Entering the awards?

Please read our Rules and Guidance before submitting an entry

Why should I enter?

Returning to the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane on the 15th May, the annual Performance Marketing Awards continue to grow in size and prestige within the digital marketing calendar.

Our industry is evolving and The Performance Marketing awards are doing the same. The 2012 awards reflect on-going innovation in our dynamic channel, ensuring we recognise and celebrate excellence and the achievements of the very best companies and individuals.

Industry recognition

Industry recognition for your clients commends a successful working relationship between the Advertiser and Network

1. Industry Recognition – showcased alongside your peers as an innovator and performer
2. Valuable Marketing Advantage – Evidence that you’ve been judged as one of the best within the industry
3. Celebrate your achievements – being nominated positively affects the individual or team involved
4. Support Innovation within the industry – by showcasing best practice, innovation and performance
5. Benchmark your achievements – understand what you want to achieve and make it happen
6. Increase the power of your sales pitch - an award validates your claims

Who can enter?

The awards are open to Advertisers, Publishers, Agencies, Networks, Start-ups, Providers or Individuals who operate within the Performance Marketing sector.

Entry may be made directly by the client or via an authorised agent such as their network or agency.

Entries can be made for multiple categories subject to entry fees. Each submission must be tailored to fit the category.

The benefits far extend the trophy

'For Digital Window, the Performance Marketing Awards are a definite measure that we are seen to be doing the right things. The truth is that peer recognition is the ultimate accolade, so the awards that are voted for by the industry are the most important to us, as that's our market.'

Mat Downs, Project Director — Digital Window

'Winning an a4uAward gave us the independent industry recognition we needed to get cut through in the crowded, competitive affiliate landscape. Since the a4uAward wins we've seen an increase in advertiser interest which is fantastic and helping drive our business forward'

Duncan Jennings, MD — vouchercodes.co.uk

'Winning the award has helped to further highlight the profile of our brand within the industry and has been an incredibly successful marketing tool when recruiting new affiliates to the scheme'

Joshna Patel, Affiliate Manager — redletterdays

'The award has given our work and technology additional credibility and prestige, in turn helping to generate new business opportunities across our entire suite of products and services'

Seth Richardson, Managing Director — DC Storm

'One of the highlights of the year for our online marketing. It is a great night when the hard work of everyone in the affiliate industry can be recognized and I can see us being involved for years to come.'

Jason Norris, Online Advertising Manager — LOVEFiLM

Entry Fees

Entry for each category is subject to a fee of £95 + VAT.

Payment must be made online with a Credit or Debit Card at the time of submission. (We are unable to accept American Express). All entry fees are non-refundable.

If you miss the deadline of the 31st January, it will still be possible to enter until the 6th February subject to a £50 + VAT surcharge (£145 + VAT) for each award entered. Submissions will not be accepted after midnight on the 6th February.

Important deadlines

• 16.11.11 - 31.01.12 / Entry submission period
• 07.02.12 / Late entry submission deadline*
• 13.02.12 / Voting Open for Nominated Awards
• 27.02.12 / Shortlist Announced (week commencing)
• 15.05.12 / The Awards

*Surcharge applies to late entries