{"id":4371187,"date":"2024-11-07T11:34:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T09:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/insight\/setting-new-standards-dept-wins-the-lovies-aoty-for-a-fourth-time\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T16:35:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T14:35:28","slug":"setting-new-standards-dept-wins-the-lovies-aoty-for-a-fourth-time","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.deptagency.com\/en-in\/insight\/setting-new-standards-dept-wins-the-lovies-aoty-for-a-fourth-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting new standards: DEPT\u00ae wins The Lovies AOTY for a fourth time"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n\t\n\tDEPT\u00aeis celebrating winning 31 awards at the 2024 Lovie Awards and being named Agency of the Year for the fourth time. With a total of 8 Gold, 17 Silver, 6 Bronze, and 21 People\u2019s Lovie awards earned for work completed for clients including Sesame Workshop, Just Eat Takeaway, GANNI, and Strava, DEPT\u00ae is proud to celebrate another spectacular year at the Lovies.<\/p>Competing against 1,200 entries from 30 countries, our work has been selected as the best in its category, reinforcing our position as a leading agency that unlocks tomorrow\u2019s possibilities for today\u2019s most ambitious companies. Our range of winning projects reflect our innovative approach to utilising AI and immersive experiences to deliver real business value for our clients.

Big winners include the AI-powered virtual beauty guru, Kenna, that we created for essence,\u00a0the social-first branded content docuseries created for Just Eat Takeaway, the online experience created for Sesame Workshop to help caregivers talk about grief with children, and the simple-yet-powerful tool created in partnership with The True Story to help website owners worldwide fight misinformation.
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\n\t\u201c<\/span>\n\t\u201cA fourth Agency of the Year win\u2014just unreal. It\u2019s a reminder of how far we\u2019ve come, creating some of the most innovative work in the industry and pushing boundaries in tech and marketing. None of this would be possible without our amazing Depsters and clients. Huge thanks to them, the Lovie judges, and everyone who\u2019s been cheering us on!”<\/p>\t
\n\t\u201d<\/span>\n\n\tDimi Albers, Global CEO, DEPT\u00ae<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/video>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\tThe winners<\/p>\n\tGoogle<\/strong>: The Web can do What<\/a> – Hello Monday\/DEPT\u00ae – 2x Gold, 1x People\u2019s Lovie

Unpacking the web\u2019s latest tools, innovations and big opportunities for developers. We collaborated with Google to showcase the capabilities of the web, and open up a world of possibilities for developers in the browser. The things that make you go: \u201cThe web can do what?!\u201d

GANNI<\/strong>: GANNI 2.0<\/a> – DEPT\u00ae – 1x Gold, 1x Silver, 2x People\u2019s Lovie

The \u2018GANNI Space\u2019 metaverse is a trailblazing example of blending cutting-edge technology with stylish design to create a unique virtual retail experience. Far more than a standard fashion showroom, it offers an interactive and immersive journey through GANNI\u2019s collections, each with a distinct, multidimensional character. This innovative space bridges arts, fashion, retail, and culture, providing users with a tactile experience through 3D interactions and detailed views.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\tBol<\/strong>: The Story of the Forget-me-nut – DEPT\u00ae – 1x Gold, 1x People\u2019s Lovie

Once upon a time (last holiday season, to be exact), online toy store Bol launched a one-of-a-kind interactive podcast inside its \u201cBig Toy App\u201d. By combining linear storytelling with interaction we doubled the app downloads and had a huge impact on the app engagement throughout the holiday season.

Sesame Workshop<\/a>:<\/strong> Sesame Grief Project – Hello Monday\/DEPT\u00ae – 1x Gold, 2x Silver, 3x People\u2019s Lovie

Grieving is hard for everyone. We helped Sesame Workshop create an experience that helps\u00a0parents and caregivers process and talk about grief and death with young children in an open, honest, and age-appropriate way.

Undo the Firewall<\/strong><\/a> – Hello Monday\/DEPT\u00ae- 1x Gold, 1x Silver, 1x People\u2019s Lovie

With the World Economic Forum declaring \u201cMisinformation\u201d as the #1 global threat for 2024, we worked with The True Story to launch Undo the Firewall. Undo the Firewall provides a simple yet powerful tool for websites worldwide to host uncensored news stories about Russia. The initiative seeks to break through digital barriers and ensure access to unfiltered information for Russian citizens.
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