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RECOGNITION
EACH CATEGORY WINNER WILL RECEIVE:
PR Daily’s Social Media & Digital Awards are back, and we will once again recognize the digital and social media content creators, leaders and strategists that are raising the bar on effective digital comms and achieving success for their organizations or clients.
At the heart of every successful digital campaign, there's innovation, creativity and impact. This is your opportunity to showcase your successful campaigns and content and gain the recognition you deserve.
With a wide range of categories, there's a place for all of the best digital and social media content and campaigns. From Best Social Media Campaign to Most Innovative Digital Strategy, we've got you covered. Our expert panel of judges will evaluate your work against the industry's highest standards, ensuring a thorough assessment.
PR Daily will recognize all finalists—and announce category winners—at a special live event in 2024.
Entering is a breeze. Visit our submission page and follow the instructions to enter your project. Don't forget to share your success stories, metrics, assets and visuals that showcase your digital prowess. The deadline for entries is Friday, January 19, 2024, so don't wait—get started today!
Don't let your hard work go unnoticed. Enter the 2024 Social Media & Digital Awards and let the world see your brilliance.
CATEGORIES
GRAND PRIZE
Agency of the Year
Campaign of the Year
Team of the Year
Team of the Year (In-House)
CAMPAIGNS AND CATEGORIES
Accessibility
Annual Report
BeReal
Blog
Brand Awareness
Cause Marketing
Collaborative Social Media Communications
Community Engagement
Content Marketing
CSR/ESG Communications
Crisis Management
Digital Community Engagement
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Campaign
Edutainment
Email Communications
Employee Advocacy
Employee Engagement
Employer Branding
Healthcare Marketing Campaign
Influencer Campaign
Interactive Content
Intranet
LinkedIn Live
Livestream
Long-Form Video
Marketing Campaign
Media Relations Campaign
Memes
Metaverse
Micro-Influencer Campaign
Mobile App
Multichannel Campaign
Online Event
Online Newsroom/Brand Journalism
Paid Social Media Campaign
Podcast
Public Affairs Campaign
Public Relations Campaign
SEO Strategy
Short-Form Video
Social Commerce
Social Justice
Social Listening and Real-Time Response
Social Media Campaign
Specialty Campaign
Thought Leadership Campaign
TikTok
Twitter/X
Use of AI
User-Generated content
Video
Visual Storytelling
Website
Website Redesign or Relaunch
Wellness Campaign
YouTube
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 Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 19, 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, Jan. 19, 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 Social Media & Digital Awards are the pinnacle of recognition in the fields of digital and social media. 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.