ACEF DMSM Leadership Summit & Awards 2027



Honoring Excellence in Innovation, Engagement & Influence
In today’s dynamic digital era, marketing and social media drive brand storytelling, customer engagement, and measurable impact like never before. The ACEF Digital Marketing & Social Media Leadership Awards celebrate outstanding creativity, strategy, and performance across the digital landscape — from data-driven campaigns to viral content — executed on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and beyond.

What It Is

The ACEF Digital Marketing & Social Media Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 is a premier platform that celebrates excellence in digital innovation, social media creativity, and data-driven marketing strategies. It brings together industry leaders, marketers, agencies, creators, and brand professionals to recognize campaigns, teams, and individuals who set new benchmarks in the ever-evolving digital ecosystem.










Why It Matters

In a world where digital and social media define brand perception, engagement, and growth, staying ahead of trends is no longer optional — it’s essential. This summit is more than just recognition; it’s a learning and networking hub that highlights:

Breakthrough campaigns that inspire the industry.

Strategies that turn creativity into measurable business outcomes.

How technology, data, and storytelling intersect to shape the future of brand marketing.





Benefits of Participating

✅ Industry Recognition – Get acknowledged among the best in digital & social media, boosting brand reputation and credibility.
✅ Networking Opportunities – Connect with CMOs, agency leaders, creators, and digital innovators from across industries.
✅ Learning & Insights – Gain access to cutting-edge trends, success stories, and practical strategies shared by leaders.
✅ Brand Visibility – Showcase your campaigns and success stories across ACEF’s platforms and media partners.
✅ Talent & Team Motivation – Recognition boosts morale, motivating teams and professionals to push creative boundaries.
✅ Competitive Edge – Benchmark against the finest campaigns and strategies in the region to stay ahead.

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Award Categories

ACEF Digital Marketing & Social Media Leadership Summit & Awards - recognize excellence, innovation, creativity, and measurable results in using social platforms to engage audiences, build brands, and drive business impact. These awards typically honor brands, agencies, individuals, and campaigns that stand out across content, strategy, influence, and performance.
(Entries are invited for Digital and Social Media Activities executed from April 2025 onwards)

1️⃣ DIGITAL MARKETING

Agency
  • Digital Marketing Agency of the Year
  • Excellence in Integrated Digital Strategy
  • Excellence in Omnichannel Digital Marketing
  • Excellence in Data-Driven Digital Marketing
  • Excellence in Digital Innovation
Brand
  • Excellence in Brand-Led Digital Marketing
  • Excellence in Digital Customer Experience
  • Excellence in Digital Transformation in Marketing
  • Excellence in Brand Community Building
  • Excellence in In-House Digital Marketing
Industry
  • Excellence in Digital Marketing in Retail
  • Excellence in Digital Marketing in BFSI
  • Excellence in Digital Marketing in Healthcare
  • Excellence in Digital Marketing in Education
  • Excellence in Digital Marketing in Travel & Hospitality
  • Excellence in Digital Marketing in Technology & SaaS
Platform
  • Excellence in Instagram Marketing
  • Excellence in Facebook/Meta Marketing
  • Excellence in LinkedIn Marketing
  • Excellence in YouTube Marketing
  • Excellence in TikTok Marketing
  • Excellence in WhatsApp Marketing
Campaign
  • Best Integrated Digital Marketing Campaign
  • Best Social Media Marketing Campaign
  • Best Product Launch Campaign
  • Best B2B Digital Campaign
  • Best B2C Digital Campaign
  • Best Customer Acquisition Campaign
Team
  • Digital Marketing Team of the Year
  • Best In-House Digital Team
  • Best Cross-Functional Marketing Team
Innovation
  • Excellence in AI-Powered Digital Marketing
  • Excellence in Martech Innovation
  • Excellence in Digital Personalization
  • Excellence in Predictive Marketing

