newsawards 2015 print.digital.business IN ASSOCIATION WITH PJ AND FUJIFILM Call for entries Closing date for entries 6 February 2015 newsawards 2015 print.digital.business IN ASSOCIATION WITH PJ AND FUJIFILM The Awards The Grand Prix – The Total Package 4 Print Newspaper Printer of the Year 5 Printed Innovation of the Year (UK and International) 6 National Newspaper of the Year (weekday and weekend editions) 6 Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year (weekday and weekend editions) 7 International Newspaper of the Year 7 Closing date for entries 6 February 2015 Weekly Newspaper of the Year 8 www.newsawards.co.uk National Supplement/Magazine of the Year 8 Regional Supplement/Magazine of the Year 9 Niche Market Newspaper of the Year 9 Celebrating the best in news media print, technology and business innovation Wednesday 29 April 2015 Nine Kings Suite, Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY 2 3 This is the 19th year of newsawards (previously known as The Newspaper Awards). Supported by many leading suppliers to the newspaper industry, newsawards 2015 will celebrate the best in news media print, technology and business. This year sees the Awards adopt a fresh new format that divides the categories into three distinct sections – print, digital and business – bringing each section into sharper focus. In addition to the print and digital categories, for the first time there are Business awards that focus on commercial success and innovation. The Grand Prix this year will be awarded to the newspaper brand that brings together the most cohesive and compelling print-digital-business offering. Good luck to everyone and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 29th April when all the winners will be revealed at a black tie gala dinner at the Lancaster London. Digital News Website of the Year (UK and International) 10 Digital Innovation of the Year 11 Most Innovative Use of Mobile Technology 11 Best Use of User Generated Content 12 News App of the Year (UK and International) 12 Business Best Use of Advertising Technology 13 Commercial Advertising Initiative of the Year 14 Brand Partnership of the Year 14 Entry Form 15 newsawards 2015 All categories are open to entries from the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland except The International Newspaper of the Year Award that is only open to overseas published newspapers. Printed Innovation of the Year, News Website of the Year and News App of the Year are open to entries from the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and overseas publishers and printers. The Print Awards 4 5 The Grand Prix – The Total Package The Grand Prix will be awarded to the newspaper brand that brings together the most cohesive and compelling ‘print-digital-business’ offering to the market – The Total Package. Judges will be looking for the news media publisher that demonstrates the best crossplatform collection of both printed and digital assets, in particular where all media types complement and add value to each other. In addition to judging the quality of the actual assets, judges will be looking for evidence of how publishers’ multi-platform strategies have been taken to market and evidence of business success in terms of readership and revenue. A 500-word summary is required together with samples of relevant printed products and links to digital assets. All entries to The Grand Prix must incorporate both printed and digital news media products. Newspaper Printer of the Year The Agfa Premier Award for all printers of newspapers printed by flexo or coldset web offset There are two Awards. A print plant can enter either Award, but not both. National Newspaper Printer of the Year Open to all printers of national newspapers, the judges will be looking for excellent quality from a maximum of TWO different national newspaper titles. Three consecutive issues of a newspaper (i.e. a maximum six newspapers for each entry) are required printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015. Regional Newspaper Printer of the Year Open to all printers of regional/local newspapers, the judges will be looking for excellent quality from a maximum of THREE different regional or local newspaper titles. Three consecutive issues of each newspaper (i.e. a maximum nine newspapers for each entry) are required (three days running for a regional daily, three weeks running for a weekly title), printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015. Printed Innovation of the Year (UK and International) The UPM Paper Premier Award for all UK, international and overseas published newspapers Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate the most innovative, creative or commercial implementation of print for newspapers while also demonstrating commercial benefits to printers and publishers. Entries need to have been published between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015. Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year Entries can be for newspapers or supplements themselves or they can be standalone initiatives that have been used to enhance a newspaper’s performance such as posters, books, wraps, inserts etc. Judges require a maximum 500-word summary to accompany the entry that must also include three copies of the actual printed newspaper/supplement/ product. The Aktrion Premier Award for all regional daily newspapers Three consecutive issues of the newspaper printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015 must be submitted for judging. In addition to demonstrating production excellence, judges require a maximum 300-word summary which focuses on projects/ campaigns/innovations that have contributed to the commercial/business success of your newspaper. Sales/distribution figures (ABC/VFD or otherwise audited) for the January-June 2013 and January-June 2014 periods must be submitted, or monthly audited figures for the full year. The entry can include one weekend package. 