ENTRY GUIDELINES

SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES

1.0 Important conditions to be noted

1.1 The Advertising Club Awards committee uses the services Of highly experienced professionals from the industry, as Honorary Jury Members.

1.2 Advertising Agencies / Digital Agencies/ Design Agencies/ Media Agencies / Advertisers / Production Houses / Media
Houses / Marketing teams/ Companies/ Individuals and all Other bodies who enter their work for judging are deemed to
have agreed to abide by the Rules and Regulations of Big Bang Awards of The Advertising Club Bangalore

1.3 The decision of the Jury is final, and no correspondence will be entertained by The Advertising Club or its Office Bearers in this regard
1.4 Disputes, if any, arising out of the Big Bang Awards will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Bangalore only.

1.5 The Advertising Club reserves the right to accept or reject an entry without assigning any reasons thereof. The entry fee will not be refundable in such cases.

2.0 Entry Submission

2.1 Each entry must be submitted with a duly filled-in submission form.

2.2 Please check the Main Category, Sub-category and Industry from the Category list on the website and select it correctly in the submission form for each submission together with the medium used.

2.3 To cross check the eligibility of the submission, the platform automatically sends an email to the client to endorse the submission. Make sure to enter the client information and email correctly. Entrants can always check the submission endorsement status in dashboard and can send reminders to client too for pending endorsements.

2.4 It is important to understand why we ask for a client endorsement. The Awards are for all creative / campaigns developed between 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026. Therefore, we want to be sure that your entries were indeed developed during this period.

2.5 Normally, your word would have been good enough. However, we have instances in the past, where, after an agency won the award, we have received written complaints that the campaign or creative was developed much earlier and the concerned agency has misrepresented the dates. To avoid such instances, we ask your client to corroborate that the creative was developed within the stipulated period.

2.6 Only work released between 1st September 2025 to 31st July 2026 can be entered for the awards.

3.0 Categories and Entry Fees

3.1 The entry fee is Rs. 6000 per submission plus GST as applicable.

3.2 Please check fees for special categories. Early Bird fee is Rs. 5500 per submission plus GST for the period of the offer only.

3.3 The number of media files allowed in a submission is only one except for integrated campaigns. For instance, if you have more than one creative for the submission, a new submission must be created.

3.4 If you enter the same submission/campaign in different categories, you can duplicate the submission details and create a separate submission for each submission/campaign. You have to pay for each category.

