IAB HK Digital Awards 2024: Finalists Announcement

The IAB HK Digital Awards 2024 recognizes remarkable accomplishments within the industry, showcasing the year's most innovative and impactful digital campaigns. 

This year, we are thrilled to introduce additional categories and have received over 200 entries. Following a rigorous judging process marked by thoughtful discussions and thorough deliberation, we are delighted to announce the finalists across eight categories.

*The finalists below are listed in alphabetical order by brand name.

 

Best Advocate of Social & Environmental Impact

Bupa HSBC_Customer Advocacy
Brand: Bupa
Agency: DigiSalad
Campaign: Together For Your Health & Connected Care Expo - Blua Health Mobile App
 Brand: HSBC
Agencies: Omnicom Media Group, dentsu gba
Campaign: HSBC Customer Advocacy Campaign
   
Mannings MSD
Brand: Mannings, DFI Retail Group
Agency: MTWT Communications
Campaign: Mannings 'Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines' Programme
 Brand: Merck Sharp & Dohme
Agency: Narrow Door
Campaign: Men's Survival Guide
   
OP SCB
Brand: Ocean Park Hong Kong
Agencies: LHK Media HK, Layman Marketing, Eatable Production
Campaign: Eat Local Initiatives - Mission R Ocean Park
 Brand: Standard Chartered Bank
Agencies: dentsu Hong Kong, Secret Tour
Campaign: Standard Chartered Anti-Fraud Campaign
   

Best Branding Campaign

CP HSBC Client Continuum
Brand: Cathay
Agencies: Digitas Hong Kong, Leo Burnett
Campaign: Every Move Counts
 Brand: HSBC
Agencies: Omnicom Media Group, Saatchi & Saatchi
Campaign: HSBC-Global Private Banking_Client Continuum Campaign
   
HSBC Make Your Next Move HSBC Premier Elite
Brand: HSBC
Agencies: Omnicom Media Group, Saatchi & Saatchi
Campaign: HSBC Make Your Next Move, Make Your Mark Brand Campaign
 Brand: HSBC
Agencies: Omnicom Media Group, Saatchi & Saatchi
Campaign: HSBC Premier Elite Launch Campaign
   
OP Halloween HKM
Brand: Ocean Park Hong Kong
Agency: The Bread Digital
Campaign: Ocean Park Halloween Fest 2024 Campaign
 Brand: Uni-China Group - Hong Kong Market
Agencies: Hardchi Creative, The Bridge Agency
Campaign: Hong Kong Market Eshop Launch Campaign
   

Best Use of Content Innovation

AirAsia CP Airing
Brand: AirAsia (Hong Kong & Macao)
Agency: CLS Holiday (Flyagain Travel)
Campaign: No Clue Escape 唔知去邊亞
 Brand: Cathay
Agency: MSL - Publicis Groupe
Campaign: Airing and Unreal OOH for Hong Kong
   
HSB Every Dollar HSB Indigo CFO
Brand: Hang Seng Bank
Agency: Sunny Idea (HK) 
Campaign: Hang Seng Preferred Banking - Plan Smart for Every Dollar
 Brand: Hang Seng Bank
Agency: Indigo Concept
Campaign: Hang Seng Prestige Banking: The CFO Promotion
   
HSBC One OP Halloween
Brand: HSBC
Agencies: Omnicom Media Group, Saatchi & Saatchi
Campaign: HSBC One x T1 - For Every Legendary One
 Brand: Ocean Park Hong Kong
Agency: The Bread Digital
Campaign: Ocean Park Halloween Fest 2024 Campaign
   

Best Use of Data & Insights 

CP_Data CP_Active Ecology
Brand: Cathay
Agency: Digitas Hong Kong
Campaign: Data-driven audience segmentation campaign for Cathay Shop
 Brand: Cathay Pacific
Agency: Digitas Hong Kong
Campaign: Cathay Pacific Media-Active Ecology
   
HSB Every Dollar HSBC One
Brand: Hang Seng Bank
Agency: Essencemediacom Hong Kong
Campaign: Hang Seng Preferred Banking - Plan Smart for Every Dollar
 Brand: HSBC
Agencies: Omnicom Media Group, Saatchi & Saatchi
Campaign: HSBC One x T1 - For Every Legendary One
   
SHISEIDO_BeautySync SCB In Times of Need
Brand: SHISEIDO HONG KONG 
Agency: iProspect Hong Kong
Campaign: Shiseido SFSLX 24AW Campaign
 Brand: Standard Chartered Bank
Agencies: dentsu Hong Kong, Hungry Digital  
Campaign: Standard Chartered In Times of Need Campaign
   

