NEW IN 2009…

NO MORE PAPER ENTRY FORMS

Hooray! We’ve made entering easier with our online entry system. Not only can you still enjoy the convenience of uploading your TV & Cinema/In-flight entries through Beam.TV, but this year you can upload your Radio, Print, Outdoor, POP, Direct & New Media entries directly into our entry system.

CATEGORIES & MEDIA TYPES

• 9 new/revised Categories (click here for list)
• Introducing many Environmental / Ecological categories
• 5 new/revised Media Types (click here for list)
• Introducing Digital Displays (Outdoor), Sustainable Package Design, Social Networking and Blogs (New Media).
• Direct now includes Direct Mail, Email Marketing (formerly in Online) & Direct Response

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Upload your Radio, Print, Outdoor, POP, Direct & New Media entries directly into our entry system.

COMPETITION FAQs - PDF version

When is the entry deadline?

The entry deadline is October 1 every year.

How do I enter?

The entry process is completed online. Click here to create an entry account and begin your entry. Note: You will need to create a new account even if you created one in previous years.

Who can enter?

The Mobius Awards is an international awards competition and is open for entry to any and all associated in the creation and/or execution of advertising whether it is related to consumers or business-to-business. Previous entrants have included ad agencies, design studios, production companies, visual FX companies, manufacturers, advertisers, etc. Student entries are accepted with a valid student ID.

What are the Categories?

The 2009 Categories are available here.

What Media Types are accepted?

The 2009 Media Types are available here.

How do I submit my entries?

Most entries are directly uploaded in the entry system. Click on any Media Type to see the Entry Submission Requirements.

Television & Cinema/In-flight, Radio, Print, Outdoor, Package Design, Point-of-Purchase, Brochure/Book, Direct, Online, New Media, Mixed Media Campaigns - All Media Types

Do I finalize each entry individually?

Do not finalize each entry individually. Finalize all of your entries at once.

I have completed my entries, but I cannot finalize my entries
in the entry system.

There are 2 possible reasons. 1) Step 2 Payment Set Up was not completed. 2) You did not upload your file(s) for your entry(s). If you have successfully uploaded the file, there will be a check box next to your pending entry. If there is no box, then you need to “edit” your entry and upload the file(s) needed.

I finalized my entries last week. Can I make another entry(s) today?

Yes. You can create additional entries even after you have finalized. Log in under the same account and begin creating entries the same way you did before.

I am required to send in a few of my entries. Where I do I send them?

Send your physical entries along with a copy of your “Mobius Awards Entry Invoice” to: Mobius Awards Attention: Entry Department 713 South Pacific Coast Highway, Suite A Redondo Beach, California 90277-4233 USA +310-540-0959

What are the Entry Fees?

The 2009 Entry Fees are available here.

How do I pay by bank transfer?

In Step 2, you must set up your payment method as “Bank Transfer”. You will be charged a $35 Bank Transfer fee. Once you have finalized your entry, please contact KristenGluckman@mobiusawards.com for the bank details. You must fax or email a copy of the completed transfer paperwork to our office. NOTE: Please make your payment in one bank transfer. You will be charged $35 for each bank transfer you make.

What other important information do I need to know before I enter?

Be sure to review the Rules & Regulations listed below!

RULES & REGULATIONS - PDF version

ELIGIBILITY: Date of Production/First Use: The competition is open to consumer and business-to-business advertising created, produced, published, marketed, screened or aired from October 1, 2008, through October 1, 2009. Previously created, produced, published, marketed, screened or aired advertising that has been reintroduced is also eligible.

DEADLINE: The entry deadline is October 1, 2009. Late entries accepted. Entry packages postmarked after October 1, 2009 will be charged a $25 Late Fee per single and campaign entry.

RUN TIME: TV, Cinema/In-flight and Radio commercials may not exceed 10 minutes in length unless they are entered in Category 109 Infomercial. Infomercials may not exceed 30 minutes in length.

SPEC WORK: Spec work in any media type may be submitted by professionals and may only be entered in Category 140. Spec work winners will receive a “Certificate for Outstanding Creativity”.

LANGUAGE: Entries must be submitted in English, have English subtitles or be accompanied by an English script.

CAMPAIGN ENTRIES: Campaign entries may not exceed 10 ads / commercials / items per campaign.

MIXED MEDIA/INTEGRATED CAMPAIGNS: Mixed Media/Integrated Campaigns must include a combination of at least two (2) different media types and may not exceed ten (10) elements/ads. For example, Billboard and Transit ads are considered two (2) different kinds of media types even though they are both classified as Outdoor.

PACKAGE DESIGN, PACKAGE REDESIGN & SUSTAINABLE PACKAGE DESIGN PRODUCT RANGE:  Two or more products in a product range are considered “campaign entries” and not a single entry.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES: Entries may be made in multiple categories and media types. Each category/media type is a separate entry and requires a separate entry form, entry fee and entry materials.

DUPLICATION OF COMMERCIALS: Entrants allow commercials to be duplicated for judging purposes and permit winning commercials to be aired to public audiences and/or shown on television for promotion and publicity purposes with the entrant assuming any broadcast, union or talent fees, if applicable.

RETURN OF ENTRIES: Entries will not be returned unless specifically requested at the time of entry and accompanied by an $80 return fee per single entry and / or campaign.

BANK TRANSFERS: Mobius Awards Ltd. accepts Bank Transfers for entry fee payment. A $35 Bank Transfer Fee will be added to the entry fee total for each bank transfer received. Entrants must contact the Mobius Award office after their entry has been completed in order to receive bank details. 

STUDENT ENTRY: Students may enter work done for a class project, an internship, as spec work or for a client as long as the student is not a paid employee in the advertising industry. All Mobius Awards Rules & Regulations, Entry Material Requirements, Categories, Media Types, Payment and Shipping instructions apply to Student Entrants. A photocopy of a valid Student ID must be included in the entry package. Winning Student entries will be awarded a “Student Award Certificate”.

LIABILITY: Every reasonable care will be used to protect entries from damage or loss, but Mobius Awards Ltd., and its management or judging committees cannot assume liability for either

CONFIRMATION OF ENTRY: An acknowledgement of entry letter and an acknowledgement email of entry will be sent to each entrant once the entry materials and payment have reached the Mobius office and the entry has been processed.

AWARD PRESENTATION: Winners of First Place Mobius Statuettes, Second Place Certificates for Outstanding Creativity and Student Award winners will be presented their awards in February 2010 in Los Angeles, California

AWARDS: All awards will be issued in the name of the entrant’s organization. First Place Mobius statuettes and Second Place Certificates not picked up at the Award Presentations will be sent to the entrant at the entrant’s expense.

DUPLICATES: Personalized duplicates in individual’s names may be purchased once the judging results have been released. Duplicates will be shipped after the Award Presentations in February 2010.

JUDGING RESULTS: Judging Results will be mailed and e-mailed to each entrant between December 18 and December 23, 2009. Judging Results will not be released until all of the entrant’s fees have been paid in full.