2024 Award Requirements

Ambient & Activation entries will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, JPEG

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirements:

• The case study that is submitted for judging must clearly show the work in-situ.
• The presentation should clearly 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.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses 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

Audio & Radio entries will only be accepted as: MP3, MOV, MP4

Work originally released as audio only must be entered as an MP3. We will not approve for Judging an MOV that has no moving images.

In the category Innovative Use of Radio a Case Study is required.

Campaign Entries: Each title requires a separate upload.

Non-English Entries:
Entries not broadcast or aired in English must be dubbed in English with the original music and/or sound effects.  Any entry originally broadcast in a language other than English requires a written English translation. You must also submit your work as it was released in its original language.

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast or released, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

• The presentation should clearly 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.
• Juries prefer concise and to-the-point Case Studies.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses Royalty-Free music.

MP3 Specs
Minimum of 64kbps (mono) up to a maximum of 196kbps
File type: MP3 (stereo) with a compression ratio of 22:1
File size: 3 MB maximum

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

Billboard entries will only be accepted as: JPEG, MOV, MP4

Static Billboards require JPEG uploads. Interactive/Digital Billboards require an MOV or MP4 upload.

All Entries require a JPEG of the Billboard in-situ.

Campaign Entries:

• Each title requires a separate upload.
• Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirements:

• The case study that is submitted for judging must clearly show the work in-situ.
• The presentation should clearly 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.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses Royalty-Free music.

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

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

Branded Entertainment entries will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, MP3

Any piece of work that is 5 minutes or less must be entered in its original form.  Any piece of work that exceeds 5 minutes must be entered as a Case Study.

For long form entries, it is recommended that you provide a URL to the original work.  This will only be used if the jury requests to view the work in its entirety.  

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirements:

• The presentation should clearly demonstrate the concept and show the key elements through which the core idea has been expressed.
• Must not exceed 5 minutes.
• Narration must be in English or have English subtitles.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses 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

MP3 Specs
Minimum of 64kbps (mono) up to a maximum of 196kbps
File type: MP3 (stereo) with a compression ratio of 22:1
File size: 3 MB maximum

URL:

• You may provide a URL that will direct the Jury to the work in its entirety. The jury will only view the URL if they choose to see the complete work after viewing the Case Study.
• You must submit all required user names and/or passwords.  This is for judging use only and will not be shared in any public forum.
• All Judging URLs must be live from the date of entry through LIA's final day of judging: 8th October 2024.

Design entries will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, JPEGs

You can also send physical material in addition to, not in place of, your media uploads. We strongly suggest that you send a sample of the actual work for judging.

Digital entries will only be accepted as: URL, MOV, MP4, JPEG

There is no need to upload an MOV or MP4 directly into the entry system if the URL provided hosts the same content.

If you are only submitting a URL for judging, then we also require that you upload 2 JPEGs that best represent your work. 

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirements:

• The presentation should clearly 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.
• 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

Evolution entries require a Case Study uploaded as an MOV or MP4. Only one (1) upload allowed per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirements:

• The presentation should clearly 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.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses 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

Health & Wellness entries will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, JPEG, MP3

Campaign Entries:

• Each title requires a separate upload.
• Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Health & Wellness-Craft entries will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, JPEG, MP3

Campaign Entries:

• Each title requires a separate upload.
• Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Integration entries require a Case Study uploaded as an MOV or MP4. Only one (1) upload allowed per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirements:

• The presentation should clearly 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.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses 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

Music & Sound entries will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, MP3

Work originally released as audio only, must be entered as an MP3.

Music Video entries will only be uploaded as an MOV or MP4.  Only one (1) upload allowed per entry.

Music Videos must be submitted in their entirety in the original format that they were broadcast or released.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

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

Non-Traditional entries require a Case Study uploaded as an MOV or MP4. Only one (1) upload allowed per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirements:

• The presentation should clearly 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.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses 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

Package Design entries will only be accepted as: JPEGs, MOV, MP4

You can also send physical material in addition to, not in place of, your media uploads. We strongly suggest that you send a sample of the actual work for judging.

Pharma & Medical entries will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, JPEG, MP3

Campaign Entries:

• Each title requires a separate upload.
• Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Pharma & Medical-Craft entries will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, JPEG, MP3

Campaign Entries:

• Each title requires a separate upload.
• Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Poster entries will only be accepted as: JPEG, MOV, MP4

Static Posters require JPEG uploads. Interactive/Digital Posters require an MOV or MP4 upload.

All Entries require a JPEG of the Billboard in-situ.

Campaign Entries:

• Each title requires a separate upload.
• Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirments:

• The case study that is submitted for judging must clearly show the work in-situ.
• The presentation should clearly 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.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses Royalty-Free music.

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

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

Print entries will only be accepted as: JPEG, MOV, MP4

A JPEG image(s) MUST be uploaded.  In addition to JPEG image(s), MOV or MP4s can be uploaded in support of the actual work.

Campaign Entries:

• Each title requires a separate upload.
• Do not upload the same piece of media more than once per entry.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

Case Study Requirements:

• The case study that is submitted for judging must clearly show the work in-situ.
• The presentation should clearly 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.
• It is mandatory that the Case Film uses Royalty-Free music.

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

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

Production & Post-Production entries will only be accepted as an MOV or MP4.

Campaign Entries: Each title requires a separate upload.

Entries that are not broadcast or aired in English will only be accepted if they are dubbed or subtitled in English.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

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

TV & Cinema entries will only be accepted as an MOV or MP4.

Campaign Entries: Each title requires a separate upload.

Entries that are not broadcast or aired in English will only be accepted if they are dubbed or subtitled in English.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.

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

Use of Social Media & Influencers will only be accepted as: MOV, MP4, URL, JPEG

There is no need to upload an MOV or MP4 directly into the entry system if the URL provided hosts the same content.

If you are only submitting a URL for judging, then we also require that you upload 3 JPEGs that best represent your work.  JPEGs will only be used if the Entry attains Shortlist / Winner status, they will not be used for judging.

Entry Requirements:

• Work submitted must be first released, published and/or broadcast in a commercial environment with client approval between 1st July 2023 through 31st August 2024.
• All work submitted must be in the exact form it was broadcast, published or released with all the logos, trademarks and copy marks intact, regardless of category or sub-category. Work must not be altered for submission purposes.
• Any entrant that requires LIA to change the media after it is approved and locked will be charged a USD $250.00 fee.