2️⃣ PERFORMANCE MARKETING

Agency
  • Performance Marketing Agency of the year
  • Excellence in Paid Media Management
  • Excellence in Growth Marketing Strategy
  • Excellence in Performance Analytics
  • Excellence in Conversion Optimization
Brand
  • Excellence in ROI-Driven Marketing
  • Excellence in Customer Acquisition
  • Excellence in Full-Funnel Performance Strategy
  • Excellence in Commerce Performance
  • Excellence in In-House Performance Marketing
Industry
  • Excellence in Performance Marketing in E-commerce
  • Excellence in Performance Marketing in Retail
  • Excellence in Performance Marketing in Finance & Fintech
  • Excellence in Performance Marketing in Travel
  • Excellence in Performance Marketing in Education
Platform
  • Excellence in Google Ads Performance
  • Excellence in Meta Ads Performance
  • Excellence in LinkedIn Lead Generation
  • Excellence in TikTok Performance Campaigns
  • Excellence in Amazon Marketplace Performance
  • Excellence in YouTube Performance Advertising
Campaign
  • Best Lead Generation Campaign
  • Best Conversion Campaign
  • Best Retargeting Campaign
  • Best Paid Search Campaign
  • Best Affiliate Marketing Campaign
  • Best Mobile App Acquisition Campaign
Team
  • Performance Marketing Team of the Year
  • Best Media Buying Team
  • Best Growth Marketing Team
Innovation
  • Excellence in AI-Driven Performance Marketing
  • Excellence in Predictive Analytics
  • Excellence in Marketing Automation
  • Excellence in Real-Time Optimization

3️⃣ CONTENT MARKETING

Agency
  • Content Marketing Agency of the year
  • Excellence in Content Strategy
  • Excellence in Branded Content
  • Excellence in Editorial Marketing
  • Excellence in Video Content Marketing
Brand
  • Excellence in Brand Storytelling
  • Excellence in Thought Leadership
  • Excellence in Educational Content
  • Excellence in Community-Led Content
  • Excellence in In-House Content Studio
Industry
  • Excellence in Content Marketing in B2B
  • Excellence in Content Marketing in BFSI
  • Excellence in Content Marketing in Retail
  • Excellence in Content Marketing in Healthcare
  • Excellence in Content Marketing in Media & Entertainment
Platform
  • Excellence in Instagram Content
  • Excellence in YouTube Content Strategy
  • Excellence in LinkedIn Thought Leadership
  • Excellence in TikTok Content Marketing
  • Excellence in Podcast Content Marketing
Campaign
  • Best Content Marketing Campaign
  • Best Storytelling Campaign
  • Best Video Content Campaign
  • Best Educational Content Initiative
  • Best Social Content Series
Team
  • Content Marketing Team of the Year
  • Best Brand Content Team
  • Best Editorial Team
Innovation
  • Excellence in AI-Assisted Content Creation
  • Excellence in Interactive Content
  • Excellence in Immersive Storytelling
  • Excellence in AR/VR Content Marketing

4️⃣ SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING

Agency
  • Social Media Agency of the year
  • Excellence in Social Media Strategy
  • Excellence in Community Management
  • Excellence in Social Engagement Strategy
Brand
  • Excellence in Brand Engagement on Social Media
  • Excellence in Social Community Building
  • Excellence in Social Customer Experience
  • Excellence in Real-Time Marketing
Industry
  • Excellence in Social Media Marketing in Retail
  • Excellence in Social Media Marketing in Entertainment
  • Excellence in Social Media Marketing in Hospitality
  • Excellence in Social Media Marketing in FMCG
Platform
  • Excellence in Instagram Reels Marketing
  • Excellence in Facebook Community Marketing
  • Excellence in LinkedIn Brand Engagement
  • Excellence in TikTok Viral Marketing
  • Excellence in Snapchat AR Marketing
Campaign
  • Best Viral Campaign
  • Best Social Engagement Campaign
  • Best User-Generated Content Campaign
  • Best Social Commerce Campaign
  • Best Livestream Campaign
Team
  • Social Media Team of the Year
  • Best Community Management Team
  • Best Social Listening Team
Innovation
  • Excellence in AI for Social Media
  • Excellence in Social Commerce Innovation
  • Excellence in Interactive Social Experiences

