Overall, the number of entries increased by 17 per cent on last year's turnout, with the highest increases in the Promo & Activation (up 147 per cent), Craft (up 44 per cent), Media (up 16.4 per cent), Radio (up 12.6 per cent), and Outdoor categories (up 12.3 per cent). Only one category, Film, saw a drop-off in the number of entries, from 417 to 360 this year.
The two new categories at this year's festival, Mobile and PR, brought in 47 and 97 entries respectively.
The top countries participating include India (responsible for 612 entries), Australia (443), Singapore (429), China (372) and Japan (366).
Terry Savage, co-chairman of Spikes Asia, said he was delighted by the significant growth. “As the largest awards in Asia-Pacific, we are delighted with the continued support of the industry in the region, demonstrated by this incredible growth," he said. "Winning a much sought-after Spike, provides important recognition, inspiration and motivation for both agencies and clients alike."
Spikes Asia 2011 runs from September 18 to 20. For more information, see here.
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