2024 Award Categories

Brands using relevant spaces through experiential design, activation and immersive consumer engagement.

Single Sub-Categories

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Best Use of Real Time Advertising
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Dairy Beverages 
Confections/Snacks 
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics/Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization
Creativity in Commerce  Recognizing creativity that inspires preference, transaction, payment and purchase
Direct Marketing – Consumer 
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  includes Food Products (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Health & Wellness  Includes Health Care Services, Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Personal Items/Gift Items 
Pharmaceuticals  Needs to be prescribed by a medical professional and requires a written prescription
Political  Includes Candidates, Elections and Political Advocacy Issues
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores, Educational Institutions, Tutorials, Online Classes and Department Stores
Social Media Platforms  Includes Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Vimeo, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Hearing is our fastest sense, and through the strong connections between sound, music, emotion and memory, audio can elicit intense reactions and has the power to stimulate the imagination like no screen possibly can.  This media encompasses any piece of audio-centric content that drives brand awareness and recall without relying on visuals.  Success is measured through brave ideation, meticulously crafted and executed without compromise.  Entries should demonstrate an understanding of the different ways listeners listen, ensuring the content is suitable for the specific audio platform on which it will be heard.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Categories

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 
Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign  (minimum 2 pieces of work) Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations.)

Client Sector (one piece of work only)

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic
Branded Content  has no obligation to entertain, nor does it have an obligation to sell a product or service. While not always, oftentimes Branded Content is very informative. Or it’s a TVC or video that runs on social media that has been extended to run longer than :30, :60, or :90.
Branded Entertainment  is advertising. It’s simply disguised as entertainment. Not only must Branded Entertainment sell a product or service, it must also compete against and hold your attention with the best of anything a movie studio, television network, streaming platform, major record label, gaming studio, event producer, social media platform, book publisher or museum has to offer.
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics & Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Education  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Includes Food Products, Confections and Snacks (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Health & Wellness  Includes Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances 
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Personal Items/Gift Items
Pharmaceuticals  Needs to be prescribed by a medical professional and requires a written prescription
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Industry Craft (one piece of work only)

Audio Branding  The approach of using unique, proprietary sound and music to convey a brand's essence and values.
Best Use of Real Time Advertising
Conceived & Produced by Station
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization.
Creativity in Commerce  Recognizing creativity that inspires preference, transaction, payment and purchase
Direction  Recognizes the script treatment and overall execution of the idea. This might take into account creative casting, strong acting performances, ability to paint realistic mental pictures, tone and pacing.
Humor
Innovative Use of Audio & Radio  Must be entered as a Video Case Study
Music Adaptation - Instrumental  The re-imagining/re-arrangement of a prior existing composition so that the music will work creatively with the submitted work. An adaptation is not a pre-existing track or stock music. Must provide the name(s) of Original Artist and Original Song Title
Music Adaptation - Song  The re-imagining/re-arrangement of a prior existing composition with lyrics so that the song will work creatively with the submitted work. An adaptation is not a pre-existing track or stock music. Must provide the name(s) of Original Artist and Original Song Title.
Original Music - Score  Music with very little or no lyrics, composed expressly to work creatively with the submitted work. It is not a pre-existing track or stock music.
Original Music with Lyrics  Music with lyrics, composed expressly to work creatively with the submitted work. It is not a pre-existing track or stock music.
Performance/Casting
Podcasts  A digital audio program made available for streaming or download. The podcast can be created for a brand, company or service as a marketing vehicle or self-promotion.
Script Writing
Sound Design  The creating and/or manipulating of audio elements to tell, support or enhance the narrative. This may include the use of dialogue or musical elements when used as sound design.
Sound Editing  The editing of existing and/or supplied audio elements to tell, support or enhance the narrative.
Sound Mixing  The combination, balance and craft of sonic elements to create a mix.
Use of Licensed Music  The syncing of an existing piece of music to the work, without the re-recording that occurs with “Music Adaptations”. Must provide the name(s) of Artist and Song Title.

Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

B2B Campaign  Work that is specifically created to sell products and services to businesses
Consumer Campaign  Work that is specifically created to sell products and services to the consumer

Must be large format.  Placement must be outdoors. Includes Static and Interactive/Digital Billboards.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Categories

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 
Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign  (minimum 2 pieces of work) Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
Best Use of Real Time Advertising
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Dairy Beverages
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics/Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Craft - Art Direction  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration  Use of illustration(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography  Use of photographic image(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization
Creativity in Commerce  Recognizing creativity that inspires preference, transaction, payment and purchase
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Includes Food Products, Confections and Snacks (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Health & Wellness  Includes Health Care Services, Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances
Innovative Use of Billboard  Must be entered as a Video Case Study
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

Consumer Campaign Work that is specifically created to sell products and services to the consumer
Craft - Art Direction Campaign  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting Campaign Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration Campaign  Use of illustrations in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography Campaign  Use of photographic images in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography Campaign  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Category

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations.

Single Sub-Categories

Recognizes work that demonstrates the fundamental role of data in inspiring, powering and enhancing creativity.

Single Sub-Categories

Data Collection and Research  Data driven research and market research, data sourcing and aggregation that helps deliver a stronger brand strategy and creative campaign.
Data Integration  The integration of multiple data streams that provide insights from planning through to brand strategy and the Creative Campaign.
Data-Led Creativity  The use of data to inform groundbreaking creative work, customer experiences or ways for brands to connect with consumers.
Data-Led Targeting  The creative use of data to introduce new insights and methods for brands to identify, reach and connect with their customers.
Data Visualization  Visualization of data to communicate messages. This includes graphics, audio, content, installations or use of emerging technology that’s interactive, dynamic or static.
Real-Time Data  Data that informs creative work and experiences in real time to create a unique and fresh way for a brand or business to connect with consumers.
Social-Powered Data  Data generated from social media platforms to inform, influence or inspire new ways for brands and businesses to connect with consumers or communities.

