MARKies finalists released

The finalists for 24 categories are now in for this year's MARKies Awards, run by Marketing magazine.This year 36 agencies are in the running for an award from a total of 243 entries.Dominating the list is Grey Group and Ogilvy & Mather, each with 12 finalist nominations. Wunderman's AGENDA Hong Kong cut it close with 10 nominations.DDB Group Hong Kong and Mindshare are also strong contenders, both with eight campaigns shortlisted for an award.The full shortlist can be seen here. This year's MARKies Awards were selected by a panel of senior marketers from the city’s most influential brands including BMW Concessionaires, Compass Visa, CSL, Harbour City, Hongkong Land, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hyatt International, Kiehl's, TSL, UBS, Wellcome, WWF, Wyeth and Zurich. The selection criteria focused on the creative challenge, strategic thinking, execution and the results delivered.Winners will be announced during the Agency of the Year Awards gala dinner taking place on 13 June at the JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.To book a table for the gala dinner, click here.Last year’s event sold out at 600 guests, want to know how we celebrated? Click here.