2008 Internet Advertising Competition Awards: And The Winners Are…

The Web Marketing Association has announced the winners of the Internet Advertising Competition (IAC), a contest that honors excellence in online advertising, recognizes the individuals and organizations responsible, and showcases the award winning Internet advertising campaigns. The IAC is open to all organizations and individuals involved in the process of developing all forms on Internet advertising. Ads eligible for entry must have run at some time during the period from January 1, 2007 until January 30, 2008, except for the “Ads that the client didn’t pick” category, which, obviously, didn’t run at all.

The 2008 Best of Show Award Winners Are…

• Smashing Ideas for Picross Evolution—Winner “Best Ads the Client Did Not Pick”
• Xylem CCI for Jack Link’s Warm Wishes Email—Winner “Best of Show Email Message”
• Spy Publishing/Mr. and Mrs. Smith for Get A Room—Winner “Best of Show Email Message Campaign”
• Critical Mass for SUPERVALU’s Selection ‘07 Interactive Campaign—Winner “Best of Show Integrated ad campaign”
• Texturemedia for PENTAX Photo Gallery—“Best of Show Interactive Application”
• McKinney for Wakey’z—Winner “Best of Show Microsite/Landing Page”
• JWT INSIDE for Make a Visible Difference—Winner “Best of Show Online ad”
• RDA International for NIVEA FOR MEN Up 4 Anything Dream Week Contest—Winner “Best of Show Online Campaign”
• BGT Partners for FedEx LAC Sales Team Intranet Redesign—Winner “Best of Show Online Newsletter Campaign”
• Mullen for Mobile Nuance Type Test Banner—Winner “Best of Show Rich Media Online Ad”
• Profero for Mess With Your Mind—Winner “Best of Show Rich Media Online Campaign”

Visit the winner’s circle to see a complete list of this year’s best internet ads.

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