5️⃣ CREATOR & INFLUENCER MARKETING

Agency
  • Excellence in Influencer Marketing Agency
  • Excellence in Creator Partnerships
  • Excellence in Influencer Strategy
Brand
  • Excellence in Creator-Led Brand Marketing
  • Excellence in Influencer Brand Collaboration
  • Excellence in Community-Led Influence
Industry
  • Excellence in Influencer Marketing in Beauty
  • Excellence in Influencer Marketing in Fashion
  • Excellence in Influencer Marketing in Travel
  • Excellence in Influencer Marketing in Gaming
Platform
  • Excellence in Instagram Creator Marketing
  • Excellence in YouTube Influencer Campaigns
  • Excellence in TikTok Creator Campaigns
  • Excellence in LinkedIn Creator Thought Leadership
Campaign
  • Best Influencer Marketing Campaign
  • Best Creator-Led Commerce Campaign
  • Best Micro-Influencer Campaign
  • Best Celebrity Collaboration Campaign
Team
  • Influencer Marketing Team of the Year
  • Creator Partnership Team of the Year
Innovation
  • Excellence in AI-Powered Influencer Discovery
  • Excellence in Creator Commerce Innovation
  • Excellence in Virtual Influencer Marketing

6️⃣ CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT & CX

Agency
  • Excellence in Customer Engagement Strategy
  • Excellence in CX Consulting
  • Excellence in Customer Journey Design
Brand
  • Excellence in Customer Experience
  • Excellence in Loyalty & Retention
  • Excellence in Omnichannel Engagement
  • Excellence in Customer-Centric Innovation
Industry
  • Excellence in CX in Retail
  • Excellence in CX in Banking
  • Excellence in CX in Telecom
  • Excellence in CX in Hospitality
Platform
  • Excellence in WhatsApp Customer Engagement
  • Excellence in Conversational Commerce
  • Excellence in CRM-Led Engagement
  • Excellence in Mobile Customer Experience
  • Excellence in X/Twitter Engagement Strategy
Campaign
  • Best Customer Loyalty Campaign
  • Best Omnichannel Engagement Campaign
  • Best Customer Retention Campaign
  • Best Community Engagement Campaign
Team
  • Customer Experience Team of the Year
  • CRM & Loyalty Team of the Year
  • Customer Engagement Team of the Year
Innovation
  • Excellence in AI-Powered CX
  • Excellence in Predictive Customer Engagement
  • Excellence in Voice & Conversational AI
  • Excellence in Hyper-Personalization

7️⃣ AI & MARKETING AUTOMATION

Agency
  • Excellence in AI Marketing Solutions
  • Excellence in Marketing Automation Strategy
  • Excellence in AI-Driven Campaign Management
Brand
  • Excellence in AI-Led Brand Transformation
  • Excellence in Intelligent Customer Engagement
  • Excellence in Automation-Led Marketing
Industry
  • Excellence in AI Marketing in Retail
  • Excellence in AI Marketing in BFSI
  • Excellence in AI Marketing in Healthcare
  • Excellence in AI Marketing in E-commerce
Platform
  • Excellence in Generative AI Marketing
  • Excellence in AI Chatbot Engagement
  • Excellence in AI-Powered CRM
  • Excellence in AI Content Automation
Campaign
  • Best AI-Powered Marketing Campaign
  • Best Marketing Automation Campaign
  • Best AI Customer Experience Initiative
Team
  • AI Marketing Team of the Year
  • Marketing Automation Team of the Year
  • Data Intelligence Team of the Year
Innovation
  • Excellence in Generative AI Innovation
  • Excellence in Predictive Marketing Intelligence
  • Excellence in Autonomous Marketing Systems
  • Excellence in AI Ethics & Responsible Marketing


Who Should Attend

For the ACEF Digital Marketing + Social Media Summit & Awards 2027, attendee profile will be a mix of decision-makers, strategists, creators, and enablers from across industries.

1. Brand-Side Professionals

These are senior decision-makers and marketing teams from companies actively using social media for brand building, lead generation, or community engagement:

2. Agency Professionals

Representatives from advertising, creative, and digital marketing agencies who execute campaigns for brands:

3. Influencers & Creators

4. Technology & Martech Providers

5. Media & PR Professionals

6. Academia & Industry Bodies

7. Investors & Business Leaders

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Contact Us

Agnel Dsouza - Project Director
agnel@customerengagement.asia +91 9870292834
Tarun Wilson - Marketing Head
tarun@customerengagement.asia +91 9029991254
Angelina - Marketing Team
contact@customerengagement.asia +91 9029991254