Call for entries is now open for the "Code Awards 2018," one of Japan's leading digital creative awards.

D2C Inc.has begun accepting entries for the "CodeAwards 2018." The "Code Awards" are a digital creative award originating from the "Mobile Advertising Grand Prix," held since 2002. They recognize outstanding marketing cases that achieved success through "experiences" created via digital channels.

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Eligibleentriesare digital marketing communication initiatives (including products and services) implemented or launched betweenApril 1, 2017,and March 31, 2018, by companies, brands, municipalities, etc.,both domestically and internationally. Entries will be accepted via the official websitefrom March 26to May 7.

Amongall entries, one outstanding work will receive the "Grand Prix," andeight other awards, including"Best Innovation" and "Best Campaign,"will be selected. New categories introduced this year are "Best Online Film," recognizing video content, and "Best Product & Service," focusing on products and services.

The head judge is Naoki Ito, Creative Directorat PARTY . Otherfinal judges include Seiichi Saito ( Rhizomatiks ), Kazu Sato ( TBWA HAKUHODO ), Yasuharu Sasaki (Dentsu), Kinya Tagawa ( Takram ), Risa Tanaka (Graduate School of Business and Innovation),Roy Tsukiji ( BIRDMAN ), and Mitsuru Honma (Dentsu Macromill Insight, Inc.).

Resultswill be announcedin mid-July, withthe awards ceremonyon August 2. Detailsathttp://www.codeaward.jp/を参照.