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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.