PREPARATION

One Show

PRINT
OUT OF HOME
COLLATERAL & SELF PROMOTION
PUBLIC SERVICE/POLITICAL
RADIO
TELEVISION

CINEMA ADVERTISING & NON-BROADCAST
BRANDED CONTENT
INNOVATION IN ADVERTISING
EXPERIENTIAL ADVERTISING
INTEGRATED BRANDING
BRAND TRANSFORMATION

SUBMISSION METHOD: A physical piece must be sent with entry labels attached. Please note that digital images for all print entries must be uploaded as well as submitting the print version.

Elements allowed for singles: 1
Elements allowed for campaigns: 3 - 5

NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE FORMAT:

Only UN-MOUNTED tear sheets or proofs will be judged.
Entry must be submitted as the size it was published.
Translations, if needed, must be attached to the back of an entry.
Print campaigns MUST be taped together lengthwise (horizontally) in a row. Not taping campaigns together or taping them incorrectly will result in lost or misplaced pieces of a campaign. Click here for an example.

PLEASE NOTE:

NEW: You will be required to upload images for ALL pieces of your print campaigns. These images will NOT be used for judging.
A physical print is still required for judging.
Use these guidelines for Public Service Newspaper & Magazine categories.
Supplements may be entered in full-page magazine categories. You do not need to break it into tear sheets. One complete supplement is the same as one single ad.
The same ad may NOT be entered in both consumer and trade categories.
The same ad may NOT be entered in both public service and consumer categories.
The same ad in different executions may NOT be entered in the same category.

SMALL SPACE FORMAT:

Only ads under 1/4 page will be accepted.
Only UN-MOUNTED tear sheets or proofs will be judged.
Entry must be actual size in the format published. Enlargements are NOT accepted.
Print campaigns MUST be taped together lengthwise (horizontally) in a row. Not taping campaigns together or taping them incorrectly will result in lost or misplaced pieces of a campaign. Click here for an example.

PLEASE NOTE:

Work not submitted in published size will be disqualified.
The same ad may NOT be entered in both consumer and trade categories.
The same ad may NOT be entered in both public service and consumer categories.
The same ad in different executions may NOT be entered in the same categories.

OUT OF HOME

SUBMISSION METHOD: Entries must be uploaded online OR sent on a data DVD/CD. No printed pieces will be accepted for these categories.

Elements allowed for singles: 1
Elements allowed for campaigns: 3 - 5

BILLBOARD, TRANSIT & INSTALLATION FORMAT:

Images allowed for singles: 1 - 4
Images allowed for campaigns: 3 - 10

Only digital images are accepted for these categories. The following file(s) will be accepted for judging: hi-res JPEG, 300 DPI.
The longest side should be 2400-4800 pixels.
If there is text included on your images, please make sure that it is readable on your computer screen. The image will be projected and viewed at a distance of at least 5 feet. It is important that the judges be able to read the text.
For entries submitted by data DVD/CD, label each file with its corresponding entry number.

DIGITAL/ELECTRONIC O.O.H. FORMAT:

Videos are accepted in this Out of Home category and this Out of Home category only.
Entries in this category cannot be entered into any other Out of Home Category.
Click here for video submission guidelines for uploading judging files.
Videos must be 3 minutes max. If your video exceeds 3 minutes, the One Show reserves the right to end the judging after the 3 minute mark.
For entries submitted by data DVD/CD, label each file with its corresponding entry number.

PLEASE NOTE:

Use these guidelines for Public Service Out of Home.
Slides and Prints will NOT be accepted in this category.
If you use the upload center for your entry, there is no need to submit a data DVD/CD.
The same ad may not be entered in both public service and consumer categories.
The same ad in different executions may not be entered in the same categories.

COLLATERAL & SELF PROMOTION

SUBMISSION METHOD: A physical piece is required. For any piece larger than 48" x 56" upload images or send on a data DVD/CD.

Elements allowed for singles: 1
Elements allowed for campaigns: 3 - 5

Promotion & Self Promotion:
Images allowed for singles: 1 - 4
Images allowed for campaigns: 3 - 10

FORMAT: For entries smaller than 48" x 56" (121.9 cm x 142.2 cm)

Only advertising is allowed in this category. Absolutely NO christmas cards, greeting cards, birth announcements, wedding announcements, school reunions, bar mitzvahs or brochures - these can be entered in One Show Design.
The actual physical piece(s) must be submitted.

