand Partnerships & Content Solutions)
For: Nordea
BRONZE
A Private Bank, a Cultural World: Where Wealth Meets Craft, a New Model For Earning Trust
By: Trustmedia, part of Mediafin
For: ING Private Banking
Best Healthcare Program
GOLD
Terveystalo - Breaking the Silence Around Menopause with Data-Driven Content and Societal Impact
By: Sanoma Content Studio
For: Terveystalo
SILVER
Better Choices, Better Health
By: Mediacorp Brand Studio
For: Singapore Health Promotion Board
BRONZE
Mediahuis Ireland x Laya : We are one. Always
By: Mediahuis Ireland
For: Laya Healthcare
Best Travel & Tourism Program
GOLD
From the Court to the Runway - Delta X InStyle
By: Studio at People Inc.
For: Delta Air Lines
SILVER
Sister Cities: Nashville and Chengdu
By: Blue Chalk Media & USA TODAY Studios
For: USA TODAY Studios & China Intercontinental Communication Center (CICC)
BRONZE
Life On A Train
By: T Brand Studio
For: Belmond
Best Retail Program
GOLD
The World's Most Exclusive Chips - KiMs
By: Brand Stories
For: KiMs
SILVER
The AH-Podcast story, told by Ms. Dijkstra
By: Ads & Data Brand Studio
For: AH - Albert Heijn - AHOLD Group
BRONZE
IKEA: Proof Over Promise
By: Schibsted Partnerstudio
For: IKEA
Best Automotive Program
GOLD
A Three-Course Culinary Journey
By: Studio at People Inc.
For: Lexus
SILVER
The Highway Rave
By: Brandstudio by DPG Media
For: CUPRA
BRONZE
Does the World Expect You to be a Superwoman?
By: Seznam Brand Studio
For: Dacia
Best IT & Tech Program
GOLD
The Exponential Era
By: Bloomberg Media Studios
For: Nokia
SILVER
Don't Sleep On it: How Publisher AI Became a Brand Expert
By: Axel Springer Brand Studios (Media Impact)
For: Samsung
BRONZE
Business Briefs
By: Guardian Labs / The Guardian
For: Amazon Web Services
Insights & Research Excellence
GOLD
Speak Up About Money
By: Tvoj Domagoj
For: Addiko Bank d.d.
SILVER
Schibsted Content Review
By: Schibsted Brand Studio
For: Schibsted Brand Studio
BRONZE
Bridging the Trust Gap: Redefining Trust as a Strategic Asset
By: FT Commercial
For: IPA
Creative Technology Excellence
GOLD
Content Go
By: Schibsted Partnerstudio
For: Schibsted Partnerstudio
SILVER
Enabling Scalable, Interactive Branded Content Through Creative Technology
By: VEV
For: Russmedia
BRONZE
Brand Studio Data Bot
By: Schibsted Brand Studio
For: Schibsted Brand Studio
Branded Content Tech Partner of the Year
GOLD
Teads
SILVER
Dianomi
BRONZE
PressReader
Branded Content Agency/Studio of the Year (under 20 employees)
GOLD
Ads & Data Brand Studio
SILVER
Insider Studios
BRONZE
Story Lab - an Egmont Agency
Branded Content Agency/Studio of the Year (over 20 employees)
GOLD
Sanoma Content Studio
SILVER
Studio at People Inc.
BRONZE
CairoRCS Studio
Branded Content Marketer of the Year
GOLD
Caroline Swärd, Head of Operations at Bonnier News Brand Studio
SILVER
Tom Michiels, Director De Tijd I L'Echo Connect, Trustmedia
BRONZE
Justin Cross, Senior Vice President at Studio at People Inc.