Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions about the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards, take a look at these more FAQs before getting in touch with the Awards Team.
Entries
How do I enter?
Entries for the 2024 YouTube NZ Marketing Awards is now open. You can enter here.
Is there anything new about entering the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards in 2024?
The entry process follows the same format as previous years, and the judging process remains unchanged from 2023. However, the marking rubric will be available for entrants to view on the Awards Entry Portal from the start of the Call For Entries. We have also introduced three new categories into this year’s awards and renamed one.
- Brand of the Year – Individual Awards (Internationally judged by the indomitable marketing professor Mark Riston)
- Best Use of Video Marketing Campaign – Campaign Awards
- Best Use of Content Marketing Campaign – Campaign Awards
- Marketer of the Future – Formerly Up-&-Coming Marketer of the Year – Individual Awards
For the new category, Brand of the Year, YouTube shares their 2023 series with international judge Mark Ritson; YouTube Works. Check out the series here and here.
How many awards can I enter?
You can enter the same marketing strategy/project into as many Marketing Excellence Awards as you like with the exceptions:
- Either Excellence in Consumer Products & Services Strategy or Excellence in Fast Moving Consumer Goods Strategy.
- Either Excellence in Not-for-Profit Marketing Strategy or Excellence in Public Sector/Government Marketing Strategy.
You must complete a separate electronic Marketing Excellence Award entry form for each of the marketing strategies/projects being entered. For the Excellence in Brand Transformation Strategy category the launch must be within the last 12 months (March 2023 onwards).
You may only enter a campaign into the Marketing Campaign Awards if it has run in a 12 month or less timeframe, and has happened in the past year.
If a specific campaign is referenced as part of a marketing strategy in a Marketing Excellence Award entry, it can also be entered into a Marketing Campaign Awards category so long as the above time periods apply.
What is the entry deadline?
Friday April, 26 2024
Extension Deadline May, 3 2024
Can I get my agency to help me with my entry?
Yes.
What do I do if I have confidential information in my entry form?
Please bold any confidential information contained within your entry.
In the event your entry becomes a finalist and/or winner we reserve the right to use any information that is not emboldened in the profiling of the entry online, in print and/or on the AV on awards night.
Do I need to provide supporting material as part of my entry?
Supporting material must be uploaded as part of the entry process. Supporting material must include 6-10 images, that best represent the marketing project/initiative. Full specification details can be found in the online portal under the supporting material tab.
A company/ brand logo must be supplied as well. The supporting material supplied may be used on the website, in print and/or on the AV on awards night.
Specific questions may require the upload of figures/spreadsheets, please do so if prompted.
Are there any special entry requirements I need to be aware of to enter the Individual Awards?
Nominees for Marketer of the Future and Marketer of the Year need to be available for an interview with the judges on dates to be announced soon.
For the Marketing Team of the Year, three company representatives will need to be available for interviews with the judges on dates to be announced soon.
The Events Team will liaise directly with the nominees and representatives regarding timings and details.
Can I edit my entry/credits after I’ve submitted my entry and paid?
There are no changes to admissions after you have entered and paid, however should you have any concerns or questions regarding this please contact the Events Team.
Eligibility
What is the qualification period to enter the Sector and Excellence Awards?
Entries for the Marketing Excellence and Marketing Campaign Awards must relate to the period May, 6 2023 – May, 3 2024 (this is the last day of entries received) and must relate to a marketing initiative/project that originated in New Zealand. If a marketing initiative/project has previously entered into the marketing awards, the new entry must clearly detail how this entry is different from the one previously entered.
Can I still enter the awards if the strategy/project started prior to May 6, 2023, but was still running during the qualification period?
Yes.
What is the qualification period to enter the Long-Term Marketing Strategy Award?
This award recognises marketing excellence over a sustained period of no less than three years. You are not eligible to enter the Excellence in Long-Term Marketing Strategy category if you have won this category in the past three years.
What is the qualification period to enter the Excellence in Brand Transformation Strategy Award?
The judges are looking for the best example of where marketing identified and led to the transformation of a brand application that resulted in significant improvement for the business. This includes master brand, product or service strategy. The launch must be within the last 12 months – March 2023 onwards.
What is the qualification period to enter the Marketer of the Year Award?
The judges are looking for a marketing leader who has demonstrated success in a diverse range of marketing skills and competencies and has achieved outstanding results throughout his or her marketing career, with an emphasis on measurable achievements in the past 12 months.
What is the qualification period to enter the Marketer of the Future Award?
An award open to those at the very beginning of their marketing careers. This will be awarded to the marketer, who with no more than two years’ marketing experience, and 3 years business experience, has been able to make a significant contribution to a marketing project or initiative within their company over the last 12 months. Note: Applicants need to be NZ residents at time of application.
Cost
How much does it cost to enter?
Marketing Excellence Awards:
- $395 + GST for one category
- $750 + GST for two categories
- $1000 + GST for three categories
- $1250 + GST for four categories
- $1500 + GST for five categories
- $50 + GST for each additional category (6th and subsequent categories)
Marketing Campaign Awards:
- $295 + GST for one category
- $550 + GST for two categories
- $700 + GST for three categories
- $850 + GST for four categories
- $1000 + GST for five categories
- $50 + GST for each additional category (6th and subsequent categories)
Please note: In order to benefit from the multiple entry discount, all entries need to be submitted under the same user account.
Individual Awards:
- $245 + GST per entry for the Marketer of the Year Award
- $245 + GST per entry for the Marketer of the Future Award
- $245 + GST per entry for Marketing Team of the Year Award
- $245 + GST per entry for Brand of the Year Award
- There is no charge to enter the Marketing Hall of Fame Award
Late Entry Fee
$150 + GST – is charged per category for any entries submitted after 5pm on Friday 26 April 2024 until 5pm Friday 3 May 2024.
Please note: Any entries submitted after 5pm on Friday 3 May 2024 and until 12pm on Tuesday 7 May, will incur a late entry fee of $195+GST.
Payment
How can I pay for my entries?
Credit Card: Please note that there is an additional fee of 2.7% for credit card payments.
Invoice: Payable within 7 days.
Judging
Interested in being a judge?
If have you have not been a judge before with the YouTube NZ Marketing Awards and wish to find out more, please email [email protected] with your contact details and a short bio.
Awards Ceremony
When is the awards ceremony?
The Winners will be announced at a live event on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 at Spark Arena in Auckland.
What is the dress code for the event?
Formal.
How do I purchase tickets?
Details on ticket pricing and availability will be announced once the Call for Entries is closed.