Single Sub-Categories

Work with creative thinking at its core. Work that has driven and influenced opinion. Work that is culturally relevant and focuses on reputation management with the objective of increasing positive reinforcement and good will for the brand across all sectors of the PR spectrum. Entries must include an earned media component.

Work will be awarded based on Creative Ideas, Insights and Results.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Categories
Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations.  

Industry Sector Sub-Categories
Automotive  Recognizes work in the automotive and transport sector, including car manufacturers, trade bodies or work that is aimed at consumers relating to transport and automotive services, initiatives, and products
Beauty  Includes Cosmetics, Toiletries, Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Education  Campaigns that help educational institutions, practices and staff build awareness in a crowded market
Entertainment  Promotes Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, Movies and TV/Cable/Online Programming 
Fashion and Lifestyle  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Food and Beverage  Includes individual food items, not retail or fast food restaurants
Health Care Services  Promotes health/pharmaceutical products and services with the intention of medical care, self-diagnosis and regaining or maintaining health and well-being. Includes Weight Loss Programs, Prescription Medications, Doctors, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes.
Public Sector  Federal, State, Governmental and Institutional
Retail  Promotes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Technology  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI 
Travel and Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises

PR Specialisms (Craft) Sub-Categories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Brand PR
Corporate Communications
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Crisis Management  A campaign to manage and protect the reputation of a brand, organization, or person impacted or threatened by crisis
Public and Political Affairs  Includes Public Policy, Political Agendas, Legislative Change and Political Campaigns
 
Situational (Culture/Context) Sub-Categories
Best Global Market  Campaigns that use specific culture and behavior insights geared to the worldwide marketplace
Best Local/Regional/National Market  Campaigns that use specific culture and behavior insights geared to one specific market place or a particular country
Best Product Launch  A planned effort to bring a new product to market or re-launch an existing product
Challenger Brand  Brands who have responded to competitive pressure and challenged established brands by creative thinking, innovation and implementation

PR Technique/Tactics Sub-Categories
Best Use of Content Marketing
Best Use of Events and Stunts  Includes the promotion of Conferences/Conventions and Music Festivals where the PR strategy is used to increase brand awareness and achieve business objectives for the client.
Best Use of Social Media
Best Use of Sponsorship  This category recognizes both the planning and execution of sponsorship activities, and PR support to leverage that sponsorship.
Best Use of Strategic Partnership
Influencer Marketing  Awards the most effective, creative and innovative PR campaign that engages influencers and uses them as part of the PR strategy to increase brand awareness and achieve business objectives
Media Relations  Best use of earned media

Design recognizes excellence in visual identity and production values and execution of craft.  This media encompasses any idea or execution that relies on visual content to communicate a brands message or strengthen consumer recognition.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Categories

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 
Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign  (minimum 2 pieces of work) Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

Brand/Corporate ID  Includes Business Cards, Invitations, Calendars and Stationery. Can be Local, Regional or Global
Branded Content  The creation of original content by a brand. The purpose is to deliver marketing messages by engaging consumers via a platform(s) rather than traditional advertising methods
Brochures/Catalogues  Includes Annual Reports
Client Promotion  Promotes the Client only
Craft - Art Direction  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration  Use of illustration(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography  Use of photographic image(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data and Real-Time Data
Data Visualization
Digital Installations 
Direct Marketing – B2B 
Direct Marketing – Consumer 
Editorial Design 
Experiential Design  Design of products, processes, services, events and environments, with a focus on the positive brand perception created by the quality of the consumer experience.
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Innovative Use of Design  Must be entered as a Video Case Study
Installations/Displays  Can be Permanent or Temporary design that is executed in public places while communicating a brand and/or enhances a space, environment or building such as Exhibitions, Pop-up Stores, Shop Windows, etc.
Logos 
Motion Graphics - Animation  Includes Cel Animation, Motion Graphics and computer generated imagery in 2D or 3D.
Naming  The creation of a new brand or product name that suggests the soul and positioning of a new product or brand in an evocative and memorable way.
Non-Profit 
Point-of-Sale  Displays that usually appear indoors and are used to directly promote or sell products or services. Does not include Posters or Print ads.
Posters
Product Design  Products that are already in the marketplace.
Retail Space  Design for retail spaces including Pop-up Stores and Shop Windows
Self-Promotion  Promotes the Entrant only
Signage
Spatial Design  Includes Public Spaces, Bus Stops, Airports, Parks and Office Space
Sustainable Design  Design that takes special consideration of the product as it relates to the impact on the environment, community or society
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

Brochures/Catalogues Campaign 
Craft - Art Direction Campaign  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting Campaign Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration Campaign  Use of illustrations in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography Campaign  Use of photographic images in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography Campaign  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Direct Marketing – B2B Campaign  Promotional Pieces
Direct Marketing – Consumer Campaign  Promotional Pieces
Poster Campaign

Includes all Digital Apps, Digital Adverts, Banners, Games, Mobile, Social Media, AR, VR, Wearables and Websites

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Category

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations.    

