WMA To Name The Best Online Advertising
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/01/18 at 09:11:19 am
Internet Advertising Competition Crystal Statue
The Web Marketing Association announces the Call for Entries for the 17th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. This international award program will evaluate all forms of online advertising, including email, page-based ads, online newsletters, mobile apps, Websites, video and social media in 96 industry categories. The Competition Web site is located at www.iacaward.org and the deadline for entry is January 31, 2019.
“Online advertising continues to explode in all of it forms,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “We created the IAC Awards to highlight the best in this unique advertising medium by industry, and also to help advertising professionals validate their efforts to clients and senior management. The IAC Awards can provide third party confirmation that clients are getting the best creative for their ad dollars. Winning awards is a great way to demonstrate your creative potential.”
The Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, small business owners, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2019 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats including:
Best Social Media Campaign
Best Online ad (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Best Rich media online ad
Best Email message
Best Online newsletter
Best Website (including best landing pages and best microsites)
Best Online video
Best Mobile applications
Best Integrated ad campaign
Best of show award for each format will be selected from among the industry winners. Ads eligible for entry in the competition must have run during the period from January 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019.
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. Each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award. Agencies winning an IAC Award will also be automatically included in the Award Winning Agencies Database.
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2018, seven agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2019. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Beeby Clark+Meyler, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, JWT, Mastercard, McCann Worldgroup, Possible, SapientRazorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Small Army, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The 2019 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by PR.Com, EContent Magazine, iContact, and WebMaster Radio.
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
2018 Internet Advertising Competition Award Winners Announced
Posted by Bill Rice - 04/10/18 at 12:04:56 pm
The Web Marketing Association announces the winners of its annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards, an effort to honor excellence in online advertising and to recognize the individuals and organizations responsible for the best in Internet marketing. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. The Competition web site with a complete list of winners is located at www.IACAward.org
“As more and more marketing dollars are poured into online advertising, the creativity and excellence in online advertising continues to rise,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association, Inc. “The Web Marketing Association is pleased to help set the standard for Internet excellence with the IAC Awards by highlight the best in online advertising by medium and industry.”
Best of Show Winners
These Best of Show winners represent the pinnacle of achievement across all industries. The Web Marketing Association is pleased to help set the standard for Internet excellence with the IAC Awards by highlight the best in online advertising by medium and industry.
Here are this year’s Best of Show winners:
Inoventiv Canada Corp for William Pitt Sothebys won Best of Show Online Ad
Wyoming Office of Tourism and Miles Partnership for Travel Wyoming Website won Best of Show Website
Sanky Communications for Vera Fall/Welcome Series won Best of Show Email Campaign
EMI Strategic Marketing for The Citizens Daily FiX Online Newsletter won Best of Show Online Newsletter
T3 for QuickTrip Route Planner for iOS won Best of Show Mobile application
MRM//McCann – New York for Verizon Fios Instant Drops won Best of Show Rich Media Ad and Best of Show Rich media Online Campaign
Wastell Homes & tbk Creative for There’s Beauty in The Build won Best of Show Interactive Application
Drum Agency for AT&T Surprise Offer December Email Promotion won Best of Show Email Message
Warner Bros. Pictures for IT – Worldwide Digital Campaign won Best of Show Integrated Ad Campaign
TMV Group for Rip It Social Media won Best of Show Social Media Campaign
TROSS for RhinoWolf Video won Best of Show Online Ad Campaign
Shire and Intouch Solutions for ADHD Unbranded Videos won Best of Show Online Video
Top Agency Winner
The Web Marketing Association recognizes the agency that demonstrates consistent excellence in online advertising development by winning more IAC Awards than any of their peers in a single competition. Each entrant was awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. The agency with the most points is awarded the Top Agency Award.
TMP Worldwide is recognized with the 2018 Top Agency Award, winning 18 IAC Award winning entries, including 11 Best of industry awards 7 Outstanding awards and a total of 87 quality points towards the Top Agency Award. TMP Worldwide is a global leader in talent acquisition technologies, committed to finding new ways to leverage software, strategy and creative to build talent and enhance our clients’ employer brands – across every connection point.
Four additional organizations were recognized as Outstanding Advertising Developers in the 2018 IAC Awards for winning 6 or more awards. They are TMV Group with 12 awards, Patients & Purpose with 9 awards, Zeta Interactive with 7 awards and MRM//McCann – New York with 6 awards.
