Social & Creator Lion

All fast-moving and durable consumer goods, including but not limited to food and beverages, beauty products, toiletries, cleaning products, other household goods, other FMCGs, fashion, lifestyle, clothing and accessories, furniture, and consumer electronics.

All fast-food entries should be entered into A04. Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast-Food Chains.

Pharma, OTC drugs, wellness.

If the work has been created for a Charity/NFP then this should be entered into A07.

Vehicles, other automobiles.

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.

Music, film, television, publications and media, books, news, digital platforms and other media.

All commercial public services, legal, financial, education, B2B technology, consultancies and professional services, other business services, internal and corporate communications.

Government, public information, NGOs, military, charities, non-profit organisations.

All corporate social responsibility work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or F07. Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category in section F. Culture & Context.

Social activity that is designed to engage, build or maintain an online social community. Engagement levels and the relevance of targeted communications directed at active/non-active users will all be considered.

Social activity customised for predefined communities, groups or individuals based on social insights such as behaviour, interests, geolocation, etc. This may include, but is not limited to, native advertising and programmatic campaigns, the customisation of messages, their relevance and creative execution, etc.

Targeted social activity that demonstrates speed, cultural awareness and creative excellence by responding to real-time events, cultural moments or public conversations. Entries must demonstrate how the brand inserted themselves into the conversation in a way that prompted community interaction, organic sharing or social amplification.

Social campaigns that are elevated through their use of data and insights to engage or develop a meaningful relationship with a specific audience or community. Insights gained through the strategic application of social data / listening / analytics will be considered.

Social campaigns that use exceptional brand/consumer stories to drive meaningful engagement with a specific audience. This could be through creators, influencers or communities (where brands speak indirectly to audiences through creators/influencers).

Creative use of social platforms for entering and activating existing online communities a brand does not own, through authentic participation and cultural understanding. This may also include the use of new functions built for existing social platforms, levels of engagement, social reach and the creative strategy, etc. ​

The creative interpretation of data specifically generated from creator or influencer campaigns in order to target, engage or develop a relationship with a specific audience or community.

Brand-led social activity that become part of popular culture and is subsequently amplified by creators, celebrities or social ambassadors, further expanding the campaign’s reach and impact through unpaid endorsement. Entries must state which creators, celebrities or social ambassadors picked up the campaign (organic and paid results to be provided separately in the Results field). ​

Brands or agencies that have successfully partnered with content creators to develop cohesive stories that seamlessly span digital, social and traditional media, creating a unified brand message. The work should demonstrate how creators' unique voices and authentic content have been effectively integrated to engage diverse audiences, amplify reach and drive meaningful brand impact across various touchpoints.

Impactful creative collaborations between a brand and a creator, whose influence and audience are built primarily through original content created for social platforms. The work should demonstrate the creator’s involvement as a strategic partner, shaping creative direction, strategy or product development, and blend the creator’s unique voice with the brand’s identity to produce authentic, engaging narratives that go beyond a standard brief execution.

Content strategies driven by creators, where the creator plays a pivotal role in shaping the overall long-term vision for a brand’s content. The strategy should demonstrate a deep understanding of audience engagement, innovative content planning and a clear alignment with the brand's goals.

Creative execution where a creator demonstrates mastery of their medium, from distinctive visual aesthetic and creative voice to pacing, editing and narrative structure. The work should demonstrate the intentional choices in composition, style and storytelling that elevate the content, resulting in a compelling and memorable audience experience.

Work that fosters deep, passionate and self-sustaining fandom around a creator or brand-creator partnership. The work should demonstrate how the creator sparked fan identity, rituals, and sustained participation that delivered measurable brand value beyond a single campaign moment.

Live events (in-person or hybrid) hosted by, or built around creators that generate engagement on social media, deepens fan relationships and delivers brand impact.

Content and editorial strategy and placement using social channels. The strategic arrangement and curation of appropriate content that may either drive or enhance a wider social campaign.

One-off social film specifically created for online social platforms that are conceived, structured and produced for the social environment. Results, engagement and number of views will be taken into consideration.

Social film series specifically created for online social platforms that are conceived, structured and produced for the social environment. Results, engagement and number of views will be taken into consideration during the judging process.

Please upload all executions in a single video file with slates denoting the start of the next execution.

Social activity designed to encourage a community/fanbase to contribute or collaborate with a brand initiative to enhance loyalty and engagement.

Work that harnesses social media, social platforms and virtual communities for e-commerce and m-commerce to drive business results.

Social campaigns that utilise multiple media online and/or offline platforms and live events. The work should illustrate that these elements drive or are inherently necessary to the overall execution of the social campaign.

Social campaigns that utilise sponsorship or partnership programmes to support a product or service, meet specific awareness or business goals and enhance brand image. All partnership types are eligible, including work that leverages celebrities and creators.

Social campaigns specifically designed to engage consumers through authentic alignments with a social purpose/cause. The work should demonstrate how the core values of the brand align with the cause or wider social purpose. This may include, but is not limited to, nonprofit social responsibility initiatives.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Social & Creator: Sectors.

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.

Work that honours brands that 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.

The word limit for this section is 100 words.

This question is compulsory.

Please provide any brand and cultural context that would help the jury understand any cultural, national or regional nuances applicable to this work.