Single Sub-Categories

Animation/Motion Graphics  Includes Animation, Holograms and Motion Graphics
Apps
Augmented Reality
Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Banners
Best Use of Real Time Advertising
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Dairy Beverages 
Branded Content  has no obligation to entertain, nor does it have an obligation to sell a product or service. While not always, oftentimes Branded Content is very informative. Or it’s a TVC or video that runs on social media that has been extended to run longer than :30, :60, or :90.
Branded Entertainment  is advertising. It’s simply disguised as entertainment. Not only must Branded Entertainment sell a product or service, it must also compete against and hold your attention with the best of anything a movie studio, television network, streaming platform, major record label, gaming studio, event producer, social media platform, book publisher or museum has to offer.
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics/Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Craft - Art Direction  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration  Use of illustration(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Creative Use of Data  This category celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization
Creativity in Commerce  Recognizing creativity that inspires preference, transaction, payment and purchase
Education  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Includes Food Products, Confections and Snacks (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Health & Wellness  Includes Health Care Services, Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances
Image Design  Includes Artwork, Image Manipulation and Photography
Innovative Use of Digital
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Microsites
Mobile Advertising Targets customers through mobile devices
Music & Sound Design  Includes Music, Brand Partnerships and Sonic Branding
Pharmaceuticals  Needs to be prescribed by a medical professional and requires a written prescription
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Self-Promotion  Promotes the Entrant Only
Social Media Platforms  Includes Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Vimeo, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems AR, VR and AI
Tone of Voice  The development of a character-rich and/or relevant voice for a product or brand in its written and/or spoken communications. Should be reflective of the times and culture of the time.
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises
UI - User Interface & Navigation  The user's interactive journey
Use of Social Media
Utilities
UX - User Experience  Designs focused on the behavioral or emotional response
Viral
Virtual Reality  Digital Experiences that use a screen device to replace a person’s vision and provide an immersive or interactive experience. This could be in the form of a single person experience or group experience. Entrant needs to provide a case study that explains the concept and thoroughly conveys the actual VR experience in detail as the user would experience.
Visual Design
Weird Wonderful Work
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Work that makes you rethink how things can be done. Work that points to new ways forward, ideas that move away from the status quo and breaks new barriers.

It could be a social wave, a new methodology, or a new business model. Work that uses a different approach, it can be new technology or a new use of technology; a new platform or using an existing platform in a new/different way. Anything that symbolizes the future and pushing the boundaries. Entries do not have to focus on advertising but rather creative solutions.

The AI specific sub-categories are designed to showcase the transformative power of AI in enhancing products and services, enriching human-AI interactions, and providing personalized experiences. It seeks to highlight AI's role, showcasing projects that leverage AI to elevate the quality, efficiency, and personal relevance of products and services.

Sub-Categories

Creative excellence in work that promotes consumer health products and services with the intention of personal care, self-diagnosis and regaining or maintaining health and well-being will be recognized by this jury. Health and Wellness campaigns make a case for society to do more to take care of itself.

This includes inspirational ideas and approaches to non-pharmaceutical / non-regulated products/services, focused on the promotion of progressive and/or healthy living.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Categories Includes Print, Poster, Billboard, Digital and Design

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 
Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign  (minimum 2 pieces of work) Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

AI-Enabled Health & Wellness  Emphasizing AI's contributions to health and wellness, from enhancing diagnostics to creating solutions for personal well-being.
Animal Health
Corporate Communication  Does not focus on individual products or services. Instead it promotes the image or social issues of a company or brand to portray a positive perception to consumers, employees and stockholders, etc.
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization
Devices and Diagnostics  Includes any instrument, apparatus or other related product that the consumer can purchase without a doctors prescription or permission. Includes Walkers, Wheelchairs and Vaporizers
Education and Services  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Environmental Health
Fitness  Includes Personal Trainers, Gyms and Exercise Centers
Health Institutions  Includes Clinics, Hospitals, Outpatient Care, Rehab Facilities and Memory Centers
Homeopathic/Natural Remedies  Includes Herbal Remedies, Supplements, Functional Food, Micronutrients, Omega3s, Antioxidants, Probiotics and Effervescent Vitamin Drinks
Innovation  Innovative Idea or an Innovative Use of Technology. Cannot be a traditional form of advertising.
Insurance  Includes Dental, Vision, Life and Pet
OTC – Over-the-Counter  Includes Non-Prescription Drugs, First Aid Products and Applications
Podcast  Long-form audio content in the form of a podcast created specifically for a brand/product for advertising, promotional, or public relations purposes. Must be a single episode.
Product Design  Products that are already in the marketplace
Prototype  A fully-functional and at full-scale design of a product that is either being test-marketed on a small scale or has not yet been released for sale in the marketplace
Tech and Personal Devices  Includes Wearables, Apps, Digital Products such as FitBit and Apple Watch. Anything used to track and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Use of Social Media  How the brand integrates with social media platforms

Campaign Sub-Categories (must be at least 2 executions in the same medium or can be multi-platform/channel)

AI-Enabled Health & Wellness Campaign  Emphasizing AI's contributions to health and wellness, from enhancing diagnostics to creating solutions for personal well-being.
Animal Health Campaign
Corporate Communication Campaign  Does not focus on individual products or services. Instead it promotes the image or social issues of a company or brand to portray a positive perception to consumers, employees and stockholders, etc.
Creative Use of Data Campaign  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization
Devices and Diagnostics Campaign  Includes any instrument, apparatus or other related product that the consumer can purchase without a doctors prescription or permission. Includes Walkers, Wheelchairs and Vaporizers
Education and Services Campaign  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Environmental Health Campaign
Fitness Campaign  Includes Personal Trainers, Gyms and Exercise Centers
Health Institutions Campaign  Includes Clinics, Hospitals, Outpatient Care, Rehab Facilities and Memory Centers
Homeopathic/Natural Remedies Campaign  Includes Herbal Remedies, Supplements, Functional Food, Micronutrients, Omega3s, Antioxidants, Probiotics and Effervescent Vitamin Drinks
Innovation Campaign  Innovative Idea or an Innovative Use of Technology. Cannot be a traditional form of advertising.
Insurance Campaign  Includes Dental, Vision, Life and Pet
OTC – Over-the-Counter Campaign  Includes Non-Prescription Drugs, First Aid Products and Applications
Podcast Campaign  Long-form audio content in the form of a podcast created specifically for a brand/product for advertising, promotional, or public relations purposes. Must be a multi-episode series.
Product Design Campaign  Products that are already in the marketplace
Tech and Personal Devices Campaign  Includes Wearables, Apps, Digital Products such as FitBit, Apple Watch. Anything used to track and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Use of Social Media Campaign  How the brand integrates with social media platforms

Entries will be judged on the execution and production value of work created for non-pharmaceutical / non-regulated products and services, focused on the promotion of progressive and/or healthy living.

