FAQ
Digiday Video Awards | December 12, 2011 | New York
What is the deadline to enter the DVA's?
Extended Deadline to Enter The DVA's is October 21st, 2011.
How Do I Enter?
Click on the "Enter" tab above and fill in all required fields. Please fill out all the information and make sure it is accurate as we will use this information to etch the awards.
How Do I Pay for My Entry?
At the end of the entry process you can pay by credit card. The fee is $295 per submision per category. We accept MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. The system will automatically charge your credit card. We will send you an email confirmation once the charge has been processed.
Can I Cancel My Entry? Will I Get a Refund?
You may cancel your entry by sending an email to lou@dm2events.com. However, you will not receive a refund as entries are reviewed at any point following submission.
How Do I Know if You've Received My Entry?
You will see a confirmation web page after you click submit noting your entry has been collected and will also receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your entry. If you do not receive an email confirmation within twenty four hours, please email lou@dm2events.com.
How Can I Change My Entry?
The following information can be changed on an entry at any time by contacting lou@dm2events.com
* Your contact information
* Update your brief
* Update your key team members
* Creative and material URLs
* Category to be reviewed - as long as we haven't reviewed your entry
Can You Be Outside the United States to Participate?
The DVA's are open to entries worldwide. The DVA's are global awards.
Who are The Judges for The Competition?
The DVA's are selected by our esteemed judging committee of leading video media and marketing experts, journalists, insiders, marketers, publishers, and social technology visionaries.
Can You Explain How The Campaigns are Judged?
All entries are screened by our judging committee and then winnowed down to a list of 3 finalists. The campaign brief and any and all creative, web, and video entries will be to viewed by the judges to make sure the entry is evaluated for the medium. The judges are sequestered prior to the event and select the winners during a roundtable session.
CATEGORIES
Best Video Advertising:
- Best In Banner Video
- Best In Stream (pre-roll, mid roll, post roll, overlay)
- Best Sponsorship
- Best Campaign - Consumer
- Best Campaign - B to B
- Best Creative - Interactive
- Best Creative
- Best Mobile Video Advertising
- Best Social Video Advertising
- Best Viral Video Advertising
- Cross Video Offline to Online Campaign
Best Video Content
- Best Branded Video Web Series
- Best Branded Entertainment Video
- Best User Generated Video for a Brand
- Best Video Destination - Branded
- Best Original Scripted Show/ Series
- Best Original Non-Scripted Video Show/Series
- Best Video Destination - Information
- Best Video Destination - Entertainment
- Best Video Destination - Kids
Best Video Technology
- Best Video Ad Server
- Best Video Distribution/ Syndication Platform
- Best Buying and Selling Platform
- Best Video Ad Network
- Best Mobile Video Technology - Advertising
- Best Mobile Video Technology - Content Delivery
- Best Video Technology Innovation
Can I Enter More Than One Category?
Yes. Entrants may enter multiple categories as you see fit. This also increasing your chances of winning a category. The competition allows winners in multiple categories.
How Many Entrants Win a DVA?
For each of the categories, the judges will select three finalists which represent the best in the category. Out of the finalists, one (1) winner will be selected and will win a DVA in the category.
What Do I Get If I Win a DVA?
The DVA winners will receive an award to for display. Winners will be able to order additional awards for a fee after the gala through lou@dm2events.com. All awards will be etched with the winning company name. Please be sure to provide accurate information upon entering. Winners will also be announced in our publication DIGIDAY as well as on our award website.
What are the category descriptions for 2011?
Click here to view all category descriptions
