Meet the powerhouse Grand Jury of ICMA 2026, ITC’s Hemant Malik to be jury chair
It will be the 11th edition of the awards this year
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Published: Oct 12, 2026 4:25 PM | 2 min read
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- The Indian Content Marketing Awards (ICMA) by exchange4media Group will hold its 11th edition in December, celebrating excellence in content-driven brand storytelling.
- The jury for ICMA 2026 is chaired by Hemant Malik from ITC Limited, with Dr. Annurag Batra from BW Businessworld serving as Co-jury Chair, alongside other industry leaders and experts.
- Awards will be presented across six main categories, including Content Marketing, Regional Content Marketing, YouTube Content, PR & Influencer-Led Content, and AI Innovation, encompassing a total of 95 sub-categories.
- ICMA aims to honor creativity and effectiveness in content marketing, highlighting campaigns that foster conversations, build communities, and enhance consumer engagement across various platforms.
The Indian Content Marketing Awards (ICMA) by the exchange4media Group is back with its 11th edition this year. The upcoming edition of the spectacular awards ceremony will be held in December and will be graced by industry leaders from the advertising, marketing and media world. The awards celebrate excellence in content-driven brand storytelling by recognising and honouring outstanding achievements in content marketing across various sectors, media platforms and strategic initiatives.
This year, the ICMA 2026 jury is chaired by Hemant Malik, Executive Director, ITC Limited and Divisional Chief Executive. His experience brings vision and leadership to the jury panel, which will evaluate the impressive works across various categories. Joining him as the Co-jury Chair is Dr Annurag Batra, Chairman & Editor in Chief, BW Businessworld & exchange4media. The other jury members are some of the renowned industry leaders, seasoned professionals and experts who will bring together a wealth of experience from diverse fields.
The awards recognise and honour creativity, innovation, and effectiveness in content marketing by spotlighting campaigns that showcase exceptional storytelling. This year, the winners will be honoured across six broad categories namely Content Marketing Categories, Regional Content Marketing Categories, Content Categories, YouTube Content Categories, PR & Influencer-Led Content Categories and AI Innovation in Marketing Categories which are further divided into 95 sub-categories.
Take a look at the Grand Jury:
ICMA honours the ideas, campaigns and storytellers shaping the future of brand communication in India. It recognises content that goes beyond promotion to create conversations, build communities, and drive lasting consumer impact. From digital-first campaigns and influencer collaborations to regional storytelling and immersive brand experiences, ICMA highlights work that reflects the changing dynamics of audience engagement across platforms. Bringing together brands, agencies, creators, and media professionals, ICMA continues to honour innovation, originality, and effectiveness in content marketing.
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