An idea is only integrated if it impacts society and integrates itself into culture. It evolves based on the interaction of people and the different touch points. Integration is Innovation, Influence and Impact.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Category

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations.  

Single Sub-Categories

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Best Use of Real Time Advertising
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Dairy Beverages
Branded Content  has no obligation to entertain, nor does it have an obligation to sell a product or service. While not always, oftentimes Branded Content is very informative. Or it’s a TVC or video that runs on social media that has been extended to run longer than :30, :60, or :90.
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics/Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization
Creativity in Commerce  Recognizing creativity that inspires preference, transaction, payment and purchase
Direct Marketing
Education  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Includes Food Products, Confections and Snacks (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Health & Wellness  Includes Health Care Services, Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations.
Pharmaceuticals  Needs to be prescribed by a medical professional and requires a written prescription
Political  Includes Candidates, Elections and Political Advocacy Issues
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Social Media Platforms  Includes Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Vimeo, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Toys and Games
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises 
Use of Social Media  How the brand integrates with social media platforms
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Single categories awarding creative excellence and outstanding craftsmanship in curating, mixing, producing or adapting music and sound for campaigns and brands, across different media and platforms.

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

Audio Branding  The approach of using unique, proprietary sound and music to convey a brand's essence and values.
Experiential Use of Music & Sound  Music and/or sound design created to enhance an experiential environment for a brand, including Live Events, Permanent Experiences, Museums, and Themed Attractions. It should be entered as a case study and must include the actual piece of work (case study should not exceed 3 minutes). If a case study is not available, a detailed written description to explain the application of music and/or sound design within the environment must be supplied.
Music Adaptation - Instrumental  The re-imagining/re-arrangement of a prior existing composition so that the music will work creatively with the submitted work. An adaptation is not a pre-existing track or stock music. Must provide the name(s) of Original Artist and Original Song Title
Music Adaptation - Song  The re-imagining/re-arrangement of a prior existing composition with lyrics so that the song will work creatively with the submitted work. An adaptation is not a pre-existing track or stock music. Must provide the name(s) of Original Artist and Original Song Title.
Original Music - Score  Music with very little or no lyrics, composed expressly to work creatively with the submitted work. It is not a pre-existing track or stock music.
Original Music with Lyrics  Music with lyrics, composed expressly to work creatively with the submitted work. It is not a pre-existing track or stock music.
Sound Design  The creating and/or manipulating of audio elements to tell, support or enhance the narrative. This may include the use of dialogue or musical elements when used as sound design.
Sound Editing  The editing of existing and/or supplied audio elements to tell, support or enhance the narrative.
Sound Mixing  The combination, balance and craft of sonic elements to create a mix.
Use of Licensed Music  The syncing of an existing piece of music to the work, without the re-recording that occurs with “Music Adaptations”. Must provide the name(s) of Artist and Song Title.

A short film/video that features a performance of a popular song by an artist or band with dramatization and imagery for the purpose of promoting a song or brand.

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

Animation  Includes Cel Animation, AI, CG and Motion Graphics
Best Music Video  Celebrates all of the production values and executions of craft using some or all of the sub-categories in this competition.
Choreography  The art or practice of designing sequences of movements of physical bodies, or their depictions, in which motion or form or both are used.
Cinematography  The art of lighting, framing and deciding the color palette of the film. Should display a mastery of technique, movement and unique visual style which complements the story and/or concept.
Direction  The director should be able to bring imagination and vision to an idea or concept. It must encompass all areas of craft in order to achieve this, including casting, performance and overall vision.
Editing  Brings the director's vision to light, contributing to the overall feeling, tone and effectiveness of the work through the art of craft, cutting and assembling the finished film.

Production Design  The overall visual concept of a piece of work. Identifies a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes.

For ideas that are so unique, new and pure, that they cannot be labelled in a conventional way.  Submissions can come from any section of the industry: Direct, Film, Ambient, amongst others; created to honor brand communication that doesn't fit neatly into traditional categories. Category defying work that pushes boundaries. Entries will need to break new ground. The jury is looking for work that is brilliant in its thinking and innovative in its execution.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Category

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations.    

Single Sub-Categories

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Best Use of Real Time Advertising
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Dairy Beverages
Branded Content  has no obligation to entertain, nor does it have an obligation to sell a product or service. While not always, oftentimes Branded Content is very informative. Or it’s a TVC or video that runs on social media that has been extended to run longer than :30, :60, or :90.
Confections/Snacks
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics/Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization.
Creativity in Commerce  Recognizing creativity that inspires preference, transaction, payment and purchase
Direct Marketing  Focuses on receiving a direct response from the clear target audience, with a call to action and defined results.
Education  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Experiential  Focuses on the positive brand perception created by the quality of the consumer experience.
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Food Products (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people. 
Guerrilla Marketing
Health & Wellness  Includes Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances
Interactive Installations
Live Events - Beyond Advertising  Best Use of Event
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Personal Items/Gift Items
Pharmaceuticals  Needs to be prescribed by a medical professional and requires a written prescription
Political  Includes Candidates, Elections and Political Advocacy Issues
Recreation  Includes Toys and Games
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Social Media Platforms  Includes Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Vimeo, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises
Use of Social Media  How the brand integrates with social media platforms
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

A commercial film designed primarily for release online via social media platforms, demonstrating a combination of exemplary ideas, executions and craft.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Categories

