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Web Marketing Association Accepting Entries For 9th Annual MobileWebAwards

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 9th annual international MobileWebAward competition.  It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain outstanding mobile Websites and mobile applications.  The deadline for entry in the 2020 MobileWebAwards is September 30, 2020.  The entry form for this award program can be found at http://www.mobile-webaward.org.

“If a company is not effectively using mobile to reach its audience, it’s dead in the water.” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “The goal of the MobileWebAwards is to both recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective mobile Web sites and mobile apps on the Internet. Whether a responsive website, mobile-specific website or a mobile app, our expert judges will select the best offerings in 96 industries.”

The MobileWebAwards were judged on seven criteria seen as requirements for a success mobile website or mobile app. They include Creativity, Impact, Design, Content, Interactivity, Ease of use and Use of the medium. Each mobile website or mobile app entry is judged against other entries of the same format in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

This year’s top awards will include:

  • A “Best of Industry” MobileWebAward will be given in each of the 96 industry categories, including financial services, medical, small business, travel, advertising, transportation and government.
  • The competition’s highest honor, the 2020 MobileWebAward “Best of Show,” will be given to the one best mobile website and one best mobile app that the judges believe represents the pinnacle of outstanding achievement in Web development.
  • The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the “Top Interactive Agency” WebAward.
  • Each organization that wins 5 or more MobileWebAwards will be awarded an Outstanding Mobile Interactive Developer trophy.

Last year’s top awards winners were:

NIC Maryland won Best of Show Mobile Website for A Better Maryland Interactive Web Site.

GEICO won Best of Show Mobile Application for GEICO Mobile.

TMP Worldwide was named Top Interactive Agency for the 2019 MobileWebAwards competition. They received 13 awards including Best Employment Mobile Website.

Two additional firms were recognized as Outstanding Mobile Developers for their work. They are the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and TMV Group.

Judging for the 2020 MobileWebAwards will take place in October and winners are expected to be announced in late December.  Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing mobile Websites,–including members of the media, interactive creative directors, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Past WebAward  judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as A&E Television Networks, Agency.com, Beeby Clark+Meyler, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Comedy Central, Disney, Euro RSCG, Ford Motor Company, Ion Global, IBM, J. Walter Thompson, John Deere Company, New York Post Interactive, Organic, Inc., Refinery, R/GA, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, SapientRazorfish, Sun Microsystems, Warner Bros. Online, Xerox and Website Magazine.

The 2020 MobileWebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and WebMaster Radio. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

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Web Marketing Association Names Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2019

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners its 8th  annual international MobileWebAward competition.  This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile Websites and the best mobile applications.  The complete list of winners for each of the 86 industries covered can be found at www.mobile-webaward.org.

“Use of smartphones and tablet computers continue to explode and companies are racing to have users connect and interact with them using mobile devices,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “The goal of the MobileWebAwards is to both recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective mobile Web sites and mobile apps on the Internet.”

This year’s top awards include:

NIC Maryland won Best of Show Mobile Website for A Better Maryland Interactive Web Site.  Maryland’s new state development plan, A Better Maryland, was developed to coordinate the planning needs of state agencies and local governments.  The A Better Maryland website provides a visually appealing, responsive, and interactive layout of the plan’s topics and strategies for responsible growth as well as a centralized digital resource center. The digital resource center contains data, tools, and information sources intended to be a virtual library of state and local plans and related resources used for planning responsible growth and resource protection.

GEICO won Best of Show Mobile Application for GEICO Mobile. GEICO Mobile built the app to be personalized to each specific customer. The app will greet you by name and you’ll unlock all of the features of GEICO Mobile that are made for your policy. You get instant access to all of your policy info and details, and our personalized on-boarding experience guides you through any outstanding “next steps” you may have.  You can sign any required forms needed for your state, setup your billing preferences, and discover extra features that are valuable to you. If you need a reminder to change your oil, GEICO Mobile has your back. If you need help finding the cheapest gas when your tank is low, the Find Gas feature will show you a station nearby where you can save the most. GEICO Mobile has everything you need to manage your policy. GEICO Mobile was made to give you the best experience in the moments you need us most.

TMP Worldwide was named Top Interactive Agency for the 2019 MobileWebAwards competition. They received 13 awards including Best Employment Mobile Website. As the global leader in talent acquisition technologies, they are committed to finding new ways to leverage software, strategy and creative to enhance clients’ employer brands – across every connection point.

Two additional firms were recognized as Outstanding Mobile Developers for their work. They are the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and TMV Group.

