OUTDOOR
The Outdoor Eurobest Award celebrates creativity experienced out of home.
The work should demonstrate ideas that engage in the field. It should leverage public spaces to communicate a message or immerse consumers in a brand experience.
The work should demonstrate ideas that engage in the field. It should leverage public spaces to communicate a message or immerse consumers in a brand experience.
Overview
The main criteria considered during judging will be the idea, the execution and the impact.
There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Outdoor as long as the categories chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Billboards: Sectors’ and/or ‘B. Posters: Sectors’.
In sections A and B each execution constitutes one entry and all executions must have run within the eligibility period.
In Sections C, D and E multiple executions may be entered as one entry however all Outdoor executions must have run within the eligibility period.
Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.
There is no overall limit to how many times the same piece of work can be entered into Outdoor as long as the categories chosen are relevant. However, the same piece of work may only be entered once in ‘A. Billboards: Sectors’ and/or ‘B. Posters: Sectors’.
In sections A and B each execution constitutes one entry and all executions must have run within the eligibility period.
In Sections C, D and E multiple executions may be entered as one entry however all Outdoor executions must have run within the eligibility period.
Subtitles are highly recommended on all case films, films, demo films and original content.
A. Billboards: Sectors
Classic two dimensional sheet and static digital billboards made for standard billboard spaces. This may include, but is not limited to, roadsides, highways and transit sides.
A01 Consumer Goods.
All fast moving & durable consumer goods, including food and drinks, toiletries, cleaning products, other household goods, other FMCG, clothing and accessories, furniture, consumer electronics and cars and automotive products & services.
* All fast food entries should be entered into A03. Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
A02 Healthcare.
Pharma, OTC drugs, wellness.
* If the work has been created for a Charity/NFP then this should be entered into A06. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government.
A03 Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
All transport- and travel-related services, including public transport and tourism boards. All entertainment- and leisure-related services, including museums, festivals and gyms. All shops, including online retailers, opticians, hairdressers and estate agents. All restaurants and fast food chains, including cafés and bars.
A04 Media/Entertainment.
Music, film, television, publications and media, books, news, digital platforms and other media.
A05 Consumer Services/Business to Business.
All commercial public services, legal, financial, B2B technology, consultancies and professional services, other business services, internal and corporate communications.
A06 Not-for-profit / Charity / Government.
Government, public information, NGOs, military, charities, non-profit organisations.
* All corporate social responsibility work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or E07. Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category in section E. Culture & Context.
A01 Consumer Goods.
All fast moving & durable consumer goods, including food and drinks, toiletries, cleaning products, other household goods, other FMCG, clothing and accessories, furniture, consumer electronics and cars and automotive products & services.
* All fast food entries should be entered into A03. Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
A02 Healthcare.
Pharma, OTC drugs, wellness.
* If the work has been created for a Charity/NFP then this should be entered into A06. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government.
A03 Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
All transport- and travel-related services, including public transport and tourism boards. All entertainment- and leisure-related services, including museums, festivals and gyms. All shops, including online retailers, opticians, hairdressers and estate agents. All restaurants and fast food chains, including cafés and bars.
A04 Media/Entertainment.
Music, film, television, publications and media, books, news, digital platforms and other media.
A05 Consumer Services/Business to Business.
All commercial public services, legal, financial, B2B technology, consultancies and professional services, other business services, internal and corporate communications.
A06 Not-for-profit / Charity / Government.
Government, public information, NGOs, military, charities, non-profit organisations.
* All corporate social responsibility work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or E07. Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category in section E. Culture & Context.
B. Posters: Sectors
Classic sheet and static digital posters made for public spaces. e.g. supermarkets, shopping malls, airports.
B01 Consumer Goods.
All fast moving & durable consumer goods, including food and drinks, toiletries, cleaning products, other household goods, other FMCG, clothing and accessories, furniture, consumer electronics and cars and automotive products & services.
* All fast food entries should be entered into B03. Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
B02 Healthcare.
Pharma, OTC drugs, wellness.
* If the work has been created for a Charity/NFP then this should be entered into B06. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government.
B03 Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
All transport and travel related services, including public transport and tourism boards. All entertainment and leisure related services, including museums, festivals and gyms. All shops, including online shopping, opticians, hairdressers and estate agents. All restaurants and fast food chains, including cafes and bars.
B04 Media/Entertainment.
Music, film, television, publications and media, books, news, digital platforms and other media.
B05 Consumer Services/Business to Business.
All commercial public services, legal, financial, B2B technology, consultancies and professional services, other business services, internal and corporate communications.
B06 Not-for-profit / Charity / Government.
Government, public information, NGOs, military, charities, non-profit organisations.
* All corporate social responsibility work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or E07. Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category in section E. Culture & Context.
B01 Consumer Goods.
