The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX), the leading organization connecting and supporting the digital marketing, media and internet technology community in New England, today announced the submission process for their 2014 What's Next Awards is now open.

The 2014 What's Next Award competition is bigger, bolder, and more interactive than ever, combining the highly acclaimed MITX Annual Innovation and Interactive Awards. The first of its kind, this year's MITX What's Next Awards is the only awards show that brings together the full range of the digital ecosystem in one event, recognizing media, advertising, marketing, products, apps, agencies, and more.

New England-based marketing, advertising and technology creators of all sizes are invited to enter with submissions being accepted across three broad categories:

  • Imagination: for people, companies, or ideas moving the digital technology industry forward - the people or companies who are defining "What's Next?"
  • Industry: for marketing and advertising creators with single channel marketing campaigns (through web, mobile or micro sites, applications or tools) or multi-channel marketing campaigns in specific industry categories.
  • Innovation: for marketing projects or web or mobile tech that is transforming business and behavior.

Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 7th - Enter online at http://www.mitxawards.org.

"The mission of our Awards is to shine a bright light on and open doors for the people and ideas that are shaping our digital marketing and innovation ecosystem. We aim to inspire others to continue producing top-notch, captivating work," said Debi Kleiman, MITX President. "There is a proven correlation between winning a MITX Award and future success as you get recognition and the opportunity to raise your profile within the marketplace, and also gain new connections with the region's buyers, investors and influencers."

Winners will be revealed at the 18th Annual Awards ceremony on May 29, 2014 at the Westin Waterfront in Boston, MA. With live demos, onsite pitching, entertainment, and much more, the MITX What's Next Awards is the premier happening for digital innovation in New England. For detailed information about the awards or to enter your innovation, please visit http://www.mitxawards.org.

About MITX

Established in 1996, MITX -- the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange -- is the leading industry organization focused on the web and mobile, bringing together the digital marketing, media and technology community to engage in what's next and how it will impact the marketing and business worlds. Connecting more than 7,500 professionals in New England, MITX is a dynamic community of thought leaders and collaborators in search of insight, education and opportunity. Creator of FutureM, MITX is headquartered in Boston, MA. For more information, visit http://www.mitx.org/.

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