PATTAYA, THAILAND – At the recently held ADFEST, Asia’s only international creative festival, Havas delivered an outstanding performance, reinforcing its position as a powerhouse in strategic and innovative creativity. The network secured 13 awards from 15 shortlists across India, Singapore, and China.
The campaigns that won include Havas Creative India’s Ink of Democracy for Time of India, BLKJ Havas’ JBL Quantum Guideplay for JBL Quantum, Project iContact for UMobile, and Havas Creative China’s Call Me When You Need Me for Vivo.
Havas Creative India picked up a Grande, along with 1 Gold and 2 Bronze awards. BLKJ Havas Singapore made an impressive impact, winning 2 Innova Lotus awards for innovation in technology, alongside 2 Silver and 4 Bronze wins. Havas Creative China further contributed to the network’s success with 1 Bronze award, underscoring the strength of Havas’ creative excellence across the region. Full win list included below.
Additionally, BLKJ Havas was ranked #2 agency in Southeast Asia, while Havas Creative India secured the #4 spot in South Asia – a remarkable milestone that highlights the expanding influence of our network.
Speaking about the accolades, Rana Barua, Group CEO, Havas India, SEA & North Asia shared, “This incredible showing at ADFEST is a reflection of our commitment to bold creativity and strategic excellence across Asia. Our teams continue to push boundaries, delivering work that is culturally resonant, insight-driven, and impactful. These wins reinforce our One Asia approach—fostering collaboration, harnessing our collective strengths, and driving meaningful change for brands and audiences alike.
And this is just the beginning; there’s much more to come from us.”
Joji Jacob, Regional Chief Creative Officer SEA & North Asia and Chair of Havas’ APAC and member of the Global Creative Council, “I’m really delighted with our results at ADFEST 2025. The Grande for the incredibly simple but powerful Ink of Democracy, and the Innova Lotuses for JBL Quantum and U Mobile’s iContact show the breadth of Havas’s prowess across media. My congratulations and thanks to our clients and teams!”
Founded in 1998, ADFEST is Asia’s only international creative festival, making it the premier event for the creative industry to connect, exchange ideas, and find inspiration. ADFEST raises the bar for creative excellence across the region while celebrating the diversity and richness of local cultures. It serves as a learning hub by showcasing the best creative work from across Asia and presenting inspiring content.
Full win list:
Havas Creative India
Ink of Democracy – Times of India
• 1 Grande, Creative Strategy Lotus – Contextual Insight
• 1 Gold, Creative Strategy Lotus – Corporate Image & Corporate Social Responsibility
• 2 Bronze, Direct – Print & Outdoor and Press – Corporate Image & Corporate Social Responsibility
BLKJ Havas
JBL Quantum Guideplay – Harman International
• 1 Innova, Innovation, Innovation in Technology
• 2 Silvers, Radio & Audio – Use of Audio or Voice Technology & Digital Craft – Music & Sound Design
• 4 Bronze
- Radio & Audio – Use of Radio & Audio as a Medium
- Entertainment – Breakthrough in Gaming
- Digital Craft – Use of Technology
- Brand Experience – Emerging Technology & Tech-led Brand Experience
Project iContact – UMobile
- 1 Innova, Innovation – Innovation in Prototype Technology
Havas Creative China
Call me When you Need Me – Vivo
• 1 Bronze, Entertainment – Fiction/Non-Fiction
