Deadline extended for Global Mobile Marketing Awards

“The standard of entries received so far for the Global Awards has been exceptional and is a true testament to the commitment and innovation of companies and individuals across the mobile marketing industry today,” said Mike Wehrs, MMA president and CEO. “We're very excited about the upcoming awards ceremony and the celebration of this year's top campaigns and accomplishments.”

The 2009 Annual Global MMA Awards categories include:

Best Mobile Campaign by Channel and Region

Channels include:

• Display
  
• Messaging
  
• Emerging Technologies
  
• Multi-Mobile Channel
  
• Social Media
  
• Cross Media Integration

Regions include:

• North America
  
• Central and Latin America
  
• Europe, Africa and Middle East
  
• Asia Pacific
  
• Global: A campaign that has been executed in two or more of the above regions

Best Mobile Campaign Overall

Industry Awards which include:

• Innovation Award - Reach
  
• Innovation Award - Creativity
  
• Social Impact Award
  
• Mobile Marketing Association Award for Overall Excellence

Mobile Marketing Academic of the Year - Individual

Mobile Marketing Academic of the Year - Institution

Nominations are open to the public and from every country and need to be submitted online prior to 14 September. Go to the MMA Awards web page at www.mmaglobal.com/awards for more information on how to submit a nomination.

Winners will be selected by a judging panel of industry, association and media leaders and announced during the annual awards ceremony and dinner on 17 November 2009 in Los Angeles at the conclusion of the Mobile Marketing Forum (www.mobilemarketingforum.com).