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 
Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign  (minimum 2 pieces of work) Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Beverages - Alcoholic 
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 
Branded Content  has no obligation to entertain, nor does it have an obligation to sell a product or service. While not always, oftentimes Branded Content is very informative. Or it’s a TVC or video that runs on social media that has been extended to run longer than :30, :60, or :90.
Branded Entertainment  is advertising. It’s simply disguised as entertainment. Not only must Branded Entertainment sell a product or service, it must also compete against and hold your attention with the best of anything a movie studio, television network, streaming platform, major record label, gaming studio, event producer, social media platform, book publisher or museum has to offer.
Confections/Snacks
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics/Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization.
Education  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Food Products (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Health & Wellness  Includes Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances 
Humor
Innovative Use of Online Film  Must be entered as a Video Case Study
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Personal Items/Gift Items
Pharmaceuticals  Needs to be prescribed by a medical professional and requires a written prescription
Political  Includes Candidates, Elections and Political Advocacy Issues
Recreation  Includes Toys and Games
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Social Media Platforms  Includes Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Vimeo, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Tagline/Endline  Brief phrase designed to ingeniously and intelligently express a brand proposition. A long-term defining phrase and will remain associated with the brand unaltered as a prolongation of its name. Can change with cultural norms.
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises
Use of Social Media  How the brand integrates with social media platforms
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

B2B Communication Campaign  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Consumer Campaign  Work that is specifically created to sell products and services to the consumer

Recognizing the very best and most innovative, exceptionally crafted and beautifully executed packaging design from around the globe.

Submissions can be either a single execution or for a product line for the same brand.

Sub-Categories

Creative excellence in the pharmaceutical and medical industry where the focus is on conditions and diseases that require prescription medications and a doctor’s recommendation as treatment will be recognized by this jury.

Submissions must be comprised of communications, experiences or innovations that drive awareness and treatment, improve population health and advance the pharmaceutical industry. The nature of the work could be in service of outreach to consumers, patients, providers, payors or other industry professionals to recognize medical problems, motivate treatment, promote solutions and rally advocacy or support for human or animal medical care.

These products/services are highly regulated by local governments in their respective countries. These restrictions and regulations will be taken into account when judging.

Over-the-counter medications (OTC) are not considered pharmaceuticals. Medications not dispensed by a healthcare professional should be entered in Health & Wellness. Work for health issues or conditions that do not require prescription treatment and for social causes (bullying, domestic violence, child abuse, hunger/malnutrition, aging etc.) do not belong in Pharma & Medical. Those entries should be entered in the Health & Wellness competition.

Note: LIA at the recommendation of the jury reserve the right to disqualify entries that are not deemed relevant for the Pharma & Medical competition based on the criteria above.

Social Responsibility/Awareness Sub-Categories These categories are for clients that are NGOs, Not-for-Profit Foundations, etc.  Any work submitted here, may not be entered into other sub-categories under Pharma & Medical. The Gold Winners in this category are eligible for a Pharma & Medical - Social Responsibility/Awareness Grand LIA.

Social Responsibility/Awareness  Includes work that raises awareness for organ donation, research, etc.
Social Responsibility/Awareness Campaign  Includes work that raises awareness for organ donation, research, etc.  (minimum 2 pieces of work) 

Single Branded Sub-Categories  Work that shows a branded drug name and has been approved by a regulatory medical advisory board / compliance team (Veeva, JRC, Zinc, any other such organization dependent on country/market) (one piece of work only)

AI-Enabled Pharma & Medical  Emphasizing AI's contributions to pharma & medical, from enhancing medical diagnostics to creating solutions for diseases.
Animal Health  Prescription treatments for pets/animals.
Corporate Communication  Does not focus on individual products or services. Instead it promotes the image or social issues of a company or brand to portray a positive perception to consumers, employees, stockholders, etc.
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization, etc.
Devices and Diagnostics  Includes any Instruments, apparatus, implants or other related products used to diagnose, prevent or treat medical conditions.
Education and Services
Patient Engagement
Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines
Physicians and Healthcare Providers – Professional Services
Product Design  Products that are already in the marketplace
Prototype  A fully-functional and at full-scale design of a product that is either being test-marketed on a small scale or has not yet been released for sale in the marketplace
Use of Social Media  How the brand integrates with social media platforms

Single Unbranded Sub-Categories Work that does not specifically mention any drug name. This is usually work created for disease awareness aimed at both Healthcare Professionals and Patients. (one piece of work only)
AI-Enabled Pharma & Medical  Emphasizing AI's contributions to pharma & medical, from enhancing medical diagnostics to creating solutions for diseases.
Animal Health  Prescription treatments for pets/animals.
Corporate Communication  Does not focus on individual products or services. Instead it promotes the image or social issues of a company or brand to portray a positive perception to consumers, employees, stockholders, etc.
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization, etc.
Devices and Diagnostics  Includes any instruments, apparatus, implants or other related products used to diagnose, prevent or treat medical conditions.
Education and Services
Patient Engagement
Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines
Physicians and Healthcare Providers – Professional Services
Product Design  Products that are already in the marketplace
Prototype  A fully-functional and at full-scale design of a product that is either being test-marketed on a small scale or has not yet been released for sale in the marketplace
Use of Social Media  How the brand integrates with social media platforms

Campaign Branded Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

AI-Enabled Pharma & Medical Campaign Emphasizing AI's contributions to pharma & medical, from enhancing medical diagnostics to creating solutions for diseases.
Animal Health Campaign  Prescription treatments for pets/animals.
Corporate Communication Campaign  Does not focus on individual products or services. Instead it promotes the image or social issues of a company or brand to portray a positive perception to consumers, employees, stockholders, etc.
Creative Use of Data Campaign  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization, etc.
Devices and Diagnostics Campaign  Includes any instruments, apparatus, implants or other related products used to diagnose, prevent or treat medical conditions.
Education and Services Campaign
Patient Engagement Campaign
Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines Campaign
Physicians and Healthcare Providers – Professional Services Campaign
Product Design Campaign  Products that are already in the marketplace
Use of Social Media Campaign  How the brand integrates with social media platforms

Campaign Unbranded Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

AI-Enabled Pharma & Medical Campaign  Emphasizing AI's contributions to pharma & medical, from enhancing medical diagnostics to creating solutions for diseases.
Animal Health Campaign  Prescription treatments for pets/animals.
Corporate Communication Campaign  Does not focus on individual products or services. Instead it promotes the image or social issues of a company or brand to portray a positive perception to consumers, employees, stockholders, etc.
Creative Use of Data Campaign  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization, etc.
Devices and Diagnostics Campaign  Includes any instruments, apparatus, implants or other related products used to diagnose, prevent or treat medical conditions.
Education and Services Campaign
Patient Engagement Campaign
Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines Campaign
Physicians and Healthcare Providers – Professional Services Campaign
Product Design Campaign  Products that are already in the marketplace
Use of Social Media Campaign  How the brand integrates with social media platforms

Entries will be judged on the execution and production value of work created for the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. Submissions must be comprised of communications, experiences or innovations that drive awareness and treatment, improve population health and advance the pharmaceutical industry. The nature of the work could be in service of outreach to consumers, patients, providers, payors or other industry professionals to recognize medical problems, motivate treatment, promote solutions and rally advocacy or support for human or animal medical care.

