CableFAX Best of the Web Finalists Announced! View Now...
CableFAX’s Best of the Web Awards is the industry’s top honor in the digital space, recognizing outstanding websites and digital initiatives among cable programmers, operators, vendors and associations.
The CableFAX Best of the Web Awards will also salute the cable executives behind the scenes who make these digital initiatives shine. The awards are presented by the most trusted information source in cable: CableFAX Daily and sister brand CableFAX: The Magazine. The winners and honorable mentions will be saluted during at an awards luncheon on April 28, 2010 in New York City. Several awards may be given in each category to recognize the different goals and challenges between independent operators and larger operators, small and large networks.
Who Should Enter
The CableFAX Best of the Web Awards is open to all North American cable operators, cable programmers, associations and tech suppliers.
Categories
General and Campaign Categories
- Ad/Series of Ads - Programmers/MSOs
- Ad/Series of Ads - Brands
- Blog or Series of Blogs
- Corporate Social Responsibility/Education
- Digital Customer Service
- Digital PR Campaign
- E-commerce
- Email Newsletter/s
- Games
- Mobile Application (iPhone, Blackberry,Palm Pre, etc)
- Online Community
- Original Content
- Podcast or Videocast
- Social Media Campaign
- Supplemental Web Content
- Use of Twitter
- Video: Overall Use of Video
- Web Marketing Campaign
- Web Site Design
- Web Page/Section Design
People Awards
- Blogger / Tweeter / Social Networking
- Facilitator
- Digital Executive
- Digital Hot List
- Online Marketing Executive
- Video Editor/Producer
- Web Content Director
- Web Designer
- Web Research/Analytics Executive
- Other (please enter an executive who is successfully leading your organization’s digital initiatives)
Best Overall Websites
- Cable Associations
- Independent Operators
- Cable Network - Small and Mid-Size (Fewer than 50mln subs)
- Cable Network - Large (More than 50mln subs)
- MSOs and Systems
- Regional/Local Programmers
- Technology and other Vendors
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How To Enter
How To Enter Campaign Categories:
(Please mail your entry form and supporting material)
For each entry, provide a 1–3 page synopsis of your campaign that includes:
- Goals & Objectives of Campaign/Initiative
- Budget (all budget information is strictly confidential)
- Time Period of Campaign/Initiative
- Target Audience
- Research
- Strategy/Execution
- Evaluation of Success/Results/ROI
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Period for Campaign Categories:
To be eligible, the site, program or campaign must have been active (either in part or full) over the last 12 calendar months (between December 1, 2008 and December 1, 2009). Some of the work must have occurred during this time, but it’s not necessary for it to have been completed during the eligibility period. Your campaign/program can still be in progress in 2009 and beyond.
Eligibility Period for People Categories:
The achievements must have taken place in the past 12 months.
How To Enter People Categories:
(Please mail your entry form and supporting material)
Please provide a 3-page (not to exceed 2,000 words) summary of the digital media executives achievements related to the award category he or she being entered into. Also include a brief career bio and any supporting materials, such as testimonials, news coverage, etc. Be sure to justify why this person deserves an award with tangible examples, ie sales goals met; traffic increase due to improved editorial content, etc.
Information For All Categories:
At the beginning of your 2–3 page synopsis, include the following information for all categories:
- Category entered
- Title of entry
- Key contact for entry
- Organization submitting entry
Supporting Materials For All Categories May Include:
- Websites
- Clippings
- Photographs
- Magazines
- Video Links
- E-letters
- Newsletters
- Testimonials
- Print-outs of Web pages
When You Mail Your Entry, Send:
- Three copies of our entry form (per category entered)
- Ten copies of your synopsis (per category entered)
- Five sets of supporting materials (per category entered)
FAQs
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How are the entries judged?
Entries are judged by a panel of experts in the digital and entertainment marketplace, as well as by the staff of CableFAX Daily and CableFAX: The Magazine. We evaluate your entry based on the criteria listed in this brochure, including quality of website, originality, creativity and success. The “people” awards are judged on outstanding work behind the scenes.
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Who is eligible to win an award?
The CableFAX Best of the Web Awards is open to all cable programmers (independent and networks), Operators and Cable Associations in North America. Additionally, PR, marketing and publicity firms and other show partners are eligible to compete on behalf of a cable client.
- How do I increase my chances of winning an award?
By providing a succinct summary, video clips, testimonials and other supporting material.
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When will I be notified about the status of my entry?
You will be contacted by CableFAX staff regarding the status of your entry only if you are named a finalist in the awards program.
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Is this awards program affiliated with any industry organizations?
The CableFax Best of the Web Awards is an independent competition unaffiliated with any other cable organization. Your entries are held in strict confidence by the judges and CableFax.
Deadlines/Entry Fees
Deadlines:
All entries must be postmarked by Friday, December 4, 2009. Late entry deadline is December 11, 2009. For entries postmarked between December 4, 2009 and December 11, 2009 please add a $150 late fee per entry.
Returning Entries:
Due to a large number of entries, CableFAX cannot return any entries or supporting materials.
Entry Fees:
The price of each primary entry is $290. If you are submitting a secondary entry of the same campaign into one or more categories the price will be $145 per entry. Late entry surcharge of $150 per category per entry. Payment in full must accompany the entry. Entry fees are not refundable.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
To advertise in the special issue contact publisher Debbie Vodenos at 301-354-1695 or dvodenos@accessintel.com.
Contact Information
Contact awards coordinator Rebecca Stortstrom at 301-354-1610 or rstortstrom@accessintel.com
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Previous Winners
Click here for previous winners.
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