3.5 Details are given in the table below for your ready reference.

Big Bang Awards - Table

BIG BANG AWARDS – ENTRY FEES

CREATIVE
SL. NO. MAIN CATEGORY SUB-CATEGORY INDUSTRY ENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
1Creative1.1 Consumer Products
(any media, including campaigns)		1.1.1 Beauty & Fragrances6000
1.1.2 Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)6000
1.1.3 Fashion and Accessories6000
1.1.4 Fast Moving Consumer Goods6000
1.1.5 Food6000
1.1.6 Household Supplies6000
1.1.7 Pet Care Products6000
1.1.8 Personal Care6000
1.1.9 Snacks & Desserts6000
1.1.10 Others6000
1Creative1.2 Consumer Durables
(any media, including campaigns)		1.2.1 Automobile Vehicles6000
1.2.2 Automotive Accessories / Electronics6000
1.2.3 Home Furnishings6000
1.2.4 Home Appliances6000
1.2.5 Others6000
1Creative1.3 Consumer Services
(any media, including campaigns)		1.3.1 Banking, Insurance and Financial Services6000
1.3.2 Delivery Services6000
1.3.3 Education & Training6000
1.3.4 Entertainment & Sports6000
1.3.5 Gaming & E-Sports6000
1.3.6 Hotels & Restaurants6000
1.3.7 Internet & Telecom6000
1.3.8 Leisure & Recreation6000
1.3.9 Pet Care Services6000
1.3.10 Retail6000
1.3.11 Transportation6000
1.3.12 Travel & Tourism6000
1.3.13 Others6000
CREATIVE – CONTINUED
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
1Creative1.4 B2B Products and Services1.4.1 Agriculture6000
1.4.2 Automotive - Aftermarket6000
1.4.3 Construction6000
1.4.4 Business & Office Supplies6000
1.4.5 Industrial Goods and Services6000
1.4.6 Professional Services6000
1.4.7 IT & Software Services6000
1.4.8 Others6000
1Creative1.5 Media & Entertainment1.5.1 OTT Platforms6000
1.5.2 Sport6000
1.5.3 E-Sports6000
1.5.4 Gaming6000
1.5.5 Culture & The Arts6000
1.5.6 Others6000
1Creative1.6 Social Cause / Not for Profit, Government, Education Institutions6000
1Creative1.7 Health, Fitness & Wellness1.7.1 Disease Awareness and Education6000
1.7.2 Healthcare, Rx6000
1.7.3 Healthcare - OTC6000
1.7.4 Healthcare - Rx - Devices6000
1.7.5 Fitness & Wellness: Products & Services6000
1.7.6 Best Healthcare Campaign of the year (use at least 3 media)16000
DESIGN
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
2DesignDesign2.1 Corporate / Brand Identity6000
2.2 Employee Communication6000
2.3 Posters6000
2.4 e-Brochures6000
2.5 Calendars6000
2.6 Newsletters6000
2.7 Direct Mailers6000
2.8 Annual Reports6000
2.9 Website Design6000
2.10 UI/UX Design6000
2.11 Packaging6000
2.12 Internal Communications Design (town hall decks, employee campaign materials, change management collateral)6000
DIGITAL
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
3DigitalDigital3.1 E-mailer6000
3.2 Digital Videos6000
3.3 Explainer Videos6000
3.4 Video Series6000
3.5 Content Marketing6000
3.6 Community Engagement6000
3.7 Influencer Communications6000
3.8 Online Contests6000
3.9 Mobile Applications6000
3.10 Websites6000
3.10.1 Corporate Website6000
3.10.2 E-commerce Website6000
3.11 Digital Brand Campaign (at least 3 media/platforms)16000
3.12 Social Media Campaign (at least 3 platforms)16000
3.13 Mobile Marketing Campaign (at least 3 creative units)16000
3.14 Influencer Marketing Campaign (at least 3 creative units)16000
3.15 Social Cause Campaign (at least 3 media/platforms)16000
3.16 Digital Marketing Campaign of the year (at least 3 media/platforms)16000
3.17 Creator-led Brand Campaign — creator as primary brand strategy, not channel (at least 3 content units)6000
MEDIA INNOVATION
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
4Media InnovationMedia Innovation4.1 Dailies & Magazines6000
4.2 Audio-visual Media (Linear TV, connected TV, OTT etc)6000
4.3 Radio6000
4.4 Digital Media6000
4.5 Branded Content6000
4.6 OOH and Ambient Media6000
4.7 Sponsorships6000
4.8 Multiple Platforms6000
4.9 Celebs, brand ambassadors & influencer marketing6000
4.10 Events / Experiential Marketing / Brand Activation6000
4.11 Direct Marketing6000
4.12 Audio platforms (podcasts, other digital audio platforms etc)6000
4.13 Emerging Technologies6000
4.14 Sports Marketing6000
4.15 E-commerce6000
4.16 Media Campaign of the year (at least 3 media/platforms)16000
MEDIA STRATEGY
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
5Media StrategyMedia Strategy5.1 Consumer Products6000
5.2 Consumer Durables6000
5.3 Consumer Services6000
5.4 B2B Products and Services6000
5.5 Media & Entertainment6000
5.6 Others6000
INTEGRATED CAMPAIGNS
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
6Integrated CampaignsIntegrated Campaigns6.1 Consumer Products (at least 3 media)16000
6.2 Consumer Durables (at least 3 media)16000
6.3 Consumer Services (at least 3 media)16000
6.4 B2B Products and Services (at least 3 media)16000
6.5 Media & Entertainment (at least 3 media)16000
6.6 Others (at least 3 media)16000
EVENTS AND BRAND ACTIVATION
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
7Events and Brand ActivationEvents and Brand Activation7.1 Brand Activation6000
7.2 Online Event6000
7.3 Product Launch6000
DATA AND TECHNOLOGY
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
8Data and TechnologyData and Technology8.1 Best data-driven marketing campaign16000
8.2 Best brand Experience: AR / VR / Emerging tech16000
8.3 Best Media Research using existing data16000
8.4 Best use of Analytics/Data Technology16000
8.5 Best brand activation leveraging Technology16000
8.6 Best use of cultural insight in a campaign16000
8.7 Best use of AI in a campaign16000
8.8 Best AI-Native Creative — work where AI is the primary creative author, not a supporting tool6000
GCC / ENTERPRISE – INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AS CRAFT
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
9GCC / EnterpriseInternal Communications as Craft9.1 Best Employee Communication Creative6000
9.2 Best Town Hall / Leadership Communications6000
9.3 Best Employer Brand Film / Content6000
9.4 Best Change Management Communications Campaign6000
9.5 Best Internal Campaign of the Year — GCC / Enterprise (at least 3 internal channels)16000
BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
10Best Marketing CampaignBest Marketing Campaign10.1 Best Marketing Campaign of the Year — Large Brand / National Advertiser (at least 3 media)16000
10.2 Best Marketing Campaign of the Year — Start-up / D2C Brand (at least 3 media)16000
10.3 Best Performance Creative Campaign — conversion-optimised, data-tested, D2C or digital-first (at least 3 creative units)16000
10.4 Best Creator-led Brand Campaign — where the creator is the brand strategy, not just a channel (at least 3 creative units)16000
BANGALORE / KARNATAKA
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
11Bangalore / KarnatakaBangalore / Karnataka11.1 Bangalore Campaign of the Year — work created for, by, or rooted in Bangalore / Karnataka (at least 3 media)16000
11.2 Best Work by a Karnataka-based Independent Agency6000
ALL SOUTH
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
12All SouthAll South12.1 South Campaign of the Year — work created for, by, or rooted in S. India (at least 3 media)16000
12.2 Best Work by any South India-based Independent Agency6000
ALL-INDIA REGIONAL
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
13All-India RegionalAll-India Regional13.1 Any language Campaign of the Year — (at least 3 media)16000
13.2 Best Work by a regional Independent Agency6000
PUBLIC RELATIONS
SL. NO.MAIN CATEGORYSUB-CATEGORYINDUSTRYENTRY FEES IN INR
PLUS 18% GST
PER ENTRY
14Public RelationsPublic Relations14.1 Best PR Campaign - Product or Service Launch6000
14.2 Best PR Campaign - Brand Building6000
14.3 Best Crisis Communications6000
14.4 Best Integrated PR & Advertising campaign16000
14.5 Best use of Influencer relations in PR6000
Sl. No.Main Category Sub-category Industry Entry fees in INR plus 18% GST per entry
1Creative1.1Consumer Products (any media, including campaigns)1.1.1Beauty & Fragrances6000
    1.1.2Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)6000
    1.1.3Fashion and Accessories6000
    1.1.4Fast Moving Consumer Goods6000
    1.1.5Food6000
    1.1.6Household Supplies6000
    1.1.7Pet Care Products6000
    1.1.8Personal Care6000
    1.1.9Snacks & Desserts6000
    1.1.10Others6000
       