The IAC Awards web site with a complete list of winners is located at www.IACAward.org
About the Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help define the standard of excellence for online marketing. Our internationally known award programs, such as WebAward Competition for Website Development, Internet Advertising Competition and the MobileWebAwards recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing the most effective online marketing programs on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from assessment of their marketing efforts by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented by being recognized as an award-winning web developer.
The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for the 22nd annual WebAward Competition for Web site development. Deadline for entry is May 31, 2018.
IAC Awards now in judging phase
Posted by Bill Rice - 02/18/18 at 12:02:33 pm
Our 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (www.iacaward.org) Call for Entries is now closed and in the judging phase. This program judges all forms of online advertising, including email, newsletters, websites, social media, online videos and apps.
We wish all the participants the best of luck and thank our judges for their dedication and contribution to the online marketing community.
The winners are expected to be announced in April.
The next competition will begin in November, 2018.
IAC Award Deadline Approaching
Posted by Bill Rice - 01/17/18 at 08:01:02 amThere are only two weeks left to enter the Web Marketing Association’s Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The deadline is January 31, 2018.
That still gives you plenty of time to enter, because entering is easy. However, you know how busy you can get. So why wait. Submit your entry today and know that you and your company have a great chance to win recognition for your hard work.
Winning an award is a great way to demonstrate to the world the effectiveness of your online advertising capabilities. It can benefit new business pitches, staff morale, budget justification and personal career advancement.
This award will get you noticed, but only if you enter and now you only have two weeks so get cracking.
Learn more and enter at www.IACAward.org
Best Online Newsletters to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/20/17 at 08:11:22 am
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online newsletters of 2018 in 86 industries as part of their 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2018.
“Online newsletters are a critical marketing tool for many companies trying to maintain an ongoing relationship with customers and prospects,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “Each online newsletter will be judged on copywriting, creativity, innovation, design, impact, and use of the medium. The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to find out who is doing an outstanding job creating online newsletters. It’s also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to senior management, customers and prospects”.
“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant. It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.
Other Award Winning Online Newsletters included:
| Year | Entry Name | Winner | |
| 2017 | #YRMatters | The Regional Municipality of York | |
| 2016 | Town & Country Bank Website | Town & Country Bank | |
| 2015 | L’Oreal Paris USA’s Red Hot Holiday Trends | Acxiom Digital Impact | |
| 2014 | African Wildlife Online Newsletter campaign | Sanky Inc | |
| 2013 | WWF fundraising email campaign | rabbit eMarketing GmbH | |
| 2012 | Bing Travel Horizontal Scroll | Acxiom Creative | |
| 2011 | Manulife Solutions | BlueRush Digital Media Corp. | |
| 2010 | Online Newsletter campaign for VISIT FLORIDA | Miles Media | |
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at IACAward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2018 and will be judged on design, creativity, impact, innovation, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to online newsletters, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Integrated ad campaign
Online ad (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Online ad campaign
Email message
Rich media ad campaign
Rich media online ad
Social Media campaign
Online newsletter campaign
Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
Online Video
Mobile Apps
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. In a change from prior years, each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award.
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2017, seven agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2018. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN News Group, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, imc2, JWT, LeapFrog Interactive, Mass Transmit, McCann Worldgroup, Razorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by iContact, PR.Com, EContent Magazine, WebMaster Radio and Website Magazine.
Best Online Newsletters to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/17/17 at 09:11:59 am
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online newsletters of 2018 in 86 industries as part of their 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2018.
“Online newsletters are a critical marketing tool for many companies trying to maintain an ongoing relationship with customers and prospects,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “Each online newsletter will be judged on copywriting, creativity, innovation, design, impact, and use of the medium. The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to find out who is doing an outstanding job creating online newsletters. It’s also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to senior management, customers and prospects”.
“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant. It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.
