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How to Enter The ADDYS. Did You Know?. ADDYs originated in Miami in 1960 and was adopted nationally in 1968 Because of you the ADDYs is the largest creative competition in the world. 6 time larger than Cannes 3 times larger than the Clios. It’s All About The Work. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
How to Enter The ADDYS
Did You Know? ADDYs originated in Miami in 1960 and was
adopted nationally in 1968 Because of you the ADDYs is the largest creative
competition in the world.– 6 time larger than Cannes– 3 times larger than the Clios
It’s All About The Work The creative idea and how well it is
executed
The size of the agency or the budget doesn’t matter
Who Should Enter? YOU should!
−If you are in business, you are in advertising
−If it’s advertising, there is a place for it in the ADDYs
Why Enter? Money for your business Attention for you and your clients Retains clients and brings in new ones Promotes industry esteem in your market Keeps creatives motivated Award-winning work translates to more
effective work Portfolio builder and door opener
What’s The ROI? Makes recruitment easier Gives your agency confidence Clients love awards! Prospects need innovation, innovation is
rewarded in creative shows...do the math Competition makes you better Keep business local Great feeling when your small market ad beats
out a large market
Beyond Winning Awards are a symbol of a bigger picture
– Takes creativity in this cluttered media environment to engage your target audience
Takes more than just winning– Can’t sit back and wait for the phone to ring
Promote yourself!– What you do after you win is just as important as what
you did in creating the piece that won
Beyond Winning Submit press releases to industry relevant publications for
the type of client you won for– Boosts your client– Gives you credibility in that industry
Don’t wait for potential clients to search you out, let them know you are out there
Do what you do for your clients...– PROMOTE, PROMOTE, PROMOTE
What Wins? Superior execution, attention to detail, and originality Judges look for the BEST work in THIS market Execution: photography, typography, layout, printing,
sound clarity, etc Details: every word, every frame, every link Originality: most important, may even overcome mediocre
execution Be memorable: edgy or heartfelt, funny or bizarre, tap into
emotions
So What Should You Enter? Ask yourself…
Would I put this in my portfolio? Would I show this to a potential clients? Would this be included on my demo reel?
Ask people around you... Co-workers: But be careful, every baby is the most beautiful baby in the world Clients: It can be very enlightening
Enter pieces in multiple categories Single and campaign Full-page versus partial-page within reason Elements: photos, illustrations, animations, logos Multimedia campaign
Multiple entries + Multiple wins = >Best of Show chances
Eligibility Requirements NEW creative January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 Paid creative services
– Except Public Service, Advertising for the Arts & Sciences, and Industry Self-Promotion
Enter in the market where it was CREATED
Silver Forwarding Best kept secret to winning All different judges All different perspective Many national winners have received
only a silver at the local level
Getting Started
New ADDY entry software for 2013/2014
Log ontohttps://enter.americanadvertisingawards.com/awards/
Register
Register
Register
Entry ProcessFill out an entry form for each entry.
Entry Process
You must save the entry before continuing with the entry information and other tabs.
It is very important that you include the date the entry first appeared and the method of distribution.
If the entry is a campaign list the methods of distribution.
If the entry is a campaign, make sure you indicate what types of media and how many are in each media in the “Collateral Count” box.
Entry Process
When you add credits make sure you proof!!! If it is wrong here it will be wrong on the certificates and in the
credits in the show! Can you spot the errors?
No more pesky CDs to worry about
Make sure all required elements are included (websites, digital uploads, images, etc.)
Manifest
You will need to print out the Manifest Form and bring it with you when you enter.
The Manifest will show what you have entered and how much you owe.
Make sure you sign and date the back of the Manifest Form.
ManifestWhen you have all of your entry forms finished, print out the Invoice and Manifest Form.
Manifest You will need to print
out the Manifest Form and bring it with you when you enter.
The Manifest will show what you have entered and how much you owe.
Make sure you sign and date the final page of the Manifest Form.
Preparing Your Entries Place the entry behind
the D4 entry form in the clear envelope provided.
Include TWO (2) copies of the entry form and affix an entry label to the back of the entry.
What’s New In 2014Sales Promotion
Point of Purchase− 3D Branded Environment
Digital AdvertisingOnline Publication– 38A Newsletter– 38B Magazine– 38C Annual Report– 38D Email
Digital Advertising (cont)Advertising and Promotion– 39A Banners, Rich Media– 39B Banners, Standard– 39C Games– 39D Podcasts
What’s New In 2014TelevisionTV Self-Promotion− 47C Regional/National Single− 47D Regional/National Campaign
Integrated Campaigns− 52 B-to-B, Local− 53 B-to-B, Regional/National− 54 Consumer, Local− 55 Consumer, Regional/National
Checklist 2 printed samples of entry 2 copies of entry form (For EVERY entry -
including digital entries: video/audio and web) For “non-print” entries, all you need to
include is the 2 copies of entry form in the entry envelope
Entry and materials properly labeled Signed Manifest Form, listing all of your entries (1
per entrant)
Technical Requirements Video Sales Presentations & Infomercials
– Must submit an edited representative content of NO MORE THAN five minutes in length. The edited entry must be uploaded as a digital video file.
Digital Advertising– Judging will be done online, using the URL whenever possible.
URLs should not require any username or password for access. In cases where this already exists, the entrant should create an independent URL. URLs, banners and menus must not contain any references to the entrant.
Technical Requirements Non-Traditional Advertising
– Entries in this category may also be accompanied by a written or digital (video) summary not to exceed 250 words (written) or 90 seconds (video). Digital summaries must be submitted by uploading the video file via the ADDY online entry software.
Additional Rules If it is Public Service, Industry Self-Promotion, or
Arts/Sciences it can not be entered anywhere else Elements must be entered by the original creator of
the element Very detailed descriptions of what fits where in
software Digitally enhanced photography, must show original Elements of Advertising must show how it was used in
ad
Reminders JPGs or PDFs of ALL Print Work – Entrants will be expected to upload a JPG or
PDF of each print entry at the time the entry is submitted.
– Why? • For the show and winners book.
Things To Remember Do not send original or irreplaceable artwork. It will
NOT be returned. Pieces entered into Advertising for the Arts & Sciences,
Public Service or Industry Self-Promotion cannot be entered in any other category.
Each Elements of Advertising entry must include a sample, showing how the element was actually used.
DVDs and CDs are NO LONGER ACCEPTED (except in Categories 41 A, B & C), and will not be judged.
Do not put labels on the CDs & DVDs. Use a CD/DVD safe pen to write entry
numbers on disc.
What NOT To Do Enter that invitation with the event date in 2012. Show up on Deadline Day without your manifest or
check. Cover up that typo with White-Out and hope the
judges don’t notice. Show up on Deadline Day with entries in hand and say
“How do I do this”? Mount your entries on illustration board. Leave slates on your broadcast entries.
Online Entry Tips Start early!!
You can add and/or delete all the way up to the entry deadline Do NOT finalize your entry until you are ready to submit. Once
finalized it cannot be changed or edited.
Make sure all contributors are properly credited
Check spelling
Remember, the information in the system is used for the Winners’ Book, Show Reel, Winners’ Certificates and Press Releases It is your responsibility to make sure it is correct
SAVE after every page
Entry Day Before you head out the office door on that fateful
deadline day make sure you have:
– Your Entries– Your Manifest– Method of Payment
(check, credit card, first born)
GOOD LUCK!
And, Finally… ADDYs is supposed to be fun! Strut your stuff, show off your talents, impress
your clients, celebrate your staff If you’re not a member...JOIN!– Entry fees are discounted for AAF members!
