HDY Media Partners named Media Agency of the Year at ADFEST 2020
Feb. 25, 2021
Hakuhodo Inc. and Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Inc. are pleased to announce that Hakuhodo DY Media Partners has been named Media Agency of the Year at the ADFEST 2020 Lotus Awards Virtual Ceremony, held online on February 15, 2021. In addition, Hakuhodo Group companies and Hakuhodo DY Media Partners won a total of 21 awards (1 Lotus Roots, 2 Grande, 3 Gold, 8 Silver and 7 Bronze).
ADFEST is one of the Asia-Pacific region’s premier advertising festivals. ADFEST 2020 drew 2,341 entries from around the Asia-Pacific region, with awards given in 20 categories.
* The Lotus Roots category recognizes work rooted in the traditional cultures and insights of Asian countries.
* The 2020 ADFEST creative festival and awards ceremony were originally scheduled for March 2020 but were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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