4 Reasons You Should Enter the Social Media Marketing Awards

Apr 21

The Social Media Marketing Awards are an annual celebration of the very best the social media marketing industry has to offer. We celebrate the outstanding marketeers - and their teams - going over and above to engage their customers, as well as the campaigns and content taking creativity to new heights, and the tools us social media marketers just couldn’t live without.

With the deadline for entries to the Social Media Marketing Awards 2021 just around the corner, we’ve put together 4 reasons you should stop what you’re doing right now, write an entry for the 2021 SMMAs and give yourself a shot at being recognised for your outstanding work among the very best in social media.

1. Be recognised for your achievements

We all know that social media is a competitive and fast-moving industry - the newest trend can become the latest trend and then a forgotten trend quicker than you can press the send button. 2020’s also been a rollercoaster of a year for social media marketers and businesses alike, having to adapt and pivot strategies and rethink communications to stay smart, relevant and relatable. That’s why it’s so important to recognise the very best achievements from this past year and celebrate the hell out of them. Whether that be individuals and teams going over and above for their audience, or mind-blowing, boundary-pushing content and campaigns - we’re on a mission to find the best of the best and showcase it to the world.

2. Boost your credibility

Whether you’re a freelancer looking to take on bigger and better clients, an agency looking for an edge over your competition, or a brand that deserves more recognition than you’re getting for your fantastic social media content, the Social Media Marketing Awards are a great way to boost your credibility in the industry and achieve your goals. Our awards are judged by the very best experts across a range of top brands, agencies and industries: from the platforms that make it all possible, like Twitter and Snap, to the agencies looking to make a change, like SevenSix Agency and Purple Goat, and the brands on the very forefront of innovation, like Nestle and LEGO. The SMMAs are where the leading experts give your content the like that truly matters.

3. Gain access to invaluable networking opportunities

Not only do you have the opportunity to be judged by some of the biggest names in social media, but you also get to connect with some of the top talent, too. We all know that networking is key to success in any branch of the industry - and an entry to the Social Media Marketing Awards is a ticket to a wealth of connections and the ultimate networking experience. It could open new opportunities for both you and your business - like acquiring new clients or customers, growing awareness of your brand and collaborating with other fantastic teams. It’s also a great opportunity to feel part of the broader social media community and make genuine connections with like-minded people in the industry - something which we can all agree is needed now more than ever.

4. Access other opportunities, too

The Social Media Marketing Awards aren’t just great for networking and making new connections - they also open up so many new opportunities to you or your business. We’re talking acquiring new clients, winning that dream promotion, being asked to speak at events or interviewed for podcasts and blogs… the list is endless. Just read what our 2019 SMMA winners had to say in our latest series of interviews over on the SocialDay blog.

Have we convinced you yet? Well, it’s not too late to get your entries in - you’ve got until 30th April 2021. To find out more about the Social Media Marketing Awards, including a full list of this year’s award categories, judges and event details, head to our Awards website here.