Bookmarks 2022 Drives the Power of Together at The Industry Event of The Year
(Cape Town, 27 June 2022): With two years of isolation, work-from-home and Zoom events behind us, IAB South Africa is pleased to announce that the 2022 Bookmark Awards will take place in-person on Thursday, 28 July at Summer Place in Sandton, Johannesburg.
“We are delighted that the 2022 Bookmark Awards ceremony will be one of the first events for the local industry to come together in a physical space,” says Haydn Townsend, Chairman at IAB South Africa. “The Bookmark Awards is not only a celebration of innovative and world-class work but shows the power of togetherness that underpins many of the entries received this year. To be able to honour in person these achievements and successes, as well as the lives of the many colleagues who have passed away during the last two years of the pandemic, is a great privilege.”
Beyond celebrating excellence in digital work, the Bookmark Awards sets the benchmark for technology, digital and leading-edge innovation, specialist sectors and disciplines that primary award sponsor DStv Media Sales is 100% familiar with. “As drivers and promoters of digital change in our industry, we are proud to be associated with these pre-eminent industry awards for the fifth year running,” says Fahmeeda Cassim-Surtee, CEO at DStv Media Sales. “There’s no better way to stimulate creativity in the digital marketing and advertising sector than through interaction and diversity – coupled with some good, healthy competition. These awards afford us the opportunity to achieve all of these as we come together in celebration of innovation and digital excellence.”
The awards are further supported by Google South Africa, Viu South Africa, Imamedia, Everlytic, Joe Public United, Tractor Outdoor and Adspace24.
CELEBRATING #DIGITALEXCELLENCE, TOGETHER
Set to be the industry event of the year, this year’s Bookmark Awards ceremony will mark the first time the industry will be assembled together physically in one space after two years. The event is loosely themed around a warm winter, amplified by the venue of Summer Place, which offers a warm and cosy atmosphere.
“As the Bookmark Awards event draws closer, we are excited to continue recognising work that drives the industry forward. Leading up to the ceremony at the end of July, the Bookmarks and IAB South Africa would like to encourage everyone to participate and share our noteworthy initiatives that support transformation and innovation in digital marketing and advertising,” adds Razia Pillay, CEO at IAB South Africa.
BOOK YOUR BOOKMARK AWARDS 2022 TICKETS
The 2022 Bookmark Awards will be held at Summer Place, Sandton, Johannesburg on Thursday, 28 July 2022 from 6 pm. To book your seat at the Bookmarks, click here.
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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 recognition of work that helps move the industry forward. thebookmarks.co.za
About IAB South Africa
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. iabsa.net