Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Ads the Client Did Not Pick as part of the annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. We believe that judging your creative talent should be based on a peer group within that industry.
Now in its 12th year, the IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Here is your chance to stand out from your competitors and win the recognition you deserve.
Best advertising are selected by judges who review the entered advertising using the seven criteria below:
Creativity
Innovation
Impact
Design
Copywriting
Use of the medium
Memorability
As a participant, you will receive:
An independent evaluation of your Ads the Client Did Not Pick by independent expert judges
Valuable feedback to help Benchmark your efforts against other Ads the Client Did Not Pick industry advertising.
If your site wins a Ads the Client Did Not Pick IAC Award, you will also get:
A beautiful Crystal Statue or certificate of achievement to display proudly
Higher visibility for your company and yourself
A great marketing opportunity to promote your company to the media
Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
The admiration of peers, friends and co-workers – maybe even a raise!
A personal achievement for your resume
Each year the Web Marketing Association's IAC Award Competition names the Best Ads the Client Did Not Pick. The winners are selected by judging the entered creative using seven criteria - design, ease of use, copywriting, interactivity, use of technology, innovation and content. Entries not selected as best Ads the Client Did Not Pick are also eligible for an Outstanding Advertising Award.
Entering the WebAwards can help keep you up on Ads the Client Did Not Pick Trends by showing you how other Ads the Client Did Not Pick advertising compare to the overall Internet standards. You also can make Ads the Client Did Not Pick news if you have the Best Ads the Client Did Not Pick. Ads the Client Did Not Pick news letters will want to cover you win bringing you additional visibility within your industry.
Here are past Ads the Client Did Not Pick winners:
Year | Entry Name | Award Level | Winner |
2012 | American Hoggers NFL Takeover | Best Advertising Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Entertainment Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Media Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Tv Ads The Client Did Not Pick | A&E Brand Creative |
2012 | Secret Societies | Best Arts Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Of Show Ads The Client Did Not Pick | rabbit eMarketing GmbH |
2012 | Bing 3D Newsletter | Best Directory Or Search Engine Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Acxiom Creative |
2012 | Epson Anniversary Email Message: 2011 | Best Email Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Responsys |
2012 | Rubio's School of Langostino Lobster Etiquette | Best Food Industry Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Red Door Interactive |
2011 | Creative by Epic (Ads Client Didn't Pick) | Best Health Care Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Epic Media Group (Creative by Epic) |
2011 | Hilton Hotel & Resorts Unsold Campaign | Best Hotel And Lodging Ads The Client Did Not Pick | CBS RADIO DETROIT |
2011 | Take Another Look | Best Other Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Cessna Aircraft Company |
2011 | McDonalds/Dr Pepper Unsold Campaign | Best Restaurant Ads The Client Did Not Pick | CBS RADIO DETROIT |
2011 | Cisco'ed | Best Technology Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Of Show Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Doremus |
2010 | Platform Addict | Best Financial Services Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Of Show Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Dean Media Group |
2009 | AMD Phenom Triple-Core Campaign | Best Computer: Hardware Ads The Client Did Not Pick | FG SQUARED |
2009 | The Exclusive Visa Black Card | Best Financial Services Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Hydra |
2009 | Orville SmartPop! | Best Food Industry Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Bridge Worldwide. |
2009 | AARP.org (disco ball, globe and laser gun) | Best Non-profit Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Door C at Carlson Marketing Worldwide |
2009 | FatBurger Pitch | Best Restaurant Ads The Client Did Not Pick | HL2 |
2009 | LG - Learn to Fly | Best Telecommunication Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Of Show Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Publicis Modem |
2008 | American Airlines Concept | Best Airline Ads The Client Did Not Pick | TMX Communications |
2008 | Coca-Cola Enviga | Best Beverage Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Rokkan |
2008 | Time Inc. Corporate Website | Best General Interest Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Rokkan |
2008 | Express Fashion Creative Comps | Best Retail Ads The Client Did Not Pick | imc2 |
2008 | Nintendo Picross Evolution | Best Toy & Hobby Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Of Show Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Smashing Ideas |
2008 | Brand Atlanta - What Captures You? | Best Travel Ads The Client Did Not Pick | USDM.net |
2007 | Hebrew National Banner | Best Consumer Goods Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Bridge Worldwide |
2007 | Menopause Gift Basket | Best Pharmaceuticals Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Avenue A | Razorfish - Philadelphia |
2007 | Shamrock The Vote | Best Restaurant Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Of Show Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Fishbowl Marketing |
2007 | DS Lite Colors "Runway" | Best Toy & Hobby Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Smashing Ideas |
2006 | Kellogg's Fruit Streamers Mini-site | Best Food Industry Ads The Client Did Not Pick, Best Of Show Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Disney Online/Kellogg's Fruit Streamers |
2006 | Vintage Campaign | Best Insurance Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Grey Interactive |
2006 | Pfizer Oporia Website | Best Pharmaceuticals Ads The Client Did Not Pick | TMX Communications |
2006 | I'm Thinking | Best Restaurant Ads The Client Did Not Pick | Fishbowl Marketing |
The Internet Advertising Competition Awards evaluates all forms of online advertising including:
To view other industry winners, please click on the link below:
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