There is no limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into this competition if the categories are relevant.

In the Craft categories work across all media will be accepted.

These products/services are highly regulated by local governments in their respective countries. These restrictions and regulations will be taken into account when judging.

Over-the-counter medications (OTC) are not considered pharmaceuticals. Medications not dispensed by a healthcare professional should be entered in Health & Wellness. Work for health issues or conditions that do not require prescription treatment and for social causes (bullying, domestic violence, child abuse, hunger/malnutrition, aging etc.) do not belong in Pharma & Medical. Those entries should be entered in the Health & Wellness competition.

Note: LIA at the recommendation of the jury reserve the right to disqualify entries that are not deemed relevant for the Pharma & Medical competition based on the criteria above.

Industry and Digital Craft Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only) Includes Print, Poster, Billboard, Digital and Design

Craft - Art Direction  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration  Use of illustration(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography  Use of photographic image(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
UI - User Interface & Navigation  The user's interactive journey
UX - User Experience  Designs focused on the behavioral or emotional response

Industry Craft Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work) Includes Print, Poster, Billboard, Digital and Design

Craft - Art Direction Campaign  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting Campaign Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration Campaign  Use of illustrations in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography Campaign  Use of photographic images in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography Campaign  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.

Audio Branding  The approach of using unique, proprietary sound and music to convey a brand's essence and values.
Experiential Use of Music & Sound  Music and/or sound design created to enhance an experiential environment for a brand, including Live Events, Permanent Experiences, Museums, and Themed Attractions. It should be entered as a case study and must include the actual piece of work (case study should not exceed 3 minutes). If a case study is not available, a detailed written description to explain the application of music and/or sound design within the environment must be supplied.
Music Adaptation - Instrumental  The re-imagining/re-arrangement of a prior existing composition so that the music will work creatively with the submitted work. An adaptation is not a pre-existing track or stock music. Must provide the name(s) of Original Artist and Original Song Title
Music Adaptation - Song  The re-imagining/re-arrangement of a prior existing composition with lyrics so that the song will work creatively with the submitted work. An adaptation is not a pre-existing track or stock music. Must provide the name(s) of Original Artist and Original Song Title.
Original Music - Score  Music with very little or no lyrics, composed expressly to work creatively with the submitted work. It is not a pre-existing track or stock music.
Original Music with Lyrics  Music with lyrics, composed expressly to work creatively with the submitted work. It is not a pre-existing track or stock music.
Sound Design  The creating and/or manipulating of audio elements to tell, support or enhance the narrative. This may include the use of dialogue or musical elements when used as sound design.
Sound Editing  The editing of existing and/or supplied audio elements to tell, support or enhance the narrative.
Sound Mixing  The combination, balance and craft of sonic elements to create a mix.
Use of Licensed Music  The syncing of an existing piece of music to the work, without the re-recording that occurs with “Music Adaptations”. Must provide the name(s) of Artist and Song Title.

Production & Post-Production Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

2D Animation  Creating movement of characters and objects within a 2 dimensional space ie: height and width but not depth.
AI  This category recognizes the sole use of artificial intelligence as an alternative computer-driven method of delivering a creative, relevant and compelling visual results.
CGI Animation   Creating movement of characters and objects using digital technology in a creative and outstanding way. Includes 3D Animation.
Cinematography The art of lighting, framing and deciding the color palette of the film. Should display a mastery of technique, movement and unique visual style which complements the story and/or concept.
Direction The director should be able to bring imagination and vision to an idea or concept. It must encompass all areas of craft in order to achieve this, including casting, performance and overall vision.
Editing  Brings the director's vision to light, contributing to the overall feeling, tone and effectiveness of the work through the art of craft, cutting and assembling the finished film.
Performance/Casting  Includes Animal Casting
Production Design  The overall visual concept of a piece of work. Identifies a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes.
Stop-Frame Animation  Creating movement of inanimate objects or models by filming each frame at a time with slight changes of position between each frame.
Virtual Reality  Digital Experiences that use a screen device to replace a person’s vision and provide an immersive or interactive experience. This could be in the form of a single person experience or group experience. Entrant needs to provide a case study that explains the concept and thoroughly conveys the actual VR experience in detail as the user would experience.
Visual Effects  The seamless integration of unique visual elements from multiple sources such as practical elements, CGI, matte paintings and live action. Emphasizing photorealistic excellence over the use of animation techniques.

Entries can be indoor or outdoor and can be placed on walls, bus shelters or transportation. Includes Static Posters and Interactive/Digital Posters.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Categories

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 
Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign  (minimum 2 pieces of work) Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Best Use of Real Time Advertising
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Dairy Beverages
Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics & Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Craft - Art Direction  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration  Use of illustration(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography  Use of photographic image(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Creative Use of Data  Celebrates the most innovative uses and incorporation of data into creative executions. Includes Data Storytelling, Social Media Data, Real-Time Data and Data Visualization
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Includes Food Products, Confections and Snacks (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Health & Wellness  Includes Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances
Innovative Use of Posters  Must be entered as a Video Case Study
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Political  Includes Candidates, Elections and Political Advocacy Issues
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society including SDG executions
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises 
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

Consumer Campaign Work that is specifically created to sell products and services to the consumer
Craft - Art Direction Campaign  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting Campaign Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration Campaign  Use of illustrations in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography Campaign  Use of photographic images in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography Campaign  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.

