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Advertisers, have you been thinking BIG?

June 11, 2009 1 Comment

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Do you excel in creative excellence across any media platform? Do your campaigns stand out from the crowd in a big way?

If so, the Campaign Big Awards 2009 may be your opportunity to get some well-deserved recognition for your latest campaign.

There are twelve product categories open for entries:

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Automotive, aerospace, marine
  • Charity, NGO, not-for-profit, public service
  • Consumer durables and furniture
  • Fashion and beauty
  • Financial, corporate and utilities
  • Government (national and local)
  • Grocery, soft drinks and household
  • Health and pharmaceutical
  • IT and technology
  • Media and entertainment
  • Sport, travel and leisure

This year, the organisers have also introduced six new categories, one for each form of media (Digital, Direct, Outdoor, Press, Radio and TV & Cinema). There is also now an integrated campaign category.

Finally, the Paul Arden Award is also available for anyone who feels that have they have pushed the boundaries of the industry in an original, unpredictable and brave manner. This award is free to enter and gives the winner an opportunity to walk away with a £1,000 book token.

The deadline for entries is Friday 19th June 2009, and the final shortlist will be announced on the 18th September 2009.

For more information on how to enter, visit The Campaign Big Awards.

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Ten UK-based marketing and PR publications

April 14, 2009 Leave a Comment

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If you’re keen to keep abreast of the latest PR and marketing developments from a UK perspective, here are ten publications that will help you do just that.

Brand Republic – Web-based publication covering online advertising, marketing, media and PR.

Marketing Week – Print publication targeted at professionals working in marketing, marketing services and media.

Marketing – A weekly print publication covering the marketing, media and advertising industries.

Revolution – Monthly magazine dedicated to digital marketing.

The Marketer – The official magazine of The Chartered Institute of Marketing, published nine times a year.

New Media Age – Weekly magazine covering developments in interactive media.

PRWeek – Weekly magazine for PR professionals, with news, analysis and features covering sectors ranging from technology to public affairs.

MAD (Media, Advertising, Design) – Online magazine aimed at professionals in marketing, media, new media, advertising and design.

Guardian Marketing and PR Online home for marketing and PR related articles published in the Guardian.

Profile Extra – An online magazine for PR practitioners, produced by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

You may also wish to take a look at this list of books that will get you acquainted with PR and marketing.

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Could your business compete on an international stage?

April 4, 2009 Leave a Comment

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If you feel like pitting your business against the brightest and the best from across the globe, you should take a look at the Stevies.

The International Business Awards 2009, part of the larger ‘Stevie Awards’, are open to any business of any size in the world, whether public or private, for-profit or non-profit.

There are over 40 categories available, divided into two main groups:

  • Management, Company, Product, Department, Team, & Individual Categories
  • Advertising, Web Sites, Video & Other Media Categories

The entry deadline is 15th May at a cost of between $225 and $375 (USD) per entry, depending on the category chosen. Late entries will be accepted until 12th June, at an additional cost of $35 per entry.

For more information, visit The International Business Awards.

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Roll up for the greatest prize in new media

March 22, 2009 Leave a Comment

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If your business has been working on a project involving interactive media, the new media age Effectiveness Awards are your chance to receive recognition – but you only have until 24th March to get your entries in.

Described as “the greatest prize in new media”, the nma Effectiveness Awards look rather different in 2009, having absorbed the Interactive Marketing and Advertising Awards, which were previously held separately. As a result of this and the introduction of some new categories, there are now total of thirty awards on offer.

The first twenty-six awards divide into three main types:

  • Business – aimed at vertical market sectors such as travel and retail
  • Marketing – for marketing and advertising campaigns employing interactive media
  • Platform – for the effective use of particular platforms or technologies, such as social media or viral marketing

There are also two awards in the Special category:

  • Best New Business
  • Special Award for Technological Innovation

The final two awards cannot be entered directly:

  • The Greatest Individual Contribution to New Media Award will be chosen by public vote from a shortlist compiled by the nma editorial team
  • The Grand Prix winner will be chosen from the winners of the first twenty-seven categories.

The cost per entry is £120 and winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on 25th June 2009.

Visit the new media age Effectiveness Awards 2009 for more information.

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