2024 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists Announced

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Radio Mercury Awards

One hundred and eighteen radio/audio spots and campaigns made it to the finals of the 2024 Radio Mercury Awards. The submissions were created by advertising agencies, brands, production companies, radio stations and students. The 2024 finalists range from regional to large advertising agencies and radio stations as well as national and local advertisers from business categories including automotive, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, healthcare, nonprofits, quick-serve restaurants, retail, telecommunications, travel and hospitality.

"I've been a part of the Radio Mercury Awards as an entrant and a judge, and it's always been an honor, but to be the chief judge and lead the jury to award the best of the best has been amazing," said 2024 Radio Mercury Awards chief judge Mitch Bennett. "The work this jury heard led to meaningful conversations about the importance of radio and audio and where they're headed."

"Being in the room where it happens for the first time was incredible," commented RAB President/CEO Mike Hulvey, who is also chair of the Radio Creative Fund. "Hearing the passion and esteem the jury had for radio and audio was exciting, and I look forward to honoring the finalists and awarding the winners at this year's event."

In addition to Chief Judge Mitch Bennett, the final round jury included Danny Alvarez, executive creative director, MEL; Chad Broude, co-founder/co-chief creative officer, Highdive; Marina Cuesta, group creative director, Creyentes; Rachel Dawer, associate creative director, Plot Twist Creativity; Danny Gonzalez, founder/co-chief creative officer, Bandits & Friends; Flor Leibaschoff, co-founder/chief creative officer, BeautifulBeast and Alan Wilson, senior vice president and group creative director, BBH USA.

The Radio Mercury Awards winners will be presented on Thursday, June 6 at Sony Hall in New York. As previously announced, O'Reilly Auto Parts is being awarded Radio Marketer of the Year. For more information, go to radiomercuryawards.com.