FORMAT: For entries larger than 48" x 56" (121.9 cm x 142.2 cm)

Any piece larger than 48" x 56" (121.9 cm x 142.2 cm) must be uploaded online OR sent on a data DVD/CD.
Only the following file(s) will be accepted for judging: hi-res JPEG, 300 DPI.
The longest side should be 2400-4800 pixels.
For data DVD/CD: Label each file with its corresponding entry number.

PLEASE NOTE:

Use these guidelines for Public Service Collateral categories.
Videos are accepted only with prior approval. Please contact oneshow@oneclub.org for approval.
The same piece cannot be entered into Posters as well as P.O.P. and In-store.
Digital images for pieces smaller than 48" x 56" (121.9 cm x 142.2 cm) will NOT be accepted for judging.
If you upload the judging file(s) for your entry, there is no need to submit a data DVD/CD.
The same ad may not be entered in both public service and consumer categories.
The same ad in different executions may not be entered in the same categories.

PUBLIC SERVICE/POLITICAL

SUBMISSION METHOD: For all Public Service preparations, please follow the preparation for the corresponding consumer categories.

RADIO

SUBMISSION METHOD: Entries may be submitted digitally via our upload center OR sent on a data DVD/CD.

Files required for singles: 1
Files required for campaigns: 3

FORMAT:

Only the following file(s) are accepted: MP3
For data DVD/CD: Please label MP3 files with their corresponding entry numbers located on the entry label.
Radio ads must be submitted in the language they aired. For non-English ads, an English translation should be included in the Entry Description section.
For data DVD/CD: Please include a Radio Log with the CD.

PLEASE NOTE:

Use these guidelines for Public Service Radio.
Entry labels are not needed for uploaded files.
The same ad may not be entered in both public service and consumer categories.
Different cuts of the same spot may not be entered in the same categories.
Only 3 spots will be accepted as a campaign. Any additional spots submitted will be cut.

TELEVISION

SUBMISSION METHOD: Entries may be submitted digitally via our upload center OR sent on a data DVD/CD.

Elements allowed for singles: 1
Elements allowed for campaigns: 3

FORMAT: Uploaded files

Click here for widescreen & standard technical specifications, estimated download times, & file size requirements.
No slate needed for uploaded spots.
Only the following file(s) are accepted: Quicktime MOV, MP4.
When uploading campaigns, each spot must be uploaded separately.

FORMAT: Data DVD

Click here for widescreen & standard technical specifications.
No slates are required for uploaded entries.
Individual campaign spots must be separated by 2 seconds of black.
Entries in the same category should all be placed on one DVD. Do not submit a data DVD compiled of entries from different categories.
All DVDs must be submitted as a Data DVD with separate files. Playable DVDs will not be accepted and may result in your entries being disqualified.
Corresponding entry labels should be securely attached to the data DVD.

PLEASE NOTE:

Commercial spots MUST be submitted as the version aired on TV or broadcast. Director's cuts, agency cuts or versions not approved by the client will be disqualified.
Public Service television cannot be entered into these categories. They must be submitted in Public Service categories.
Entry labels are not needed for entries that have been uploaded through the One Club Online Upload center.
All non-English spots must be subtitled or dubbed in English. The One Club will not accept written translations of foreign spots.
A TV log is not needed if the entries are uploaded.
Two :15 commercials will not be considered as one :30 commercial.
A single spot may only appear in one campaign.
Only 3 spots will be accepted as a campaign. Any additional spots submitted will be cut.
All three commercials of a campaign must be of equal length (e.g. :30/:30/:30) except in category 9G: Campaigns of Varying Length.

CINEMA ADVERTISING & NON-BROADCAST

SUBMISSION METHOD: Upload online via our upload center OR send on a data DVD.

Elements allowed for singles: 1

FORMAT: For uploaded files

Click here for widescreen & standard technical specifications, estimated download times, & file size requirements.
No slate needed for uploaded spots.
Only the following file(s) are accepted: Quicktime MOV, MP4.
Videos must be no longer than 3 minutes max.

