20th Aug 2024 New Delhi, Delhi, India HT Labs, a trailblazer in the digital media industry, was awarded the prestigious DMA Champion Publisher of the Year 2023 Award at the WAN IFRA Awards ceremony. This accolade, bestowed upon HT Labs, reflects the company’s relentless commitment to innovation and significant contributions to the digital media landscape.
This remarkable achievement is a testament to the brand’s vision as HT Labs has created a transformative journey to redefine digital media by pushing boundaries and creating immersive experiences. The company bagged 9 awards in multiple categories, highlighting their commitment to excellence.
| Entry name | Category name | Winner |
| OTTplay Podcasts | Best Podcast | Gold |
| OTTplay Revenue AI | Best Use of AI in Revenue Strategy | Gold |
| OTTplay Premium |
Best Digital Subscription/Reader Revenue Project |
Silver |
| Slurrp – AI | Best Use of AI in Revenue Strategy | Silver |
| Slurrp – Newsletter | Best Newsletter | Silver |
| Slurrp – Community | Best in Audience Engagement | Bronze |
| Slurrp.com | Best Innovative Digital Product | Bronze |
| Slurrp – Glen | Best Native Advertising Campaign | Bronze |
| OTTplay – Newsletter | Best Newsletter | Bronze |
“In the dynamic landscape of digital media, this award is a culmination of our team’s dedication to pushing boundaries and redefining what’s possible. We are humbled to have received recognition from WAN IFRA, which is a testament to our dedication towards creativity and innovation,” said Mr. Avinash Mudaliar, CEO, and co-founder of HT Labs.
OTTplay, the AI-based recommendation engine and OTT aggregator, has revolutionized how audiences discover and watch content across 34+ OTT’s in a single app. Slurrp, India’s premier online recipe aggregator, has cultivated a thriving community of over 5 lakhs home chefs, apart from curating enriching culinary experiences nationwide. Mintgenie, an all-in-one Finance and Investment app, has empowered individuals to take control of their financial futures. UPublish, a packaged SaaS product, has simplified the process of creating professional news websites for small and medium publishers.
As HT Labs celebrates this remarkable accomplishment, the company acknowledges the responsibility that comes with being named the Champion Publisher of the Year at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards 2023. The pledge is to maintain the highest levels of quality, honesty, and creativity. This award is not only a recognition of past accomplishments but also a commitment to pushing the frontiers and tap into the true potential of digital media.
HT Labs extends sincere thanks to the WAN IFRA for this remarkable recognition and dedicates the honor equally to the exceptional team at HT Labs. The company looks forward to continuing to dream big, create courageously, and reimagine the potential of digital media. Here’s to a future filled with even greater accomplishments and deeper connections.