The Global Marketer

Who will the judges be and how will they make their decisions?

The Global Marketer will convene a panel of experts from marketing agencies, the media and client companies around the world. On the Internet and via international conference calls, they will review, discuss and score each campaign on the basis of their Marketing Best Practices.

How many winners will there be?

The exact number will depend on the quantity as well as the quality of entries received.

What's most important is that every Diamond Award winner will be an all-out champion. There will be no second or third place, no silver or bronze award, no honorable mention, no runner-up, no also-ran. Each and every winner will be honored as the one and only in its category.

What do we get if we win?

The 2007 Diamond Awards 'Grand Prize' agency will receive a cash prize* -- depending on the number of entries received -- to be shared by the winning account team. Every winning agency will receive a handsome Diamond Awards trophy to display or present to clients. The size of the Grand Prize cash award will increase from year to year as the program grows and the number of Diamond entries increases.

*cash prize in 2006 was $5,000 (awarded to Frankel/Arc Worldwide)

What do we get if we don't win?

What's great about the Diamonds is that even the non-winners get something. Your campaign will be posted in the Campaign Pro-Files section of our site -- with agency credit provided -- for all of our subscribers to see. You are also invited to create and post a banner ad on The Global Marketer (just let us know if you're interested and we'll provide you with the ad specifications). And if that's not enough, you'll also receive a free agency listing in the Agency Pro-Files section on our site.

What is the fee for entering the 2007 Diamond Awards?

The cost to enter the Diamond Awards is $295 per entry. Every campaign submitted entitles the agency or marketing services company to a free banner ad on www.theglobalmarketer.com and a free listing in either our "Agency Directory" or "Supplier Directory."

What is the deadline for submitting entries?

All entries must be received no later than midnight, New York time, of November 5, 2007. No exceptions.

Where and when will the 2007 winners be announced?

The Global Marketer is planning to stage a live gala -- date and place to be announced soon -- in January 2008. Its purpose: to announce the winners and present the trophies and cash award -- simultaneous with email notifications to the winners and a comprehensive posting on The Global Marketer Web site.

Do we pay when we enter or will you send us an invoice?

The Global Marketer will accept credit card payments on our site, as it is safe and secure. You may also pay by check or wire transfer in U.S. funds. We will accommodate you with whatever method of payment is most convenient, and we can email you a receipt.

What credit cards will you accept?

Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

Do we have to submit our entries in English?

Yes, campaign write-ups must be in English, for now. We hope to improve on this in the future.