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Entries that seek to solve business issues, deliver business services that solve customers’ problems.
  • Film Stars
  • Print Stars
  • Outdoor Stars
  • Radio & Audio Stars
  • Design Stars
  • Interactive Stars
  • Mobile Stars
  • Data Insights Stars
  • Social & Influencer Stars
  • PR Stars
  • Brand Experience & Activation Stars
  • Direct Stars
  • Media Stars
  • Integrated Stars
  • Innovation Stars
  • Commerce Stars
  • Film Stars

    The definition of Film Stars is traditional television, cinema advertising and internet film including pre-roll ads. The jury will be looking for ideas which display a strong synergy with the brand, a dynamic and creative approach to the brief and exceptional execution.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Film

    • B01. TV/Cinema Film
    • B02. Online Film
    • B03. Viral Film
    • B04. Screens & Events

    C Film Craft

    • C01. Art Direction/Production Design
    • C02. Direction
    • C03. Achievement in Production
    • C04. Cinematography
    • C05. Editing
    • C06. Script
    • C07. Use of Music
    • C08. Sound Design
    • C09. Visual Effects
    • C10. Animation

    D Culture & Context

    • D01. Cultural Insight
    • D02. Market Context
  • Print Stars

    Print Stars refers to advertisements made for publication in newspapers, magazines, and other print media. Juries in the Print Stars category evaluate the campaign, focusing on how powerful the creativity of the idea is.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Print Craft

    • B01. Art Direction
    • B02. Copywriting
    • B03. Illustration
    • B04. Photography
    • B05. Typography

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Outdoor Stars

    The Outdoor Stars refers to advertisements executed in billboard, poster, and outdoor advertisements. The Outdoor Stars is given to advertising and communication campaigns in outdoor media such as transportation media and outdoor advertising media using transportation such as buses and taxi. Evaluation will be focused on how effectively consumers participated.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Outdoor

    • B01. Poster
    • B02. Traditional Billboard
    • B03. Digital Screen
    • B04. Non-Standard Indoor Advertising
    • B05. Ambient: Small Scale
    • B06. Ambient: Large Scale
    • B07. Special Build
    • B08. Live Advertising & Events
    • B09. Transit
    • B10. Interactive Outdoor Experience
    • B11. Non-Formatted Digital Outdoor

    C Outdoor Craft

    • C01. Art Direction
    • C02. Copywriting
    • C03. Illustration
    • C04. Photography
    • C05. Typography

    D Culture & Context

    • D01. Cultural Insight
    • D02. Market Context
  • Radio & Audio Stars

    Radio & Audio Stars means advertising executed through radio stations and online radio channels. Includes all audio media contents, from commercials broadcast over public radio to commercials that can be downloaded. Present a campaign to deliver brand messages through excellence of recording, sonic innovation, or superior audio storytelling.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Radio & Audio

    • B01. Use of Music
    • B02. Sound Design
    • B03. Scriptwriting
    • B04. Use of Radio & Audio as a Medium
    • B05. Use of Radio & Audio Technology

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Design Stars

    Design Stars is the celebration of the use of design as an aid in communication and experience to inform brand ethos and product message.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Design

    • B01. Brand Building
    • B02. Posters
    • B03. Promotional Items
    • B04. Publications
    • B05. Self-Promotion
    • B06. Data Visualization
    • B07. Digital Design
    • B08. UX, UI Design
    • B09. Packaging Design
    • B10. Product Design
    • B11. Spatial Design
    • B12. Typography

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Interactive Stars

    Interactive Stars contains online, digital, and technical communications from certain brands. Campaigns in this area should be able to present ideas, skills, and creativity behind the production, presenting how the target participated in improving brand value, and how much business revenue and recognition have improved as a result.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Interactive

    • B01. Use of Web Platforms
    • B02. Use of Online Ad
    • B03. Use of Web Campaigns
    • B04. Use of Social
    • B05. Use of Other Interactive Works(Games/Branded Tech)

    C Interactive Craft

    • C01. User Experience (UX)
    • C02. Site Optimization
    • C03. Omni Channel Interaction
    • C04. Cross Device Interaction
    • C05. Interactive Technology
    • C06. Innovative Use of Technology
    • C07. XR Extended Reality Interaction

    D Culture & Context

    • D01. Cultural Insight
    • D02. Market Context
  • Mobile Stars

    The Mobile Stars refers to entries implemented on mobile devices, applications, and the website for mobile devices.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Mobile

    • B01. Use of Mobile Websites
    • B02. Mobile Applications / Mobile Games
    • B03. Social for Mobile
    • B04. Mobile Advertising

    C Mobile Craft

    • C01. User Experience (UX)
    • C02. Activation by Location
    • C03. XR Extended Reality Experience
    • C04. Networked / Connected Mobile Technology
    • C05. Wearable Technology
    • C06. Innovative Use of Technology

    D Culture & Context

    • D01. Cultural Insight
    • D02. Market Context
  • Data Insights Stars

    Data Insights Stars focuses on implementing a successful campaign through creative data use, interpretation, analysis, and application. The key is how creative you are using your data, and how much you've improved your results with your creative use.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Data

    • B01. Data-Driven Targeting
    • B02. Data Visualization
    • B03. Data Storytelling
    • B04. Data Technology
    • B05. Data Integration
    • B06. Social Data
    • B07. Innovative Use of Technology

