It was yet another proud evening for New Media Solutions (NMS) as the homegrown communications agency bagged five accolades at the prestigious SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards, Sri Lanka’s most celebrated platform for digital marketing excellence.
Combining strategic storytelling with cutting edge digital innovation, NMS proved once again that local talent can set global standards.
“These awards prove our team’s belief in telling Sri Lankan stories in new ways,” said NMS Managing Director Nilupa Sanjaya Liyanage. “Each campaign is built with the heart of our audiences in mind.”
The agency’s much loved ‘My Zesta Story’ campaign emerged as the standout winner, securing Silver & Merit under ‘Digital/Social Media Platform Integration’ and another Silver for ‘Cross Media Integration’. With its refreshing take on connecting Sri Lankans to a heritage tea brand, the campaign outperformed competing entries from across the industry.
Strengthening their winning streak, NMS also secured a Merit for Daintee’s Edible Gingerbread House under the Best Use of Digital in FMCG Marketing category, an activation that delighted audiences by blending tradition with creativity.
The journey didn’t stop there. Softlogic Life’s ‘Siduhath Upatha’ campaign also brought home a Merit, showcasing the agency’s strength in delivering impactful ideas across diverse industries.
Speaking further on the recognition, Nilupa Liyanage emphasized the collaborative effort: “We’re grateful to our clients for their trust and proud to see our work recognised at a national level. This success showcases how creativity, strategy, and technology can create meaningful brand connections.”
New Media Solutions Head of Digital and Operations Kavindu Wijesekara commented, “Our focus has always been on blending creativity with precision in execution. These wins reflect how NMS continues to harness data, digital platforms, and operational rigour to deliver campaigns that engage and scale effectively across audiences. We see every campaign as an opportunity to set new benchmarks in Sri Lanka’s digital landscape. Recognition at the SLIM DIGIS is encouragement to keep evolving our digital-first approach that ensures measurable results for our clients.”
The SLIM DIGIS Awards stand as the benchmark for digital marketing in Sri Lanka, celebrating innovation, talent, and ideas that redefine how brands connect with people. Judged under international standards by leading professionals in the industry, the awards honour the very best in the field.
At its core, NMS is powered by a team of seasoned professionals in media, PR, brand communications, and digital innovation all driven by the belief that meaningful storytelling can build stronger brands. With over 15 years of leadership experience, Co-Founder and MD Nilupa Sanjaya Liyanage continues to steer the agency toward fresh frontiers in integrated communications.
