Print & Publishing

The same entry can be submitted only once in this section.

A01 Consumer Goods.
All fast-moving and durable consumer goods, including but not limited to food and beverages, toiletries, cleaning products, other household goods, other FMCGs, clothing and accessories, furniture, and consumer electronics.
* All fast-food entries should be entered into A04. Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast-Food Chains.

A02 Healthcare.
Pharma, OTC drugs, wellness.
* If the work has been created for a Charity/NFP then this should be entered into A07.

A03 Automotive.
Vehicles, other automobiles.

A04 Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast-Food Chains.
All transport- and travel-related services, including public transport and tourism boards. All entertainment- and leisure-related services, including museums, festivals and gyms. All shops, including online shopping, opticians, hairdressers and estate agents. All restaurants and fast food chains, including cafés and bars.

A05 Media/Entertainment.
Music, film, television, publications and media, books, news, digital platforms and other media.

A06 Consumer Services/Business to Business.
All commercial public services, legal, financial, B2B technology, consultancies and professional services, other business services, internal and corporate communications.

A07 Not-for-Profit / Charity / Government.
Government, public information, NGOs, military, charities, non-profit organisations.
* All corporate social responsibility work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or D07. Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category in section E. Culture & Context.

The creation of original printed or published media. This may include, but not be limited to, books, magazines, covers and digital publications. The submission should indicate whether only the cover or the whole publication should be considered/judged.

B01 Commercial Publications.
Books and magazines created for commercial or promotional purposes to increase brand visibility or profile.
* Please send physical samples for the jury to experience.

B02 Publications for Good.
Books and magazines created on behalf of charities, non-profit organisations, public sectors or NGOs.
* Please send physical samples for the jury to experience.

If you're submitting more than one execution, please upload all executions in a single digital presentation image.

C01 Innovative and adapted use of Print & Publishing.
Non-traditional and innovative print work that has been modified or adapted to have physically active elements. This may include, but is not limited to, print work with digital and interactive elements such as AI, AR, wearable tech, virtual worlds, gamification, downloadable applications, QR codes and 3D printing.
* Please send physical samples for the jury to experience.

Work that is brought to life through cultural insights and regional context. If you're submitting more than one execution please upload all executions in a single digital presentation image.

D01 Local Brand.
Work for brands distributed solely within a specific locality. The work should resonate with a clearly defined, local target audience.

D02 Challenger Brand.
Brands that have creatively adapted their approach in response to competitor pressure by challenging the status quo to create game-changing work that uses progressive thinking and innovative creativity.

D03 Single-Market Campaign.
Work that aired or ran in a single country / region / market. The work should describe how the campaign was designed for the specific target market.

D04 Social Behaviour.
Work inspired by a specific audience or community, relying on identifiable social behaviour. The work should demonstrate how leveraging insights into consumer behaviour can create a powerful connection with a brand.

D05 Use of Humour.
Work that celebrates the art of humour in branded communications. Infusing wit, satire, and cleverness into campaigns that provide amusement and create memorable, laughter-inducing connections with audiences.

D06 Breakthrough on a Budget.
Creative use of modest budgets and/or resources in relation to the market and/or industry to create maximum impact. The work should demonstrate how fresh insight, smart spending and compelling strategic thinking solved a business problem despite limited resources.

D07 Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility.
Purpose-driven work/brand activism that addresses social, ethical and environmental issues. The work should demonstrate how the brand’s purpose has created value and affected communities by connecting customers to culture.
* All not-for-profit, charity or government work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or A07. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government category in section A. Pint & Publishing: Sectors.

D08 Market Disruption.
Brands that have creatively adapted their strategy in response to local / regional / global issues, embracing new ways of delivering their brand while showing consideration for the consumer.

D09 Cultural Engagement.
Work that honours marketers who craft strategic solutions rooted in the lived experiences of culturally grounded communities. This approach reflects and translates the nuances of customs, behaviours, and traditions that shape foundational perspectives on identity (e.g. disability, gender, race, orientation, age). Such insights reveal how diverse audiences choose brands and media experiences, driving growth and impact.