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Singapore – The Marketing Technology Awards 2025 has recently announced its first lineup of jury members, comprised of top industry leaders from global and regional brands across Asia-Pacific.

As the only awards programme dedicated exclusively to marketing technology in the Asia-Pacific region, the Marketing Technology Awards 2025 aims to shine a spotlight on achievements that fuel innovation, raise industry benchmarks, and usher in a new era of excellence.

For this year’s awards, the jury panel–made up of diverse and accomplished marketing leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region–brings together deep industry knowledge and extensive experience to thoroughly assess entries across all award categories.

The confirmed initial lineup includes:

  • Dibin Raj, Vice President, Marketing Technology and Operations at Broadridge
  • Prashant Sukhwani, VP Marketing at Burger King India
  • Ruchira Jaitly, Chief Marketing Officer at Diageo India
  • Rebecca Newton, Chief Marketing Officer & Director of Category at eBay – Australia
  • Bea Bravo, Head, Marketing – Verticals and Brand at Grab
  • Roj Tirona, Country Marketing Lead at HBO Max Philippines
  • Anjali Saroj Kalia, AVP, Digital Excellence at IHH Healthcare
  • Michelle Lei Fang, Chief Experience Officer, Asia at Manulife
  • Ilona-Jade Errington, Consumer Marketing Director at Mastercard Singapore
  • Jayss Rajoo., Director of Marketing and Food Innovation at Pizza Hut Singapore
  • Desmond (Chai Xuan) Seow, Head of Marketing, APAC at The Body Shop
  • Lydia Yau, Head of Group Marketing Strategy and Communications at Vitasoy International

Joven Barceñas, CEO and founder of MARKETECH APAC, said, “We’re proud to introduce a jury panel composed of some of the most respected marketing and technology leaders in the industry. Their combined expertise spans innovation, strategy, data, and digital transformation—making them uniquely equipped to evaluate the groundbreaking work shaping the future of marketing technology.”

He added, “These awards go beyond recognition; they spotlight the individuals, teams, and solutions driving real change and setting new standards for the industry. With such an accomplished panel at the helm, we’re confident the Marketing Technology Awards will celebrate not only excellence but also the visionaries pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this space.”

Marketing Technology Asia 2025 spotlights tech powerhouses and brands redefining strategies, with 58 categories recognising key specialisations in marketing and marketing technology. 

The categories where entities can submit include:

  1. Brand Collaboration Categories
    1. Best Use of AdTech Platform
    2. Best Use of Content Marketing Platform
    3. Best Use of Contextual Advertising Tech Platform
    4. Best Use of Creative Automation Platform
    5. Best Use of CRM Platform
    6. Best Use of Customer Data Platform
    7. Best Use of Customer Engagement Platform
    8. Best Use of Customer Experience Platform
    9. Best Use of Data Analytics and Insights Platform
    10. Best Use of Digital Out-of-Home (dOOH) Tech Platform
    11. Best Use of DSP Platform
    12. Best Use of E-Commerce Tech Platform
    13. Best Use of Email Marketing Software
    14. Best Use of Gamification Platform
    15. Best Use of Generative AI Platform
    16. Best Use of Influencer Marketing Platform
    17. Best Use of Loyalty Tech Platform
    18. Best Use of Marketing AI Solution
    19. Best Use of Marketing Automation Platform
    20. Best Use of Mobile Marketing Platform
    21. Best Use of Omnichannel Marketing Platform
    22. Best Use of Retail Media
    23. Best Use of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Software
    24. Best Use of Social Listening and Monitoring Tool
  2. Martech Categories
    1. Best AdTech Platform
    2. Best Content Marketing Platform
    3. Best Contextual Advertising Tech Platform
    4. Best Creative Automation Platform
    5. Best CRM Platform
    6. Best Customer Data Platform
    7. Best Customer Engagement Platform
    8. Best Customer Experience Platform
    9. Best Data Analytics and Insights Platform
    10. Best Digital Out-of-Home (dOOH) Tech Platform
    11. Best DSP Platform
    12. Best E-Commerce Tech Platform
    13. Best Email Marketing Software
    14. Best Gamification Platform
    15. Best Generative AI Platform
    16. Best Influencer Marketing Platform
    17. Best Loyalty Tech Platform
    18. Best Marketing AI Solution
    19. Best Marketing Automation Platform
    20. Best Mobile Marketing Platform
    21. Best Omnichannel Marketing Platform
    22. Best Retail Media
    23. Best Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Software
    24. Best Social Listening and Monitoring Tool
  3. Industry Leaders Categories
    1. Chief Marketing Officer of the Year (Brand)
    2. Chief Technology Officer of the Year (Brand)
    3. Technology Leader of the Year 
    4. Tech Sales Leader of the Year
    5. Tech Marketing Leader of the Year 
    6. Agency Leader of the Year
  4. Team Categories
    1. Marketing Team of the Year (Brand)
    2. Tech Commercial Team of the Year
    3. Tech Customer Success Team of the Year
    4. Martech Product Innovation Team of the Year

