How to Enter

  1. All entries must be submitted online. Goto "ENTER AWARDS" page and click on hyperlink.
  2. In the event that you are sending physical materials in addition to your online entry, kindly attach one copy of the form to the back of your entry (on the outside of your thumbdrive/CD). To avoid disqualification, the size of all boards must be as specified in the respective categories' requirements in the entry kit. Entry forms must be stuck to the back of the board at the top right hand corner.
  3. Enclose a duplicate copy of the form in a submission envelope together with your cheque, entry summary and payment form.
  4. For entries in languages other than English, please provide English translation s(under subtitles for broadcast entries or mounted on the same board for printed entries).
  5. All entries to be sent to:
    GONG 2012/Creative Circle Awards
    c/o Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Singapore
    38A North Canal Road
    Singapore 059294

Specific entry requirements

  1. Each entry requires ONE digital image (JPEG)
  2. Please upload all print JPEGS on our website at www.creativecircle.com.sg according to the category you have entered
  3. All materials submitted are non-returnable, and the organizers may use such materials for educational purposes
  1. Each entry requires ONE digital image (JPEG)
  2. Please upload all print JPEGS on our website at www.creativecircle.com.sg according to the category you have entered
  3. All materials submitted are non-returnable, and the organizers may use such materials for educational purposes
  1. Each Radio entry must be submitted in WAV format. Other formats will NOT be accepted.
  2. All entries MUST be submitted in the original language of the ad. If the original language is not English, please submit an English version, to assist the Jury in understanding your advertisement.
  3. If you are submitting two versions of the ad (one in the original language and one in English), you MUST submit each version as a separate file.
  4. It is important that the Radio scripts are presented in a neat, consistent fashion. The format and the text within the script must be consistent, and any abbreviations must be accurate (e.g. Sound Effects can be abbreviated to SFX and Voice Over to VO).
  5. Radio scripts WILL be read by the Jury, and MUST be written accurately and in full.

PRESENTATION BOARD in digital form AND hard copy:

For all entries, you must supply a Presentation Board in both digital and hard copy formats.

You can upload in digital format online (max 10MB) or send as a Jpeg, 300 dpi, RGB with the longest side measuring approximately 420mm, on CD compatible CD-Rom.

You must also send an A2 sized (approximately 40×60cms) hard copy of your Presentation Board, which should be mounted on cardboard (not foam board) and no more than 2mm thick. Do not use glue to affix your entry form on the back of the board.

This Presentation Board will be a summary of your entry and MUST be contained on one page. This presentation should contain some key visuals and a simple, clear summary in English of the written part of your entry (see Entry Form). There must be no more than 100 words in total on this presentation board. To guide you, we have provided some tips for preparing this presentation, and some examples of typical presentations. Please ensure that the Presentation board focuses on the key visuals of your entry and only on the key points of your explanation.

You must not refer to the name of your agency or any contributing design or creative companies on this Presentation Board.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS:

For ALL entries you must supply 1 or more clear, high quality images of the product or item for publication purposes. This should be uploaded online as a Jpeg 300 dpi RGB with longest side 420mm (min 2MB/max 10MB), or sent on a CD-Rom.

In addition, you should supply relevant support material, depending on the type of entry you are submitting.

YOU MUST SEND IN AN ACTUAL SAMPLE OF YOUR DESIGN ENTRY IF REASONABLY SIZED

For Corporate Identity Schemes, wherever possible please supply at least 3 actual examples of the logo or trademark in place e.g. stationery, business cards and other literature, vehicles, packaging etc. If this is not possible or practical, please supply images in Jpeg format.

For Posters, please supply a copy of the actual piece. If this is not possible or practical, please supply images in Jpeg format.

For flyers, tickets, invitations, postcards, Christmas and other greetings cards please supply a copy of the actual piece. If this is not possible or practical, please supply images in Jpeg format.

For Calendars, please supply a copy of the actual piece. If this is not possible or practical, please supply images in Jpeg format.

For Stationery item or range, please supply a set of actual examples e.g. letterhead, business card, compliment slip

For books, please supply a copy of the actual piece. If this is not possible or practical, please supply images in Jpeg format.