Best Use of Omnichannel Strategy

image-20250205121129-1 Bupa
Brand: Asahi
Agencies: dentsu Hong Kong, The Trade Desk
Campaign: Asahi - Best Use of Omnichannel Strategy
 Brand: Bupa
Agency: DigiSalad
Campaign: Together For Your Health & Connected Care Expo - Blua Health Mobile App
   
HSBC_Unlock Real Potential MTR_Queens' Chill Rewards
Brand: HSBC 
Agencies: Omnicom Media Group, Saatchi & Saatchi
Campaign: HSBC “Unlock Real Potential” Loan Campaign
 Brand: MTR Corporation
Agency: -
Campaign: Queens' Chill Rewards
   
OP_Little Prince Taobao Double 11
Brand: Ocean Park Hong Kong
Agency: EternityX Marketing Technology
Campaign: Le Petit Prince 80th Anniversary Galactic Voyage 小王子80周年星空遊歷
 Brand: Taobao
Agency: MTR* advertising - JCDecaux Transport
Campaign: MTR* advertising - Taobao Double 11 Shopping Festival
   

Best Use of Performance Marketing

Cathay Shop Cathay_Active Ecology
Brand: Cathay
Agency: Digitas Hong Kong
Campaign: Cathay Shop: How segmentation strategy refines performance marketing
 Brand: Cathay Pacific
Agency: Digitas Hong Kong
Campaign: Cathay Pacific Media-Active Ecology
   
DBS SCB Leveraging
Brand: DBS SME Banking
Agency: FABCOM
Campaign: DBS Online Business Account Opening Upgrade Lead Generation Campaign
 Brand: Standard Chartered Bank
Agencies: dentsu, Teads
Campaign: Leveraging AI Solutions to supercharge Standard Chartered’s Credit Card Acquisition strategy
   
SCB Interesting Moments SCB In Times of Need
Brand: Standard Chartered Bank
Agencies: dentsu Hong Kong, Hungry Digital  
Campaign: Standard Chartered “Interest-ing Moments” Digital Deposits Campaign
 Brand: Standard Chartered Bank
Agencies: dentsu Hong Kong, Hungry Digital  
Campaign: Standard Chartered In Times of Need Campaign
   

Best Use of Technology

Bupa CP DCO
Brand: Bupa
Agency: DigiSalad
Campaign: Together For Your Health & Connected Care Expo - Blua Health Mobile App
 Brand: Cathay Pacific
Agencies: Digitas Hong Kong, Adzymic Dynamic Advertising Platform
Campaign: Cathay Pacific Flies High with DCO Flight Finder
   
CP_One Click Hang Seng VML
Brand: Cathay Pacific
Agency: Digitas Hong Kong
Campaign: Cathay Pacific - One Click Evaluator for Travel Destination
 Brand: Hang Seng Bank
Agencies: VML Hong Kong, AIR Concepts
Campaign: Hang Seng x Hazel Brand Campaigns
   
PnS SCB Interesting Moments
Brand: ParknShop
Agency: Mezzofy (Service Provider)
Campaign: Mezzofy x ParknShop NFC Tap-to-get Digital Coupon 佳住你拍著數
 Brand: Standard Chartered Bank
Agencies: dentsu Hong Kong, Hungry Digital
Campaign: Standard Chartered “Interest-ing Moments” Digital Deposits Campaign
   

Most Efficient Use of Budget Campaign

AirAsia Cigna
Brand: AirAsia (Hong Kong & Macao)
Agency: CLS Holiday (Flyagain Travel)
Campaign: No Clue Escape 唔知去邊亞
 Brand: Cigna Worldwide General Insurance Company
Agencies: FABCOM (Media), Hungry Digital (Creative)
Campaign: When Santa’s ‘Ho Ho Ho’ Becomes ‘Ho’spital
   
CSL Huggies
Brand: CSL Mobile
Agency: -
Campaign: CSL’s Concierge “Gangpiao” Hotline
 Brand: Huggies
Agency: Havas Worldwide Hong Kong
Campaign: Huggies Natural BBeauty
   
Lee Kum Kee  
Brand: Lee Kum Kee (Hong Kong)
Agencies: Wavemaker Hong Kong (Media), Hungry Digital (Creative)
Campaign: Elevating Tradition with Bold Fusion