6 7 National Newspaper of the Year (for Daily and Sunday newspapers) The manroland web systems Premier Award for all national daily and Sunday newspapers Three consecutive issues of a daily or Sunday newspaper printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015 must be submitted for judging. In addition to demonstrating production excellence, judges require a maximum 300-word summary which focuses on projects/campaigns/innovations that have contributed to the commercial/business success of your newspaper. Sales/distribution figures (ABC/VFD or otherwise audited) for the January-June 2013 and January-June 2014 periods must be submitted, or monthly audited figures for the full year. International Newspaper of the Year The Resolute Forest Products Premier Award for all international daily and weekly newspapers published overseas Judges will be looking for consistent and excellent quality over three different issues of a newspaper printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015. Design, use of colour and photography will also be taken into consideration by the judges. Weekly Newspaper of the Year The WRH Marketing/Ferag Award for all local weekly newspapers Three consecutive issues of the newspaper printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015 must be submitted for judging. In addition to demonstrating production excellence, judges require a maximum 300-word summary which focuses on projects/ campaigns/innovations which have contributed to the commercial/business success of your newspaper. Regional Supplement/ Magazine of the Year The Precision Colour Printing Award for all regional newspaper colour supplements or standalone magazines printed any method In addition to demonstrating production excellence, judges require a maximum 300-word summary that focuses on projects/campaigns/innovations that have contributed to the commercial/business success of your supplement/magazine. The entry must originate from a newspaper publishing environment but can be a standalone publication. Required are three different issues of the supplement/magazine printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015. Sales/distribution figures (ABC/VFD or otherwise audited) for the January-June 2013 and January-June 2014 periods must be submitted. Monthly audited figures for the full year can also be submiited. 8 9 National Supplement/ Magazine of the Year The Sun Chemical Award for all national newspaper supplements and magazines printed any method In addition to demonstrating production excellence, judges require a maximum 300-word summary which focuses on projects/campaigns/innovations which have contributed to the commercial/business success of your supplement/magazine. Niche Market Newspaper of the Year The Newssolutions Award for all niche market (special interest) newspapers The judges will be looking for consistent quality over three different issues of a specialist newspaper published between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015. Daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly publications can enter this category. The entry must include three different issues of the supplement or magazine printed between 1 January 2014 and 6 February 2015. Printers can only enter this category on behalf of contract customers providing they have their permission. A supplement/magazine must be a separate section of the publication or a separate publication, preprinted, which is inserted in, or distributed with, the main newspaper. Niche or special interest includes sports, hobbies, religious, educational, business and lifestyle titles. Digital Innovation of the Year The Digital Awards The Kodak Award for all news media businesses Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate the most innovative, creative or commercial implementation of digital media introduced since 1 January 2014 that has brought improvements within your news publishing or printing environment. Digital media covers many different areas including internet, apps, podcasting, videocasting, Twitter, Facebook, streaming audio and video, mobile devices (such as Android, iPod and iPad), blogs and virtual reality. Judges require a maximum 300-word summary to accompany the entry that can be enhanced with diagrams, photographs and samples. 10 11 News Website of the Year (UK and International) The Drag+drop Award for all news websites Judges require a maximum 300 words to support the entry. The entry should include a brief history/ strategy; evidence of technology innovation designed to encourage/enhance visitor interaction; incorporation of multiple platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, blogging, video, mobile; and evidence of monetisation of the website. Where appropriate, judges will require free-of-charge access to the site during the judging process. The entry must be submitted as a plain Word document – no images, screen grabs etc. will be accepted. All entries, together with entry forms, must be emailed to [email protected]. Most Innovative Use of Mobile Technology For all news media businesses With over 1.5 billion smartphones and a growing array of mobile devices from tablets and phones to the burgeoning wearables market, the importance of mobile technology is key to the successful dissemination of news media. Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate speed and responsiveness, intelligent use of graphics, creative use of native advertising, how social media has been incorporated, live news feeds, use of geolocation, voice and gesture control and user engagement etc. In addition, judges require evidence of a clear mobile strategy. A maximum 300-word summary is required together with relevant links and, where appropriate, free-ofcharge access for websites, tablets etc. during the judging process. The entry must be submitted as a plain Word document – no images, screen grabs etc. will be accepted. The entry must be emailed to [email protected]. Best Use of User Generated Content For all news media businesses The Best Use of User Generated Content award will be presented to the news media organisation that demonstrates a clear strategy on how it is encouraging and enabling its readers to engage by submitting their own videos, text and photographs. Judges will require evidence of the methods used to engage the reader and how the barriers have been broken down between the journalist and reader. Innovative use of technologies to facilitate user involvement will be taken into consideration and also how readers have been creatively incentivised to submit content. The Business Awards A 300-word summary is required together with relevant links and, where appropriate, free-of-charge access for websites, tablets etc. during the judging process. The entry must be submitted as a plain Word document – no images, screen grabs etc. will be accepted. The entry must be emailed to [email protected]. 