Other Award Winning Online Newsletters included:
| Year | Entry Name | Winner | |
| 2017 | #YRMatters | The Regional Municipality of York | |
| 2016 | Town & Country Bank Website | Town & Country Bank | |
| 2015 | L’Oreal Paris USA’s Red Hot Holiday Trends | Acxiom Digital Impact | |
| 2014 | African Wildlife Online Newsletter campaign | Sanky Inc | |
| 2013 | WWF fundraising email campaign | rabbit eMarketing GmbH | |
| 2012 | Bing Travel Horizontal Scroll | Acxiom Creative | |
| 2011 | Manulife Solutions | BlueRush Digital Media Corp. | |
| 2010 | Online Newsletter campaign for VISIT FLORIDA | Miles Media | |
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at IACAward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2018 and will be judged on design, creativity, impact, innovation, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to online newsletters, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Social Media Campaigns
Online ad (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Online ad campaign
Email message
Rich media ad campaign
Rich media online ad
Online newsletter campaign
Integrated ad campaign
Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
Online Video
Mobile Apps
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. In a change from prior years, each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award.
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2017, seven agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2018. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN News Group, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, imc2, JWT, LeapFrog Interactive, Mass Transmit, McCann Worldgroup, Razorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by iContact, PR.Com, EContent Magazine, WebMaster Radio and Website Magazine.
Best Email Advertising Campaigns to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/16/17 at 09:11:16 amThe Web Marketing Association judges will select the best email advertising campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2018.
“Email marketing is the workhorse of online marketing for many companies trying to maintain an ongoing relationship with customers and prospects,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “The creative used in an email marketing campaign has gone from text only to highly personalized ads targeting highly segmented lists. Each email advertisement and campaign will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium. The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to find out who is doing an outstanding job creating email advertising. It’s also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to senior management, customers and prospects their outstanding work”.
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards will accept entries from 86 industries, including airline, biotech, B2B, consumer goods, education, health care, financial services, professional services, technology and travel just to name a few. Entries judged to be outstanding will receive an IAC Award. The entry receiving the highest score in each industry will be recognized as the best email advertisement for that industry.
Past Best of Show Email Campaigns winners include:
Year Entry Name -Winner
2017 USA Network – Mr. Robot Email Campaign
2016 USA Network – Mr. Robot Email Campaign
2015 L’Oreal Mousse Absolue Campaign- Acxiom Digital Impact
2014 OCE “Choose My Future” Email Nurturing Campaign – FVM Strategic Communications
2013 Designed for Peace – McCann Digital Israel
2012 Customers Get Their Deal OnVerticalResponse – VerticalResponse
2011 Coffey Anderson – Email campaign – CDMG Inc.
2010 PGATOUR.COM Scores Hole in One with Video in Email – PGATOUR.COM and Datran Media’s StormPost
Past best of Show Email Messages Winners include:
Year Entry Name – Winner
2017 Sanky Communications – Covenant House 2,000 Heroes for Homeless Kids
2016 Orange Label Art + Advertising – Greenwell Farms: Holiday Email Campaign
2015 Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Email – Miles and Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
2014 Garnier Stylefinder Email – Acxiom Digital Impact
2013 Marketing Results Holiday Email – Marketing Results, Inc.
2012 ESPN – Tutu Email – TMP Worldwide
2011 e-Dialog 2010 Holiday Card – e-Dialog, Inc.
2010 e-Dialog 2009 Holiday Card – e-Dialog, Inc.
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2018 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to individual email creative and email campaigns, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Social Media
Online Video
Rich media ads
Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Online applications
Online newsletter campaign
Integrated ad campaign
Mobile Apps
“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant. It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. In a change from prior years, each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award.
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2017, seven agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2016. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN News Group, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, imc2, JWT, LeapFrog Interactive, Mass Transmit, McCann Worldgroup, Razorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by iContact, PR.Com, EContent Magazine, WebMaster Radio and Website Magazine.
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
Best Online Video Campaigns to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/14/17 at 08:11:31 amThe Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online video advertising in 86 industries as part of their 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2018.
“Online video has exploded in popularity over the past few years as a form of advertising and it looks like this trend is likely to continue,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “Videos can be standalone viral projects, serials, or page-based creative. Each online video ad will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium. The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to find out who is doing an outstanding job creating online video. Winning awards is also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to senior management, customers and prospects”.
“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant. It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.
