Beacons finalists – FCB, Dentsu, MBM, OMD, VML Y&R, Hearts & Science, PHD, essencemedia, Spark Foundry, Together, Special, TVNZ, Phantom, Stuff, Warner Bros Discovery, Go Media, JCD, NZME, Shout, MBM

AUCKLAND, Today: The Comms Council has this morning announced the finalists for the 2023 Beacon Awards in association with oOh!media.

They include FCB, Dentsu, MBM, OMD, VML Y&R, Hearts & Science, PHD, essencemedia, Spark Foundry, Together, Special, TVNZ, Phantom, Stuff, Warner Bros Discovery, Go Media, JCD, NZME, Shout, and MBM (scroll down to access the PDF).

Comms Council head of events & comms James Wotton said: “After rigorous evaluation and meticulous judging, a remarkable collection of campaigns has emerged as the shining stars of this year’s competition.

“This year’s pool of entries showcased a diverse range of creative strategies, ground breaking concepts, and effective executions.”

“The Beacon Awards bring together the industry’s most innovative media thinkers to honour outstanding achievements amidst a challenging landscape.

“These exceptional finalists have risen above the competition, captivating audiences and delivering impactful results through their remarkable campaigns.

“This year’s pool of entries showcased a diverse range of creative strategies, ground breaking concepts, and effective executions.

“The judges faced the difficult task of evaluating each campaign based on its originality, effectiveness, and ability to make a lasting impact on consumers.”

Dates

• Category Judging Online: 10 May-19 May
• Category Judging Day: Tuesday 23 May
• Executive Online Judging: Tuesday 30 May – Tuesday 6 June
• Executive Judging Day: Thursday 8 June
• Awards Show (Aotea Centre): Thursday 15 June

2023 Beacon Finalist List