Adesa Media honoured as EDGE Outstanding Young Media Agency of 2026

Adesa Media, a subsidiary of Adesa Holdings, has been named EDGE Outstanding Young Media Agency of the Year at the 2026 Marketing EDGE EDGE Awards held on Friday, September 25, at Ten Degrees Event Hall, Lagos.

The recognition came as the media and communications agency marked its fourth anniversary, adding another milestone to its growth since its establishment in 2022.

Over the past four years, Adesa Media has developed into a 360-degree media and communications agency, building its portfolio through strategic partnerships, client relationships and projects across various sectors.

Its capabilities span media strategy, digital marketing, content creation and brand communication, with the agency positioning creativity and strategy at the centre of its approach to helping brands connect with their audiences.

Commenting on the agency’s philosophy, Group Managing Director, Oluwafemi Adeleye, said Adesa Media believes that brands have stories that should be experienced and not merely told.

“At Adesa Media, we believe that every brand has a story waiting to be experienced, not just told. Our job is to bridge the gap between strategy and human connection, turning ideas into moments that resonate long after the campaign ends,” Adeleye said.

Speaking at the awards ceremony, Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of MARKETING EDGE, Amos Oladele, said the EDGE Awards were established to recognise individuals, brands, agencies and organisations that challenge convention, embrace new ideas and demonstrate exceptional performance.

Oladele said the 2026 edition, themed “Celebrating Excellence Beyond Borders,” underscored MARKETING EDGE’s commitment to identifying and celebrating excellence wherever it occurs.

He urged the award recipients to see the recognition not only as an acknowledgement of their achievements but also as an encouragement to raise standards and pursue greater possibilities.

For Adesa Media, the award comes at a significant stage in its growth and development. As part of the wider Adesa Holdings ecosystem, the agency represents one aspect of an entrepreneurial journey that has expanded into several sectors, including clean mobility, engineering and construction.

Four years after its launch, the recognition provides an opportunity for the agency to celebrate the people, partnerships, ideas and creative work that have contributed to its growth.

The agency said the award also reinforces its ambition to continue building, learning and creating meaningful brand experiences as it enters the next phase of its development.

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