1Creative1.2Consumer Durables (any media, including campaigns)1.2.1Automotive Vehicles6000
    1.2.2Automotive Accessories6000
    1.2.3Electronics6000
    1.2.4Home Furnishings6000
    1.2.5Home Appliances6000
    1.2.6Others6000
       
1Creative 1.3Consumer Services (any media, including campaigns)1.3.1Banking, Insurance and Financial Services6000
    1.3.2Delivery Services6000
    1.3.3Education & Training6000
    1.3.4Entertainment & Sports6000
    1.3.5Gaming & E-Sports6000
    1.3.6Hotels & Restaurants6000
    1.3.7Internet & Telecom6000
    1.3.8Leisure & Recreation6000
    1.3.9Pet Care Services6000
    1.3.10Retail6000
    1.3.11Transportation6000
    1.3.12Travel & Tourism6000
    1.3.13Others6000
       
1Creative1.4B2B Products and Services (any media, including campaigns)1.4.1Agriculture6000
    1.4.2Automotive – Aftermarket6000
    1.4.3Construction6000
    1.4.4Business & Office Supplies6000
    1.4.5Industrial Goods and Services6000
    1.4.6Professional Services6000
    1.4.7IT & Software Services6000
    1.4.8Others 6000
       
1Creative1.5Media & Entertainment (any media, including campaigns)1.5.1OTT Platforms6000
    1.5.2Sport6000
    1.5.3e-Sports6000
    1.5.4Gaming6000
    1.5.5Culture & The Arts6000
    1.5.6Others6000
       
1Creative1.6Social Cause/ Not for Profit , Government (any media, including campaigns)  6000
       
1Creative1.7Health, Fitness& Wellness (any media, including campaigns)1.7.1Disease Awareness & Education6000
    1.7.2Healthcare, Rx6000
    1.7.3Healthcare – OTC6000
    1.7.4Healthcare – Rx – Devices6000
    1.7.5Fitness & Wellness : Products & Services6000
    1.7.6Best Healthcare Campaign of the year (use at least 3 media)16000
       
