McDonald’s Philippines Takes the Spotlight with the “Ride the Arches” Campaign at PANATA Brand Effectiveness Awards 2024
The PANATA Brand Effectiveness Awards 2024 marked a milestone with its crystal anniversary, a night where the industry’s most impactful campaigns were honored and celebrated. While McDonald’s Philippines made headlines with their “Ride the Arches” initiative, the evening was filled with standout achievements from a variety of brands that have reshaped the marketing landscape.
The “Ride the Arches” campaign transforms McDonald’s stores into cyclist-friendly hubs, inviting riders to embark on a unique journey from one golden arch to another. More than just an innovative marketing campaign, it encouraged an active lifestyle while promoting environmental awareness. A concept like this could only come from a brand who truly understands and is deeply immersed in the passions of their consumers!
This campaign didn’t just win hearts—it swept the awards, taking home a total of five accolades, including Gold in Marketing Communication Channel – Single Medium BTL, Gold in Customer Experience, Bronze in Disruptive Innovation. Adding to this already impressive haul, their “Night Classroom” campaign also secured a Gold in the Corporate Sustainability and Brand Trust category.
The team behind “Ride the Arches” composed of the seasoned Meryl Adiel Hernandez, Cathleen Denise Barrameda, Gita Manuel, Jann Caitlin Jao, and Isabel Christina Leyeza was also awarded the Brand Team of the Year. Moreover, the Corporate Communications Manager Denise Barrameda was rightfully honored as the Rookie Brand Builder of the Year. Thanks to their collective efforts in driving these groundbreaking campaigns which undoubtedly broke norms in brand engagement.
Beyond McDonald’s success, the event was also a testament to the power of creativity and strategic execution, showcasing how brands like Nestlé Philippines, Coca-Cola, FWD Life Insurance, and Smart Communications have leveraged their platforms to create meaningful connections with consumers.
Nestlé Philippines’ Nescafe campaign “Kape’t Bisig sa Pagbangon” was one of the shining stars of the evening, securing a Gold in the Effective Use of Marketing Channel – Integrated and in Customer Experience category. This campaign highlighted how a legacy brand can continue to innovate, connecting with a new generation of coffee lovers while staying true to its roots.
Coca-Cola’s “Coke Christmas 2023” also made a splash, with its integrated campaign that blended tradition with modernity, earning it a coveted Gold in the Customer Experience category.
FWD Life Insurance, known for its innovative approach in the financial sector, was another highlight. Their campaign “FWD: The Gamer Insurance” not only won Gold in the Effective Use of Marketing Channel – Integrated category but also set a new standard for how insurance can be marketed to resonate with younger, tech-savvy consumers. This win emphasizes the brand’s commitment to pushing the envelope in a traditionally conservative industry.
Smart Communications took home the Gold in the Effective Use of Marketing Channel – Single Medium – Out-of-Home category, showcasing their expertise in capturing the attention of on-the-go audiences. Their campaign “FIBA World Cup 2023: Smart Ball of Asia” cleverly utilized outdoor advertising to engage consumers in a way that was both impactful and memorable, reinforcing Smart’s position as a leader in innovative communications.
In the Brand Effectiveness through Corporate Sustainability and Brand Trust category, SM Supermalls emerged as one of the 2 Gold winners. SM Supermalls’ ‘Rainwater Project” campaign was praised for its innovative approach to reducing environmental impact while enhancing the shopping experience.
Watson’s Philippines’ “Watson’s Playlist: The Feel Great Concert”, and the Bank of the Philippine Islands’ “May BPI Dito” were among the brands celebrated for their exceptional Customer Experience campaigns. These brands have mastered the art of understanding and enhancing the customer journey, creating seamless and engaging interactions that resonate deeply with consumers. Their gold winning campaigns were a testament to the importance of insight-driven strategies in building lasting brand loyalty.
The PANATA Brand Effectiveness Awards 2024 was not just a celebration of individual brand achievements but a recognition of the collective progress in the industry. With 22 golds, 8 silvers, and 8 bronzes awarded across various categories, the night was a testament to the creativity and strategic thinking that defines today’s marketing landscape.
Here’s the complete list of the PANATA Brand Effectiveness Awards 2024 winners.
