Global Marketing At Retail Awards Winners Announced February 27, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Greg Smith Director, Communications gsmith@popai.com (703)373-8819 Alexandria, VA – All the world's a stage and this year entrants from over 12 countries rushed to that stage to prove that they have what it takes to beat out the best of the best that marketing at retail has to offer from around the globe. Point of Purchase Advertising International (POPAI), the global association for marketing at retail, announced today the winners of its inaugural Global Marketing At Retail Awards Contest in Düsseldorf, Germany. “Recognizing the most innovative and effective point of purchase displays from around the world is an important way to establish the ever changing standard of excellence in marketing at retail,” said Richard Winter, POPAI President. “The range of entries from proven winners demonstrates the impressive creativity and evolution of the marketing at retail medium. The Global Marketing At Retail Awards program is a great way for an organization to establish and communicate its understanding of the power and effectiveness of marketing at retail on a global level.” To qualify for entry into the 2011 Global Marketing at Retail Awards Contest entrants were required to have won Display of the Year or Gold awards from the 2010 Awards Contest run by POPAI Chapters in Australia & New Zealand, Benelux, France, Hungary, Italy, North America and the United Kingdom & Ireland. "The Global Marketing at Retail Awards program builds upon the success and strength of existing POPAI Chapter awards contests by creating an annual global awards contest that is only open to the best in class designs," said Tom Harris, POPAI Global Development Chair. "By engaging major retailers, brands and design agencies from around the world POPAI is helping to further raise awareness of the importance of marketing at retail, and part of that awareness effort includes creating a global platform to showcase design and manufacturing talents from around the world." Category Winners The Global Marketing At Retail Awards contest features 15 categories, which reflect key retail channels and recognize different communication conditions and controls in each channel. Below is a list of this year’s winners: Food Retailers Temporary Entry: Oreo Dump Bin Designed and produced for: Kraft Food Produced by: POP Art Australia Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Semi-Permanent Entry: Coke Summer Program 2009 Designed and produced for: Coca-Cola North America Produced by: Ellie Inc. Member: POPAI North America Permanent Entry: Modular Counter Display for powdered mixes Designed and produced for: Kraft Foods de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. Produced by: POPmachine SA de CV Member: POPAI North America Permanent Entry: Masterfoods Tomato Sauce Bottle Display Designed and produced for: Mars Food Australia Produced by: Retail Logic Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Convenience/Route Stores Semi-Permanent Entry: Red Bull E-shots Modular Display Designed and produced for: Red Bull GmbH Produced by: Creative Instore Solutions Pty Ltd. Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Permanent Entry: Pringles Small can Magnetic Unit Designed and produced for: Procter & Gamble UK Produced by: PPE Limited Member: POPAI UK & Ireland Beverages Alcoholic Temporary Entry: Jack Daniel's Harly-Davidson Pallet Display Designed and produced for: Brown-Forman Australia Pty Ltd Produced by: id8 Studio Pty Ltd Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Semi-Permanent Entry: Mur de théâtralisation "Atelier Cocktail" Designed and produced for: LIXIR Produced by: CAMELEON group Member: POPAI France Permanent Entry: BACARDI BAT STATUE Designed and produced for: BACARDI USA Produced by: BISH CREATIVE DISPLAY Member: POPAI North America Beauty – Cosmetics, Skincare & Haircare Temporary Entry: L'Oreal Paris Men Expert - Excell 5 Designed and produced for: L'Oreal Australia Produced by: Visy Glama Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Semi-Permanent Entry: FLOOR STAND GO FRESH FACE DOUBLE Designed and produced for: Unilever Andina Colombia S.A. Produced by: INNERCIA S.A. Member: POPAI North America Permanent Entry: Max Factor MUA Counter Designed and produced for: Procter & Gamble Produced by: Bezier Member: POPAI UK & Ireland Beauty – Fragrances Temporary Entry: Impulse Display Designed and produced for: Unilever Produced by: DesignFX Member: POPAI UK & Ireland Department Stores/Mass Merchants Temporary Entry: Halloween Seasonal Campaign 2009 Designed and produced for: Matalan Retail Ltd Produced by: Simpson Print Ltd Member: POPAI UK & Ireland Semi-Permanent Entry: Braun Xpressive Floor Stand Designed and produced for: Procter & Gamble Australia Pty Ltd Produced by: Megara Australia Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Permanent Entry: Dolce Gusto Coffee Machine Display Designed and produced for: NESTLE Hungária Kft. Produced by: BEFLEX Solutions Kft. Member: POPAI Hungary Home Entertainment, Telecommunications & Computer Retailers Permanent Entry: LG Electronics - Home Entertainment Interactive Learning Center Designed and produced for: LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. Produced by: Trans World Marketing Member: POPAI North America Retail Service Providers Temporary Entry: MAISON LA HAUT Designed and produced for: WALT DISNEY Produced by: I.D.D Member: POPAI France Permanent Entry: Eukanuba Aisle Designed and produced for: Procter & Gamble Pet Care Australia Produced by: 5P Group Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Environmental/Eco Design/Green Semi-Permanent Entry: L'Oreal Professionnel Playball Counter Spinner Designed and produced for: L'Oreal Australia Produced by: Megara Australia Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Sales Promotion Temporary Entry: Jack Daniel's Harley-Davidson Promotion Designed and produced for: Brown-Forman Australia Produced by: id8 Studio Pty Ltd Member: POPAI Australia & New Zealand Digital In Store Media Content Permanent Entry: BBVA Action Network Designed and produced for: BBVA, Spain Produced by: John Ryan International, Inc Member: POPAI UK & Ireland Digital In Store Media Networks Permanent Entry: POSE CAFE Designed and produced for: MOKAFE Produced by: TELELOGOS SAS Member: POPAI France Competition Format The competition was judged by a team of independent marketing at retail professionals representing a variety of relevant disciplines in an online adjudication process. Though the judging process was completed online, judges reviewed case history responses and evaluated entry responses to questions focusing on design, engineering, shopper engagement, retail experience, brand performance, and sales results. Additionally, judging was conducted across five different languages including Dutch, English, French, German, and Italian making it a truly global contest. About POPAI Since 1936, POPAI has served as the leading international advocate and voice of the marketing at retail industry. Having chapters worldwide and serving more than 1,700 member companies internationally, POPAI promotes, protects and advances the broader interests of the marketing at retail community through original research, certified education, showcasing industry excellence, trade forums and protecting intellectual and legislative rights. For more information, please visit http://www.popai.com