1Creative1.8 Regional Work (any media, including campaigns) in Telegu, Kannada, Tamil, Malyalam, Hindi1.8.1FMCG Products, Consumer Durables and Services6000
    1.8.2B2B Products and Services 6000
    1.8.3Media, Entertainment, Sports 6000
    1.8.4Social Cause/ Not for Profit6000
    1.8.5Health, Fitness & Wellness 6000
    1.8.6Best Regional Language Campaign of the Year (use at least 3 media)16000
       
1Creative1.9Marketing Campaigns1.9.1Brand Strategy16000
    1.9.2Building Brand Awareness16000
    1.9.3Experiential Marketing16000
    1.9.4Brand Content and Entertainment16000
       
1Creative1.10Special Awards1.10.1Young Art Director of the year open to individuals below 30 years of age. Not open to agencies.5000
    1.10.2   
    1.10.3Young Creative team of the Year – Copywriter/ Content Writer and Art Director open to individuals below 30 years of age. Not open to agencies.5000
    1.10.4Arvind Kumar Award for Young Media Professional of the year open to individuals below 30 years of age. Not open to agencies.5000
    1.10.5Ayaz Peerbhoy Award for Best Creative Campaign of the Year ( at least 3 media)15000
       
2Design2.1Corporate / Brand Identity  5000
  2.2Employee Communication   5000
  2.3Posters  5000
  2.4e-Brochures  5000
  2.5Calendars  5000
  2.6Newsletters   5000
  2.7Direct Mailers  5000
  2.8Annual Reports  5000
  2.9Website Design  5000
  2.10UI/UX Design  5000
  2.11Packaging  5000
      5000
3Digital3.1E-mailer  5000
  3.2Digital Videos  5000
  3.3Explainer Videos  5000
  3.4Video Series  5000
  3.5Content Marketing  5000
  3.6Community Engagement  5000
  3.7Influencer Communications  5000
  3.8Online Contests  5000
  3.9Mobile Applications  5000
  3.10Websites3.10.1Corporate Website5000
    3.10.2E-commerce Website5000
  3.11Digital Brand Campaign (at least 3 media/ platforms)  15000
  3.12Social Media Campaign (at least 3 platforms)  15000
  3.13Mobile Marketing Campaign (at least 3 creative units)  15000
  3.14Influencer Marketing Campaign (at least 3 3 creative units)  15000
  3.15Social Cause Campaign (at least 3 media/ platforms)  15000
  3.16Digital Marketing Campaign of the year (at least 3 media/ platforms)  15000
       
4Media Innovation4.1 Dailies & Magazines  5000
  4.2Audio-visual Media (Linear TV, connected TV, OTT etc)  5000
  4.3Radio  5000
  4.4Digital Media  5000
  4.5Branded Content  5000
  4.6OOH and Ambient Media  5000
  4.7Sponsorships  5000
  4.8Multiple Platforms  5000
  4.9Celebs, brand ambassadors & influencer marketing  5000
  4.10Events / Experiential Marketing/Brand Activation  5000
  4.11Direct Marketing  5000
  4.12Audio platforms (podcasts, other digital audio platforms etc)  5000
  4.13Emerging Technologies  5000
  4.14 Sports Marketing  5000
  4.15E-commerce  5000
  4.16Media Campaign of the year (at least 3 media / platforms)  15000
       
5Media Strategy5.1Consumer Products   5000
  5.2Consumer Durables  5000
  5.3Consumer Services  5000
  5.4B2B Products and Services  5000
  5.5Media & Entertainment  5000
  5.6Others  5000
       
6Integrated Campaigns6.1Consumer Products (at least 3 media)  15000
  6.2Consumer Durables (at least 3 media)  15000
  6.3Consumer Services (at least 3 media)  15000
  6.4B2B Products and Services (at least 3 media)  15000
  6.5Media & Entertainment (at least 3 media)  15000
  6.6Others (at least 3 media)  15000
       
7Events and Brand Activation7.1Brand Activation  5000
  7.2Online Event  5000
  7.3Product Launch  5000
       
8Data and Technology8.1Best data-driven marketing campaign  15000
  8.2Best brand Experience : AR/ VR/Emerging tech  15000
  8.3Best Media Research using existing data (covers use of data bases like TAM, BARC, IRS, TGI, publisher data etc.)  15000
  8.4Best use of Analytics/Data Technology leveraging existing or progressive technologies for driving insights or business  15000
  8.5Best brand activation — Metaverse  15000
  8.6Best use of cultural insight in a campaign  15000
  8.7Best use of AI in a campaign  15000

4.0 Payment

4.1 The entry fee total is calculated according to the number of submissions entered and the corresponding entry fee for each category.

