Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Carroll - Carroll Times Herald Entry Title: The Carroll Times Playbill Entry Credit: Courtney Bittner, Steve Fisher , David Kreykes , Marie Walsh Becker Judge Comment: A really original idea. In a category dominated by offers of discounts and downloads, this one stands out as unique and worth consideration for other publications. Not only did you help a community group with props; you used the opportunity to express your value, not its price point.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Clinton - Clinton Herald Entry Title: Download our App Entry Credit: Clinton Herald Staff , Shanelle Yahn Judge Comment: Good art integrated with a positive message. I question how good apps are as a marketing tool, but talking about value instead of discounted prices is good strategy.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: Iowa Falls - Times Citizen Entry Title: Best Newspaper Marketing Entry Credit: Times Citizen Staff Judge Comment: Among many ads offering various discounts, none of which are particularly new, this one seemed to be the best designed.
