Things are definitely picking up around here, my office will soon start filling up with the best ideas in sports advertising from 2014. The reason being that it's officially “awards season” at the NSF. Up until November 30th, we’ll receive a few hundred entries to the NSF ADchievement Awards, which acknowledge the most creative sports-based advertising of the year. The packages fill every corner with examples of commercials, season ticket packages, and great print items.

Because the sports industry is so engrained into our culture, teams and agencies have the opportunity to be especially imaginative with their advertising. Having an audience and fans that are already willing to wear the t-shirts, watch the in-game videos and interact via social media allows the advertisers to focus on the creativity in their message. All of this makes for some outstanding results.

If you believe your advertising is the best in the industry then continue reading to find out how you can put a spotlight on your efforts at the 2015 National Sports Forum in Cincinnati, Ohio.

1. Television
2. Social/Mobile Media (Facebook/Twitter campaigns, Pinterest/Instagram pages, apps, etc.)
3. Print (any ad appearing in a publication)
4. Out-of-Home (billboard, wraps, bus shelter, etc.)
5. In-Stadium/In-Arena (stadium signage, in-game videos, restroom ads, etc.)
6. Sales Collateral (ticket stubs, season ticket packages, pocket schedules, etc.)
7. Alternative Media (promotional collateral, unique marketing items, misc., etc.)
8. Internet/Web-Based (splash page, interactive online media, banner ads, etc.)

For complete submission instructions, or if you would like additional information on the 2015 NSF ADchievement Awards, please visit: sports-forum.com/adchievement

Submission Deadline for the 2015 Awards: November 30, 2014.

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