Work released and formatted for printed publications, such as magazines and newspapers or Direct Marketing such as Annual Reports or Brochures.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Responsibility Sub-Categories

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 
Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign  (minimum 2 pieces of work) Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic and Dairy Beverages
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics & Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Craft - Art Direction  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration  Use of illustration(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography  Use of photographic image(s) in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Education  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Includes Food Products, Confections and Snacks (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Health & Wellness  Includes Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Personal Items & Gift Items 
Pharmaceuticals  Needs to be prescribed by a medical professional and requires a written prescription
Political  Includes Candidates, Elections and Political Advocacy Issues
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society including SDG executions
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Toys & Games 
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises 
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

B2B Communication Campaign  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Consumer Campaign Work that is specifically created to sell products and services to the consumer
Craft - Art Direction Campaign  The overall artistic aspects of the work including all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Copywriting Campaign Use of the copy in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.
Craft - Illustration Campaign  Use of illustrations in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Photography Campaign  Use of photographic images in the overall execution.  Must include all logos and taglines.
Craft - Typography Campaign  Use of type treatments in the overall execution.  Must include all images, logos and taglines.

Endorsing and celebrating all the production values and executions of craft, as defined by its relevant sub-category.

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

2D Animation  Creating movement of characters and objects within a 2 dimensional space ie: height and width but not depth.
AI  This category recognizes the sole use of artificial intelligence as an alternative computer-driven method of delivering a creative, relevant and compelling visual results.
CGI Animation   Creating movement of characters and objects using digital technology in a creative and outstanding way. Includes 3D Animation.
Cinematography The art of lighting, framing and deciding the color palette of the film. Should display a mastery of technique, movement and unique visual style which complements the story and/or concept.
Direction The director should be able to bring imagination and vision to an idea or concept. It must encompass all areas of craft in order to achieve this, including casting, performance and overall vision.
Editing  Brings the director's vision to light, contributing to the overall feeling, tone and effectiveness of the work through the art of craft, cutting and assembling the finished film.
New Director  A new Director is one that has directed no more than 6 different pieces of work. This director should be able to bring imagination and vision to an idea or concept. It must encompass all areas of craft in order to achieve this, including casting, performance and overall vision.
Performance/Casting  Includes Animal Casting
Production Design  The overall visual concept of a piece of work. Identifies a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes.
Stop-Frame Animation  Creating movement of inanimate objects or models by filming each frame at a time with slight changes of position between each frame.
Virtual Reality  Digital Experiences that use a screen device to replace a person’s vision and provide an immersive or interactive experience. This could be in the form of a single person experience or group experience. Entrant needs to provide a case study that explains the concept and thoroughly conveys the actual VR experience in detail as the user would experience.
Visual Effects  The seamless integration of unique visual elements from multiple sources such as practical elements, CGI, matte paintings and live action. Emphasizing photorealistic excellence over the use of animation techniques. 

Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

2D Animation Campaign  Creating movement of characters and objects within a 2 dimensional space ie:  height and width but not depth.
AI Campaign  This category recognizes the sole use of artificial intelligence as an alternative computer-driven method of delivering a creative, relevant and compelling visual results.
CGI Animation Campaign  Creating movement of characters and objects using digital technology in a creative and outstanding way. Includes 3D Animation.
Cinematography Campaign  The art of lighting, framing and deciding the color palette of the film. Should display a mastery of technique, movement and unique visual style which complements the story and/or concept. Must be for the same Client.
Direction Campaign  The director should be able to bring imagination and vision to an idea or concept. It must encompass all areas of craft in order to achieve this, including casting, performance and overall vision. Must be for the same Client by the same Director.
Editing Campaign  Brings the director's vision to light, contributing to the overall feeling, tone and effectiveness of the work through the art of craft, cutting and assembling the finished film. Must be for the same Client.
New Director Body of Work Campaign  A new Director is one that has directed no more than 6 different pieces of work. This director should be able to bring imagination and vision to an idea or concept. It must encompass all areas of craft in order to achieve this, including casting, performance and overall vision.
Stop-Frame Animation Campaign  Creating movement of inanimate objects or models by filming each frame at a time with slight changes of position between each frame.
Visual Effects Campaign  The seamless integration of unique visual elements from multiple sources such as practical elements, CGI, matte paintings and live action. Emphasizing photorealistic excellence over the use of animation techniques. Must be for the same Client.

Recognizes that creativity does not just live within campaigns, it now plays an influential role in the enduring transformation of businesses including their operations, services, products, internal experiences and customer experiences. This medium doesn’t just recognize work that promotes solutions to customers; it recognizes the solutions themselves.

Judging Criteria:
Creative Solution: 50%
Business Impact: 25%
Key Insight: 15%
Problem Definition: 10%

Commercial Transformation Sub-Categories
Brand Manifestation  Where brand ideas lead to change in the customer or employee experience
Creative Operational Transformation  Creative ideas that have transformed businesses operations
Customer Experience  Creative ideas that have transformed the businesses and customer experience
New Technology  The application of new technology to transform a business function
Product Design  Innovative Product Designs that have moved a business’ model or offering forward
Purpose  The application of purpose throughout a business to increase business performance
Specific Sector Innovations  Innovations that are sector specific (Finance, hospitality etc.)
Sustainability  Sustainable Business Innovations that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Community and Government Transformation Sub-Categories
Creative Policy  Innovative policies that create culture or behavior changes
Government and Citizen Experience  Ideas that have transformed the government and citizen experience
Government and Community Design  The design of new community and government services
Government Operations  Creative ideas that have transformed government operations
Innovative Community Experience  Exhibitions or experiences that through creative engagement change the way people interact with an issue
Sustainable Government and Community  Innovations that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals

A commercial film designed primarily for release via broadcast television and/or cinema, demonstrating a combination of exemplary ideas, executions and craft.