Meanwhile, the judging criteria for the awards are as follows:

  • Brand Collaboration Categories – Objective (10%), Tech Selection Process (10%), Tech Implementation (30%), Results (50%)
  • Martech Categories – Tech Capabilities (25%), Innovation (30%), Case Studies (45%)
  • Industry Leaders – Business Contributions (40%), Leadership (40%), Industry Influence (20%)
  • Team Categories – Team Culture (30%), Business Innovation (30%), Team Performance (40%)

To learn how to be a part of this industry award series, click HERE to explore more about the Marketing Technology Awards.

Indonesia – MARKETECH APAC’s inaugural NEXT Awards Indonesia 2025 has announced its first set of jury members, featuring prominent figures in the country’s marketing industry.​

As the pinnacle of What’s NEXT in Marketing Series, the NEXT Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in marketing, providing a platform for individuals, teams, agencies, and organisations to showcase their contributions to the evolving marketing landscape across the Asia-Pacific region.​

The jury panel comprises seasoned professionals who will evaluate entries across various categories, bringing their expertise to recognise outstanding achievements in the marketing field.​

The first roster of jury members includes:​

  • Sheldon Chuan, SVP Growth & Marketing at Amartha
  • Ignatius Untung, Chief Marketing Officer at BIENSI FESYENINDO
  • Dian Paskalis, Director of Growth and Regional VP Online Marketing at Cove
  • Renny Hasibuan, GM Marketing at Euromedica Group
  • Sawitri Soedarno, Head of Country Marketing, Indonesia at Jobstreet by SEEK
  • Adeline-Ausy Setiawan, Director, Strategic Marketing Services at Kawan Lama Group
  • Radita Gautama, Head of Marketing at MODENA
  • Ria Sutrisno, Head of Marketing at MR. DIY Indonesia​
  • Aldila Meitiasari, Head of Digital Performance & Analytics at Permata Bank
  • Yosua Tanuwiria, VP Marketing at Pluang

These jury members bring diverse experiences from various sectors, including fashion retail, digital platforms, recruitment, and consumer goods, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the entries.​

The NEXT Awards Indonesia 2025 features 49 categories, encompassing marketing campaigns, agencies, individuals, teams, and Grand Prix recognitions. The Grand Prix awards honour brands, agencies, and tech organisations that demonstrate exceptional performance across all categories, with points assigned for each win. 

All scores submitted by the panel will undergo an audit by the head of the jury, who will also be responsible for verifying and approving the final list of finalists and winners.

The NEXT Awards also introduces a unique tournament-style format—Bronze, Silver, and Gold winners from Indonesia will advance to the grand finale, where they’ll compete against top winners from Malaysia, the Philippines, and across APAC at the NEXT Awards 2025 Asia-Pacific in Singapore on 28 November.

The judging criteria are as follows:​

Marketing Campaign Categories:

  • Objective (20%)
  • Strategy (25%)
  • Execution (25%)
  • Results (30%)​

Agency Categories:

  • Performance (25%)
  • Culture (25%)
  • Innovation (25%)
  • Influence (25%)​

Individual Categories:

  • Business Contributions (35%)
  • Leadership (35%)
  • Industry Influence (30%)​

Team Categories:

  • Team Culture (35%)
  • Business Innovation (35%)
  • Team Performance (30%)

Key dates for the NEXT Awards Indonesia 2025 are as follows:​

  • Entries Deadline: 16 June 2025
  • Judging Period: 26 June – 9 July 2025
  • Finalists Announcement: 18 July 2025
  • Awards Night: 18 September 2025​

For more information and to submit entries, visit the official NEXT Awards Indonesia 2025 webpage.