As we look forward to the PANATA Brand Effectiveness Awards 2025, set to return in May next year, the industry is reminded of the power of innovation and the importance of staying ahead in the game.
Congratulations to all the winners, and may these achievements continue to inspire the entire marketing community to push boundaries and create lasting, positive impacts.
THE PANATA BRAND EFFECTIVENESS AWARDS 2024 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
With great honor and pride, the PANAta Brand Effectiveness Awards 2024 unveils the much-awaited list of campaigns that have advanced to the judges’ final scrutiny. Our distinguished judging panel, composed of rockstars in their respective fields—including established brands, advertisers, media experts, academia, and esteemed advertising agencies—will meticulously score these campaigns to determine the winners for outstanding effectiveness in strategy, execution, and results.
Congratulations to all who made the cut and big ‘thank you’ to all the participating brands!
The awarding ceremonies will take place on Sept. 6, 6pm at the prestigious Seda BGC. This highly anticipated event has been made even more remarkable through the valuable partnerships forged this year.
Here are the remarkable campaigns that have made the cut: PANATA_2024_SHORTLIST
#PANATA AWARDS 2023 SHORTLIST REVEALED
With great honor and pride, PANAta Awards 2023 unveils the much-awaited list of campaigns that have successfully made it to the prestigious shortlist. These exceptional finalists will now face the discerning scrutiny of a distinguished judging panel, composed of luminaries from renowned brands, advertisers, media experts, academia, and esteemed advertising agencies. Their collective expertise will determine the ultimate winners who have exhibited outstanding effectiveness in strategy, execution, and results.
In a special category called the People’s Choice Awards, consumers are invited to cast their votes for their favorite campaigns. Voting will commence on July 28 and conclude on August 13, accessible through the PANAta chatbot on PANA’s official Facebook page.
The grand celebration of excellence and effectiveness in advertising, the PANAta Awards Night, will take place on September 22 at the prestigious SEDA Hotel in Bonifacio Global City. This highly anticipated event has been made even more remarkable through valuable partnerships forged this year. Notably, adobo magazine, one of our media partners, has played a significant role in creating strong awareness for the event milestones. Praxis, our trusted event and media agency partner, has been entrusted with the responsibility of media promotions and ensuring the flawless execution and staging of the ceremony. Moreover, Globaltronics, as the stage LED provider, promises to create a mesmerizing and exhilarating atmosphere, capturing the glitz and glamor of the occasion.
The event is set to be graced by celebrities, industry personalities, and prominent brand builders.
We are thrilled to announce this exciting lineup of events that will soon unfold. Without further ado, here are the remarkable campaigns that have made the cut: PANAta_2023_SHORTLIST
THE MOST EFFECTIVE FILIPINO BRAND CAMPAIGNS RECOGNIZED AT THE PANATA AWARDS 2022
Brands who have truly championed the PANA’s sublime value of responsible brand building in an effective and creative way emerged victorious in #PANAtaAwards2022 recognition night.
McDonald’s Philippines’ campaign “Classroom” once again bagged the most coveted Grand PANAta Brand of the Year Award, dominating the category as the most game-changing and innovative brand building effort that showed outstanding results, twice in a row. This campaign was also cited as the most effective for Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility (CSSR) while its “Ride Thru Light Show” campaign also won gold for Customer Experience. A bronze medal for Brand Effectiveness through Business Growth – Large Enterprise was given for its campaign “M Safe : AHEAD”
This year’s two (2) other gold medalists include Unilever’s “Knorr Their Future” for the most effective use of marketing communication channels- single medium and Avon Philippines’ “#ComeAsYouArewithFirstGender-FreeUnderwear” for product innovation.
Silver medalists include Save the Children Philippines’ “QR for Hunger” for effectiveness in CSSR, Pepsico for “Pepsi Blackpink” for effectiveness through customer experience and Unilever Philippines’ “Knorr’s Nutri-Delicious Purpose” for effective use of Integrated marketing communication channels.
Bronze awardees are Ayala Land, Inc.’s “Alagang Ayala Land Social Enterprises digital marketing campaign” for effectiveness in CSSR, Sting Philippines/Pepsico’s “Sting – Energy Sarap na Humahataw” for effectiveness in creative content innovation and from the same company “Pepsi Blockbuster” for effectiveness through product shoot innovation.