A complete list of winners can be found on the award program’s Website.

The MobileWebAwards were judged on seven criteria seen as requirements for a success mobile website or mobile app. They include Creativity, Impact, Design, Content, Interactivity, Ease of use and Use of the medium. Each mobile website or mobile app entry is judged against other entries of the same format in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

The Best of Industry winners receive a statue reminiscent of a personal mobile device, it could be yesterday’s smart phone, today’s tablet, or tomorrow’s device.  It is crafted of fine jet-black crystal with the iconic “W” accent in 24kt plated gold and personalized with your award information.  The award is entirely hand crafted by, Society Awards, the makers and designers of other notable award programs such as the Golden Globes, Emmys, MTV VMAs, and CLIOs to name a few, and presented in its own custom gift box.

The 2018 MobileWebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, EContent Magazine, iContact, and Webmaster Radio. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

 

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Deadline Enter MobileWebAwards Extended Until October 11th

The deadline for entering the 2019 MobileWebAward competition has been extended until Friday, October 11, 2019 at Midnight EDT.  This will be the only extension granted. This will allow all nominators to complete the editing of existing entries and anyone to submit new entries into this award program.  The entry form and complete information can be found at the competition website.

 

 

 

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Only One Month Left to Enter the 2019 MobileWebAwards

There is only one month left before the Sept 27th entry deadline for the Web Marketing Association’s international MobileWebAward competition.    If you want to boast about having “award winning” mobile apps and websites, this is the award you need to win! This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best responsive and mobile Websites and the best mobile applications.  The entry form and complete information can be found at www.mobile-webaward.org. Enter your best mobile work today and get the recognition you deserve!

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Mobile Development Professionals Needed to Judge 2019 MobileWebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association’s MobileWebAwards competition is currently accepting entries and is looking for additional qualified judges to help adjudicate this year’s award program.  This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile websites and the best mobile applications.   The Competition Web site is located at http://www.mobile-webaward.org and the deadline for entry is September 27, 2019.

To nominate yourself or someone within your organization, please complete the Judge’s Nomination Form. Mobile development professionals selected as judges will be contacted during the first week of October.

“Since 1997, the WebAwards have helped define the standards for website development. The MobileWebAwards are doing the same for responsive websites, mobile-specific websites and apps designed for mobile devices,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “Smartphones and tablet computer use continues to explode and companies are racing to be allow users to connect and interact with them using mobile devices. We are looking for individuals who have direct experience developing for the expanding mobile platform. Our judges must have an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in mobile development, an eye for a well-designed interface and the objectivity to score entries according to a predefined set of criteria”.

Judging for the MobileWebAwards will take place in Mid-October, 2019, and winners will be notified by e-mail one week prior to the general announcement of winners in December, 2017. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in mobile website design and mobile application development. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Ogilvy Interactive, R/GA , Saatchi & Saatchi, Blattner Brunner, Sun Microsystems, National Cable & Telecom Association, Refinery, Euro RSCG,  A&E Television Networks , New York Post Interactive, Ernst & Young , J. Walter Thompson, Xerox, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and Aristotle.

Entries will be accepted in both the Mobile Website and the Mobile Application formats. Entries will be judged on seven criteria:

 

  • Creativity
  • Impact
  • Design
  • Content
  • Interactivity
  • Ease of Use
  • Use of the medium

“Judging an award show like the MobileWebAwards is a great way to share your experience and expertise with the mobile development community, said Rice. “It is an honor and an important responsibility when you are chosen to participate as a judge. You are helping to set the standard for award winning advertising throughout the Web”.

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MobileWebAwards to Recognize Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2019

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 8th annual international MobileWebAward competition.  It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain outstanding mobile Websites and mobile applications.  The deadline for entry in the 2019 MobileWebAwards is September 27, 2019.  The entry form for this award program can be found at http://www.mobile-webaward.org.

The MobileWebAwards were judged on seven criteria seen as requirements for a success mobile website or mobile app. They include Creativity, Impact, Design, Content, Interactivity, Ease of use and Use of the medium. Each mobile website or mobile app entry is judged against other entries of the same format in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

This year’s top awards will include:

  • A “Best of Industry” MobileWebAward will be given in each of the 96 industry categories, including financial services, medical, small business, travel, advertising, transportation and government.
  • The competition’s highest honor, the 2019 MobileWebAward “Best of Show,” will be given to the one best mobile website and one best mobile app that the judges believe represents the pinnacle of outstanding achievement in Web development.
  • The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the “Top Interactive Agency” WebAward.
  • Each organization that wins 5 or more MobileWebAwards will be awarded an Outstanding Mobile Interactive Developer trophy.