You should outline why this piece of work was created for this particular brand, in this market, at this particular moment in time, with all of the cultural and market conditions.

The word limit for this section is 250 words.

This question is compulsory.

Please select the objective(s) that were most important when creating this work – what the work set out to achieve.

For the jury to accurately assess the work, it must first establish its objectives. As you progress through the entry system, you must link your results back to each objective selected.

• Overachieve on brand metrics (e.g. awareness, engagement)
• Change consumer behaviour (e.g. attitudes, frequency, penetration)
• Create short-term sales growth (e.g. sales, promotions, discounts)
• Improve brand health (e.g. consideration, preference)
• Create sustained sales success (e.g. profit, sales)
• Create long-term brand and sales growth (e.g. shareholder value, retention, loyalty)

There is no word limit for this section.

This question is compulsory.

Please provide a summary of your entry.

• Describe the background and context behind the work?
• What creative challenges did the work face?

This should be an overview of the work and an analysis of its effectiveness. You should describe how the objectives of the campaign have been successfully met.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory.

Consider the following when describing the creative idea:

• Does the work cross boundaries/have the ability to think beyond conventional boundaries or categories?
• Does the work evoke surprise/have the power to continue captivating attention?
• Does the work transcend the original challenge?
• Does the work incorporate breakthrough thinking?
• Demonstrate how the idea was designed to earn attention from the target audience?

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory.

Consider the following when describing the strategy:

• Was the strategy based on consumer behaviour and/or cultural insight?
• Did the insight come from research and data?
• Did creativity play a key role in the interpretation of the business challenge?
• Was this piece of work relevant to the defined target audience?
• Does the work genuinely solve a real problem?
• Relevance to social platform.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory.

Consider the following when describing the execution:

• How effectively was the concept brought to life?
• What specific implementation strategies were employed to ensure success?
• Which channels were utilised for placement, and were they optimal for reaching the target audience?
• How extensive was the scale of the execution in relation to the defined objectives?
• Did the execution adapt to any unexpected challenges or changes in the environment?

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory.

Please refer back to the objectives selected when answering this question. Consider:

• performance against brand metrics (e.g. awareness, engagement)
• change in consumer behaviour (e.g. attitudes, frequency, penetration)
• indications of short-, medium- or long-term sales success (e.g. donations, shareholder value, profit, revenue, ROI, sales, share)
• brand health improvement (e.g. consideration, preference)
• potential changes in government regulations or societal/economic events (e.g. changes in economic, political, social factors).

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory.

If yes, you must disclose how it was used, considering the following:

• What AI tools were used?
• What was the extent of AI use in the final work?
• What were the data sources or inputs for any AI-generated elements, and where did they originate?

For guidance on acceptable AI usage please refer to the LIONS Integrity Handbook. Misrepresentation or wilful omission may result in your entry being withdrawn.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory.

As a member of AdNet Zero, we believe in the collective responsibility to reduce the carbon impact of developing, producing and running advertising to achieve real net zero. Please outline how this piece of work aligns with the brand's sustainability strategy and consider the following:

• Environmental cost: What steps were taken to measure, reduce and manage the environmental footprint of the work across its life cycle?
• Meaningful claims: What evidence can you provide to support any sustainability related claims made in the work, ensuring they are credible and meaningful?
• Long-term commitments: How do the sustainability-related claims reflect the brand's broader strategy and focus on relevant issues?

Please provide details of the benchmarks used to measure the success of this work's contribution to the overall strategy. This could include but is not limited to targets related to advertising business operations - advertising production - media planning and buying.

There is no word limit for this section.

This question is optional.

Based on the brief, what consideration was given to representation and diversity of the team(s) involved?

What consideration was given to accessibility in the work and what role did DEI thinking play throughout the development of the work?

There is no word limit for this section.

This question is optional.

If there are additional results you wish to disclose to the Jury but prefer to keep confidential, please enter them below.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is optional.

Please comment on how the brand resonated with a specific target audience in a single locality or market.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F01.

Please tell us how the work challenged or was different from the brand's competitors.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F02.

Please tell us how the work was designed/adapted for a single country / region / market.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F03.

Please tell us about the social behaviour that inspired the work.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F04.

Please tell us about the humour insight that inspired the work.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F05.

Budget Details

Please provide budget details that show how the campaign achieved breakthrough results on a limited budget. Consider:

• the overall budget
• the breakdown of costs
• how the campaign maximised reach vs expenditure
• the significant impact this adjustment had on the campaign's effectiveness.

We recommend providing as much context as possible to understand the budget spend. However, we understand that different cases will have different types of results.

*(Any confidential information should be entered in the confidential information field)

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F06.

Please tell us how the brand purpose inspired the work. - Explain how the purpose is ingrained in the core values and mission of the brand’s DNA.

• Discuss the impact of these initiatives on communities, society or the environment.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F07

Please tell us how market disruption inspired the work

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F08.

Please tell us about the specific cultural insight that drove the nuanced engagement behind this work.

The word limit for this section is 150 words.

This question is compulsory for F09.

How much control and influence did the creator have in the process? Consider the constraints, whether brand, sector or otherwise, and outline how involved they were in developing the creative concept and delivering, shooting, producing, distributing and amplifying the content.