BIG FM Wins 63 Awards At ACEF Global 2026, Named Radio Network Of the Year

India’s media and entertainment landscape has a new benchmark of excellence as BIG FM delivered a commanding performance at the 15th ACEF Global Customer Engagement Summit and Awards 2026, securing 63 awards across eight categories and emerging as the most awarded network of the year. The radio network was also crowned ‘Radio Network of the Year’, marking a significant industry endorsement of its evolving content strategy and audience engagement model.

The sweeping wins reflect BIG FM’s transformation from a traditional radio broadcaster into an omnichannel content and engagement platform, with recognition spanning regional programming, integrated brand campaigns, digital innovation, experiential marketing, branded storytelling, and RJ-led community engagement initiatives.

A strong emphasis on Bharat-focused and regional content proved to be a key differentiator for the network, with on-ground campaigns rooted in local culture and language standing out at the awards. The recognition highlights BIG FM’s ability to balance national scale with deep hyperlocal connect, a positioning that continues to define its brand identity in a rapidly evolving media ecosystem.

The awards also spotlighted the growing influence of BIG FM’s radio jockeys, who have emerged as key cultural voices driving conversations beyond traditional broadcasting. Their role in building audience communities across platforms has become a core strength for the network’s engagement strategy.

Now in its 15th year, ACEF Global is considered one of the most credible platforms recognising excellence in customer engagement, brand communication, and experiential marketing. BIG FM’s tally of 63 wins underscores its strong performance across formats in a fragmented and increasingly digital-first media environment.

Commenting on the achievement, Ashit Kukian, CEO of BIG FM, said, “The media landscape today demands platforms that can move fluidly across audio, digital, social and on-ground experiences while still staying authentic to the audience. That has been our focus at BIG FM. These 63 awards are not just wins for individual campaigns or initiatives, they are recognition of the larger ecosystem we have built, one that prioritises storytelling, participation and cultural relevance at every touchpoint. We are proud to be recognised by the industry and even more excited about the future as we continue to innovate, collaborate and create meaningful audience experiences at scale.”

The recognition comes at a time when audio-first platforms are reimagining their roles in the broader content economy, increasingly competing not just with traditional radio peers but also with digital and social media ecosystems for audience attention and engagement.