Judging for the 2019 MobileWebAwards will take place in October and winners are expected to be announced in late December.  Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing mobile Websites,–including members of the media, interactive creative directors, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Past WebAward  judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as A&E Television Networks, Agency.com, Beeby Clark+Meyler, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Comedy Central, Disney, Euro RSCG, Ford Motor Company, Ion Global, IBM, J. Walter Thompson, John Deere Company, New York Post Interactive, Organic, Inc., Refinery, R/GA, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, SapientRazorfish, Sun Microsystems, Warner Bros. Online, Xerox and Website Magazine.

The 2019 MobileWebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: Website Magazine, PR.com, iContact, EContent Magazine, and WebMaster Radio. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Enter today to win recognition for your mobile marketing efforts.

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Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2018 Announced

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners its seventh annual international MobileWebAward competition.  This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile Websites and the best mobile applications.  The complete list of winners for each of the 86 industries covered can be found at www.mobile-webaward.org.

“Use of smartphones and tablet computers continue to explode and companies are racing to have users connect and interact with them using mobile devices,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “The goal of the MobileWebAwards is to both recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective mobile Web sites and mobile apps on the Internet.”

This year’s top awards include:

Milestone Internet Marketing won Best of Show Mobile Website for VIVE Hotel Waikiki. VIVE hotel Waikiki’s target audience is made up of leisure travelers, with heavy representation from Korea, Canada and Australia, and offer the very best value and location while still providing a stylish package.  Milestone created a “true” mobile first website design that includes design is based on user intent and task completion, simple, clear, and easy to use Calls to Action, intuitive forms designed for small screens and other state of the art features.

State Farm Insurance won Best of Show Mobile Application for State Farm Mobile App. By combining banking and insurance, the app takes on two of life’s biggest needs–and does it with simple ease. State Farm partnered with Y Media Labs to create a customer-centric design. The app lets customers deposit a check, pay their insurance bill, request roadside assistance, file and track claims, and much more. The app features many breakthrough innovations—like a photo damage estimator that lets drivers take a picture of their damaged vehicle which is then used to write an estimate; a claims chatbot to guide them through the claim filing process; proof of insurance cards available without even logging in; and a quoting process that allows for creative comparisons of policy options.

TMV Group was named Top Interactive Agency for the 2018 MobileWebAwards competition. They received 6 best of industry awards: Best Food Industry Mobile Website, Best Automobile Mobile Website, Best Mobile Mobile Website, Best Beverage Mobile Website, Best Retail Mobile Website and Best Beverage Mobile Website.

A complete list of winners can be found on the award program’s Website.

The Best of Industry winners receive a statue reminiscent of a personal mobile device, it could be yesterday’s smart phone, today’s tablet, or tomorrow’s device.  It is crafted of fine jet black crystal with the iconic “W” accent in 24kt plated gold and personalized with your award information.  The award is entirely hand crafted by, Society Awards, the makers and designers of other notable award programs such as the Golden Globes, Emmys, MTV VMAs, and CLIOs to name a few, and presented in its own custom gift box.

The 2018 MobileWebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, EContent Magazine, iContact, and Webmaster Radio. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

 

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Mobile Development Professionals Needed to Judge 2018 MobileWebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association’s MobileWebAwards competition is currently accepting entries and is looking for additional qualified judges to help adjudicate this year’s award program.  This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile websites and the best mobile applications.   The Competition Web site is located at http://www.mobile-webaward.org and the deadline for entry is September 28, 2018.

To nominate yourself or someone within your organization, please complete the Judge’s Nomination Form. Mobile development professionals selected as judges will be contacted during the first week of October.

Judging for the MobileWebAwards will take place in Mid-October, 2018, and winners will be notified by e-mail one week prior to the general announcement of winners in December, 2017. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in mobile website design and mobile application development. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Ogilvy Interactive, R/GA , Saatchi & Saatchi, Blattner Brunner, Sun Microsystems, National Cable & Telecom Association, Refinery, Euro RSCG,  A&E Television Networks , New York Post Interactive, Ernst & Young , J. Walter Thompson, Xerox, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and Aristotle.

Entries will be accepted in both the Mobile Website and the Mobile Application formats. Entries will be judged on seven criteria:

  • Creativity
  • Impact
  • Design
  • Content
  • Interactivity
  • Ease of Use
  • Use of the medium