REV Media Group wins big at MDA d'Awards 2025
KUALA LUMPUR : REV Media Group clinched seven accolades at this year's Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) d'Awards, including two of the night's highest honours – the coveted Digital Publisher of the Year and the newly introduced Content Agency of the Year.
The wins reinforce REV's position as a leading force in the local digital media landscape, recognised for its editorial leadership and branded content capabilities.
The group's Digital Publisher of the Year title reflects its strength in audience-first content, multi-language editorial coverage and platform-native storytelling.
Meanwhile, the Content Agency of the Year award, introduced this year, acknowledges REV's growth as a full-service agency delivering brand campaigns across digital, video and social media formats.
REV won silver awards for Digital Publisher of the Year and Content Agency of the Year. (REV Media Group pic)
In addition to the two major silver awards, REV also took home five bronze awards in key categories:
Best Use of AI & Other Digital Tech Products;
Best Use of Content/Advertorial/Native Advertising (two wins);
Best Use of Digital Marketing Innovation;
Best Use of Social Media Platform.
REV chief executive officer Samuel Wee said the recognition reflects the group's evolution and ongoing commitment to creative and commercial excellence.
'This year's wins are especially meaningful,' he said. 'We're honoured to be recognised for the work we do as publishers, and also for our evolution into a content agency that can deliver creative excellence and business impact for our clients.
'These awards are a testament to the grit, creativity and discipline of the entire team.'
The d'Awards recognises excellence in digital marketing, advertising and technology. (REV Media Group pic)
The group won seven awards at the 2024 d'Awards and had previously been recognised for its election platform MyUndi in 2023, and for innovation in social content.
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