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Requirements


Media types accepted: MOV, MP4, JPEG
 

Physical material is also accepted, but not in place of the media uploads. We strongly suggest that you send a sample of the actual work for judging.

Campaign Entries:

  • Each title requires a separate upload.
  • Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry. Any duplicate media will be deleted.
Eligibility:
   Work released, published or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval beginning 1st July 2024
   through 31st August 2025

Entry Requirements:
  • Any work created solely for the purpose of entering this competition is not eligible.
  • In the case of a query by the Jury, the entrant will be required to provide evidence to prove eligibility of entry.
  • All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all logos, trademarks and copy marks intact. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
  • Do not include company names or individual creative credits on any media uploads. All judging is done without bias as to entering company, network, country, region or those that worked on the piece.
  • Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

When sending Physical Material:

  • Do not affix or wrap forms around the entry material. All forms should be sent flat in an envelope.
  • Entries sent in poster format must be on a mounted board. No board should be more than 600mm x 400mm (24 in x 16 in) in size, with a border of 25mm (1 in). The overall size of the board is inclusive of the border.
  • If an entrant specifically requests the return of entry material, LIA will make every effort to comply. LIA indemnifies itself of any loss or damage to the original entry. The entrant assumes all costs for packing and shipping for the return of the work. These requests must be made via email to christina@liaawards.com, upon finalizing your entry.

When Entering a Case Study:

  • Case studies must clearly show the work in-situ, demonstrate the concept and show the key elements through which the core idea has been expressed.
  • Must not exceed 3 minutes.
  • Narration must be in English or have English subtitles.
  • Do not list company names or individual creative credits.
  • Winning media will automatically be showcased on the LIA Winners site, with the exception of media that entrants have, at time of entry, informed LIA can not be shown in a public forum.
  • LIA will not allow media to be changed once judging commences.
  • It is mandatory that the Case Studies use Royalty-Free music.

MOV/MP4 Specs - Slates, clocks or bars must NOT appear on the video. Entries that contain the entrant name or branding of entering company will not be accepted.

Standard Definition Source Material minimum: 720 x 480
High Definition Source Material: 1920 x 1080
Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate
(23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60)
Codec: H264 or Mpeg4, Best Quality
Data Rate: Minimum 5,000kbps / Maximum 10,000kbps
Sound: AAC 48KHz
File size: 1 GB maximum

JPEG Specs

Resolution: 300 dpi
Color Mode: RGB
File size: 6 MB maximum
Portrait Images: Approx. 2400 x 3000 pixels
Equivalent to 203mm x 254mm or 8in x 10in
Landscape Images: Approx. 3000 x 2400 pixels
Equivalent to 254mm x 203mm or 10in x 8in