FORMAT: For Data DVD

Click here for widescreen & standard technical specifications.
Entries in the same category should all be placed on one DVD. Do not submit a data DVD compiled of entries from different categories.
All DVDs must be submitted as a Data DVD with separate files. Playable DVDs will not be accepted and may result in your entries being disqualified.
Corresponding entry labels should be securely attached to each data DVD.
Videos must be no longer than 3 minutes max.

PLEASE NOTE:

Ads must be submitted as the version aired. Director's cuts, agency cuts or versions not approved by the client will be disqualified.
Entry labels are not needed for entries that have been uploaded through the One Club Online Upload center.
All non-English spots must be subtitled or dubbed in English. The One Club will not accept written translations of foreign spots.
Your video should be no longer than 3 minutes max. The One Show reserves the right to end the judging after 3 minutes.

BRANDED CONTENT

SUBMISSION METHOD: Uploaded online via our upload center OR sent on a data DVD.

Elements allowed for singles: 1

FORMAT:

Click here for video submission guidelines for uploading files and data DVDs.
For uploads and data DVDs, only the following file type(s) will be accepted: Quicktime MOV, MP4. Please see TV format requirements for more information.
Videos must be no longer than 10 minutes max. Videos longer than 5 minutes must be sent on data DVD.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your video should be no longer than 10 minutes max. The One Show reserves the right to end the judging after 10 minutes.

INNOVATION IN ADVERTISING

SUBMISSION METHOD: Choose only ONE of the following methods: Digital images or as a mini movie (uploaded online via our upload center OR sent on a data DVD). Please note that printed presentation boards will not be accepted. All entries must be submitted digitally.

FORMAT: Mini Movie Presentation

Videos must be no longer than 3 minutes max.
Click here for video submission guidelines for uploading files and data DVDs.
For uploads and data DVDs, only the following file type(s) will be accepted: Quicktime MOV, MP4.
Your video should focus on the innovative quality of your entry.

FORMAT: Digital Images

If there is text included on your images, please make sure that it is readable on your computer screen. The image will be projected and viewed at a distance of at least 5 feet. It is important that the judges be able to read the text.
Only the following file(s) will be accepted for judging: hi-res JPEG, 300 DPI.
The longest side should 2400-4800 pixels.
For entries submitted by data DVD/CD, label each file with its corresponding entry number.
Consider the same points used for the presentation board.

PLEASE NOTE:

Public Service entries CAN be entered into this category.
If your video exceeds 3 minutes, the One Show reserves the right to end the judging after the 3 minute mark.

EXPERIENTIAL ADVERTISING

SUBMISSION METHOD: A mini movie presentation no longer than 3 minutes uploaded online via our upload center OR sent on a data DVD.

FORMAT:

Videos must be no longer than 3 minutes max.
Click here for video submission guidelines for uploading files and data DVDs.
For uploads and data DVDs, only the following file type(s) will be accepted: Quicktime MOV, MP4.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your video should focus on the user and their experience when coming into contact with the brand. This includes installations, events and competitions.
Public Service entries CAN be entered into this category.
If your video exceeds 3 minutes, the One Show reserves the right to end the judging after the 3 minute mark.

INTEGRATED BRANDING

SUBMISSION METHOD: All elements of the campaign must be submitted as one mini movie presentation no longer than 3 minutes uploaded online via our upload center OR sent on a data DVD.

Medias Allowed: Minimum of 3 different

Elements Allowed: 6-10

FORMAT:

Videos must be no longer than 3 minutes max.
Click here for video submission guidelines for uploading files and data DVDs.
For uploads and data DVDs, only the following file type(s) will be accepted: Quicktime MOV, MP4.
When submitting hi-res images (in addition to the mini-movie) please be sure to submit real images of the print and collateral, not screen grabs from the movie.

PLEASE NOTE:

If your video exceeds 3 minutes, the One Show reserves the right to end the judging after the 3 minute mark.

BRAND TRANSFORMATION

SUBMISSION METHOD: A mini movie presentation no longer than 5 minutes uploaded online via our upload center OR sent on a data DVD.

FORMAT:

Videos must be no longer than 5 minutes max.
Click here for video submission guidelines for uploading files and data DVDs.
For uploads and data DVDs, only the following file type(s) will be accepted: Quicktime MOV, MP4.

PLEASE NOTE:

If your video exceeds 5 minutes, the One Show reserves the right to end the judging after the 5 minute mark.