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MarkeZine's Prestigious Marketing Awards

The renowned marketing media outlet, MarkeZine, operated by Shoeisha Co., Ltd. based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has officially announced the commencement of its highly anticipated marketing awards, the BEST OF MARKETING AWARD 2027. This awards show aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional marketing strategies and innovations that define the future of the industry.

Overview of the Award

The BEST OF MARKETING AWARD is now in its second installment, having originally launched last year. The initiative coincided with MarkeZine’s 20th anniversary in May 2026, when the platform set out to gather industry insights and share successes as a stepping stone for further challenges.

This awards ceremony is designed to honor marketers who are paving the way for tomorrow through their innovative approaches and collaborative efforts in the marketing arena. The winners will showcase their projects at the MarkeZine Day 2027 Spring conference, scheduled for March 3-4, 2027.

Award Categories

MarkeZine has established five distinct categories for the awards, each of which will receive its own division award. Out of these category winners, the overall Grand Prize recipient will also be determined. The categories include:

1. Market Growth Category: Recognizing successful expansions within existing businesses or the development of new target demographics.
2. Brand Loyalty Category: Highlighting initiatives that deepen relationships with existing customers or redefine brand identities, focusing on customer experience (CX) and branding practices.
3. Social Impact Category: Celebrating efforts that deliver a positive societal influence, showcasing the values and ethos of companies.
4. People and Culture Category: Rewarding internal transformations including organizational structure, inter-department collaboration, establishment of marketing organizations, and talent development initiatives.
5. Data and Technology Category: Acknowledging innovative uses of AI and data strategies that set benchmarks within the industry.

Details regarding the judging panel will be announced at a later date.

Call for Entries

MarkeZine encourages all companies engaged in B2C and B2B endeavors, as well as their support partners, to share their successful initiatives and challenges. This award provides a platform for emerging talent in the marketing sector to shine. The final date for submissions is November 9, 2026, with announcements of winners scheduled for January 12, 2027.

Award Conditions

• - Eligibility: Open to any companies, whether B2C or B2B, and their supporting partners involved in marketing activities.
• - Selection Process: The judging process will comprise two stages: an initial document review by the editing team followed by a document review conducted by the judges.
• - Application Details: Submissions can be made through the application form available on the official award site.

Contact Information

For inquiries about the BEST OF MARKETING AWARD, please reach out to the administration office at [email protected].

About MarkeZine

MarkeZine is one of Japan's largest marketing-specific media platforms, having launched in May 2006. It covers a wide range of topics within the advertising and marketing space, focusing primarily on digital strategies. The platform provides the latest news, expert contributions, interviews with industry leaders, and features innovative marketing practices, offering diverse perspectives and insights to its readers.

Visit the official website for more information: MarkeZine