The Hindu Named Champion of Digital Media Awards South Asia 2025

The Hindu has been crowned the Champion of Digital Media Awards South Asia 2025, securing 10 awards across multiple categories at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards, held in Chennai on June 18, 2025. The recognition underscores the media house’s leadership in digital innovation, storytelling, and audience engagement across the South Asian region.

Why in News?

The Hindu’s remarkable success at the WAN-IFRA South Asia Awards 2025, organised by the World Association of News Publishers, has brought attention to its forward-thinking digital initiatives. With four golds, three silvers, and three bronze trophies, The Hindu emerged as the top-performing digital publisher among participants from across South Asia.

About the Event

• Event: WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards South Asia 2025
• Organiser: World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)
• Venue: Chennai, India
• Date: June 18, 2025
• Participants: Leading newsrooms from South Asia competing in 12 digital categories

Awards Won by The Hindu

Gold Trophies

• Best Use of Video – The Hindu Made of Chennai
• Best Native Advertising Campaign – The Hindu Made of Chennai
• Best Use of AI in Revenue Strategy
• Best Podcast – In Focus: Why does the Election Commission need seven phases to conduct the General Election?

Silver Trophies

• Best Data Visualisation – How India Voted: A Retrospective (1952–2024)
• Best Use of AI in Revenue Strategy
• Best Digital Subscription

Bronze Trophies

• Best Audience Engagement
• Best Data Visualisation – Kallakurichi hooch tragedy
• Best Digital Subscription

Significance of the Win

• Digital Excellence: Reflects The Hindu’s strong integration of AI, data journalism, and digital storytelling.
• Audience-Centric Innovation: Recognition in audience engagement and subscription strategy validates The Hindu’s focus on reader-first journalism.
• Organisational Collaboration: CEO L.V. Navaneeth emphasized the award reflects the effort of “multiple departments and team members”.
• Industry Recognition: The WAN-IFRA awards are seen as a benchmark for digital publishing excellence in South Asia.