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RECOGNITION
EACH CATEGORY WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
Showcase your impressive content work!
Behind every remarkable content marketing campaign, there's innovation, creativity and impact.
PR Daily’s Content Marketing Awards is your opportunity to elevate your profile, benchmark against the best work in the industry, showcase your success and so much more.
Dive into a variety of categories– from Brand Awareness to Branded Podcast to Video Series and more, you’ve surely excelled in at least one of our categories (and likely more than one). Our seasoned panel of judges is ready to evaluate your work against the highest industry standards, ensuring a comprehensive review.
We'll celebrate all finalists and unveil category winners at an exclusive live event in 2024.
Entering is a breeze. Head over to our submission page, follow the simple instructions, and showcase your project with success stories, metrics and visuals that highlight your creative content.
Don't let your hard work fade into the background. Seize the spotlight by entering the 2024 Content Marketing Awards and let the world witness your content brilliance.
CATEGORIES
GRAND PRIZES
Agency of the Year
Campaign of the Year
Strategy of the Year
Team of the Year
CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGY & ASSETS
Agency/Client Partnership
Annual Report
Article Series
Brand Journalism/Online Newsroom
Branded Content Site
Branded Content Series (Print or Digital) – B2B
Branded Content Series (Print or Digital) – Consumer
Branded Podcast
Content Distribution Strategy
Corporate Blog
E-Newsletter
Event (Live or Virtual)
Feature Article
Innovative Use of Content
Interactive Content
Interview or Profile
Live Video
Long-Form Video
Measurement/ROI Program
Microsite
Multiplatform/Omnichannel Content
Overall Use of Video
Personalization Strategy
Publication (Print or Digital)
Short-Form Video
Use of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Use of Illustration or Animated Design
Use of Infographics
Use of Photography
Use of Research/Surveys
Use of SEO
Use of Social Media
Use of White Paper/Special Report
User-Generated Content
Video Series
CONTENT MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
B2B Campaign
Campaign for Educational Institution
Community Building Campaign
Consumer Campaign
CSR Communications
DE&I Communications
ESG Campaign
Editorial Strategy
Executive Visibility
Financial Services
Healthcare
Influencer Marketing
Integrated Content Marketing
Media Relations
Product Launch
Purpose-Driven
Public Health
Technology
Thought Leadership
Travel, Hospitality and Tourism
CONTENT MARKETING FOR THE PURPOSE OF
Brand Awareness
Crisis Management
Customer Engagement
Employee Engagement
Executive Communications
Lead Generation
Talent Recruitment or Retention
HOW TO ENTER
On the entry form, be sure to include a thorough synopsis explaining the purpose and scope of your entry. The synopsis should be 350 to 900 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 additional documents, links, videos and URLs to your submission. Proprietary or internal information can also be attached and will not be shared with the public.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The award program is open to in-house teams, agencies and individual practitioners in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors. Vendors may also submit their work or their client’s work. Enter your work, the work of your organization or submit entries on behalf of your clients.
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 email him at brendang@ragan.com or call 312-960-4407.
This year’s program is open to any work executed between Feb. 1, 2023, and Feb. 16, 2024, inclusive.
ENTRY FEES
The fee for this program is $475 per entry into standard categories, and $550 per entry into Grand Prize categories.
A late fee of $250 per entry will be added to all entries received after 11:59 p.m. Central time, Feb. 16, 2024.
Do you have a campaign, project or team you'd like to enter into multiple categories? Pay the original entry fee, and then only $250 for each additional category!
All entries are non-returnable and non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should you apply?
PR Daily's Content Marketing Awards recognizes the best content marketing assets and campaigns from the past year. By participating in these awards, you will:
- Elevate Your Brand: Gain well-deserved recognition for your organization's digital and social media efforts, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to excellence.
- Stand Out from the Crowd: Differentiate yourself from competitors and peers by highlighting your successful strategies and campaigns.
- Inspire Your Team: Celebrate the hard work and dedication of your digital or social media teams, motivating them to continue pushing boundaries and achieving extraordinary results.
- Gain Industry-wide Exposure: Showcase your achievements to a global audience of industry leaders, journalists and influencers, amplifying your reach and opening doors to new opportunities.
Who can enter?
Entries may be submitted by organizations worldwide. The only requirement is that entries be submitted in English. The program is open to in-house, agency, independent communication practitioners and vendors in the private, corporate, nonprofit and government sectors.What does it take to be a winner?
We look for top-quality work that shows clear, bold and creative ideas that benefit your business or client. Please provide metrics or results that back up your claims, and share creative collateral such as videos, visual design or websites that were a part of your project. Please look at our past award winners to see what gets recognized and rewarded. We encourage you to submit the same campaign to multiple categories, if you feel they are relevant. Doing so increases your chances of winning. You'll also save on multiple submissions of the same campaign or project.Why are some deadlines extended?
We extend deadlines based on applicant needs and upcoming promotional opportunities.When will I find out results?
Ragan will recognize all finalists—and announce category winners—at a special live event in 2024. All entrants will be notified in advance of this live event.Additional Questions
If you have any questions about the program or problems submitting your entry, please email Brendan Gannon brendang@ragan.com or call 312-960-4407.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring one of Ragan Communications’ award programs, please contact Hannah Lavelle at 312-960-4628 or email hannahl@ragan.com.
Ragan Communications is not responsible for international shipping fees related to trophies or certificates.