2025 Award Requirements

Media types accepted: MOV, MP4, JPEG

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

When Entering a Case Study:

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

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

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

JPEG Specs

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

Media types accepted: MP3, MOV, MP4

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

Campaign Entries:

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

Non-English Entries: We require the work as it was released in its original language. Entries not broadcast or aired in English also require an upload of the work dubbed in English with the original music and/or sound effects or a written translation.

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

Media types accepted: 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. Any duplicate media will be deleted.

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

Media types accepted: 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.

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

When Entering a Case Study:

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

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

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

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: 3rd October 2025.

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

Media types accepted: 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. 

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

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

Entering a Case Study:

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

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

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

JPEG Specs

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

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

Entering a Case Study:

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

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

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

Media types accepted: 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. Any duplicate media will be deleted.

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

When Entering a Case Study:

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

Media types accepted: 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. Any duplicate media will be deleted.

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

When Entering a Case Study:

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

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

Entering a Case Study:

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

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

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

Media types accepted: MOV, MP4

Media types accepted: MOV, 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.

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

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

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

Entering a Case Study:

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

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

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

Media types accepted: JPEG, MOV, MP4

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

Media types accepted: 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. Any duplicate media will be deleted.

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

When Entering a Case Study:

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

Media types accepted: 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. Any duplicate media will be deleted.

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

When Entering a Case Study:

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

Media types accepted: JPEG, MOV, MP4

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

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

Campaign Entries:

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

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

When Entering a Case Study:

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

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

Media types accepted: 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. Any duplicate media will be deleted.

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

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

When Entering a Case Study:

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

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

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

Media types accepted: MOV, MP4

Campaign Entries:

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

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

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

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

Media types accepted: MOV, MP4

Campaign Entries:

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

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

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

Media types accepted: 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. 

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