{"id":4328417,"date":"2025-09-30T12:59:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/insight\/dept-nominations-2025-lovie-awards\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T12:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:31:20","slug":"dept-nominations-2025-lovie-awards","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-au\/insight\/dept-nominations-2025-lovie-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"AI, Creativity, Impact: DEPT\u00ae lands 24 nominations at the 2025 Lovie Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/mask><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tInsights\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\tAI, Creativity, Impact: DEPT\u00ae lands 24 nominations at the 2025 Lovie Awards<\/h1>
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\n\t\tMellissa Flowerdew-Clarke\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tDate\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tSeptember 30, 2025\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\tAfter being named Agency of the Year for the fourth time at last year\u2019s Lovie Awards, DEPT\u00ae is back in 2025 with 24 finalists. <\/p>\n\tSpanning a range of AI, tech, marketing, and impact categories, nominations include projects for leading brands including Pepsico, Just Eat Takeaway, Raleigh, and Ricola.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\tFast. Forward. Future.<\/p>\n\tThis year\u2019s nominations are recognition of our dedication to unlocking tomorrow\u2019s possibilities for today\u2019s most ambitious companies with our AI-native, technology and marketing expertise.

Some standout projects include:<\/p>\n\n\t
  • Signs<\/strong><\/a>: A first-of-its-kind, AI-powered sign language platform makes learning American Sign Language as natural as a conversation, developed in a collaboration between HELLO MONDAY\/DEPT\u00ae, NVIDIA and the American Society for Deaf Children.\u00a0<\/li>
  • Talking Portraits<\/strong><\/a>: Through a combination of generative AI and creative technology, DOGSTUDIO\/DEPT\u00ae has brought paintings to life with emotionally responsive, AI-powered portraits that can hold live conversations.<\/li>
  • R.O.A.D. to Barbados<\/strong>: In collaboration with the Government of Barbados, we helped build the brand strategy, visual identity, and digital experience for R.O.A.D. (Reclaiming Our Atlantic Destiny) Programme<\/a> -designed to digitise and safeguard one of the world\u2019s largest archives of records from the transatlantic slave trade. An incredible impact project that carries the weight of history while inviting participation in the future.<\/li><\/ul>\n\nWith nearly 1,200 entries from 35 countries, the Annual Lovie Awards represent the breadth of European innovation and are the mark of distinction for European Internet excellence in the fields of culture, technology, and business. DEPT\u00ae ‘s 24 finalists have been selected as some of the best in the competition and are eligible to win both a Lovie award selected by the Academy and a People\u2019s Lovie Award, voted on by the public.\u00a0

    Huge congratulations to all of our nominated clients and teams: American Society of Deaf Children; Artis; DEMO Festival; Government of Barbados; Icons Club; Just Eat Takeaway; NVIDIA; Otrium; PepsiCo; Raleigh; Ricola; Trainline.
    <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\tVote for us<\/p>\n\tVoting polls are now open to the public until Thursday 16th October<\/strong>, and winners will be announced later in the month.

    Please cast your votes for your favorite finalists via the links below.

    Tech: AI, Immersive Platforms & Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t
  • Artis<\/strong>
    Website & Mobile Site Craft | Best Web Design<\/a><\/li>
  • DEMO Festival<\/strong>
    Website & Mobile Site Craft | Best Event Website<\/a><\/li>
  • Icons Club<\/strong>
    Websites & Mobile Sites | General Health & Fitness\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
  • Netflix & Just Eat Takeaway<\/strong>
    AI Apps and Experiences | Best Partnership or Collaboration<\/a><\/li>
  • Otrium<\/strong>
    AI & Immersive | Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle<\/a>
    AI & Immersive\u00a0| Best Integrated Experience
    <\/a>    Apps, Platforms & Software | Best Practices<\/a><\/li>
  • Ricola<\/strong>
    Websites & Mobile Sites | Best Navigation\/Structure<\/a><\/li>
  • Signs<\/strong>
    AI Apps and Experiences | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    <\/a>    Apps, Platforms & Software | Best use of AI or Machine Learning<\/a><\/li>
  • Talking Portraits<\/strong>
    AI Apps and Experiences | Arts, Culture & Events<\/a>
    AI Apps and Experiences Features | Best Extended Reality UX\u00a0<\/a>
    AI Apps and Experiences Features | Best Installation or Experience<\/a>
    <\/li><\/ul>\n\n
    Impact Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t
  • Pride & Seek<\/strong>
    Websites & Mobile Sites | General Diversity, Equity & Inclusion<\/a><\/li>
  • R.O.A.D To Barbados<\/strong>
    Beyond | Art, Culture and Heritage
    <\/a>    Websites | Social Impact<\/a><\/li>
  • Signs<\/strong>
    Beyond | Partnerships
    <\/a>    Beyond | Education\u00a0<\/a>
    <\/li><\/ul>\n\n
    Marketing & Campaigns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t
  • Netflix & Just Eat Takeaway<\/strong>
    Marketing, Advertising & PR | Best Brand Strategy<\/a><\/li>
  • PepsiCo<\/strong>
    Marketing, Advertising & PR | Best Social Media Campaign<\/a><\/li>
  • Raleigh <\/strong>– The boldest brand on two wheels<\/strong>
    Film & Video Performance & Craft | Best Art Direction<\/a><\/li>
  • Trainline<\/strong>
    Film & Video | Branded Entertainment | Animation<\/a>
    Film & Video | Branded Entertainment | Entertainment & Sport<\/a>
    Marketing, Advertising & PR | Branded Content | Travel & Tourism<\/a>
    <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\tKudos to our clients and talented teams for being acknowledged as the best of the internet, and thank you all for voting for us!
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