New York Festivals®, now in its 56th year of honoring the World’s Best TV Programs & Films™, has announced its 2013 competition Call For Entries.nnNew York Festivals and Rose Anderson, NYF’s TV & Film Awards executive director, carefully evaluate and update categories to match current trends in the constantly changing Television & Film industry that showcase both emerging talent as well as renowned industry professionals. New categories launched for the 2013 competition include Best Innovation, Best Technical Production Team, Best Online Special Event, Best Performance by an Actor, Best Performance by an Actress, Editorial/Viewpoint Program, and Current Affairs Program.nn”At NYF, our categories continually reflect the full spectrum of what is being created today around the world. We think it is important to recognize the individuals and the teams that make significant contributions.” remarked Ms. Anderson. “By expanding on-camera categories for News, Sports, and Entertainment we honor the compelling efforts of anchors, actors, actresses, and journalists in the field. By spotlighting those teams whose behind-the-scenes expertise lead to important technical innovations we put the focus on a major strength within the broadcast community.” nnFor the third year in a row, New York Festivals and NAB Show will showcase the Television & Film Awards to the 90,000 attendees at the annual NAB Show in Las Vegas. This strategic partnership offered the 2012 NYF Television & Film Awards the opportunity to present a multi-day event that included the screenings of the three 2012 Grand Trophy winning entries: ESPN USA for “Indianapolis 500 Open: A Walk Through Time”; REELZCHANNEL USA for “The Kennedys”; and Temolo Productions for BIO, The Biography Channel USA for “Ray Charles’ America.” nnKate Jackson, coordinating producer ESPN for “Indianapolis 500 Open: A Walk Through Time”, had this to say, “It was an incredible honor to be awarded the 2012 New York Festivals Grand Award. This project was a true labor of love and recognition among all the exceptional NYF nominations this season was a very special moment for our team.”n n”The New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards’ recognition of the best in television from all over the world is a true inspiration and a tremendous honor to be included with such talent and acclaim,” said Stan E. Hubbard, CEO of REELZCHANNEL. –2012 Grand Trophy for The Kennedys Mini-Series.nnESPN was named 2012’s Broadcaster of the Year, and The Edge Picture Company, England earned the title of Production Company of the Year. Geoffrey Mason, Senior Production Specialist for ESPN, was honored with the NYF Television & Film Lifetime Achievement Award for his accomplishments and contributions to the television industry.nn
nnThe deadline to enter the 2013 International Television & Film Awards competition is October 15, 2012. Entry details and competition rules and regulations can be found on the NYF Television & Film Awards website www.newyorkfestivals.com. nnThe 2013 New York Festivals Television & Film Awards gala will be held in Las Vegas, on April 9th, 2013, at NAB Show.nnNew York Festivals International Television & Film Awards Television categories include: news, documentary, information and entertainment programming, music video, infomercial, promotion, spots, openings and IDs. Film & Video categories: feature length, short and documentary films, informational, educational, corporate and industrial film productions; home video and student productions. To view a complete list of categories please visit here.nnEntries in the 2013 competition will be judged online and screened by New York Festivals Television & Film Grand Jury comprised of producers, directors, writers, and other creative media professionals from around the globe. Winning entries will be showcased on the NYF Television & Film Awards website.nnAbout International Awards GroupnFounded in 1957, International Awards Group (IAG) organizes advertising and programming competitions for the following brands: AME Awards® for the World’s Most Effective Advertising™; Midas Awards® for the World’s Best Work in Financial Marketing & Advertising™; The Global Awards® for the World’s Best Healthcare Advertising™; New York Festivals®; World’s Best Advertising™; World’s Best Radio Programs™ and World’s Best Television & Films™. Entries to each of the competitions are judged around the world by panels of peers in their respective industries. For more information, go to www.InternationalAwardsGroup.com. nnAbout NAB ShownNAB Show, held April 6-11 in Las Vegas, is the world’s largest electronic media show covering filmed entertainment and the development, management and delivery of content across all mediums. With more than 90,000 attendees from 151 countries and 1,600+ exhibitors, NAB Show is the ultimate marketplace for digital media and entertainment. From creation to consumption, across multiple platforms and countless nationalities, NAB Show is home to the solutions that transcend traditional broadcasting and embrace content delivery to new screens in new ways. Complete details are available at www.nabshow.com.nnAbout NABnThe National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.All inquiries are welcome and should be directed to: Gayle Seminara Mandel International Awards Group 260 West 39th 10th Floor NY, NY, 10018 212 643 4800 Contact Gayle via email
ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Embraces Dry January With Cheeky New Ad Campaign
Bacon & Eggs, the creative shop known for its witty, imaginative and disruptive advertising, has created an innovative campaign for ABC Fine Wine and Spirits that playfully tackles the Dry January's impact on its business head-on. Through the campaign, Florida's largest family-owned wine and spirits retailer proudly proclaims its support for Dry January even as it shares its extensive selection of wines, spirits, premixed cocktails and beers found within 127 stores across the state. In the campaign's signature spot, ABC Fine Wine and Spirits cheekily announces its enthusiastic support for Dry January, then proceeds to describe its tantalizing array of velvety cabernets, perfectly frosted IPAs, and smooth whiskeys — all while insisting, of course, that viewers "definitely shouldn't" indulge in these libations during the month. "Most alcohol retailers either push non-alcoholic alternatives or go quiet during Dry January," explains Kia Zomorrodi, founder and chief creative officer of Bacon & Eggs. "We wanted to flip the script and create something that would resonate with both those participating in Dry January and those who aren't. The campaign's reverse psychology approach lets ABC own the conversation while showcasing its impressive selection in an entertaining way." The campaign arrives as ABC Fine Wine and Spirits aims to maintain brand engagement during a traditionally quiet period for alcohol sales. "This campaign perfectly captures our brand personality while acknowledging the reality of Dry... Read More