Marine Marketers of America (MMA) has issued a call for entries for the third annual Neptune Awards for Marketing Excellence. The awards, which recognize outstanding work in the marketing field, will be presented at the organization’s Oct. 28, 2010, annual meeting, to be held at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
The 2010 Neptune Awards include nine categories: national magazine ads, national magazine ads/series, Web advertising (banners), product literature, press kits, newsletters, e-mail promotions/blasts and marketing innovation. One new category was added this year – regional/local marketing, recognizing the best marketing program by a marine establishment in a local market.
Complete program details, including entry guidelines and the official entry form, are posted on the association’s website.
The competition is open to any company or organization producing marine-industry marketing work from the period Sept. 1, 2009 – Sept. 1, 2010.
Deadline for submission is Sept. 17, 2010.
Information regarding luncheon ticket reservations will be forthcoming as will sponsorship opportunities. The event is open to MMA members and non-members alike.
The October MMA meeting is sponsored by Show Management.
About Marine Marketers of America
Marine Marketers of America is a professional development organization working to enhance the success of marketing and communications professionals involved in the recreational marine industry. The association was established in 2007.