Attention to all City Marketing Managers, Directors of Communication, Public Information Officers, Community Outreach Coordinators, Tourism Marketing Managers, and Economic Development Marketing Managers!
Are you ready to showcase your city's and county’s marketing brilliance on a regional and national stage? The American Advertising Awards Competition, hosted by the Inland Empire Chapter of the American Advertising Federation, is your chance to spotlight your city's brand and innovative marketing campaigns.
Why Enter?
Gain National Recognition: The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most prestigious competition in the United States. Winning an ADDY award at the local, district, or national level is a significant achievement that can elevate your city's brand and attract positive attention.
Boost Your Team's Morale: Entering the competition can be a fun and rewarding experience for your marketing team. It's a chance for them to showcase their creativity and talents and receive recognition for their hard work.
Attract Top Talent: Winning an ADDY award can help your city attract and retain top marketing talent. It shows that your city is committed to excellence in marketing and that your team is producing award-winning work.
Enhance Your City's Image: A successful marketing campaign can help improve your city's image and attract new residents, businesses, and tourists. The American Advertising Awards competition is an opportunity to showcase your city's best marketing work and tell your city's unique story to a wider audience.
Who Can Enter?
The competition is open to various marketing professionals working for cities and counties in eastern Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and western Riverside and, including:
City Marketing Managers
Directors of Communications
Public Information Officers
Community Outreach Coordinators
Tourism Marketing Managers
Economic Development Marketing managers
What Can You Enter?
The competition includes various categories for different marketing materials and campaigns. Some examples include:
Print Advertising: Newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, and annual reports.
Out-of-Home and Ambient Media: Billboards, transit advertising, posters, installations, and events.
Online/Interactive: Websites, social media campaigns, apps, and online advertising.
Film, Video & Sound: Television commercials, radio spots, online videos, and cinema advertising.
Cross-Platform: Integrated advertising campaigns across multiple mediums.
Public Service: This work may be paid or pro bono, and the goal is to improve the public’s health, education, and welfare.
How to Enter:
Visit the American Advertising Awards webpage for more information on how to enter the competition. The application deadline is January 24, 2025.
Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your city's marketing excellence!
Examples of Winning Entries:
To give you some inspiration, here are a few examples of past winning entries from cities and counties:
City of Los Angeles: "LA Cityview" website - Won a Gold ADDY for its user-friendly design and engaging content.
San Diego County: "Live Well San Diego" campaign - Won a Silver ADDY for its integrated marketing approach to promoting health and wellness.
City of Riverside: "Mission Inn Festival of Lights" campaign - Won a Gold ADDY for its creative use of out-of-home and ambient media to promote the annual holiday event.
We encourage all eligible city marketing professionals to enter the American Advertising Awards Competition. It's a chance to showcase your city's best work and gain national recognition for your achievements.
Additional Resources:
Download the Professional Rules and Guidelines PDF
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