Eyeblaster Names World’s Best Digital Campaigns of 2009

New York, New York (October 21, 2009) – Today, Eyeblaster celebrates the best digital campaigns of 2009 and its 10th birthday as it kicks off voting for the 8th Annual Eyeblaster Awards. The polls are officially now open to the digital media industry at large, so cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award here.

This year’s awards feature new ways brands effectively connect with consumers across multiple channels in a variety of formats via Twitter, UGC, homepage takeovers, in-stream video and cross channel synergy.

The Eyeblaster Awards are among the most prestigious and longest running celebrations of digital excellence in online advertising, focussing on the work of creative and media agencies, advertisers and publishers worldwide. Winners will be announced at the Eyeblaster Awards bash at New York City’s Providence night club on November 4th, 2009.

And, the nominees for this year’s People’s Choice Awards are:

North America Nominees:

* MTVW 2009, Volkswagen: Media Agency: MediaCom; Creative Agency: Crispin Porter Bogusky
* Fedex Paper Crumble: Media Agency: OMD; Creative Agency: Atmosphere
* Pringles Can Hands: Media Agency: Starcom P&G; Creative Agency: Bridge Worldwide
* Pepsi – Dear Mr. President: Media & Creative Agency:R/GA
* The Flaming Lips: Media Agency: Gary Group; Creative Agency: Pixel Hustler

International Nominees:

* Odyssey Channel - Titanic: Media & Creative Agency: Remo
* IKEA, NO: Creative Agency: Mediafront
* Chanel No5: Creative Agency: Feed
* O2 Joggler UK: Media Agency: Zed Media; Creative Agency: Agency Republic
* Barclaycard: Media Agency: Walker Media UK; Creative Agency: Dare UK

"For the first time, consumers are empowered to consume media on their own terms—and marketers need new tools to break through the clutter and capture their imaginations,” said Adam Kleinberg, CEO of Traction. “This year's nominees contained some fantastic examples of how brands are doing that successfully online. They're showing that digital is a viable marketing channel for any vertical around the globe.”

This year’s international panel of judges includes Benjamin J. Weisman, Digital Director and Lead Strategist with Iris, Joshua Rowe, Digital Creative Group Head at M&C Saatchi (Australia), Adam Kleinberg, CEO of Traction, Sean X Cummings, Principal SXC marketing and Marcel.lÍ Zuazua, Herraiz Soto & Co (Spain).

Visit http://www.eyeblaster.com/Eyeblaster_Awards_2009/index.html to submit your ballot and find out more party details about the November 4th event. Voting ends October 30, 2009.

About the Eyeblaster Awards
Committed to evolving the art and science of digital advertising, the Eyeblaster Awards raise awareness of the best online advertising, celebrating interactive agencies, advertisers and publishers that understand the full potential of digital campaigns. Eyeblaster gives marketers the power to create and manage campaigns that change the rules of engagement. It’s how breakthrough ideas break through. The Eyeblaster Awards bash will kick off on Wednesday, November 4th at Providence in New York City. For more information on this year’s Eyeblaster Awards, visit: http://www.eyeblaster.com/Eyeblaster_Awards_2009/index.html.

Source: Eyeblaster