Leo India won big at the ongoing Goafest 2026 on Thursday evening, bagging the Digital Specialist Agency of the Year and Technology Specialist Agency of the Year awards.

On the second evening of the 2026 ABBY Awards, Leo India won in several categories, reiterating its position as the leading advertising and communications agency of the country.

The agency claimed the coveted Digital Specialist Agency of the Year award with 120 points, accrued through 24 medals which included a prestigious Grand Prix and a Gold.

The second position in the category went to Enormous, an independent agency, with 42 points, while McCann India finished third with 28 points.

Leo India was announced as the Technology Specialist Agency of the Year with a total of 54 points, followed by Mindshare Mumbai with 30 points and Perfetti Van Melle India with 12 points. Perfetti also bagged a Grand Prix, a rare achievement for them.

Meanwhile, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited was named the Broadcaster of the Year with 15 medals, including 3 Golds and 6 Silvers. These medals helped the leading media house accumulate 82 points.

JioStar India, a JV of Jio and Star India, finished second with 20 points.

Tribes Communications won the Public Relations Specialist Agency of the Year award with 50 points, followed by Leo India with 42 points.

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12^th August 2025 | Bengaluru – Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and industrial automation, has announced the appointment of LEO India (earlier known as LEO BURNETT) as its creative partner. This partnership marks a significant step forward in Schneider Electric’s ambition to accelerate brand affinity in the home electrical segment by connecting with consumers through creative innovation and purpose-driven storytelling.

As the first major output of this collaboration, Schneider Electric has launched its latest brand campaign: “Bring Home the Smart.” The campaign is designed to showcase the company’s innovative range of smart solutions in the home electrical markets focusing on products like Miluz Zeta switches with built in AQI indicator, Miluz Zeta motion-sensing LED footlamps, and Wiser smart home automation, all built to make Indian homes more intelligent, stylish, sustainable, and safe.

Speaking about the partnership, Rajat Abbi, Vice President, Marketing, Schneider Electric India said, “We are thrilled to welcome LEO India on board as our creative partner. Our partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Schneider Electric’s continued focus on increasing our offerings for the home electrical market in India. LEO brings a powerful blend of strategic thinking, consumer insight, and creative excellence. Their deep understanding of culture and ability to craft purposeful narratives make them the ideal partner for us as we bring our smart, sustainable home solutions to the forefront.”

Vikram Pandey, Chief Creative Officer at Leo, South Asia adds, “Children are the perfect metaphor for our creative narrative. Their trust, curiosity, and joy reflect exactly how a smart home should feel. Through playful storytelling and relatable moments, we’re showing how Schneider Electric makes smart living effortless and delightful.”

The integrated campaign is running across TV, digital, print, retail, and influencer-led channels, along with on-ground activations across all key markets.

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