Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, home to MTV, MTV Base, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Nick Jnr, Nick Toons, BET, and VH1, has scooped a remarkable 18 awards at the prestigious media marketing awards held in Johannesburg on Thursday, 3 November 2016.
Throughout the world, the PromaxBDA Awards stand for marketing excellence in the media marketing space and collectively, through its numerous regional and sector-specific competitions, are regarded as the most prestigious awards for creative endeavours in this field.
Youth brand and flagship channel MTV Base lead the pack receiving 6 awards which consisted of 3 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze awards. Comedy Central shone with 6 accolades that consisted of 1 gold and 5 bronze awards. Children’s edutainment channel Nickelodeon walked away with 1 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze awards and MTV rounded up the awards with a gold award.
Commented Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, VIMN Africa: “We have amazing creatives that consistently push the envelope to deliver innovative campaigns that resonate with our consumers. It is an honour to be recognised for the unique media and marketing solutions we provide and we look forward to constantly bettering our value proposition by staying ahead of the trends.”
PromaxBDA leads the international conversation about the role that marketing plays in the monetization of media. The association represents more than 10,000 companies and individuals at every major media organization, marketing agency, strategic and creative vendor and technology provider and is considered to be the leading global resource for education, community, creative inspiration and career development in the media and media marketing sectors.
The full list of awards below:
MTV Base
Bronze – Best Image Campaign (#LetsTalkColour)
Bronze – Best Use of Social Media (VJ Search)
Silver – Best Design Without Footage (DJ Battle)
Gold – Best Use Of Digital (#LetsTalkColour)
Gold – Best Use Of Social Media (#LetsTalkColour)
Gold – Best Interactive Promotion (VJ Search)
Comedy Central
Bronze – Best Entertainment Campaign (The Roast of Rob Lowe)
Bronze – Best Use Of Humour In Promotion (South Park S20)
Bronze – Best Use Of Design (Roast Battle)
Bronze – Best Design Without Footage (Roast Battle)
Bronze – Most Outstanding Design In Promotion (Roast Battle)
Gold – Best Entertainment Campaign (South Park S20)
Nickelodeon
Bronze – Best Sponsor Integration (Toy Run)
Bronze – Best Original Logo Design (Nickelodeon’s Genius)
Silver – Best Children’s Promo (Nickelodeon’s Genius)
Silver – Most Outstanding Design In Promotion (Nickelodeon’s Genius)
Gold – Best Sponsor Integration (Nickelodeon’s Genius)
MTV
Gold – DSTV/M-Net Promo Rocket Award/Olga Lombard (MTV On-Air Producer)
Further Information
For further information, please contact:
Diane Chidrawi
Total Exposure
Email: diane@totalexposure.co.za
Tel: 011 788 8725
Alison Reid
VIMN Africa
Email: Alison.reid@vimn.com
Tel: +33 385 300636
About VIMN Africa
Multimedia entertainment powerhouse VIMN Africa offers the most comprehensive international broadcast portfolio on the African continent, reaching more than 100 million viewers across 52 territories in Africa. VIMN Africa currently comprises 15 separate TV channels and 5 consumer websites, as well as multiple mobile and social media sites. The company’s African business interests include content production and distribution, spot sales, 360 degree sponsorships, events, mobile, digital and consumer products.