All fast moving & durable consumer goods, including food and drinks, toiletries, cleaning products, other household goods, other FMCG, clothing and accessories, furniture, consumer electronics and cars and automotive products & services.
* All fast food entries should be entered into B03. Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
B02 Healthcare.
Pharma, OTC drugs, wellness.
* If the work has been created for a Charity/NFP then this should be entered into B06. Not-for-profit / Charity / Government.
B03 Travel, Leisure, Retail, Restaurants & Fast Food Chains.
All transport and travel related services, including public transport and tourism boards. All entertainment and leisure related services, including museums, festivals and gyms. All shops, including online shopping, opticians, hairdressers and estate agents. All restaurants and fast food chains, including cafes and bars.
B04 Media/Entertainment.
Music, film, television, publications and media, books, news, digital platforms and other media.
B05 Consumer Services/Business to Business.
All commercial public services, legal, financial, B2B technology, consultancies and professional services, other business services, internal and corporate communications.
B06 Not-for-profit / Charity / Government.
Government, public information, NGOs, military, charities, non-profit organisations.
* All corporate social responsibility work should be entered in the relevant sector and/or E07. Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility category in section E. Culture & Context.
C. Ambient & Experiential
All standard, non-standard and free-format out-of-home work that leverages the use of public spaces, objects and environments. For static digital billboards/posters please enter A. Billboards: Sectors or B. Posters: Sectors.
C01 Displays.
Content on display including objects and promotional artwork designed to make a significant brand impact within the out of home environment. Work may be viewable in public spaces including exhibitions, installations and in-store displays.
C02 Interactive/Dynamic Digital Screens.
Digital out of home (DOOH) that requires either linear motion picture/content or animation or interaction and active consumer engagement using digital touchscreens, motion technology, social media and mobile animation.
C03 Special Build.
Physical constructions and adaptations of out of home sites including building exteriors, street furniture, the environment and large scale signage. This could include, but not be limited to, supersize sites, pop-up shops, 3D/non-standard shaped sites, ticket barriers and floor media.
C04 Live Advertising & Events.
Out of home activations that involve something live on the part of the advertiser and are witnessed by an audience in real-time. The work may include, but is not limited to live performances, demonstrations, branded concerts and promotional events.
C05 Interactive Experiences. NEW
Out-of-home activations that involve consumers. The work may include experiential marketing, AR, MR, consumer and audience participation, physical interaction and interactive games.
C06 Transit.
Non-standard or free-format advertising using vehicles or transit sites/locations. The work may include the use of cars, trains, buses, taxis, trucks, aeroplanes, etc. or of nonstandard transit and commuter advertising sites such as car parks, airports, bus and train stations, ferry ports, roads and driving tracks.
C07 Immersive Experiences.
Immersive large- or small-scale experiences that surround and engage consumers within an out-of-home environment. This may include but is not limited to immersive storytelling, experiential marketing, use of mobile, VR/AR, virtual worlds, installations and multiscreen and multidimensional experiences. Does not include prototypes of early-stage technology.
C01 Displays.
Content on display including objects and promotional artwork designed to make a significant brand impact within the out of home environment. Work may be viewable in public spaces including exhibitions, installations and in-store displays.
C02 Interactive/Dynamic Digital Screens.
Digital out of home (DOOH) that requires either linear motion picture/content or animation or interaction and active consumer engagement using digital touchscreens, motion technology, social media and mobile animation.
C03 Special Build.
Physical constructions and adaptations of out of home sites including building exteriors, street furniture, the environment and large scale signage. This could include, but not be limited to, supersize sites, pop-up shops, 3D/non-standard shaped sites, ticket barriers and floor media.
C04 Live Advertising & Events.
Out of home activations that involve something live on the part of the advertiser and are witnessed by an audience in real-time. The work may include, but is not limited to live performances, demonstrations, branded concerts and promotional events.
C05 Interactive Experiences. NEW
Out-of-home activations that involve consumers. The work may include experiential marketing, AR, MR, consumer and audience participation, physical interaction and interactive games.
C06 Transit.
Non-standard or free-format advertising using vehicles or transit sites/locations. The work may include the use of cars, trains, buses, taxis, trucks, aeroplanes, etc. or of nonstandard transit and commuter advertising sites such as car parks, airports, bus and train stations, ferry ports, roads and driving tracks.
C07 Immersive Experiences.
Immersive large- or small-scale experiences that surround and engage consumers within an out-of-home environment. This may include but is not limited to immersive storytelling, experiential marketing, use of mobile, VR/AR, virtual worlds, installations and multiscreen and multidimensional experiences. Does not include prototypes of early-stage technology.
D. Innovation in Outdoor
The creative and/or innovative use of an out-of-home medium to communicate the brand’s message.
D01 Standard Sites.
