In this episode, Todd and Kelly dive deep into the often-glamorized world of advertising awards.

As seasoned agency leaders and multi-award winners, they explore the true value of these accolades - beyond the entry fees, shiny trophies, and ego boosts. Is it worth the time and money? Do clients even care?

Drawing from their own experiences - including recent award wins - they weigh the tangible and intangible returns, uncover the hidden embellishments in case studies, and ask whether awards actually reflect performance or just marketing muscle.

If you're navigating agency credibility, media strategy, or the perception vs. reality gap in advertising, this episode will speak directly to your analytical, results-driven mind.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off with a Hard Truth: Case Studies Aren’t Always Real
• 00:01:19 - Welcome to Award Season: Hype or Headache?
• 00:02:01 - What It Really Takes to Enter Industry Awards
• 00:03:17 - Do Clients Even Care About Your Trophies?
• 00:04:31 - The Ego Boost is Real—But Is It Worth It?
• 00:05:25 - Behind the Curtain: Politics, Perception & Pitfalls
• 00:13:23 - Submitting for Awards? Here’s the Unfiltered Reality
• 00:22:36 - Wrapping It Up: Are Awards a Must or a Marketing Mirage?

Links and Resources:

• Kelly Maguire on LinkedIn
• Todd Juneau on LinkedIn
• Vuja Dé Digital 

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