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Categories

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 
Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign  (minimum 2 pieces of work) Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations. 

Single Sub-Categories (one piece of work only)

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Beverages - Alcoholic 
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 
Branded Content  Branded Content has no obligation to entertain, nor does it have an obligation to sell a product or service. While not always, oftentimes Branded Content is very informative. Or it’s a TVC or video that runs on social media that has been extended to run longer than :30, :60, or :90.
Branded Entertainment  is advertising. It’s simply disguised as entertainment. Not only must Branded Entertainment sell a product or service, it must also compete against and hold your attention with the best of anything a movie studio, television network, streaming platform, major record label, gaming studio, event producer, social media platform, book publisher or museum has to offer.
Confections/Snacks
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  
Corporate Purpose/Social Responsibility  Must be brand driven. Should demonstrate the use of creativity for purpose driven work which highlights ethical, social and environmental issues.
Cosmetics & Toiletries  Includes Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Creativity in Commerce  Recognizing creativity that inspires preference, transaction, payment and purchase
Education  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Food Products (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Health & Wellness  Includes Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances 
Humor
Innovative Use of TV/Cinema  Must be entered as a Video Case Study
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Personal Items & Gift Items
Pharmaceuticals  Needs to be prescribed by a medical professional and requires a written prescription
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Social Media Platforms  Includes Facebook, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, Vimeo, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Tagline/Endline  Brief phrase designed to ingeniously and intelligently express a brand proposition. A long-term defining phrase and will remain associated with the brand unaltered as a prolongation of its name. Can change with cultural norms.
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Toys & Games
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the spirit, mood, culture or subculture of a particular time

Campaign Sub-Categories (minimum 2 pieces of work)

B2B Communication Campaign  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Consumer Campaign Work that is specifically created to sell products and services to the consumer

Ideas created by agencies or individuals that are communicated through a social media platform or leverage the social capital of individuals with existing reach and/or celebrities from either mainstream or social media. For judging purposes, engagement activity must be supplied with the entry.
 

Public Service/Charity/NGO Sub-Category

Public Service/Charity/NGO  Must be for NGOs, Not-for-Profits, Charities or Government Bodies. No brand associations.   

Single Sub-Categories

Automotive  Includes Traditional Vehicles, Self-Driving Vehicles and Automotive Accessories
B2B Communication  Work that recognizes outstanding creativity in the advertising and promotions of products and services that are targeted by businesses to other businesses.
Beauty  Includes Cosmetics, Toiletries, Beauty Procedures/Services and First Aid Products
Best Use of Real Time Advertising
Beverages  Includes Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Products
Cinematography  The art of lighting, framing and deciding the color palette of the film. Should display a mastery of technique, movement and unique visual style which complements the story and/or concept.
Craft - Copywriting  Use of the copy in the overall execution.  
Creativity in Commerce  Recognizing creativity that inspires preference, transaction, payment and purchase
Direction The director should be able to bring imagination and vision to an idea or concept. It must encompass all areas of craft in order to achieve this, including casting, performance and overall vision.
DIY  Includes Home Improvements and Crafts
Editing  Brings the director's vision to light, contributing to the overall feeling, tone and effectiveness of the work through the art of craft, cutting and assembling the finished film.
Education  Includes Educational Institutions, Tutorials and Online Classes
Entertainment  Includes Conferences/Conventions, Live Events, Museums, Art Galleries, Music Festivals, TV/Cable/Online Programming, Theatres, Zoos, Movies, and Lotteries
Fashion & Accessories  Includes Designers, Fashion Houses, Apparel, Jewelry, Shoes and Handbags
Financial Services  Includes Banks, Insurance Companies and Online Brokerage Companies
Foods  Food Products (Does not Include Retail Food Chains or Restaurants)
Gaming  Work that looks to build into, or expand beyond the game and/or virtual universe to create entertainment and connective experiences for players and people.
Health Care Services  Includes Weight Loss Programs, Hospitals, Clinics and Nursing Homes
Home Products  Includes Cleaning Products, Pet Products, Furniture and Appliances
Innovative Use of Social
Lifestyle  Includes Current Events and Pop Culture
Live Stream
Media  Includes Streaming Services, Magazines, Newspapers, TV Stations and Radio Stations
Original Music  Music with or without lyrics, composed expressly to work creatively with the submitted film. It is not a pre-existing track or stock music.
Political  Includes Candidates, Elections and Political Advocacy Issues
Production Design  The overall visual concept of a piece of work. Identifies a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes.
Retail  Includes Fast-Food Restaurants, Gyms, Brick and Mortar Stores and Department Stores
Social Media Page  The overall media presence of a brand or individual
Social Media Post  A singular social media post for a brand or individual
Sound Design  The creating and/or manipulating of audio elements to tell, support or enhance the narrative. This may include the use of dialogue or musical elements when used as sound design.
Sports  Includes Sporting Events, Teams and Individual Players
Sustainability  Executions that feature communication highlighting the importance of any impact on the environment, community or society, including SDG executions
Technology & Tech Equipment  Includes Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Gaming Systems, AR, VR and AI
Tone of Voice  The development of a character-rich and/or relevant voice for a product or brand in its written and/or spoken communications. Should be reflective of the times and culture of the time.
Travel & Leisure  Includes Airlines, Spas, Hotels and Cruises
Unboxing 
Use of Facebook
Use of Instagram
Use of Snapchat
Use of TikTok
Use of X  Formerly Twitter
Use of YouTube
Utilities  Includes Gas, Electric and Telephone Companies
Visual Effects  The seamless integration of unique visual elements from multiple sources such as practical elements, CGI, matte paintings and live action. Emphasizing photorealistic excellence over the use of animation techniques. 
Zeitgeist  Creativity in the Spirit, Mood, Culture or Subculture of a Particular Time