Work created for standard out-of-home sites that pushes boundaries or broadens the scope of traditional out-of-home mediums such as billboards, posters, transit advertising, commuter rail, wallscapes, displays or street advertising.
* If you are submitting more than one execution please upload all executions in a single digital presentation image.
D02 Ambient Outdoor.
Work created for non-standard, ambient out of home sites which leverage public spaces, objects and environments and are forward thinking in their innovation.
D03 Technology.
Innovative use of technology to create out-of-home experiences. This could include, but not be limited to, the use of mobile with a strong out-of-home touch point, holographic images, drones, augmented reality, computer-generated imagery, algorithms and artificial intelligence.
D01 Standard Sites.
Work created for standard out-of-home sites that pushes boundaries or broadens the scope of traditional out-of-home mediums such as billboards, posters, transit advertising, commuter rail, wallscapes, displays or street advertising.
* If you are submitting more than one execution please upload all executions in a single digital presentation image.
D02 Ambient Outdoor.
Work created for non-standard, ambient out of home sites which leverage public spaces, objects and environments and are forward thinking in their innovation.
D03 Technology.
Innovative use of technology to create out-of-home experiences. This could include, but not be limited to, the use of mobile with a strong out-of-home touch point, holographic images, drones, augmented reality, computer-generated imagery, algorithms and artificial intelligence.
E. Culture & Context
Work that is brought to life through cultural insights and regional context.
If you are submitting more than one execution please upload all executions in a single digital presentation image.
E01 Local Brand.
Work for brands distributed solely within a specific locality. The work should resonate with a clearly defined, local target audience.
E02 Challenger Brand.
Brands which have creatively adapted their approach in response to competitor pressure by challenging the status quo to create game-changing work that uses progressive thinking and innovative creativity.
E03 Single-Market Campaign.
Work that aired or ran in a single country / region / market. The work should describe how the campaign was designed for the specific target market.
E04 Social Behaviour.
Work inspired by a specific audience or community, relying on identifiable social behaviour. The work should demonstrate how leveraging insights into consumer behaviour can create a powerful connection with a brand.
E05 Use of Humour.
Work that celebrates the art of humour in branded communications, infusing wit, satire, and cleverness into campaigns that provide amusement and create memorable, laughter-inducing connections with audiences.
E06 Breakthrough on a Budget.
Creative use of modest budgets and/or resources in relation to the market and/or industry to create maximum impact. The work should demonstrate how fresh insight, smart spending and compelling strategic thinking solved a business problem despite limited resources.
E07 Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility.
Purpose driven work/brand activism which address social, ethical and environmental issues. The work should demonstrate how the brand’s purpose has created value and impacted communities by connecting customers to culture.
E08 Market Disruption.
Brands that have creatively adapted their strategy in response to local / regional / global issues, embracing new ways of delivering their brand while showing consideration for the consumer.
E09 Cultural Engagement. NEW
Work crafted around strategic solutions rooted in the lived experiences of culturally grounded communities. Work which reflects and translates the nuances of customs, behaviours, and traditions that shape foundational perspectives on identity (e.g. disability, gender, race, orientation, age). Such insights reveal how audiences choose brands and media experiences, driving growth and impact.
E01 Local Brand.
Work for brands distributed solely within a specific locality. The work should resonate with a clearly defined, local target audience.
E02 Challenger Brand.
Brands which have creatively adapted their approach in response to competitor pressure by challenging the status quo to create game-changing work that uses progressive thinking and innovative creativity.
E03 Single-Market Campaign.
Work that aired or ran in a single country / region / market. The work should describe how the campaign was designed for the specific target market.
E04 Social Behaviour.
Work inspired by a specific audience or community, relying on identifiable social behaviour. The work should demonstrate how leveraging insights into consumer behaviour can create a powerful connection with a brand.
E05 Use of Humour.
Work that celebrates the art of humour in branded communications, infusing wit, satire, and cleverness into campaigns that provide amusement and create memorable, laughter-inducing connections with audiences.
E06 Breakthrough on a Budget.
Creative use of modest budgets and/or resources in relation to the market and/or industry to create maximum impact. The work should demonstrate how fresh insight, smart spending and compelling strategic thinking solved a business problem despite limited resources.
E07 Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility.
Purpose driven work/brand activism which address social, ethical and environmental issues. The work should demonstrate how the brand’s purpose has created value and impacted communities by connecting customers to culture.
E08 Market Disruption.
Brands that have creatively adapted their strategy in response to local / regional / global issues, embracing new ways of delivering their brand while showing consideration for the consumer.
E09 Cultural Engagement. NEW
Work crafted around strategic solutions rooted in the lived experiences of culturally grounded communities. Work which reflects and translates the nuances of customs, behaviours, and traditions that shape foundational perspectives on identity (e.g. disability, gender, race, orientation, age). Such insights reveal how audiences choose brands and media experiences, driving growth and impact.
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