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Branded Entertainment

Branded Entertainment recognizes the merging of advertising and entertainment content. It includes work that is built around a brand and goes beyond traditional product placement or sponsorship, adding to the experience of the viewer.
NOTE: Traditional commercial spots should be entered in the Film discipline.
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ELIGIBILITY
Project must have launched between January 1, 2022 - March 3, 2023.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All One Show entries require both information on the project and media.
Below is the information that is required for all entries, regardless of category. Refer to the individual categories for additional requirements.
NOTE: Entry information should not contain agency details, as judging is anonymous; this does not apply to self promotion work.
NOTE: Do NOT use all capital letters when providing information.

  • Entry Title: Give your entry a name. The jury will see this, it will be used to reference your entry, and it will show in the online Archives for winning work.
  • Client / Brand: Who was the client on the project?
  • Client Type: Choose from: Consumer / Business-to-Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Non-Profit
  • Vertical Market: The specific industry to which the product or service relates. See the full list of options here .
  • Launch Date: The month and year in which the work first ran, aired, was published, etc.
  • Entry Description: Describe your project in 300 words or less; the jury will see this. (optional, but highly recommended)
    NOTE: Some categories require additional written information and context. See individual categories for details.
  • Translation to English: Required for all entries which are not originally in English.
    NOTE: Video entries should include subtitles when possible.
Each category accepts specific media types. For general file specifications, view the Submission Media page.
Media can be attached to your entry after your category is selected. Click the View Submission Requirements button on a category below for details.

Digital media will be saved into your account. Identical media will not need to be added more than once as it can be attached to entries from your Manage Media list.

SUBMISSION MEDIA
  • Judging Media: The primary material and content that the jury will be judging.
  • Supporting Media: Secondary material and content that the jury may review at their discretion.

REFERENCE MEDIA
  • ALL entries require high res digital reference images. These images will not be judged. However, they may be seen by the jury for reference only or be used by The One Show for promotional purposes.

ENTRY THUMBNAIL
  • Every entry requires a thumbnail image. The jury will see this for reference only, it will not be judged.
A Primary Credit is the only credit required to submit an entry.
NOTE: Credits do not need to be completed in order to submit entries. Credits may be added to a closed entry after it has been completed and judged.

Credits will be saved into your account. Identical credits will not need to be added more than once as they can be attached to entries from your Manage Credits list.

COMPANY
Company credits each require the following:
  • Company Name
  • Company City
  • Company Type is to be selected from the list provided.
    NOTE: "Other" can be selected, but will not be ranked.

INDIVIDUAL
Individual credits each require the following:
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Title is to be selected from the list provided.
    NOTE: "Other" can be selected, but will not be ranked.
  • Company / Company City is the company that this individual is associated with (optional)



CATEGORIES


Branded Entertainment
Short Form Video

BE_01: Short Form Video - Single

A single (1) online or broadcast video with a brand integrated into the script, plot, or broader themes.
NOTE: Short form submissions must be 3 minutes or less.

BE_02: Short Form Video - Series / Episodic

A series (2-5) of online or broadcast videos with a brand integrated into the script, plot, or broader themes.
NOTE: Short form submissions must be 3 minutes or less each.
Branded Entertainment
Long Form Video

BE_03: Long Form Video - Single

A single (1) online or broadcast video with a brand integrated into the script, plot, or broader themes.
NOTE: Long form submissions must be more than 3 minutes and less than 20 minutes.

BE_04: Long Form Video - Series / Episodic

A series (2-5) of online or broadcast videos with a brand integrated into the script, plot, or broader themes.
NOTE: Long form submissions must be more than 3 minutes and less than 20 minutes each.
Branded Entertainment
Full Length Video

BE_05: Full Length Video - Single

A single film or video with a brand integrated into the script, plot, or broader themes. Includes fiction and non-fiction work. May have been released via cinema, broadcast, VOD or online.
NOTE: Full length submissions must be at least 20 minutes or longer.

BE_06: Full Length Video - Series / Episodic

A series (2-5) of films or videos with a brand integrated into the script, plot, or broader themes. Includes fiction and non-fiction work. May have been released via cinema, broadcast, VOD or online.
NOTE: Full length submissions must be at least 20 minutes or longer each.
Branded Entertainment
Music Videos

BE_07: Music Videos

A single (1) or series (2-5) of live-action or animated videos created to promote a brand, musician or musical act.
Branded Entertainment
Audio

BE_08: Audio

A single (1) or series (2-5) of audio content with a brand integrated into the script, plot, or broader themes.
Branded Entertainment
Mobile Apps

BE_09: Mobile Apps

A single (1) or series (2-5) of applications on a mobile platform that features a brand as an integral component.
Branded Entertainment
Games / Gaming

BE_10: Games / Gaming

A single (1) or series (2-5) of games that feature a brand as an integral component of gameplay. Includes digital games on mobile, online, console, computer and other platforms. Also includes physical and immersive games that require participants to interact with a specific environment.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
Branded Entertainment
Experiential

BE_11: Experiential - Brand Installations

A single (1) or series (2-5) of temporary or permanent immersive experiences that connect people to a brand in a physical or virtual space. Includes physical and digital pop-up stores, exhibitions, trade show booths, 360 videos, street art or takeovers of public spaces.

BE_12: Experiential - In-Person Events

A single (1) or series (2-5) of planned in-person events, competitions, or social gatherings centered around a brand.

BE_13: Experiential - Virtual Events

A single (1) or series (2-5) of livestreamed or pre-recorded online community events centered around a brand.

BE_14: Experiential - Hybrid Events

A single (1) or series (2-5) of events, competitions, or social gatherings centered around a brand that seamlessly combines in-person and virtual elements.
Branded Entertainment
Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality (AR, VR, MR)

BE_15: Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality (AR, VR, MR)

A single (1) or series (2-5) of branded content utilizing Augmented, Virtual, or Mixed Reality technology to enhance the visual experience.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
Branded Entertainment
Low Budget

BE_16: Low Budget

A single (1) or series (2-5) of branded content that utilized a low or conservative production budget.
NOTE: Entries must provide the production budget (in USD) and an explanation of how it was applied.
Branded Entertainment
User-Generated Content

BE_17: User-Generated Content

A single (1) or series (2-5) of branded content derived from customer/user submitted materials. Can be stand-alone or woven into a larger plot or narrative.
Branded Entertainment
Brand Partnerships

BE_18: Brand Partnerships

Two or more brands working together to create a single (1) or series (2-5) of branded content or experiences.
NOTE: Entries must include all client/brand names involved in the work.
NOTE: All brands involved should also be listed under the full credits.
Branded Entertainment
Craft

BE_19: Craft - Art Direction

The overall visual appearance of a single (1) or series (2-5) of branded content or experiences.

BE_20: Craft - Use of Technology

New or existing digital technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of branded content or experiences. Includes the use of AI technologies.
Branded Entertainment
Innovation & Transformation

BE_21: Innovation in Branded Entertainment

A single (1) or series (2-5) of branded content that explores transformative ideas, devices, or methods in its execution and pushes the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the work.

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