THE OBIE awards

The Obie Award is named after the ancient egyptian obelisk, considered by many to be the first true form of advertising. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in advertising, with 2007 marking the 65th annual Obie Awards competition.

 

2009 Obie Award WInners

 

Best of Show
Traditional Billboard Campaign

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James Ready Beer

Agency
Leo Burnett Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada 		Best of Show Image 1 Best of Show Image 2 Best of Show Image 3 Best of Show Image 4

Best of Show
Multi-Format Campaign

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The Economist

Agency
BBDO New York
New York, NY 		Multi-Format image 1 Multi-Format image 2 Multi-Format image 3 Multi-Format image 4

Hall of Fame

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Absolut

Agency
TBWA/Chait/Day
New York, NY 		Hall of Fame Image 1 Hall of Fame Image 2 Hall of Fame Image 3 Hall of Fame Image 4 Hall of Fame Image 5 Hall of Fame Image 6 Hall of Fame Image 7 Hall of Fame Image 8 Hall of Fame Image 9 Hall of Fame Image 10

Amusement & Entertainment

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San Francisco Zoo

Agency
BBDO West
San Francisco, CA		 Amusement/Entertainment Image 1 Amusement/Entertainment Image 2 Amusement/Entertainment Image 3

Beverage

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Spoetzel Brewery, Shiner Beer

Agency
McGarrah Jessee
Austin, TX		 Beverage Image 1 Beverage Image 2 Beverage Image 3 Beverage Image 4

Business & Technology

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MacBook Air

Agency
TBWA/Media Arts Lab
Los Angeles, CA		 Business & Technology Image

Individual Execution: Traditional Billboard

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McDonald’s

Agency
Leo Burnett Chicago
Chicago, IL 		Traditional Billboard Image

Individual Execution: Street Furniture/Transit/Alternative

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Gillette Fusion Power

Agency
BBDO New York
New York, NY		 Street Furniture/Transit/Alternative Image
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Maker’s Mark

Agency
Doe-Anderson
Louisville, KY 		Street Furniture/Transit/Alternative Image 1 Street Furniture/Transit/Alternative Image 2 Street Furniture/Transit/Alternative Image 3

International

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James Ready Beer

Agency
Leo Burnett Toronto
Toronto, ON, Canada		 International Image 1 International Image 2 International Image 3 International Image 4
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Tide

Agency
Leo Burnett GmbH
Frankfurt, Germany		 International Image

Media

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The Economist

Agency
BBDO New York
New York, NY 		Media image 1 Media image 2 Media image 3 Media image 4

Public Service

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Pathfinders

Agency
Serve
Milwaukee, WI 		Public Service Image 1 Public Service Image 2

Special F/X

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McDonald's

Agency
Leo Burnett Chicago
Chicago, IL		 Special F/X Image 1 Special F/X Image 2 Special F/X Image 3 Special F/X Image 4

2011 Obie Award Winners
2010 Obie Award Winners
2009 Obie Award Winners
2008 Obie Award Winners
2007 Obie Award Winners
2006 Obie Award Winners

 

OUTSIDERS-UNITE
PHOENIX, 2010
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OUTSIDERS-UNITE
MIAMI, 2007
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OUTSIDERS-UNITE
CHICAGO, 2006
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