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Click on the awards below to view detailed explanations of each criterion.
Entry is open to all marketing professionals in member countries who meet the eligibility criteria and all nominations must be for works/contributions completed in 2024Â or 2025.
This category recognises the most outstanding marketing
campaign within the tourism and destination marketing
sector. The winning campaign should have demonstrated
exceptional creativity in promoting travel, tourism, and
hospitality services, significantly impacting the brand’s
visibility and business outcomes.
The campaign should effectively engage target audiences,
inspire action, and contribute to the growth in the number
and value of travelers to the destination.
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This category celebrates the most effective and creative
use of social media platforms in a marketing campaign.
The winning entry should demonstrate a deep
understanding of social media dynamics, leveraging
content, storytelling, and community engagement to drive
significant brand awareness, engagement, and business
results.
The campaign should stand out for its originality,
execution, and ability to connect meaningfully with the
audience.
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This category honors the campaign that achieved the most
significant business impact, driven by the strategic use of
technology, data, and innovative approaches.
The winning campaign should showcase excellence in
setting and surpassing key performance indicators (KPIs),
leveraging technology to optimize performance, and
achieving exceptional returns on investment (ROI).
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This category celebrates campaigns that have successfully tapped into local culture, traditions, and consumer behavior to create highly resonant and effective marketing communications.
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The winning entry should demonstrate a deep understanding of the local market, reflecting cultural nuances to enhance the brand’s connection with its audience.
Your submission should clearly demonstrate:
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This category recognises the most impactful campaign
aligning a brand with a social cause or issue. The winning
campaign should demonstrate a genuine commitment to
making a difference, creatively and effectively raising
awareness, driving action such as behavior change, and
contributing positively to the cause.
It should showcase how the brand’s involvement brought
about meaningful change while enhancing brand
reputation and loyalty.
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This top honor is awarded to the campaign that stands out
as the most outstanding marketing effort of the year.
The winning campaign should demonstrate a perfect
blend of creativity, strategic insight, and execution,
resulting in extraordinary impact and effectiveness.
It should serve as a benchmark for excellence in the
marketing industry.
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This award will go to the campaign that has scored the highest points across the different categories. In case of a tie, the jury will take a vote using the following criteria:
This prestigious category honors the brand that has demonstrated exceptional performance, innovation, and leadership in the marketing industry over the past year. The winning brand should exemplify excellence across various campaigns and initiatives, showing consistency in creativity, effectiveness, and engagement with its audience.
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The brand’s impact on the market, cultural relevance, and ability to set new industry standards will be critical factors.
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Entry is open to all marketing professionals in member countries who meet the eligibility criteria and all nominations must be for works/contributions completed in 2024Â or 2025.
Dr. Kin Kariisa is an extraordinary force at the helm of Next Media Services, a conglomerate encompassing NBS TV, Nile Post, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, Salam TV, Next Communication, Next Productions, and an array of other influential enterprises. His dynamic role as Chief Executive Officer exemplifies his unwavering commitment to shaping media, business, and community landscapes.
With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.