Way ahead of the awards night, PANA followers have also voted for the People’s Choice which was won by Nutri-Asia’s “Silver Swan DoblengDishkarte”.
Innovative Execution through Mobile Award was won by Universal Robina Corporation’s ”Piattos Fun Way Gamification”.
Michael Sena, Raymond Hernandez and Richard Villaseran of PJ Lhuillier, Inc. comprise the Brand Team of the Year. This is the first time that PANAta Awards has given recognition to the brand team who has been commended by their industry partners i.e. media, suppliers and agency for their strategic partnership with clarity and consistency in vision and leadership.
Congratulations to all the #PANAtaAwards2022 winners for truly creating a fine representation of the Filipino brand builder. To prove effectiveness requires a business acumen with ears constantly on the ground. It takes an acute marketing sense to build on a human truth that can change behavior. Each of this year’s winners has not only done so successfully but their impact will be felt for years to come.
The prestigious event was streamed via PANA FB page and official YouTube channel. Hosted by Cignal TV’s news anchor Julius Babao, with special performances from Kapuso star Ruru Madrid and next gen P-pop star Ver5us, it brought together the marketing and brand building industry as it progresses to new beginnings.
#PANAtaAwards2022 was made possible through the generous support of its event & media agency partner, PraXis and creative agency partner Vitalstrats Creative Solution.
Special mention also goes to its media partners – Cignal TV5, GMA7, Monster RX, Manila Broadcasting Company, Wish FM, Win Radio, Meta and the Inquirer Group of Companies; its online magazine partner Adobo Magazine and chatbot partner Megamobile. The professional management of P&A Grant Thornton as the auditing firm and Ryan Alvin Torrejos, the psychometrician, provided an objective and unbiased perspective on the evaluation and measure of the results.
The World Federation of Advertisers and the Ad Standards Council, 2 industry icons, have been consistent in encouraging a healthy and progressive competition to bring out the best in advertising practice and quality. For this, #PANAtaAwards is also very grateful.
PANATA Awards 2023 will be held in the 2nd quarter, earlier than this year’s competition and so we are giving a shout out to brands to be ready once again with their entries.
Meet the Jury of #PANAtaAwards2022. All Brand Builders – 2 from Agency side and 20 from Client side. All with a solid track record in marketing communications, brand management, advertising, enterprise building and most importantly #brandeffectiveness.
Winners of the #PANAtaAwards2022 will be announced on Dec 8, 2022.
Manila, Philippines, 9 December 2021 – The most creative and effective brand campaigns in the country took center stage at this year’s PANAta Awards. The 2021 awards night, held virtually on December 8, reflected this year’s theme of Hilaraya to encourage brand builders and the entire industry to move forward together with courage toward new realities.
McDonald’s Philippines’ campaign titled McClassroom was a runaway winner, bringing home gold citations for Brand Bravery, Brand Excellence CSR, Excellence in Brand Positioning, Marketing Innovation, Gawad Pandayon Authenticity and the much-coveted Grand PANAta award.
The campaign portrayed the transformation of McDonald’s party areas into a work-friendly McClassroom from October 9 to 23, 2020 for teachers to use for free as they shifted to distance learning. Done in a matter-of-fact approach with a true-to-life portrayal of the challenges that the educators faced made the campaign natural and poignant, truly deserving of a Grand PANAta Award.
Three (3) other special awards were given that night. The Best in Brand Positioning was won by Nestle for Milo energy drink campaign titled Total Milo Home Court. Jury for this award was composed of the World Federation of Advertising (WFA) members who used a criteria set that reflect the standards of the organization members.Another one was the Brand Builder of the Year which was awarded to Mariel Chavez of P&G for her campaign Downy Bye Bye Bahayrus and Downy x BTS. The last special award was PANAta together with Meta, Connecting for Good Award, won by Sun Life Philippines for their campaign Real World, Real Talk Series: Your Guide to Adulting. This award was given to the brand who maximised the use of Facebook for the betterment of the community.
