The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best mobile applications for 2024 in 86 industries as part of their 22nd annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their mobile development work for consideration may do so at http://www.iacaward.org before the deadline of January 31, 2024.
“Mobile applications have revolutionized the way brands connect with consumers, transforming everyday convenience into dynamic touchpoints for marketing,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “These pocket-sized powerhouses are pivotal in building brand awareness and ensuring engagement is always at the consumer’s fingertips. As essential components of the modern marketing toolkit, especially for iPhone and Android devices, apps represent the cutting edge of consumer interaction. The IAC Awards are the platform to demonstrate your mastery in this rapidly evolving arena, offering winners the invaluable chance to showcase their innovative contributions to an audience that matters—from the C-suite to the customer. Join the ranks of those leading the charge in mobile marketing,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association.”
The 2024 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to everyone involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2024 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to mobile applications, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
- Social Media
- Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
- Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
- Rich media ads
- Email message campaign
- Online newsletter campaign
- Online applications
- Integrated ad campaign
- Online Video
- Voice Skills and Actions
“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant. It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.
Past Best Mobile Application Best of Show winners include:
2023 John Hancock for John Hancock’s retirement app
2022 GEICO for GEICO Mobile
2021 GEICO for GEICO Mobile
2020 GEICO for GEICO Mobile
2019 Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Marketplace App
2018 T3 for QuickTrip Route Planner for iOS
2017 TVGla for PetMOJI
2016 SapientNitro for Voice Cooking
2015 Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd for Fundtastic Cup
2014 Lowe Campbell Ewald for Navy: SeaPerch App
2013 RED Interactive Agency for Battleship: Destroyer Experience
2012 Nissan North America & Critical Mass for Nissan Versa iPad Experience
2011 HBO for Eastbound & Down S2 – Kenny Powers Home Run Fiesta
2010 imc2 for Pizza Hut iPhone App
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2023, five agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2024, and winners will be notified by e-mail in March, 2024. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Beeby Clark+Meyler, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, JWT, Mastercard, McCann Worldgroup, Possible, SapientRazorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Small Army, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
To learn more and enter, visit www.IACAward.org.