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Agencies have grappled with updates to the traditional business model brought forth by the pandemic while remaining focused on demonstrating their value to brand clients eager to bring efforts in-house.
The Digiday Media Buying and Planning Awards will recognize the output of these agencies as they navigate the path forward.
On February 15, we announced the 2022 shortlist. See the list of finalists here. On Thursday, March 31 at 2:30pm EST we unveiled this year's winners. See the list of winners here.
Planning to submit this winter? For specific entry form questions, word counts, supporting materials and general FAQ, download our entry kit here.
KEY DATES
Early Deadline: December 2, 2022
$499 per entry
Regular Deadline: January 13, 2023
$599 per entry
Last Chance Deadline: February 10, 2023
$729 per entry
Shortlist Announcement: March 14, 2023
Winners Announcement: April 20, 2023
All deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. PST
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CATEGORIES
Best media plan
Awarding the media plan that has most effectively and efficiently delivered on a campaign’s goals.
most diverse spending
Awarding the media plan that has most effectively reached an underserved audience.
Best Brand Integration into Gaming/esports
Awarding the brand integration that has been most successful in achieving its objectives through gaming/esports.
Best Brand Integration into Traditional Media
Awarding the brand integration that has been most successful in achieving its objectives through traditional media (TV, radio, OOH, print).
Best Brand Integration into Digital Media
Awarding the brand integration that has been most successful in achieving its objectives through digital media (Connected TV, streaming, mobile, search).
Best Use of Emergent Media
Awarding the brand integration that has been most successful in achieving its objectives through emergent media (TikTok, Snap, Clubhouse, Podcasts).
Best CSR Initiative
Awarding the CSR initiative that was most successful in acknowledging a company’s environmental or social impact and working to offset it.
Best Ecommerce Strategy
Awarding the ecommerce strategy that has most successfully driven revenue and/or engagement.
Best Use of Technology
Awarding the use of technology that has most significantly positively impacted campaign performance.
Best Use of Data
Awarding the strategy that, through the use of data, most successfully achieved campaign goals.
Best Media Agency Pivot
Awarding the strategy that, following changes due to external factors, was ultimately able to successfully deliver desired goals.
Media Executive of the Year
Awarding the senior executive that has best displayed excellence through outstanding and innovative work at their company.
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JUDGES
Robin Cohen
EVP, INTEGRATED MEDIA INVESTMENT AND PLANNING
RAIN THE GROWTH AGENCY
Robin Cohen
EVP, INTEGRATED MEDIA INVESTMENT AND PLANNING
RAIN THE GROWTH AGENCY
Bianca Reed
VP, CLIENT SERVICE & INCLUSION MARKETING
RAIN THE GROWTH AGENCY
Bianca Reed
VP, CLIENT SERVICE & INCLUSION MARKETING
RAIN THE GROWTH AGENCY
Claire Russell
HEAD OF MEDIA
FITZCO
Claire Russell
HEAD OF MEDIA
FITZCO
Stephen Nations
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY
DRIVE SOCIAL MEDIA
Stephen Nations
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY
DRIVE SOCIAL MEDIA
Alicia Gehring
VP, MEDIA STRATEGY
WHITE64
Alicia Gehring
VP, MEDIA STRATEGY
WHITE64
Michelle Rainbow
VP, MEDIA & CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
RESPONSE MEDIA
Michelle Rainbow
VP, MEDIA & CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT
RESPONSE MEDIA
Jeanne Jennings
SVP, MEDIA LEAD
MCCANN HEALTH ENGAGEMENT
Jeanne Jennings
SVP, MEDIA LEAD
MCCANN HEALTH ENGAGEMENT
Diego Prusky
CEO
INPULSE DIGITAL
Diego Prusky
CEO
INPULSE DIGITAL
Kyle Krueger
SVP, MEDIA
ENGINE
Kyle Krueger
SVP, MEDIA
ENGINE
Yukun Bi
HEAD OF MEDIA PLANNING
HYLINK DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
Yukun Bi
HEAD OF MEDIA PLANNING
HYLINK DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
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HOW TO ENTER
1
SELECT
Choose category or categories you'd like to enter.
2
RESPOND
Prepare responses to entry prompts.
3
UPLOAD
Upload supporting materials that strengthen your entry.
4
SUBMIT
Submit your entry fee payment online.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Judges will be looking for companies or campaigns that can clearly demonstrate success over the past 12 months. Judges are seeking companies or campaigns that have seized challenges and created opportunities and will evaluate entries based on the following criteria: Innovation, Creativity, Consumer Value and Results.
Judges will require evidence to substantiate all entries. This can include details of financial performance, specific KPIs, creative evidence in the form of a sizzle reel, campaign images, or links to the final project or related sites. The judges will also consider the structure, presentation and clarity of each entry.
THE JUDGING PROCESS
Judges will score each entry prompt and consider any supporting materials submitted. These scores will be combined to give an overall score for each entry. All scores will then be averaged and the highest scoring entries will appear on the shortlist. Note: At least three judges will score each entry.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All material will remain confidential to the judges. Only the 'Credits' section of an entry will be made public via the shortlist. If you win a particular category, our team may summarize the entry for posts on Digiday.com. Specific results are never shared.
FAQ
Can I submit from outside the U.S.?
Yes, the Digiday Media Buying and Planning Awards are open globally.
Can I submit without my client's name becoming public?
Yes. So long as you leave your client's name out of the 'Credits' section located at the bottom of the entry form, they will not be made public alongside your name.
What parts of my entry are made public?
The only information that is ever publicized is the 'Credits' section of your entry, should you be named a finalist or winner.
What is the eligibility period?
The eligibility period spans the 12 months prior to the Early Deadline of November 2021.
Can I edit my submission after the deadline?
No. Your submission must be completed in its entirety by the deadline date. There will be no re-accessing submissions after payment.
Whose contact information should we include on the entry form?
We use the included contact information for all updates regarding your entry. You should also include a secondary contact & email address in case we aren't able to connect with you.
What if my company or a competitor has a judge on the jury panel?
We recuse judges from scoring any categories their company or a direct competitor submits to.
When and how are finalists announced?
The shortlist will be announced on Digiday.com. The specific date will be included within the confirmation email received post entry. All entrants will be notified, whether you are named a finalist or not, via the email address you included on your entry.
When and how are the winners announced?
All winners are announced virtually via a live ceremony. The exact date will be announced with the shortlist.
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