For a communications professional, words are everything.
For your audience, though, the visual impact of your work is what matters most.
PR Daily’s 2018 Video & Visual Awards are back to recognize the most striking and strategic efforts to entice your audience.
We want to see how your videos and visual designs grabbed the attention of internal or external audiences. How did they tell your brand’s story in a new and refreshing way? Share how your video and visual designs made your organization’s campaigns and initiatives successful.
You know your work in special. Now it’s time to prove your expertise.
This year’s program offers more than 20 categories covering video attributes, design and much more. Enter multiple categories to increase your chances of winning.
Scroll down to read more about this year’s program and categories. Want to know how your ideas and execution stack up? See last year’s winners here.
See a full list of categories and eligibility requirements, and read how to enter below.
Eligibility Requirements
These awards are open to in-house, agency and independent communication practitioners in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Enter your work, the work of your organization or submit entries on behalf of your client.
Companies from around the world are welcome to enter as long as the entry is submitted in English.
Contact Brendan Gannon to find the perfect category for your campaign or project. You can call 312-960-4407 or email brendang@ragan.com
This year’s program is open to any work executed between Jan. 1, 2017, and Sept. 5, 2018, inclusive.
Recognition
CATEGORIES
VIDEOS BY TOPIC
Charitable or Nonprofit Video
*NEW!* Crisis Management Video
Digital Advertisement
Educational Video
Event Video
Executive Communication Video
*NEW!* Explainer Video
Influencer Video
Internal Communications Video
Interview Video
News Story Video
Organization Overview Video
Product Marketing Video
Public Relations Video
Recruitment or Employer Branding Video
Safety Video
TV Advertising Campaign
User-Generated Video
VIDEO ATTRIBUTES
360 Video
Animated Video
Live Video
Low-Budget Video (Under $2,500)
Use of a Celebrity or Personality
Video Series
DESIGN
*NEW!* Digital Signage
Illustration or Animated Design
Infographic
Internal Communications Design
Marketing Design
Mobile App Design
Photography
PR Design
Print Design
Social Impact Design
Social Media Design
Website Design
GRAND PRIZE
Grand Prize: Best Overall Video
Grand Prize: Best Overall Design
How To Enter
On the entry form, be sure to include a thorough synopsis explaining the purpose and scope of your project. We ask that the synopsis be at least 1,000 words (max: 1,250 words) and include the following sub-headings (when applicable):
- Goals
- Strategy and tactics
- Execution
- Evaluation: success, results or ROI
Be sure to follow the guidelines laid out in the category descriptions, as the judges will look for those elements when they select the winners.
You will be able to upload up to five additional documents to your submission. We encourage you to include press releases, design concepts, videos, analytics, testimonials and anything else you feel will give us a better sense of your project. Proprietary or internal information can also be attached and will not be shared with the public.
Supporting documents that can’t be uploaded to the system should be mailed to:
Brendan Gannon
Ragan Communications
10 S. LaSalle St., Suite 310
Chicago, IL 60603
Additional Questions
Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please call Brendan Gannon at 312-960-4407 or email brendang@ragan.com.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring one of Ragan Communications’ award programs, please contact our sponsorship team at sponsorship@ragan.com.