Bharat Media & Entertainment Group (BMEG), a four-year-old agency built inside VerSe Innovation, has won two of the top honours at the e4m Indian Marketing Awards South 2026, being named both Agency of the Year and Best Startup of the Year.
The double recognition, announced in Bengaluru recently, comes as BMEG continues to position itself as an integrated marketing and media agency combining data, consumer insights, technology, content, creativity and media. For a four-year-old agency, winning both titles marks a significant recognition.
BMEG was established within VerSe Innovation, the company behind digital content platforms including Dailyhunt and Josh. The agency was built around the idea of using VerSe's understanding of how Indian consumers read, watch, scroll and share to help brands build stronger connections with audiences.
Unlike traditional agency structures that operate through separate specialist departments, BMEG brought together six capabilities under a single team. The model was designed to combine data and insights with imagination, technology, content and media rather than treating them as independent functions.
Earlier in 2026, the agency was named Design Specialist Agency of the Year at the ABBY Awards, adding another significant industry award to its four-year journey.
The agency says the recognition is being viewed as a milestone rather than an endpoint, with its focus now on scaling the integrated model and continuing to build its presence in India's marketing and advertising ecosystem.
