The Festival of Media Global Awards 2026 once again showcased the very best in media from around the world. This year’s winners demonstrated how media can drive meaningful business results, create cultural impact and connect with audiences in powerful new ways.
Leading the way was Wavemaker India’s Colgate Oral Health Movement, which secured the prestigious Grand Prix for Campaign of the Year.
The campaign redefined preventative oral healthcare in India, combining AI-powered WhatsApp technology with large-scale community engagement to make oral health assessments accessible and free. By reaching consumers through schools, workplaces, retail environments and community initiatives, the campaign helped millions gain valuable insights into their oral health while delivering measurable social impact.
Explore the campaigns that captured the attention of our judges and earned the highest number of accolades at this year’s Festival of Media Global Awards. Watch the full case studies and discover the stories behind the success via our YouTube channel links below.
‘Colgate Oral Health Movement’ by Wavemaker India – You can watch the video on our youtube here:https://youtu.be/BQQQlHXRs88
‘Screen2Save’ by MEDIAPLUS Germany – You can watch the video on our youtube here:https://youtu.be/XhsC94M20t8
‘FireCatchers’ by Havas Play France – You can watch the video on our youtube here: https://youtu.be/xpryAJmxIqs
‘Vaseline Verified’ by Mindshare UK – You can watch the video on our youtube here:https://youtu.be/RODkr6etx7g
‘100% Pure Minecraft’ by Mindshare Australia- You can watch the video on our youtube here:https://youtu.be/CkyzOD69dUM
‘Get Almost Almost Anything, Maybe Even Andy’ by EssenceMediacom Australia – You can watch the video on our youtube here: https://youtu.be/ipu6qsizyl8
‘Suaraku’ by Initiative Malaysia – You can watch the video on our youtube here: https://youtu.be/I-OsPQf3wh4
‘Toothpaste bought in the Lidl.’ by MEDIAPLUS Germany- You can watch the video on our youtube here: https://youtu.be/BzLU_Or8760
‘Amazon Box to Beds’ by WPP OpenDoor India- You can watch the video on our youtube here: https://youtu.be/TJ8pLwVO8kM
‘Export Ultra Cold Call Back Service’ by Dentsu Aotearoa New Zealand – You can watch the video on our youtube here: https://youtu.be/FCoTcItBGk0
You can explore our full winners list here: https://www.festivalofmedia.com/global-awards/winners/
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