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The 2014 ANDY Awards will begin accepting entries in October 2013.

The International ANDY Awards, known as the World’s Toughest Award Show, was established in 1964. It stands as one of the most sought-after awards for creative excellence in advertising. The ANDY Awards are sponsored by The ADVERTISING Club of New York, a professional not-for-profit organization administered by its Chairperson, Beth-Ann Eason, SVP/GM of Epicurious, Gourmet Live and Brides.com - Conde Nast Digital, and the elected board of directors.

The 2014 ANDY Awards are under the direction of: Gina Grillo, President & CEO, Joan Minihan Reilly, Director, and Chelsea Temkin, Manager. 

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OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the International ANDY Awards is to seek out, encourage, recognize and generally worship creative excellence in advertising. We work hard to encourage entries from around the world in all types of media. We also seek to bring the work we recognize to as many people as possible, giving the advertising community the chance to view and learn from the outstanding concepts and craftsmanship of our winners.

AWARDS:

If you enter, aside from the awe and reverence of your peers, you are a contender to win the following ANDY medals: BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD, RICHARD T. O’REILLY AWARD, & GRANDY.

ENTRY DEADLINE:

JANUARY 10, 2014
For work that has run February 6, 2013 – February 3, 2014 (includes Super Bowl ads)

FINALIST NOTIFICATION:

All finalists will receive an official letter of notification and a request for additional materials to be used in the award show by March 2013.

METHOD OF PAYMENT:

Check or money order (US Funds) payable to: The ADVERTISING Club/ANDY Awards. Check or money order must accompany the entries itemized list.

For full bank transfer details please email contact@andyawards.com. A copy of the bank transfer must accompany the entries itemized list.

The ANDYs now accept credit card payment.

ADDRESS:

The International ANDY Awards
989 Avenue of the Americas Fl 7-0872
New York, NY 10018

NUMBERS:

212.533.8080 (T), 646.792.5081 (F)

EMAIL ADDRESS:

Contact@andyawards.com

DOWNLOAD THE CFE:

Check back in October 2013 to download the CFE

DISCLAIMER

Student Entries:

MEDIA CODES

Please click on the links below to learn submission requirements.

 

DIGI Digital Work. Includes websites, web ads, gaming and mobile campaigns

TO ENTER, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

  • A UNIQUE LIVE URL for each single entry where the work can be judged in addition to a video presentation of the entry which highlights its key elements and mediums.
  • IHigh Definition Source Material:


    Screen Size: 1280x720

    Encoding Specs:

    File Extension:  .mov or .mp4

    Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
    Video Bitrate: 4800 kbits/sec
    Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60)

    Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4 Audio) IMPORTANT - NOT Low Delay AAC
    Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
    Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec

    Standard Definition Source Material:

    Screen Size:

    720x486 (If source material is 720x486)
    720x480 (If source material is 720x480)
    720x576 (If source material is 720x576)

    Encoding Specs:

    File Extension:  .mov or .mp4

    Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
    Video Bitrate: 4000 kbits/sec
    Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97)
    Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4)
    Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
    Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec

  • All necessary user names and passwords.
  • A list of plug-ins required to view the entry.
  • Please note: URLs must remain live through May 2013.

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INT Integrated Work

TO ENTER, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

  •  A video presentation of the integrated media entry which highlights its key elements and mediums.
  • The spot must be no more than 2 minutes in length and should include all media components and/or any other footage that will best explain the campaign (commentary in the form of voice over and/or subtitles must be in English).
  • High Definition Source Material:


    Screen Size: 1280x720

    Encoding Specs:

    File Extension:  .mov or .mp4

    Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
    Video Bitrate: 4800 kbits/sec
    Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60)

    Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4 Audio) IMPORTANT - NOT Low Delay AAC
    Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
    Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec

    Standard Definition Source Material:

    Screen Size:

    720x486 (If source material is 720x486)
    720x480 (If source material is 720x480)
    720x576 (If source material is 720x576)

    Encoding Specs:

    File Extension:  .mov or .mp4

    Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
    Video Bitrate: 4000 kbits/sec
    Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97)
    Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4)
    Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
    Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec

  • Each entry must be accompanied by a 100 word explanation of the entry and it’s us of media.

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PRNT Print Work. Includes magazine, newspaper and out of home advertisements

TO ENTER, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

  • File Type:  JPEG

    Dimensions:  Same as source

    Quality:  300DPI

    Max File Size:  20MB

    Colorspace:  RGB

  • In addition, all print entries must provide proof(s) mounted on poster board with a 1 inch border surrounding the ad, devoid of credit lines, 2’ x 3’ in size or less. No enlarged images.
  • Attach two entry forms to the back of each entry. For e.g. for a 3 part campaign include 6 entry forms.
  • For Print Campaigns, tape each campaign together accordion style reading from     left to right (horizontal) as a single unit. Number each ad within the campaign in the same sequence as indicated on the entry form.

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RAD Radio

TO ENTER, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

  • File Type:  MP3

    Quality:  44.1 or 48kHz

    Bit Depth:  16bit

    Bit Rate: 192kbps

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TVF Television and Film

TO ENTER, SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING:

  • High Definition Source Material:


    Screen Size: 1280x720

    Encoding Specs:

    File Extension:  .mov or .mp4

    Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
    Video Bitrate: 4800 kbits/sec
    Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 60)

    Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4 Audio) IMPORTANT - NOT Low Delay AAC
    Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
    Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec

    Standard Definition Source Material:

    Screen Size:

    720x486 (If source material is 720x486)
    720x480 (If source material is 720x480)
    720x576 (If source material is 720x576)

    Encoding Specs:

    File Extension:  .mov or .mp4

    Video Compression Type/Codec: H264
    Video Bitrate: 4000 kbits/sec
    Frame Rate: Original Frame Rate (23.98, 24, 25, 29.97)
    Audio Codec: AAC (aka MPEG-4)
    Audio Sample Rate: 48kHz
    Audio Bitrate: 192 kbits/sec

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