ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• All Print entries must be submitted in digital format. If you feel the original piece would benefit in judging you may submit that along with your digital files.
• Digital files do not need to be high resolution. These will not be printed. 72dpi is the preferred resolution.
• PDF's should be optimized for the web.
• File sizes should be kept as small as possible without compromising the image quality. (20MB max)
• Print entries may be submitted as jpeg, tiff, eps or pdf files. Files should be no wider than 648 pixels. These may be sent on CD or DVD.
• Each Campaign category Entry should be listed in its own folder bearing the name of the Entry Title. Please note that a Campaign Entry consists of 2-4 pieces.
• Print Entries must be submitted on one CD/DVD with the Print Entry Label attached.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category, please note you must pay the entry fee for each category.

• You must submit a 5 minute clip of the video that is representative of the entire piece.
• The clip may be a highlight package or simply a selection from the video.
• It is strongly recommended that you submit your entries as .flv or .mov files.
• If you are unable to submit digital files we will accept DV, MiniDV, DVCAM, BetaSP, or DVD.
• Each entry should be on it's own disk or tape and must have an Entry Label attached to the entry case.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category please note you must pay the entry fee for each category.

• You must submit a 5 minute clip of the video (or full video if under 5 min.) that is representative of the entire piece.
• The clip may be a highlight package or simply a selection from the video.
• You may submit your entries as .flv or .mov files or simply add the correct URL to your entry label.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category please note you must pay the entry fee for each category.

• All TV commercials must be on one disk or tape.
• It is strongly recommended that you submit your entries as .flv or .mov files.
• If you are unable to submit digital files we will accept DV, MiniDV, DVCAM, BetaSP, or DVD.
• Commercial Entries should be clearly titled to match the commercial entry label.
• The commercial entry label should be attached to your tape.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category please note you must pay the entry fee for each category.

• If required, provide a user name and/or password.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category, please note you must pay the entry fee for each category.
• If you are only submitting website entries and they are paid for online then your entry submission is complete. If the offline payment was chosen then send a copy of your entry list with your payment.

• Simply post each entry to a URL (you can use the same URL for multiple entries, but please indicate which Title corresponds to which piece). If required, provide a user name and/or password.
• For campaign entries, please indicate which pieces correspond to the campaign.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category, please note you must pay the entry fee for each category
• If you are only submitting online advertising & marketing program entries and they are paid for online then your entry submission is complete. If the offline payment was chosen then send a copy of your entry list with your payment.

• Each disk submission must be on a separate CD-Rom or DVD.
• Attach the appropriate entry label to each CD-Rom or DVD.
• If your entry is on the web, simply add the correct URL to your entry label.
• If required, provide a user name and/or password.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category please note you must pay the entry fee for each category.

• You must submit a 5 minute clip of the program that is representative of the entire piece.
• The clip may be a highlight package or simply a selection from the program.
• Each entry must be on a separate CD-ROM or DVD
• Each entry must have an Entry Label attached to the entry case.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category, please note you must pay the entry fee for each category.

• All Radio commercials must be on one CD-Rom or DVD.
• It is strongly recommended that you submit your entries as MP3 files. WAV files will also be accepted.
• Commercials should be clearly titled to match the entry label.
• Commercial Entries must be submitted on a separate CD/DVD from other entries.
• The commercial entry label should be attached to your reel.
• If the same piece is entered in more than one category please note you must pay the entry fee for each category.

• Entries must be a combination of work from at least 2 mediums.
• Entries should consist of 2-5 pieces.
• Entries should be prepared according to the instructions for each medium entered.
• Entries should be packaged together with the entry label attached.

• For your Marketing Effectiveness entry, you are given the opportunity to provide additional information to support and detail the effectiveness of your marketing efforts. When submitting your entry for consideration, we do ask that you submit all materials on a single URL that will include a Summary/Brief as well as the creative elements that were used to promote your idea or product.
• We ask that you provide the following information as part of your Brief:
  • Background Information - (Describe the project and reasons for marketing/advertising this product)
  • Target Audience - (Demographic and Geographical information)
  • Objectives - (Specific goals and expectations for your campaign)
  • Challenges - (Obstacles and Constraints you faced, Issues that were overcome for this project)
  • Methods and Strategies - (Ways in which you achieved your outcome, including creative and media communication strategies)
  • Results - (Overall outcome and evidence that you achieved your objectives and overcame challenges)
• Please limit your Brief to 1000 words.
• We do require that you include your Brief as part of the URL that you are submitting for consideration.
• If required, provide a user name and/or password.
• If you are only submitting Marketing Effectiveness entries and they are paid for online then your entry submission is complete. If the offline payment was chosen then send a copy of your entry list with your payment.