For annual reports, catalogues, brochures and calendars, please supply a copy of the actual piece. If this is not possible or practical, please supply images in Jpeg format.

For Self-promotion, please supply a copy of the actual piece. If this is not possible or practical, please supply images in Jpeg format.

For point of sale, product display, signage, structural graphics, please supply 3-5 images in Jpeg format of the item in situ. If practical, you can supply the actual piece as long as it is collapsible or can be folded.

For Broadcast design and graphics, please supply an audio-visual presentation in MPEG2 format.

For digital design, please supply a url link or an audio-visual presentation

For environmental and retail design please supply 3-5 images in Jpeg format showing different views of the interior or exhibition, including a floor plan or layout if helpful or practical. You may also supply a short audio-visual presentation including a walk- through of the space if preferred. All video content must be supplied as MPEG2 and should be no longer than 2 minutes.

For Packaging Design entries, please supply a sample of the actual packaging piece or range. If this is not possible or practical, please supply images in Jpeg format. Please note, your entry may be disadvantaged if you cannot supply at least one sample.

You may also supply limited additional supporting material if appropriate.

Digital

  1. DO NOT use your Agency logo or branding or refer to your Agency or anyone who has contributed to the entry anywhere on your landing entry/landing page/banner page, etc.
  2. Your entry must be accessible without login or password.
  3. Please DO NOT send any physical material. We will not accept video clips on CDs.
  4. Case films must be embedded and streamed online, and should be no longer than 2 minutes.

Mobile

  1. Submit one URL per entry that leads the viewer straight into your entry landing page: a landing page is a webpage created by you with a link to the entry you want to be judged. It can also show a (short) explanatory video.
  2. The landing page (with no agency branding on it) will have to include:
    • A short explanatory video of the entry - the video presentation is compulsory element for all mobile entries
    • A link to the downloadable application/mobile game/mobile website, etc.
    • A brief synopsis of the entry.
    • Please make sure no login or password is required to access the URL/landing page.
    • Video presentation:
      The video presentation should be in English or with English subtitles and it should contain an overview of your mobile entry for the judges to understand the context, purpose and functionality as intended by the creators and client.

    Please make sure to supply a realistic demonstration of how the mobile site, application, campaign worked on a mobile, as well as providing enough background to clearly represent the purpose, context and role of the mobile idea/creative. This video should be in MP4 or MOV format no longer than 2
  1. Please supply your audio visual material as MPG2 files on a PC Compatible Data CD/DVD.
  2. Please ensure your presentation is no longer than necessary.
  3. Together with clear self-explanatory visuals, a coherent voiceover is often effective.
  4. You MUST NOT refer to any agency or individual who has contributed to the campaign, either visually or verbally.
  1. For each entry you must supply one JPEG of a Presentation Board at 300 dpi RGB with the longest side at approximately 420mm.
  2. You will be able to upload JPEG (max 10MB) images to the website as part of your entry.
    It should contain some key visuals and a simple, clear summary in English of the written part of your entry. No more than 100 words total on the Presentation Board.
  1. Film entries are mainly judged upon creative and/or production values.
  2. No agency branding or any contributing creative companies/people must be visible on the entry (e.g. logos, credits etc.) except for self-promotional entries. This is to ensure the jury remains neutral when judging.
  3. All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published, aired or implemented and may not be modified for awards entry.
    When submitting a campaign, the entries will be shown in the order you have indicated on the entry form (e.g. 1 of 2, 2 of 2). This means the jury members will view these entries back to back.
  1. Please supply two versions of your presentation: a long version which should be an explanatory clip lasting about 2 minutes (Videos longer than 2 minutes will not be accepted) and a short summary version of about 60 seconds
  2. Please ensure your presentation is no longer than necessary.
  3. Together with clear self-explanatory visuals, a coherent voiceover is often effective.
  4. DO NOT refer to any agency or individual who has contributed to the campaign, either visually or verbally.
  5. Please upload your materials in MP4 or MOV format, JPEG for images and WAV format for radio clips, if any, at creativecircle.com.sg
  1. For all entries, you MUST prepare a Case Film of your campaign. Along with the written submission, this presentation will be used for Jury deliberations
  2. Please supply your video in MP4 or MOV format, JPEG for images