TORONTO –The Canadian Comedy Network’s “Russia” spot was named “Best in Show” at the 2013 Crystal Awards, which honour the best in radio advertising. The spot, produced by Grey, received the platinum award at the awards gala, held last Wednesday during Canadian Music Week.
Presented by Astral RadioPlus, Canadian Broadcast Sales, Bell Media Radio Sales and Target Broadcast Sales, the Crystal Awards celebrate the best in radio creative from more than 600 English and French radio stations across Canada in 2012.
The 10 gold Crystal Awards were presented to the following winners:
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Agency Campaign |
Parkland Industries: “Blair/Jamie/Russ” Created by Max May & Sebastien Wilcox of WAX |
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Agency Single
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Parkland Industries: “Russ” Created by Max May & Sebastien Wilcox of WAX |
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Best Radio Entry from a Small Market
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Northstar Ford: “Northstar Justice” Created by Marty Giles & Ryan Leininger of Rogers Radio Fort McMurray |
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Copywriting
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OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship): “Old TV” Created by Juniper Park |
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Creative Use of Sound/Music
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Knickers ’n Lace Lingerie: “Carol of the Belles” Created by Doris Rodgers & Byron Close of Corus Radio Calgary |
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Performance
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Canadian Comedy Network: “Russia” Created by Patrick Scissons, Graeme Campbell, Logan Gabel, Lisa Smith & Renzo Mendoza from GREY |
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Public Service Announcement
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Pflag Canada: “Jazz” Created by Robin Heisey, Lauren Miller, Elma Karabegovic, Cynthia Roach, Anna Neilson, Gerry Mosby, Julian Rudd & Vapor Music of DraftFCB |
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Radio Campaign
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Mr. Rooter: “It’s 3 a.m./No Butt Crack/Full House Royal Flush” Created by Rob Mortimer, Tracey Robertson, Chris Knowles, Brock Young & Melinda Ainsworth-Roy of Bell Media Radio Ottawa |
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Radio Promotion Campaign
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Newstalk 1010/Newstalk Deals: “The Monopoly Guy/Good Time Charlie/Pocket Squares” Created by Rebecca Milloy & Dave LeBlanc of Astral Radio Toronto |
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Radio Promotion Single
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FM96 London: “NHL Players PSA” Created by Brad Gibb of Corus Radio London |
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Radio Single
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Oakville Hospital Foundation: “The Machine That Goes PING!” Created by Dave Calvert & Justin Dove of Rogers Radio Toronto |