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Social & Influencer Stars

    This category celebrates strategic influencer marketing, and the creative use of social insights to drive engagement and social reach. Entrants must demonstrate how the creative use of social networks and platforms, brand ambassadors and influencers led to commercial success.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Social Insight & Engagement total

    • B01. Community Building & Management
    • B02. Audience Targeting/Engagement Strategies
    • B03. Real-time Response
    • B04. Social Data & Insight
    • B05. Social Customer Strategy
    • B06. Brand Storytelling
    • B07. Livestream

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • PR Stars

    The definition of PR is creative use of reputation management by building and maintaining trust and understanding between individuals, businesses or organizations and the public. PR awards will go to the freshest creative PR campaigns, programs and tactics that actively engage consumers to brands / organizations and demonstrate the highest levels of strategic planning, creativity, and business results.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Practices & Specialism

    • B01. Corporate Reputation & Communication
    • B02. Corporate Responsivility & Creating Shared Value
    • B03. Public Affairs & Lobbying
    • B04. Crisis Communications & Issue Management
    • B05. Media Relations
    • B06. Events & Experiential
    • B07. Celebrity Endorsement
    • B08. Sponsorship
    • B09. Launch or Re-Launch
    • B10. Brand Voice

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Brand Experience & Activation Stars

    Brand Experience & Activation is an activity or suggestion designed to elicit immediate action for the sales of a product or service. These may include offering free samples, tie-ins, giveaways, joint promotions, contests, events, in-store advertising, exhibitions, and other promotional devices.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Brand Experience & Activation

    • B01. Use of promotional stunts/ live advertising/ live shows/ concerts/ festivals
    • B02. Use of Exhibitions & Installations
    • B03. Use of Merchandising / In-Store Marketing
    • B04. Use of Broadcast in a Promotional Campaign
    • B05. Use of Print or Standard Outdoor in a Promotional Campaign
    • B06. Use of Digital in a Promotional Campaign
    • B07. Other Digital Solutions in a Promotional Campaign

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Direct Stars

    Direct Stars refers to direct communication designed to elicit specific responses or actions by building and maintaining relationships with specific targets Direct Stars awards will go to the works that not only contain a response mechanism (coupon, phone number etc.), but also has some direct effect on behavior and obtained a measurable response.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Direct Marketing

    • B01. Mailings
    • B02. Ambient Media
    • B03. Use of Digital in a Direct Marketing Campaign
    • B04. Use of Social in a Direct Marketing Campaign

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Media Stars

    The definition of Media is a creative use of media, and how media ideas demonstrate understanding of the target market, innovatively implement strategies across channels and maximize business results for a successful outcome.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Use of Media

    • B01. Use of Screens
    • B02. Use of Print in a Media Campaign
    • B03. Use of Outdoor in a Media Campaign
    • B04. Use of Audio Platform
    • B05. Use of Ambient media
    • B06. Use of Special Events & Stunt/Live Advertising
    • B07. Use of Digital in a Media Campaign
    • B08. Use of Social in a Media Campaign
    • B09. Use of Mobile Devices

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Integrated Stars

    Integrated Stars refers to a fully integrated campaign executed across multiple platforms. Integrated campaigns take a good idea and reach it to its fullest potential, helping your audience build associations with your brand at every opportunity. An integrated campaign should utilize at least 2 platforms or more.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Integrated Campaign

    • B01. Integrated Campaign led by Screens & Displays
    • B02. Integrated Campaign led by Print
    • B03. Integrated Campaign led by Outdoor
    • B04. Integrated Campaign led by Events & Stunts
    • B05. Integrated Campaign led by Digital Platforms
    • B06. Integrated Campaign led by Social Platforms

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context
  • Innovation Stars

    Innovation Stars means breakthrough technology and innovation that may allow brands, technologists, and creatives to communicate with their customers in a new way or might stand alone as significant innovation. Entrants are required to provide the proof of new concept. Already developed ideas or concepts have no eligibility. Entries should prove a technique clearly.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Innovation

    • B01. Product Innovation
    • B02. Environmental Innovation
    • B03. Societal Innovation
    • B04. Commerce Innovation
  • Commerce Stars

    Commerce Stars celebrates the works that have used creative e-commerce, payment solutions, and where innovation stands out. Juries will see the demonstration of entries on how the innovation and optimization of the customer journey led to increased consumer engagement and commercial success.

    A Sectors

    • A01. Foods
    • A02. Drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
    • A03. Cosmetic / Beauty / Clothing / Footwear and Accessories
    • A04. Pharmaceutical / Toiletries
    • A05. Furniture / Household
    • A06. Vehicles
    • A07. Electronics / IT / Office Equipment / Home Electronics & Audio-Visual / Business Equipment & Services
    • A08. Finance / Services / Entertainment & Leisure / Travel / Restaurants / Commercial Public Services / Pets
    • A09. Distribution / Publication
    • A10. Corporate / Institution
    • A11. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government

    B Channels

    • B01. Social Commerce
    • B02. Mobile-Led Commerce
    • B03. Entertainment Commerce
    • B04. Omnichannel Commerce

    C Culture & Context

    • C01. Cultural Insight
    • C02. Market Context