The Media Awards 2020 are officially open for entries from today, December 6.
Now in their ninth year, the Media Awards celebrate excellence and best practice in media buying, planning and research as well as the media brands and people who make up the industry.
Following a consultation with the industry and other key stakeholders, the Media Awards 2020 have been revamped with new look, including a new webite, new categories as well as an overhaul of the judging process which includes two rounds of judging, including a final face-to-face presentation with a separate judging panel to the one responsible for the initial round that involves of short-listing of entries. In addition, a new scoring system has been introduced.
The gala black-tie Media Awards will take place in the RDS on Thursday, March 12th 2020.
The independent chairman of the judging panel for Media Awards 2020 is Peter McPartlin, one of the most experienced media professionals in the industry. McPartlin has over 40 years’ experience in the Irish advertising, media and marketing industries, working with some of the country’s largest agencies and media companies. In that time, he has also worked on strategies and campaigns for many of the country’s largest brands.
Over the coming weeks, the organisers of the Media Awards will announce further details of the judging panel as well as information on the categories. To find out more or to register your interest go to www.mediaawards.ie or email info@mediaawards.ie.