IMPORTANT DATES
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The Bookmark Awards
Celebrating work that works, to drive digital change. We invite you to celebrate all the winners at the prestigious 16th annual Bookmark Awards.
The 2024 Bookmark Awards are proudly brought to you by Mark1, and this year the awards show will be held at The Galleria in Sandton. Your host for the evening is Sne Dladla, a comedian and musical performer, who is no stranger to the world of marketing.
Doors open at 18h00 and the show is set to start at 19h00. Guests can enjoy a welcome drink on arrival. Canapés and cocktail style dinner will be served. Vegetarian, halaal friendly and kosher friendly dietaries will be accommodated.
The dress code is smart. Dress to impress as you will be mingling with the industry’s top talent.
There is sufficient parking available at the venue but guests are encouraged to use an e-hailing service, especially if you will be enjoying a drink or two.
Tickets cost R1830 and are on sale at howler.co.za/awards24
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Bookmarks Finalists’ Showcase
The IAB South Africa is hosting an exclusive preview event in the build up to the 16th annual Bookmark Awards.
Join the digital media and marketing industry as we preview shortlisted entries, participate in panel discussions around trends and insights into this year's hopeful winners. Enjoy access to digital marketing colleagues at this exclusive half-day event before celebrating all the winners at the Bookmark Awards in the evening.
We are honoured to welcome Ann Nurock, our industry’s favourite trends analyst, as host for the day. Ann will unpack emerging trends from Cannes 2024, and then guide us through panel discussions around key themes from this year’s Bookmarks hopefuls.
Our stellar lineup of speakers is drawn from the 2024 Jury Chairs, so the morning promises to be packed full of engaging conversation and real insights into the future of digital marketing.
Tickets cost R980.00 but seats are limited at this intimate event, so don’t delay. Book your tickets now at howler.co.za/showcase24
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Round 2 judging
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Round 1 judging
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Jury Announced
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Jury Nominations close
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Early bird
Early Bird Entries. Receive 10% off entries submitted during the early bird entry period.
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Entries Open
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.