3 Weeks to Go Before Digital Media & Marketing's Premier Event!
(Cape Town, 6 July 2023): With less than one month to go, excitement is mounting for the digital media and marketing industry’s pre-eminent awards, the IAB South Africa Bookmark Awards, in proud partnership with Accenture Song. The awards are further supported by DStv Media Sales, Invibes Advertising, Tractor Outdoor, Nielsen, Google, Everlytic and Mediamark Digital.
MC ANNOUNCED AS IAB SOUTH AFRICA BRINGS THE INDUSTRY TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE EXCELLENT WORK
Now in its 15th year, the 2023 Bookmark Awards will take place at the Vodacom Dome at Vodaworld in Midrand, Johannesburg on Thursday, 27 July — and is expected to be bigger and bolder than before. Hosted by comedian, actor and director Glen Biderman-Pam, best-known for the multi-award-winning My Kreepy Teacher and The Sixty60 Swindler campaigns, as well as stints on Tali’s Diaries and in commercials for Coca-Cola and more, he knows his way around work that drives digital forward.
ANOTHER DAY ADDED TO THE BOOKMARKS’ EXPERIENCE
The awards ceremony will be preceded by a Finalists’ Showcase on Wednesday, 26 July at The Tryst. The Finalists’ Showcase will provide an opportunity for insight and engagement with the 2023 Bookmarks’ hopefuls and present an overview of the finalists’ case studies in an intimate auditorium setting. A Bookmarks panel of speakers will furthermore share insights and discuss emerging themes and trends from this year’s entries. Join us for an informal coffee and networking with industry colleagues, with registration starting at 8.30 am. Speakers and more details will be announced on IAB South Africa and Bookmark Awards’ social media channels. Limited spots are available so reserve your seat here today.
20% OFF ACCOMMODATION WITH HOTEL PARTNER RADISSON BLU GAUTRAIN
Attendees of the ceremony and Finalists’ Showcase will also receive a 20% discount at Radisson Blu Gautrain, the Bookmark Awards’ official accommodation partner. The discount can be used on 26 and 27 July and includes breakfast.
LET’S CONNECT AT THE BOOKMARK AWARDS!
Beyond celebrating outstanding digital work, the Bookmark Awards continues to provide a platform to stimulate creativity in the sector through interaction and diversity coupled with healthy competition. The Awards serve as a driving force for digital transformation within the digital media and marketing sectors — and is an event not to be missed! Follow the Bookmark Awards on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
RESERVE YOUR BOOKMARK AWARDS TICKETS
The 2023 Bookmark Awards will be held at Vodacom Dome, Vodaworld in Midrand on Thursday, 27 July 2023 from 6 pm. The Bookmarks Finalists’ Showcase will be held at The Tryst in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 from 8.30 am. Tickets for both events are now available at https://bit.ly/BookmarkAwards2023.
For more information on the 2023 Bookmark Awards, visit thebookmarks.co.za.
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About The Bookmark Awards
The Bookmark Awards is an IAB South Africa initiative that celebrates innovation, creativity and effectiveness within the media and marketing industry. It is the unrivalled benchmark of local advertising excellence. While The Bookmarks have always stood for prestige digital work, it also aims to drive digital change. Winning a Bookmark Award is a recognition of work that helps move the industry forward. thebookmarks.co.za
About the IAB SA
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) South Africa, formerly known as the DMMA, is an independent, voluntary, non-profit association focused on growing and sustaining a vibrant and profitable digital industry within South Africa. The IAB South Africa empowers the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy and comprises 150 leading media companies, brands and technology firms working in digital marketing and media. The non-profit, non-government trade group fields critical research on interactive advertising while also educating brands, agencies, publishers and the wider business community on the importance of digital marketing.
The IAB Global Network brings together 45 national IABs and three regional IABs to share challenges, develop global solutions and advance the digital advertising industry worldwide. IABs are located in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Asia Pacific and Europe. Each association is independently owned and operated, functioning under bylaws consonant with local market needs. To subscribe to the IAB South Africa newsletter, click here or visit iabsa.net.