Category Descriptions

 

Here are the 10 different Categories for award submissions this year!

Award submission page: click here

 

Use this page as a "quick reference" for each Category description and definition.  Remember, some submissions may fall under more than one category!

 

1)  Best Company Blog

Submit your Company's blog and have everyone review your page creative and brand presence! Regardless of the number of entries, your blog will be evaluated based on creativity, intrigue and aesthetics!

 

2)  Best Interactive Ad Units
Expandable ads, video ads, XML/RSS dynamics, or any display ad that is vibrant and compelling belongs here.  Rich media is defined as online creative taking advantage of the audio/visual senses which should characterize your work if submitting under this category. 

 

3)  Best Micro Site / Landing Page
If your marketing strategy called for a separate mini site to engage users this year, you'll be looking for votes in this category.  Submit your Micro Site or Landing Page for consideration based on creativity, content and overall supportive messaging for your branded or direct response campaign.

 

4)  Best Company Web Site
The best of the best for 2010.  If you've recently undergone a launch or Website redesign for your company over the past 18 months then this is for you!  Be sure to highlight special features and functionality that aids in usability and conversions.  New Websites are launched every year, so be sure to answer the question “Why do you think yours is the best in 2010?”

 

5)  Best Facebook Page
Facebook continues to grow with millions of active users.  It’s no secret that companies everywhere have utilized this social media tool to build fan support and communicate with consumers.  If you include Facebook in your online presence and have sought the ultimate pages to engage your audience, this category is one you shouldn’t miss!

 

6)  Best YouTube Channel
Submit your YouTube Channel for review.  Subscriber counts aren’t the only metric used for evaluation.  With the right graphics, layout and page treatment, you may just win best of the best!

 

7)  Best Mobile App
2010 is the year of Mobile for Las Vegas.  After bordering the horizon for so long, Las Vegas businesses have finally taken the lead in exploring mobile marketing channels.  Apps are being developed and launched on a regular basis.  Highlight your App launch in 2010 by submitting to this category for review.  Apps only for Droid, iPhone and Blackberry will be considered.  Be sure to include the name of your App for our judges to install, trial and review!

 

8)  Best eCommerce Platform / Engine
Every online merchant seeks the perfect combination of elements to enhance online conversions and sales.  Submit your ecommerce platform or booking engine if you feel your online transactional interface boasts a smooth and intuitive design for your industry!  Note: entries will be judged based on funnel steps leading to payment info.

 

9)  Best Viral Campaign
If you launched a campaign that "begs" to be forwarded to a friend, then this category is for you!  Be sure to include forwarding / user stats in your creative brief.  Submissions can be standalone video or a complete creative development where viral characteristics were “key” to its success!

 

10)  Best Online video

Have you dabbled a bit in video production for a branded presence or direct response this year?  Submit your video for review which will be evaluated on the aspects of message clarity, visual appeal, intrigue, clever screenplays, overall impact and appropriate use of humor.  The video must be customized for Web audiences.