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Creative Use of Technology

Creative Use of Technology recognizes work for which technology played an integral role in defining or communicating the brand's message.



ELIGIBILITY
Project must have launched between January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All One Show entries require both information on the project and media.
Below is the information that is required for all entries, regardless of category. Refer to the individual categories for additional requirements.
NOTE: Entry information should not contain agency details, as judging is anonymous; this does not apply to self promotion work.
NOTE: Do NOT use all capital letters when providing information.

  • Entry Title: Give your entry a name. The jury will see this, it will be used to reference your entry, and it will show in the online Archives for winning work.
  • Client / Brand: Who was the client on the project?
  • Client Type: Choose from: Consumer / Brand, Business to Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Non-Profit
  • Vertical Market: The specific industry to which the product or service relates. See the full list of options here.
  • Launch Date: The month and year in which the work first ran, aired, was published, etc.
  • Entry Description: Describe your project in 300 words or less; the jury will see this. (optional, but highly recommended)
    NOTE: Some categories require additional written information and context. See individual categories for details.
  • Translation to English: Required for all entries which are not originally in English.
    NOTE: Video entries should include subtitles when possible.
Each category accepts specific media types. For general file specifications, view the Submission Media page.
Media can be attached to your entry after your category is selected. Click the View Submission Requirements button on a category below for details.

Digital media will be saved into your account. Identical media will not need to be added more than once as it can be attached to entries from your Manage Media list.

SUBMISSION MEDIA
  • Judging Media: The primary material and content that the jury will be judging.
  • Supporting Media: Secondary material and content that the jury may review at their discretion.

REFERENCE IMAGES
  • ALL entries require high res digital reference images. These images will not be judged. However, they may be used by The One Show for promotional purposes.

ENTRY THUMBNAIL
  • Every entry requires a thumbnail image. The jury will see this for reference only, it will not be judged.
A Primary Credit is the only credit required to submit an entry.
NOTE: Credits do not need to be completed in order to submit entries. Credits may be added to a closed entry after it has been completed and judged.

Credits will be saved into your account. Identical credits will not need to be added more than once as they can be attached to entries from your Manage Credits list.

COMPANY
Company credits each require the following:
  • Company Name
  • Company City
  • Company Type is to be selected from the list provided.
    NOTE: "Other" can be selected, but will not be ranked.

INDIVIDUAL
Individual credits each require the following:
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Title is to be selected from the list provided.
    NOTE: "Other" can be selected, but will not be ranked.
  • Company / Company City is the company that this individual is associated with (optional)



CATEGORIES


Creative Use of Technology
Use of AI

CT_01: Use of AI - Writing
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work that utilized AI technology as a creative writing tool.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of how AI technology was used in the writing of the work.

CT_02: Use of AI - Visuals
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work that utilized AI technology as a creative visual tool.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of how AI technology was used in the creation of visuals of the work.

CT_03: Use of AI - Other
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work that utilized AI technology as a creative tool in ideation, execution, or as a key element of the final product.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of how AI technology was used in the work.
NOTE: Work that utilized AI for the writing or creation of visuals for the work should be entered into CT_01: Writing or CT_02: Visuals.
Creative Use of Technology
Technology as a Creative Tool

CT_04: Technology as a Creative Tool
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work that utilized technology as a creative tool in ideation, execution, or as a key element of the final product. Includes technology such as projection mapping, responsive environments, and other work where technology was a core component.
NOTE: Entries that used AI technology should be entered into CT_01, CT_02, or CT_03: Use of AI.
Creative Use of Technology
Experiential

CT_05: Experiential - In-person
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of in-person events, installations, or other physical immersive environments where a person actively engages with technology, centered around a brand, product, message, or service.

CT_06: Experiential - Virtual
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of online or digital events, competitions, or other virtual experiences where a person actively engages with technology, centered around a brand, product, message, or service.
Creative Use of Technology
Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality (AR, VR, MR)

CT_07: Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality (AR, VR, MR)
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality technology used to enhance a single (1) or series (2-5) of brand experiences.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
Creative Use of Technology
Creative Use of Data

CT_08: Creative Use of Data
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which data played an integral role in its development and execution. Technology must be a core element of the gathering, use, or display of the data.
NOTE: Entries must provide the area(s) in which data played a crucial role and how it was used.
Creative Use of Technology
Metaverse

CT_09: Metaverse
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A brand's integration into the metaverse: an expansive network of lasting virtual spaces where individuals can create, explore, and interact with one another in real time. Includes marketplaces where users can buy, sell and exchange digital assets like avatars, virtual clothing, NFTs, and event tickets within learning, gaming, and other experiences.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the experience.
Creative Use of Technology
User-Generated Content (UGC)

CT_10: User-Generated Content (UGC)
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work derived from customer/user submitted materials. Technology must be a core element of the gathering, use, or display of the content or other materials provided by users.
Creative Use of Technology
Technology for Good

CT_11: Technology for Good
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology was used to create a positive change by addressing a pressing social, environmental, or cultural challenge and that benefits a larger purpose than the brand.
Creative Use of Technology
Commerce

CT_12: Commerce
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

The use of technology in a single (1) or series (2-5) of work to facilitate the buying, selling, or trading of goods or services.
Creative Use of Technology
Innovation

CT_13: Innovation - New Ideas in Technology
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology was used to explore new or transformative ideas and concepts that push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the concept and idea behind the project.
NOTE: Innovative techniques in execution or use of media should be entered into Innovation categories CT_14: Execution or CT_15: Use of Media.

CT_14: Innovation - Execution in Technology
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology plays a central role and explores new techniques, devices, or methods in implementation that push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the techniques used in execution.
NOTE: Innovative concepts and ideas or use of media should be entered into Innovation categories CT_13: New Ideas or CT_15: Use of Media.

CT_15: Innovation - Use of Media in Technology
Final Deadline Fee: $900.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of work in which technology plays a central role that explores creative placement, positioning, timing, or other innovative use of media to reach the target audience and push the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the media use and placement.
NOTE: Innovative concepts and ideas or techniques in execution should be entered into Innovation categories CT_13: New Ideas or CT_14: Execution.


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