2022 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists Announced

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, May 13, 2022 | 12:18pm CT

2022 Radio Mercury Awards

Ninety-eight radio & audio spots and campaigns made it to the finals of the 2022 Radio Mercury Awards. The submissions were created by advertising agencies, brands, production companies, radio stations and students. The 2022 finalists range from regional to large ad agencies and radio stations, as well as national and local advertisers from business categories including automotive, consumer packaged goods, entertainment, healthcare, insurance, nonprofits, quick-serve restaurants, retail, telecommunications, travel and hospitality.

"It's been amazing to work with the judging panel we put together as they really brought smart perspectives and an appreciation for the submissions," said Campbell Ewald Executive Creative Director Alejandro Ortiz, and Radio Mercury Awards Chief Judge. "I loved the debates, there was a palpable passion for the craft of radio and audio - great energy all around."

"After a two year hiatus, it was wonderful to have the Radio Mercury Awards judging in person," said RAB President/CEO Erica Farber, who is also Chair of the Radio Creative Fund. "It was equally exciting to hear what's been percolating creatively this last year."

The Radio Mercury Awards winners will be presented on Thursday, June 9 at SONY Hall in New York City. For more information, log onto radiomercuryawards.com.

Creative Radio Campaign by a Radio Station or Group

Axe Throwing
ShinyTop Brewing & Axe Throwing
Alpha Media

Relatable and Undebatable - Cancer Screening Campaign
Penn Medicine
Audacy

"Days of Our Eyes 2022"
Urban Optics
Bryan Broadcasting

Disc Replay
Disc Replay
Cumulus Media

Different
Cupbop Idaho
Iliad Media Group

Rusty Grimes (series)
Chemung Soft Water
Seven Mountains Media

Checkout - Party/Tailgate/Holiday
Basket App
The Studio at iHeartMedia

Driveway Puddle/Kiddie Pool/Lawn Sprinkler
The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark
The Studio at iHeartMedia

Creative Radio Commercial by a Radio Station or Group

Grouching Lawn Guy Hidden Tantrum
Panther East
Audacy

Days of Our Eyes - Can't See Us
Urban Optics
Bryan Broadcasting

Repro Hern Vas R WHPT
Florida Department Of Health
Cox Media Group

Disc Replay
Disc Replay
Cumulus Media

Hello, Loser
MN Fat Loss.com
Cumulus Media

Superheroes
Time Out
Des Moines Radio Group

Don't Just Watch It
Epic Escapes
iHeart AdBuilder

Extra for You
Cupbop Idaho
Iliad Media Group

LabCrapa
LabCanna
Lighting 100

Dinner
Pecos Flavors Winery
Majestic Communications

Andy Haulsbeir Windy City Burger
Tinners Public House
Results Radio - Townsquare Media

The Band
Tony's Catering
Results Radio - Townsquare Media

Amish World of Sports
The Amish Workshop
Seven Mountains Media

Great American Settlers
Spreakers.com
The Studio at iHeartMedia

Kiddie Pool
The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark
The Studio at iHeartMedia

Lawn Sprinkler
Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark
The Studio at iHeartMedia

Ticks Suck
Steve's Pest Control
Zimmer Radio and Marketing Group

Creative Radio Promotional Spot by a Radio Station or Group

Great American Moments
KAMX-Mix 94.7
Audacy

Workplace Warrior
KKMJ Majic 95.5
Audacy

KIK FM Sweets 16
Elden Fresh Foods
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.

20th Anniversary Promo-WDRV Radio
WDRV FM Radio
Hubbard Radio Chicago

Taylor Swift BreakUp Album Promo
WTMX Radio
Hubbard Radio Chicago

Being Heard Matters - Skydiving
Iliad Media Group
Iliad Media Group

KFAI - Tuning Exercise
KFAI Radio
KFAI Fresh Air Radio

KFAI - We Are Minnesota
KFAI Radio
KFAI Fresh Air Radio

Mockingbird
iHeartRadio App
The Studio at iHeartMedia

Creative Radio Spot for a Cause by a Radio Station or Group

Billy Celebration Walk 2022
Midland Care
Alpha Media

Floppy Disk
Penn Medicine
Audacy

Mixtape
Penn Medicine
Audacy

Water Protectors
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Audacy Radio

KS95 4 Kids Radiothon Wrap 2021
Children's Hospitals & Clinics
Hubbard Broadcasting LLC

Billy the Bass
Hot Springs Storm Water
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