In addition to the Creative Use of AI discipline, there are also categories in other discipines that celebrate the work that is being done using technology as a creative tool as this industry continues to evolve. Explore all these categories below.

ELIGIBILITY
Project must have launched between January 1, 2026 – March 5, 2027.

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 or Brand-Side work.
NOTE: Do NOT use all capital letters when providing information.
NOTE: All fields are required and will be seen by the jury, unless otherwise noted.

  • Entry Title: Provide the name of the project, or the campaign name.
    NOTE: Do not put the category into the Entry Title.
  • Client / Brand: Who is the client on the project and/or what brand is it promoting?
  • Single or Series: Choose from: Single (1), Series (2+). Required only for categories that allow both Single and Series entries.
  • Client Type: Choose from: Consumer / Brand, 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.
  • Background: Describe the challenge presented, problem being addressed, cultural background, or other key components to the initial brief. (max 300 words)
  • Creative Idea: A summary of the creative idea behind the work. (max 300 words)
  • Insights & Strategy: The insights and strategy that informed the final work and its intended purpose. (max 300 words)
  • Execution: Explain critical elements of the final execution of the work including craft, placement, tone, and other specific aspects of the creation and implementation of the work. (max 300 words)
  • Results: The results or outcome of the work such as reach, response, engagement, sales, awareness, etc. (max 300 words, not required)
  • 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 IMAGES
  • ALL entries require high res digital reference images. These images will not be judged. However, they may 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


Creative Use of AI
Creative Use of AI

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Creative Use of AI - Advertising & Communications
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) of work in which innovative uses of AI are used to create, enable or transform advertising and brand communications. AI should be fundamental to the creative idea or how it is brought to life, rather than simply a production tool. Mediums can include, but are not limited to, television, print, online, out-of-home, or radio.
NOTE: AI Experiences or non-traditional mediums should be entered into AI_02: Experience & Interaction
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Creative Use of AI - Experience & Interaction
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) of work in which innovative uses of AI are used to create, ecreate responsive, participatory or adaptive experiences. This may include physical, digital or hybrid experiences in which AI meaningfully shapes how audiences engage with the work.
NOTE: AI campaigns should be entered into AI_01: Advertising & Communications
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Creative Use of AI - Product, Service & Utility
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) of work in which innovative uses of AI are used to create or fundamentally transform products, services, tools and utilities. The AI should enable meaningful functionality or value that would not otherwise be possible.
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Creative Use of AI - Systems, Personalization & Scale
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) of work in which innovative uses of AI are used to create, adapt, orchestrate or deliver creative work dynamically, individually or at scale. This may include personalization, real-time adaptation, generative systems and other applications in which the innovation lies in how AI enables creative complexity or reach.
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Creative Use of AI
AI Craft

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AI Craft - Art & Visual Design
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Exceptional creative craft achieved through AI in visual expression, including imagery, illustration, design, typography and other visual forms. AI should meaningfully expand the creative possibilities of the execution.
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AI Craft - Motion
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Exceptional use of AI in moving-image craft, including film, animation, visual effects and other forms of motion. AI should contribute meaningfully to the creative quality, technique or possibilities of the execution.
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AI Craft - Sound
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Exceptional use of AI in audio craft, including music, voice, sound design and other sonic expression. AI should contribute meaningfully to the creative quality, technique or possibilities of the execution.
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AI Craft - Storytelling
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Exceptional use of AI in the craft of storytelling, including narrative development, writing, characters, world-building and emerging forms of adaptive or generative narrative.
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Creative Use of AI
Creative AI Pioneer

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Creative AI Pioneer - Individual
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Recognizes an individual whose work is advancing the creative possibilities of AI and establishing new approaches, practices or standards for its use in creativity and advertising.
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Creative AI Pioneer - Organization
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Recognizes an organization demonstrating sustained leadership in advancing the creative possibilities of AI through its work, tools, practices or contributions to the industry. May include: creative agencies, technology platforms, production teams, etc.
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Creative AI Pioneer - Brand
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Recognizes a brand demonstrating sustained ambition and leadership in the creative use of AI through innovative work, experimentation or investment in new creative possibilities.
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Creative Use of AI
Frontier AI

