Radio Mercury Awards On Deck
• The official Call for Entry for the 30th anniversary Radio Mercury Awards will open on June 7. For the past 30 years, the Radio Mercury Awards have celebrated creative excellence in radio and audio, by honoring work that successfully harnesses the power of sound. This year, the Radio Mercury Awards reflect the current advertising environment for radio and related audio platforms, including broadcast commercials, integrated campaigns, podcasts, PSAs, jingles, sonic branding and music.
Beginning this year, all entries will be open to work in any language for work that was broadcast, aired digitally, released or transmitted initially and primarily in the U.S. and its territories between June 1, 2019 and August 9, 2021. Entries will be priced at $30 for all categories, except for entries for the student category, which will be free.
Robin Fitzgerald, Chief Creative Officer for BBDO Atlanta, who served as Chief Judge in 2020, will return as your 2021 Chief Judge. “It’s an honor to be brought back again as this year’s Chief Judge,” said Fitzgerald. “Last year, we awarded work that rose to the challenge and this year, I eagerly anticipate hearing work that showcases what’s currently happening creatively in radio and audio.”
Mike Hulvey, VP/COO of Neuhoff Media and Chair, RAB board, remarked, “We are delighted to have Robin join us as Chief Judge for a second year in a row, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the show. We look forward to honoring the heritage of the past and honoring the creative excellence of the future.” Finalists will be announced in late September, and winners will be announced on November 17, 2021.