The prestigious one-and-a-half-hour show was streamed over PANA’s Facebook page, YouTube channel and media partners’ social pages. Hosted by GMA broadcaster Pia Arcangel with special performances from Viva Talents, GMA and Wilbros Entertainment, the show lauded the hard work of brand builders in this time of crisis as well as collaboration with the advertising and media agencies.
The other winners at the PANAta Awards 2021 are as follows:
“On behalf of PANA, we congratulate all the winners of the PANAta Awards 2021. Kudos to all brand builders who submitted amazing campaigns, making this year’s awards challenging for our jurors,” shares Marvin Tiu-Lim, PANA president and PANAta Awards 2021 chairman.
To watch the PANAta Awards 2021, visit PANA’s Facebook page or PANA Official’s YouTube Channel and relive the exciting moments of this year’s awards night.
About PANA (Philippine Association of National Advertisers)
PANA is one of the pioneer and distinguished organizations in the country comprising close to 300 members from various multinational and local companies engaged in advertising and brand building.
In the 63 years that it has been in existence, PANA continues to provide leadership, guidance and support in the promotion of effective, truthful and responsible marketing communications in the Philippines. To date, it has remained true to its mandate of championing self-regulation, protecting consumer interests and advancing the practice of brand building to global standards.
PANAta Awards 2021 Shortlist Revealed!
PANAta Awards 2021 announces with honor and pride the list of campaigns that have made it to the shortlist showcasing the industry’s best brand campaigns ran in 2020 which have exhibited excellence in strategy, execution and effectiveness. These communication materials will now face a jury that includes industry luminaries from advertisers, advertising agencies, media and academe to decide the winners. In view of the continuing pandemic, the GAWAD PANDAYON will be conferred again to celebrate brands that have shown courage, authenticity and creative effectiveness.
Here are the campaigns that made the cut . Click link: PANAta_2021_SHORTLIST
October 22, 2020
PANAta Awards 2020 announces with honor and pride the list of campaigns that have made it to the shortlist. The finalists will now face a judging panel that includes industry luminaries from brands, advertisers, media, academe and advertising agencies in order to decide the final winners. This list showcases the industry’s best brand campaigns which have exhibited excellence in strategy, execution and results. In view of the unprecedented challenges the world face today, additional categories like the GAWAD PANDAYON were introduced to make the event even more meaningful and relevant.
From the shortlist, consumers may also vote for their favorite campaign for a special award aptly termed People’s Choice. Voting commences on October 27 and ends on November 10 through the PANAta chatbot which will be accessible via PANA FB.
Winners will be celebrated in a virtual awarding ceremony on Dec 8. For this, PANA engaged Intersections Communications, Inc. as its agency partner. This is anticipated to be filled with excitement as the occasion will be graced by celebrities, industry personalities and prominent brand builders.
Brands can Heal and Build the Nation
PANAta AWARDS 2020
Despite the new decade being welcomed by a worldwide health challenge which has threatened economic stability and progress, PANA takes on a bold step to fulfill its vow to serve the industry and contribute vigorously to nation building.
Imbued with a positive outlook and confidence, PANA is pursuing its PANAta Awards 2020 with the theme of “Pandayon”. Pandayon is a portmanteau word of the Ilonggo word “padayon” meaning to continue and the Tagalog “panday” meaning to craft or to mold. Together it symbolizes what PANAta stands for – the unwavering determination of creating a masterpiece, despite all odds. In this crisis, PANA saw how resilient and brave brands can be. Inspired by the heroic humanity of campaigns that arose, it has decided to pursue its tradition of giving recognition to brands and talents behind the brands. “It was a difficult decision for us considering that similar events have cancelled out, but we believe that this adversity is one of the most powerful forces that have brought out the best in the Filipino. Once again, we proved that creativity is not trumped by adversity. The character of the brand has shone through”, revealed this year’s PANATA Awards 2020 chair Ken Lerona.
Lauded as the country’s premier annual recognition program organized by BRAND BUILDING EXPERTS themselves, it is the only awards-giving body that places a greater weight on business results. PANA continues to celebrate brands with BRAND EFFECTIVENESS as the core criterion of every campaign.
PANAta Awards is an online event happening in December 2020.