Other Best of Show winners from IAC Awards for best video include:
| Year | Entry Name | Winner | |
| 2017 | Back to Work | Pretty Damn Sweet | |
| 2016 | UpRight by Tross Creative | Tross Creative | |
| 2015 | Blind Test Drive | INNOCEAN USA | |
| 2014 | Finn & Friends “The Great Outdoors” | Interlude, Y&R, Geometry Global | |
| 2013 | Twig the Fairy | bswing | |
| 2012 | Yaris It’s a Car! Web Films | Saatchi & Saatchi LA | |
| 2011 | Help Me Choose | Organic, Inc. | |
| 2010 | Morningstar Farms Video Recipes | Biggs|Gilmore | |
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2018 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to online video advertising, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Rich media ads
Social Media
Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
Email message campaign
Online newsletter campaign
Online applications
Mobile apps
Integrated ad campaign
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. In a change from prior years, each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award.
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2017, seven agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2018. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN News Group, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, imc2, JWT, LeapFrog Interactive, Mass Transmit, McCann Worldgroup, Razorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by iContact, PR.Com, EContent Magazine, WebMaster Radio and Website Magazine.
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
Best Websites for Advertising to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/09/17 at 08:11:16 amThe Web Marketing Association judges will select the best websites used as advertising in 86 industries as part of their 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2018.
“Websites are an effective advertising tool to build brand awareness and engage consumers on a global scale,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to show the world your expertise and ability to develop a website as an advertising vehicle. It’s also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to senior management, customers and prospects”.
The IAC Awards were developed to evaluate and recognize innovation and excellence in online advertising which includes a category for Websites. The Web Marketing Association’s WebAward Competition for Website Development will focus on the entire Web site, with particular emphasis on the creativity and functionality of the overall interactive experience. Websites entered into the Website category of the IAC Awards will be judged based on their advertising merit. A site can be entered in both the IAC Awards and the WebAward Competition.
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2018 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to Websites, awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Social Media
Mobile Apps and websites
Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Rich media ads
Email message campaign
Online newsletter campaign
Online applications
Integrated ad campaign
Online Video
“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant. It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.
The 2017 Best of Show for Websites was given to TMV Group for their work on FaygoUnbottled.com.
Past top winners in the Website category include:
2016 HAVAS PARIS for La Marine Nationale : On Board Careers
2015 SapientNitro for The Blight Authority: Changing Blight to Bright
2014 Human. for Hudson Yards New York
2013 McCann Digital for Donate with Style
2012 Saatchi & Saatchi LA for The Camry Effect
| 2011 Rockfish for America’s Health Rankings |
| 2010 Biggs|Gilmore for FrootLoops.com |
| 2009 Verizon, NFL Network, Communifx for Verizon and NFL Network Online Demo |
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. In a change from prior years, each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award.
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2017, seven agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2018. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, BGT Partners, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN News Group, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, imc2, JWT, LeapFrog Interactive, Mass Transmit, McCann Worldgroup, Razorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by PR.com, iContent, EContent Magazine, Webmaster Radio and Website Magazine.
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
Online Ad Professionals Needed to Judge Best Online Advertising Awards
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/07/17 at 08:11:06 amThe Web Marketing Association’s 16th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Award program is currently accepting entries and is looking for qualified judges to help adjudicate this year’s award program. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising.
To nominate yourself or someone within your organization, please complete the Judge’s Nomination Form. Internet and advertising professionals selected as judges will be contacted during the first week of January.
“We are looking to expand the judging pool for the awards by bring on qualified advertising professionals to help us set the standard of excellence for online advertising,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association, Inc. “We created the IAC Awards to highlight the best in this unique advertising medium by industry and need additional individuals who have direct experience developing online advertising. Our judges must have an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in web advertising, an eye for a well-designed ad and the objectivity to score entries according to a predefined set of criteria.”
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2018. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN News Group, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, imc2, JWT, LeapFrog Interactive, Mass Transmit, McCann Worldgroup, Razorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2018 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
“It is an honor and an important responsibility when you are chosen to participate as a judge,” said Rice. “Judging an award show like the IAC Awards is a great way to share your experience and expertise with the online advertising community. You are helping to set the standard for award winning advertising throughout the Web.”
The 2018 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by SEO Inc., PR.com, EContent Magazine, WebMaster Radio and Website Magazine.
About the Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association is an organization working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of online advertising, Internet marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to Web sites. The Web Marketing Association’s annual award programs, the WebAward Competition, MobileWebAwards and the Internet Advertising Competition Awards, have been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world since 1997.
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