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Frontier AI
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Recognizes groundbreaking or emerging uses of AI that challenge existing conventions, introduce new creative capabilities or establish forms of creative expression not adequately represented by existing categories. Intended as an evolving category that reflects the rapidly changing frontier of creative AI.
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Branded Entertainment
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

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.
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Brand-Side / In-House
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Specialized digital technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of work created by a brand-side or internal creative team. Includes the use of AI technologies.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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Creative Use of Technology
Use of AI

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Use of AI - Writing
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work that utilized AI technology as a creative writing tool central to the execution, or as a key element of the final product.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of how AI technology was used in the writing of the work.
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Use of AI - Visuals
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work that utilized AI technology as a creative visual tool central to the execution, or as a key element of the final product.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of how AI technology was used in the creation of visuals of the work.
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Use of AI - Other
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work that utilized AI technology as a creative tool in ideation, execution, or as a key element of the final product.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of how AI technology was used in the work.
NOTE: Work that utilized AI for the writing or creation of visuals for the work should be entered into CT_01: Writing or CT_02: Visuals.
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Creative Use of Technology
Technology as a Creative Tool

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Technology as a Creative Tool
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of work where technology played an essential and innovative role in the creative process or execution. This category is not limited to technology products, but highlights work where tools such as real-time engines, generative systems, immersive environments, or other emerging applications were integral to the idea and its impact.
NOTE: Entries that used AI technology should be entered into CT_01, CT_02, or CT_03: Use of AI.
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Creative Use of Technology
Digital Product

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Digital Product
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) of tools, platforms, or services designed for ongoing use (such as apps, utilities, or software) implementing innovative use of technology. Entries should demonstrate how technology elevates functionality, design, or user experience while strengthening the brand connection.
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Creative Use of Technology
Experiential & Immersive

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Experiential & Immersive
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of events wherein technology is used to create engaging, participatory or immersive experiences. Work may be physical, digital, virtual or hybrid, including installations, events, interactive environments, augmented, virtual or mixed reality, and other technology-enabled experiences.
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Creative Use of Technology
Creative Use of Data

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Creative Use of Data
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of work where data directly powers the technology behind the idea. Emphasis is on how data is gathered, processed, or visualized through technology as a core element of development and execution.
NOTE: Entries must specify the area(s) in which data played a crucial role and how it was applied.
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Creative Use of Technology
User-Generated Content (UGC)

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User-Generated Content (UGC)
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work derived from customer/user submitted materials. Technology must be a core element of the gathering, use, or display of the content or other materials provided by users.
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Creative Use of Technology
Low Budget

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Low Budget
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) that makes inventive use of technology under limited resources, showing how creativity and ingenuity—rather than scale of spend—delivered strong results and impact.
NOTE: Entries must provide the production budget (in USD) and an explanation of how it was applied.
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Creative Use of Technology
Sustainability in Tech

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Sustainability in Tech
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-10) that applies technology in ways that reduce environmental impact or promote sustainable practices, from product design to production, distribution, or long-term use.
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Creative Use of Technology
Technology for Good

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Technology for Good
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology was used to create a positive change by addressing a pressing social, environmental, or cultural challenge and that benefits a larger purpose than the brand.
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Creative Use of Technology
B2B Communications

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B2B Communications
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology was used to communicate a message or service between businesses.
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Creative Use of Technology
Commerce

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Commerce
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of technology in a single (1) or series (2-5) of work to facilitate the buying, selling, or trading of goods or services.
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Creative Use of Technology
Brand Partnerships

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Brand Partnerships
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Two or more brands working together to create a single (1) or series (2–5) of technology-driven products, platforms, 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.
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Creative Use of Technology
Innovation

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Innovation - New Ideas in Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology was used to explore new or transformative ideas and concepts that push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the concept and idea behind the project.
NOTE: Innovative techniques in execution or use of media should be entered into Innovation categories CT_16: Execution or CT_17: Use of Media.
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Innovation - Execution in Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology plays a central role and explores new techniques, devices, or methods in implementation that push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the techniques used in execution.
NOTE: Innovative concepts and ideas or use of media should be entered into Innovation categories CT_15: New Ideas or CT_17: Use of Media.
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Innovation - Use of Media in Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology plays a central role that explores creative placement, positioning, timing, or other innovative use of media to reach the target audience and push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the media use and placement.
NOTE: Innovative concepts and ideas or techniques in execution should be entered into Innovation categories CT_15: New Ideas or CT_16: Execution.
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Creative Use of Data
AI & Machine Learning

