Good news content creators (and managers): the Content Marketing Institute has formally opened its Content Marketing Awards for entries. You’ll find the application here: http://contentmarketingawards.com.
Some of you may be thinking, “Hey, I’m not an enterprise player, what chance do I have against the big boys?”
Good news: a very fair chance indeed. As a judge in last year’s contest (and I’m delighted to have the honor this year as well), I can assure you that the judges genuinely look for merit. Ingenuity beats production slickness, strategy tops budget, and relevant substance trumps empty good looks.
So give it a shot. A few hints that’ll help:
- Measurable results are a huge plus. See if you can find the numbers
- In your application, be prepared to explain your reasoning. Why did you execute this campaign? What relevant buyer/audience concerns or desires did you address?
- Show us the risky stuff, the work that went beyond the obvious to explore unexpected opportunities to connect. That’s what I like to see.
Good luck!