India’s leading private radio and entertainment network, Red FM network was bestowed with the prestigious title of ‘Radio Channel of The Year’ along with 46 awards across different categories, making it the most awarded radio network at the 13th Edition of The Asian Customer Engagement Forum (ACEF) Awards 2024. The ceremony took place on the 29th of April, in Mumbai, Westin Garden City Hotel, Goregaon East, Mumbai.
The ACEF Awards, in its 13th edition, recognizes outstanding campaigns, creatives, and customer engagement activities across various marketing mediums. Red FM Network emerged as a standout winner, securing a total of 24 golds, 13 silvers, and 9 bronzes, being a testament to excellence and innovation in the industry. Amongst many other awards, RJ Arjun (Overall), RJ Raunac (Metro Overall), RJ Bandya (Non-Metro Overall), and RJ Karan (Regional Language) won the Radio Jockey of The Year under the gold category.
Speaking on the announcement, Nisha Narayanan, Director & COO, of RED FM, and Magic FM, said, “What an incredible night at the ACEF Awards 2024! With 47 moments of recognition, the spotlight was on team Red FM who are the heartbeat of our culture, the architects of innovation, and the magic behind all of it. These prestigious accolades are warm hugs from our listeners affirming our commitment to paint outside the lines with our uniquely imaginative content. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude, and we simply can not express how much we treasure the endless love and support from our audience. Here’s to many more adventures together!”
| S.No. | Ranking | Main Category | Sub Category | Campaign Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold | Radio Station of the Year | ||
| 2 | Gold | AI Customer engagement | Creative | |
| Mumbaiker vs Artificial Intelligence | ||||
| 3 | Gold | Digital Marketing | Innovative | Ha Khriang Ki Sur Myllung: A Mini Mountain Concert – World Music Week 2023 |
| 4 | Gold | Effective | Meme Machao | |
| 5 | Gold | Event | Innovative | Nuvoco, Naam hi Kaafi Hai |
| 6 | Gold | Events | Effective | RED FM GUTS & GLORY (KOLKATA) |
| 7 | Gold | Experiential Marketing | Best use of celebrity endorsement | Red Karega theatre full |
| 8 | Gold | Creative | Kavi Collective | |
| 9 | Gold | Promotion | Intimate listening session | |
| 10 | Gold | Individual excellence honour | Multichannel engagement expert | Malishka |
| 11 | Gold | Radio Jockey of The Year (Non-metro overall) | RJ Bandya | |
| 12 | Gold | Radio Jockey of the Year (Regional Languages) | RJ KARAN | |
| 13 | Gold | Radio Jockey of The Year (Overall) | RJ Arjun | |
| 14 | Gold | RADIO JOCKEY OF THE YEAR (METRO-OVERALL) | RJ RAUNAC | |
| 15 | Gold | Influencer Marketing | Creative | Roz Piyo, Kam Beemar Padoge |
| 16 | Gold | Mobile Marketing | Innovative | Meme Machao |
| 17 | Gold | Podcast | Comedy | Joke Samachar |
| 18 | Gold | Entertainment | Tip Tip Barsa Pyaar | |
| 19 | Gold | General Podcasting | Yaadon ka Basta | |
| 20 | Gold | Science And Medicine | India Classified | |
| 21 | Gold | Radio | Effective | RED FM GUTS & GLORY (KOLKATA) |
| 22 | Gold | Effective Use of Customer Feedback | WHATSAPP TRAP | |
| 23 | Gold | Innovation | THE PURI TRAVELER-9 DINA 9 KAHANI | |
| 24 | Gold | Rewards and Incentives | Creative | Land in Thailand |
| 25 | Gold | Television | Promotions | RJ Rudra |
| 26 | Silver | BTL Activities | Innovative | OH MY GHAT |
| 27 | Silver | Event | Promotion | SAJJA BAJJA RAJJA RAJKUMARI |
| 28 | Silver | Events | Creative | RED FM GUTS & GLORY (KOLKATA) |
| 29 | Silver | Best use of Celebrity Endorsement | Red Karega theatre full | |
| 30 | Silver | Experiential Marketing | Creative | RED FM DUGGA DUGGA 2023 (KOLKATA) |
| 31 | Silver | Individual excellence honour | Multichannel engagement expert | RJ Raunac |
| 32 | Silver | Mobile Marketing | Effective | Meme Machao |
| 33 | Silver | Most Admired Social Message | Successful Use of CSR Activity | AMRITSAR MAAN-JHAA |
| 34 | Silver | Successful use of technology | INSANE nahi INSAAN Bano! | |
| 35 | Silver | Podcast | Business | Dhan Ki Baat |
| 36 | Silver | Radio | Effective Use of Customer Feedback | Humara Neta Kaisa Ho |
| 37 | Silver | Promotions | TICKET TO DURGA PUJA (KOLKATA) | |
| 38 | Silver | Rewards and Incentives | Effective | QUIZ INDIA MOVEMENT |
| 39 | Bronze | Events | Effectiveness | Marathi Film Festival |
| 40 | Bronze | Experiential Marketing | Effective | Swag Fest |
| 41 | Bronze | Promotion | Red Karega theatre full | |
| 42 | Bronze | Most Admired Social Message | Successful Use of CSR Activity | RED FM PAR HOGA BATWARA |
| 43 | Bronze | Effective | HUNAR QAID | |
| 44 | Bronze | Podcast | Education | Scholar Bhava |
| 45 | Bronze | TV & FILM | Main Hoon Villain | |
| 46 | Bronze | Radio | Innovation | BURA MATT LIKHO |
| 47 | Bronze | Successful use of CSR activity | Pyaas bujhayega kya |
About 93.5 RED FM
Red FM stands out as India’s largest radio channel and one of the biggest entertainment networks. We are hyper-local, hyper vocal, and with our brand philosophy and attitude ‘Bajaate Raho!’ We are at the core of millennials’ hearts. By leveraging our two-decades-old legacy and expertise, we sow the seeds of a ‘larger than life experience’. We thrive on the emotional connection with the listeners and audience fashioned through a massive footprint of 69 radio stations nationwide. We create original podcasts, digital shows, and on-ground events, feature independent music, make 360-degree noise, and speak the truth. As the ‘station of expression,’ Red FM boasts over 640 award-winning campaigns including BEST BRAND, BEST FM STATION, and BEST RJs.