Guidelines

Eligibility

Who may enter: Any New England-based individual or organization responsible for the creation of advertising, design, direct marketing and/or interactive, such as an advertising agency, design studio, advertiser, broadcaster, publisher, production house or freelancer.

What may be entered: Any advertising, design, direct or interactive material(s) first published, broadcast, distributed or posted between May 1, 2008 and June 1, 2009. The overall creative theme of each entry must have been conceived in New England, even if production took place elsewhere.

Verification

All submitted entries must be able to prove paid media placement, if so required. Your signature on the Master Entry List provides your and your company's agreement to submit any documentation deemed necessary, such as a tear sheet, insertion order or log sheet. Any entry for which adequate verification cannot be provided will be disqualified from the show and no refund will be given.

Categorization

Please note there are numerous changes in this year's competition. Some categories are completely new and others have been combined or broken apart for clarity. The Hatch Steering Committee reserves the right to re-categorize any entries. Such entries will be placed into their appropriate category as defined here in the Call for Entries. Any piece that is moved by the Committee will be done so without notification.

Fee Structure

  • Ad Club Trustee Member Company — $95 per single entry/$105 per campaign entry
  • Ad Club Corporate, Individual Member or Entrepreneur — $100 per single entry/$110 per campaign entry
  • Non-members — $110 per single entry/$135 per campaign entry
  • Students — $15 per entry
  • Late fee of $25 per entry for entries submitted after 6/25

Payment

All entry fee payments can be made online through the submission process. If necessary, payment can be made by check. Checks should be made payable to The Ad Club, and submitted along with entry materials to:

  • The Ad Club
  • Attn: Hatch Awards
  • 9 Hamilton Place
  • 2nd Floor
  • Boston, MA 02108