4.2 Once you have submitted your entries online, you will receive a system generated invoice on the registered e-mail with details of the total amount to be paid to the Advertising Club. The invoice can be downloaded from the entrant dashboard.

4.3 Payment can be then made through the Razorpay payment gateway. A 2% convenience fee is applicable. Other payment methods include Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, Google Pay.

Our Bank Account Details are:

The Advertising Club

Current Account: 06650200000882

IFSC: BARB0VJVICT

Bank of Baroda, Victoria Road, Bengaluru.

4.4 For all offline payments outside the system a proforma invoice will be generated. Once we confirm the payment the system will automatically generate a tax invoice which will be available in the entrant dashboard for accounting purposes and can be downloaded directly.

4.5 It is absolutely essential to fill in your GST Details and PAN number in the columns provided in the Billing Information Section.

4.6 If you do not have a GST registration, you must email a letter from your Auditors stating the reasons thereof to [email protected]

4.7 Consider your entries submitted only when you get a confirmation e-mail with the invoice link. You can also login to track the receipt status of submission from the entrant dashboard.

5.0 Format specifications and requirements for uploading entries

1. ALL PRINT MATERIAL INCLUDING PRESS ADS, POP MATERIAL, OUT OF HOME, POSTERS, BROCHURES, COFFEE TABLE BOOKS, YEARBOOKS, DIARIES, CALENDARS, NEWSLETTERS, NEWSLETTERS, DIRECT MAILERS, ANNUAL REPORTS

  • JPEG format.
  • The supported file size is between 750KB to 2 MB
  • Image Size needs to be at least 1024×576 and the text has to be completely readable
  • For language entries, please submit the entries in the original language in which they were created, along with a translation in English in a Word Document
  • In the case of out of home, please send pictures of the actual installation, in addition to the creative in JPEG format
  • Brochures, Flyers, In-clinic Posters, Visual Aids, LBLs and Gimmick Detailers have to be submitted in the finished form in JPEG format as 3D versions/ photographs along with a combined PDF of all individual pages, optimized for reading

2. TV COMMERCIALS, FILMS, VIDEO, FILMS

  • Formats supported are MP4
  • The file size should not exceed 100 MB
  • For language submissions, all entries must be submitted in the original language in which they were created, sub-titled in English
  • A short 30 second video clip in MP4 format of your creative work for the showreel

3. RADIO

  • One digital file for each entry in MP3 format only. No other formats will be accepted.
  • Language entries are to be submitted in the original language in which they were created along with the script in English in a Word document

4. MEDIA/ DIGITAL/ MOBILE/ SOCIAL MEDIA/ /INTEGRATED CAMPAIGNS

  • Creative units to be submitted as per the specifications above.
  • Additionally submit a case study with the objective, target audience, challenges overcome, creative solution and results as a video/ PDF.
  • Video Formats supported are MP4
  • The file should not exceed 3 minutes in duration and 100 MB in size
  • URL for any website/ social media handles/ UI and UX Design created to be included
  • A short 30 second video clip in MP4 format of your creative work for the showreel

5. MEDIA STRATEGY (Categories 5.1-5.6)

  • Your Media Strategy should cover the following in a maximum of 1500 words. You can use either Word or Power Point for the document, converted into a PDF.
  • Marketing Objective
  • Target Audience
  • Situation Analysis
  • Category/Consumer Insight
  • Media Solution- specifically outlining the strategic media choices made with rationale
  • ROI and Delivery against the defined objective

6. MARKETING AWARDS (Categories 1.9.1 -1.9.4)

  • Your Marketing Strategy document should cover the following in a maximum of 1500 words. You can use either Word or Power Point for the document, converted into a PDF.
  • Marketing Objective
  • Target Audience
  • Situation Analysis
  • Category/consumer insight
  • Creative Solution
  • Media Solution- specifically outlining the strategic media choices made with rationale
  • ROI and Delivery against the defined objective
  • Please support your strategy document with:
  • A video covering the objective, target audience, the creative and media solutions and the results
  • Video Formats supported are MP4
  • The file should not exceed 3 minutes in duration and 100 MB in size
  • URL for any website/ social media handles/ UI and UX Design created to be included
  • A short 30 second video clip in MP4 format of your creative work for the showreel also to be included

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