After much reading of entries, viewing of supporting material, judging discussions and deliberation, we’re pleased to announce the shortlist for this year’s Spotlight Awards.

The Spotlight Awards recognise and reward advertisers and their agencies for highly effective campaign planning and execution in partnership with magazine media brands.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to enter.

The entries were judged in two sessions by our excellent and highly experienced panel: Kayley Cracknell, Head of Advertising, Ovo; Phil Smith, Director General at ISBA; Jenny Sowerby, Director of Marketing (UK & Europe), Sandals; Matt Bourn, Director Of Communications, Advertising Association; and Sajeeda Merali, CEO, PPA.

The winners will be revealed at the Spotlight Awards drinks, at The Vaults, Charing Cross from 4pm Thursday 23 November. Email Spotlight@magnetic.media for details.

Best Use of Digital

• Essence Mediacom with The Great British Fix Up for eBay
• Bringing events to life in Dubai for Dubai Business Events
• PHD with Volkswagen ID. Buzz for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
• Spark Foundry with Clarins Super Restorative for Clarins
• The Story Lab with Very Joyful Style Jump Start for Very
• Wavemaker with TfL sparks new trips for Transport for London

Best Use of Print

• Join the Woodland Trust, The Woodland Trust
• m/Six&Partners with Lexus RZ Launch for Lexus
• OMD with Making Christmas UnBEARlievable for Lidl
• PHD with ‘A Little More Conversation’ for Warner Bros. Discovery
• Wavemaker with Converting heavy TV viewers…FAST! for Pluto TV

Campaign for Good

• Pride Love Stories for Ralph Lauren
• Join the Woodland Trust for The Woodland Trust
• MG OMD with Every Story Matters for The UK Covid 19 Inquiry
• Omnicom/OmniGOV with BEIS Government Energy Saving – Help for Households for HM Government
• Zenith with Ditch the Doily for Macmillan Cancer Support

Content Partnership of the Year (over £100k)

• Essence Mediacom with The Great British Fix Up for eBay
• m/Six&Partners with Lexus RZ Launch for Lexus
• Mindshare with Make a Style Statement for M&S
• OMD with A Little Piece of Warmth for Werther’s
• PHD with Volkswagen ID. Buzz for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
• Schwarzkopf Oleo Intense for Schwarzkopf
• Wavemaker with Becoming the Nation’s Gut Health Coach for Activia
• Zenith with Ditch the Doily for Macmillan Cancer Support

Content Partnership of the Year (under £100k)

• Heroing Avon’s Anew Power Eye for Avon
• Love Sugar Science with Christmas 2023 for Park Christmas Savings
• PHD with ‘A Little More Conversation’ for Warner Bros. Discovery
• Spark Foundry with Clarins Super Restorative for Clarins
• the7stars with Sandals, leading the way for Sandals

Magnetic’s Client of the Year and Agency of the Year will be revealed on the night.