12 13 News App of the Year (UK and International) The PCS Award for any platform including iPhone, Android and iPad Open to all news media organisations (UK and international), judges require a brief summary (max 300 words) to support the entry. The entry should include details on how the app was developed; evidence of any technological innovations used in the design/implementation of the app; the commercial/ business model for the app; facts and figures illustrating the success of the app. Where appropriate, judges will require free-of-charge download access to the app during the judging process. The entry must be submitted as a plain Word document – no images, screen grabs etc. will be accepted. The entry must be emailed to [email protected]. Best Use of Advertising Technology The FaR Partners Award for all suppliers and users of Advertising Technology Advertising Technology (Ad-Tech) is the collective term for systems and IT that help the media industry automate and improve the efficiency of the advertising process. The Ad-Tech market is the fastestgrowing part of the news media sector and it is having a profound effect on the newspaper industry. Judges will be looking for entries, from suppliers or users of Ad-Tech, that demonstrate the smartest and most commercially successful use of advertising technology. Judges will be particularly interested in what process the technology has improved, how it has been integrated into the workflow and culture of the business, how it has increased revenue and how it has improved operating efficiency and profitability. Judges require a maximum 300-word summary to accompany the entry, which can be enhanced with workflows, case studies and commercial data. Commercial Advertising Initiative of the Year Entry form For all news media organisations Advertising continues to be the key ingredient to the success of any news media organisation. With new print and digital technologies, news organisations/ media businesses are working with clients to create exciting, new cross-platform commercial advertising opportunities. In this category, judges will be looking for print, digital or combined projects that clearly demonstrate creative media thinking at their core. Judges also require evidence of the project’s success – this can be via percentage figures, monetary figures or evidence of client satisfaction. Rules and regulations Entry is free of charge Only newspapers and digital news products published since 1 January 2014 are eligible – except where specified A news media organisation may enter any number of categories Separate entry forms and newspapers are required for each category Photocopies of the entry form are acceptable – please fill out the form clearly and accurately Required is a maximum 300-word summary together with print or digital examples of the relevant campaign. Each entry must be accompanied by the requirements outlined under the category heading – otherwise the entry will be ineligible and will be excluded by the judges Only one entry per envelope Presentation folders will not be accepted, except for Digital Innovation of the Year, Printed Innovation of the Year and the Grand Prix Entries will not be returned unless specifically requested at the time of sending Newspapers from Northern Ireland, Scotland, The Republic of Ireland and Wales may enter either the national or regional Print awards but not both 14 For all news media organisations The decision of the judges is final Companies are increasingly looking to harness the full power of a news media publisher’s print and digital portfolio. Judges will be looking for entries that demonstrate how a publisher has worked creatively and strategically with a brand to communicate its message and engage with the newspaper’s digital and print audience. This might be through conferences, supplements, promotions, microsites, bespoke and native advertising solutions etc. The entry must demonstrate how the Brand Partnership has succeeded via figures/percentages and it should show clear evidence of how the project has enhanced the brand of both the newspaper and its client. The following section must be completed for every entry – please fill out the form clearly and accurately in block capitals Newspaper Frequency Print/Production plant Publisher Name Position Judges require a 300-word summary together with hard copy and/or digital examples of the entry. Telephone e-mail Signature ✂ Brand Partnership of the Year Closing date for receipt of entries is 6 February 2015 continued overleaf 15 Category entered - please tick relevant box: The Grand Prix The Print Awards National Newspaper Printer of the Year Regional Newspaper Printer of the Year Printed Innovation of the Year National Newspaper of the Year Regional Newspaper of the Year International Newspaper of the Year Niche Market Newspaper of the Year Weekly Newspaper of the Year (local) National Supplement/Magazine of the Year Regional Supplement/Magazine of the Year The Digital Awards News Website of the Year Digital Innovation of the Year News App of the Year Most Innovative Use of Mobile Technology Best Use of User Generated Content The Business Awards Best Use of Advertising Technology Brand Partnership of the Year Commercial Advertising Initiative of the Year Return this form with all other entry requirements to: Gary Cullum, Cullum Publishing/Iguana, Unit 1, Maylands Business Centre, Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 7ES. Sat nav for courier & delivery: HP2 7BA Please note: entries for News Website of the Year, News App of the Year, Best Use of User Generated Content, and Most Innovative Use of Mobile Technology are to be emailed to [email protected]. ✂ For queries please contact: Helen Hargreaves Tel +44 (0) 1869 340351 e-mail: [email protected]
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