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AI & Machine Learning
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which AI and machine learning to analyze, interpret or act upon data. Entries should demonstrate how AI reveals patterns, generates insights, makes predictions or enables decisions from data in ways that are fundamental to the creative idea or execution.
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Creative Use of Data
Use of Technology

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Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of work that applies specialized digital technologies to gather, analyze, or display data for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes the use of AI and other emerging tools where technology enables data to be transformed into creative impact.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. Submission media must clearly demonstrate the technology in action.
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Direct Marketing
Use of Smart Devices & Voice Assistants

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Use of Smart Devices & Voice Assistants
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of a single (1) or series (2-5) of smart devices or platforms to communicate and interact with consumers on behalf of a brand. Includes wearables, smart speakers, Google Home, Alexa, Apple Siri, etc.
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Direct Marketing
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Specialized digital technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of direct marketing work. Includes the use of AI technologies.
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Experiential & Immersive
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

New or existing digital technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of experiential work. Includes the use of AI technologies.
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Health & Wellness
Integration of AI

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Integration of AI
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of work in health and wellness that integrates AI to improve access, personalization, triage, education, or support. Defined by originality in how AI enhances care, safeguards privacy, and demonstrates clear benefit to users or patients.
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Health & Wellness
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Specialized digital technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of work for a Health and Wellness brand, product, service, or message. Includes the use of AI technologies.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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Integrated / Omnichannel
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $875.00

New or existing digital technologies applied to an integrated campaign consisting of 3-10 elements, executed in at least 3 mediums. Mediums can include, but are not limited to film, print, out-of-home, experiential, websites, mobile, social media, online video, or audio. Includes the use of AI technologies.
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Interactive, Online & Mobile
AI Customization User Experience

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AI Customization User Experience
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of work that uses AI to customize and adapt user experience. Defined by personalization that enhances relevance, accessibility, or usability while demonstrating originality in how AI is applied.
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Interactive, Online & Mobile
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

New or existing digital technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of interactive, online, or mobile-based work.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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Craft - Use of Technology - AI
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of AI technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of interactive, online, or mobile-based work.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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IP & Product Design
AI Integration in New Products

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AI Integration in New Products
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of digital and/or physical products that incorporate AI technologies, created to communicate a brand's personality or story. The use of AI must directly enhance the user experience.
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Moving Image Craft & Production
Use of Technology

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Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of new or existing technology applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of television, cinema, digital games, or online moving image pieces.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
NOTE: Work using AI technology should be entered into MI_22: Use of Technology - AI.
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Use of Technology - AI
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of AI technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of television, cinema, digital games, or online videos.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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Music & Sound Craft
Use of Technology

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Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of new or existing technology applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of audio-based work.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
NOTE: Work using AI technology should be entered into MS_16: Use of Technology - AI.
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MS_16
Use of Technology - AI
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of AI technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of audio-based work.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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Out of Home
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of new or existing digital technology applied to a single (1) or series (2-10) of out-of-home work. Includes the use of AI technologies.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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Pharma
Integration of AI

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Integration of AI
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of pharmaceutical work that applies AI to improve patient outcomes, streamline processes, or enhance experiences for healthcare professionals. Includes innovations in diagnostics, treatment support, or data-driven personalization.
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Pharma
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Specialized digital technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of work for a Pharma brand, product, service, or message. Includes the use of AI technologies.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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Radio & Audio-First
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of radio or audio-first work where technology is central to the creative execution. Includes innovative recording methods, sound manipulation, distribution formats, or technical applications that advance the medium.
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Social Media
Craft

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Craft - Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Use of technology applied to a single (1) or series (2-10) of social media posts.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
NOTE: Work using AI technology should be entered into SM_27: Craft - Use of Technology - AI.
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Craft - Use of Technology - AI
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of AI technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of social media posts.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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Sports
Creative Use of Technology

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Creative Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Specialized digital technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of work for a sports brand, product, service, or message. Includes the use of AI technologies.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
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