Econsultancy has today announced the shortlist for its 2012 Innovation Awards, recognising pioneering developments in digital marketing and e-commerce from across the globe in 19 categories.
More than 450 entries were submitted for the prestigious international awards, which are now in their fourth year. The first round of judging was conducted by Econsultancy’s internal team including Research Director Linus Gregoriadis and VP of Research (US) Stefan Tornquist.
Chris Lake, Director of Innovation at Econsultancy said: "A commitment to innovation is so important in modern business. Creative thinking and experimentation can help companies to adapt in accordance with emerging consumer trends."
Lake continued: "The Innovation Awards allow us to see what's new, what's working, and which companies are ahead of the curve. 2011 has been a tremendous year for innovation."
The next round of judging will be undertaken by a global panel selected from companies themselves known for innovation (including previous winners) such as The Coca-Cola Company, EMI Music, Tesco, Nokia, FT.com, John Lewis Financial Services, Adobe Systems, Euromoney Institutional Investor, Kiddicare, BSkyB and Expedia.
The winners will then be announced on 23 February 2012 in the Hilton Park Lane in London at the Innovation Awards 2012 Ceremony. For more information about the ceremony and to book places or tables, please visit: http://econsultancy.com/awards/ceremony or email awards[AT]econsultancy.com for more information.
The full shortlist for the 2012 Innovation Awards is as follows:
Innovation in Affiliate Marketing
Commission Junction
Debenhams, Affiliate Window, Affilinet
Performance Horizon Group Ltd
R.O.EYE and eBay Partner Network
Ve Interactive Ltd
Innovation in B2B Marketing
Auto Trader UK
Bauer Media & Clicked Creative
Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) / DesignUK
CarTrawler
Hiscox
iVoucher
Punch Taverns
Innovation in Customer & User Experience
Auto Trader UK
Belron International Ltd. (Autoglass)
Creative Virtual Ltd
Foviance
Grant My Wish App
Ideal Shopping using Tealeaf
Kiddicare.com
Neo@Ogilvy
Skype
Innovation in E-commerce
ASOS & Profero
Keybroker
miiCard
nToklo
Premier Farnell
Somo
Tesco
Innovation in Email Marketing
e-Dialog
optivo
Pay Per Visit Email, LLC
Philips
RedEye/Monarch
Innovation in Financial Services
BMF and Commonwealth Bank of Australia
first direct (Labs)
first direct (iPhone app)
HSBC Bank International
LMAX
LV=
miiCard
Morgan Stanley
Wonga.com
Innovation in Mobile Marketing
Comic Relief
Found.
Incentivated - Waitrose
Jessops.com
Maxymiser, Inc.
NET-A-PORTER.COM
New Look / Mobile Interactive Group (MIG)
Orange
Quidco
twentysix
Innovation in Multichannel Marketing
blippar
Coventry University
DC Storm and Brora
Google Inc.
House of Fraser
Latitude Digital Marketing
Lenovo
Majestic Wine
PrismaStar
Innovation in Online Advertising
Cognitive Match
Criteo
Encore Media Metrics
Mediacom
Neo@Ogilvy
OMD UK (Citroën UK)
OMD UK (Walkers Crisps)
Yahoo!
Innovation in PPC
Akesios
Carat UK for Vodafone
I Spy Marketing
Kenshoo
Net Media Planet
Search Laboratory
Innovation in Publishing, Media & Entertainment
Movellas
Random House Publishing
Sunday Publishing
The Sunday Times
Visual Revenue Inc.
Innovation in Retail
ASOS & Profero
Euclid Elements
FreshNetworks
Housebites
Lateral Group
Marks & Spencer
Naked Wines
Tesco
Innovation in Rich Media and Video
Adjust Your Set
Consumer Electronics Association
ipadio Limited
Think Jam
UKTV
WeVideo
Innovation in SEO
Analytics SEO
Guava / talkSPORT
iCrossing
Linkdex
Met Office
Reevoo and Jessops
Stickyeyes
Innovation in Social Media
American Express OPEN
Betfair
Bounce Digital Ltd
PhotoBox
Play.com & Engage Sciences
SapientNitro
Valtech
Vitrue
whishin limited
Innovation in Travel and Leisure
DC Storm and Alpharooms
isango! Limited
Maxymiser, Inc.
Rabbit
Skyscanner
Tourism Western Australia
Innovation in Web Analytics
comScore
Encore Media Metrics
Foviance
IgnitionOne Limited
Lynchpin
Maxymiser, Inc.
RedEye
RedEye/eCar
Vizu Corporation
Most Innovative Digital Agency
Adjust Your Set
Epiphany Solutions
Essence Digital
MMK Media
Redweb
Somo
TBG Digital
Most Innovative New Technology
Adobe Systems
Bazaarvoice
Buddy Media
ExactTarget
TBG Digital
Tieto
Usablenet
Media contacts
Christopher Hipson, Marketing Executive, Econsultancy
(e: christopher.hipson AT econsultancy.com t: + 44 (0) 207 269 1451)
Linus Gregoriadis, Research Director, Econsultancy
(e: linus AT econsultancy.com t: + 44 (0) 207 269 1450)
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