We’re now at the business end of the second edition of the Bynder x OnBrand magazine Video Awards, an initiative celebrating the best branded video content of 2017 and 2018.

The selection process has closed, and our judging panel is busy choosing a winner from our highly impressive, and quite eclectic, shortlist of 20. The prize includes tickets to Europe’s leading branding conference, #OnBrand18 in Amsterdam, and a juicy €2000 for travel and accommodation.

Make sure you’re following OnBrand Magazine on social media (@onbrandmag), as we’ll be announcing the winner on September 10.

Would you like to join us at OnBrand? Our early bird ticket deal ends on September 7—snap yours up here.

We’re putting the spotlight on video marketing because it’s the star of the show, with no signs of burning out. A staggering 81% of brands are using the medium as a marketing tool—up from 63%, as reported in HubSpot’s 2017 survey—and consumers love it too; viewing an average of 1.5 hours per day, with 85% wanting more video content from brands. Not their favorite YouTube star or influencer, but brands!

Want to stay ahead of the curve? Check out our blog 5 emerging trends in branded video.

This selection was judged for their creativity, quality of production, storytelling, and branding—that is, how authentically and clearly the brand’s values and personality shone through. So, without further ado, please enjoy ticking off the shortlist below, and note that we’ve listed our picks in no particular order.

VELCRO®—Brand Hook & Loop

Mathery—Advertising, Advertising, Advertising

Victoria Shoes—Brand Reel

Swatch—Valentine's Day Campaign 2018

Oreo—Oreo Global Campaign

École Polytechnique—A Lifetime of Science

Veloretti—An Amsterdam Bicycle Story

Gucci—Hallucination

Vodafone—Ready to Rock the Schools

BMW—Be the One who Dares

Fila—Stan Lee

Nike—KD XI

Nestlé—MEGA Ice Cream

Tamburins

Runarchy

Blue Dragon

Kolinial.no

UVU—"Who am I?"

Uniplast

Ted Baker—Keeping up with the Bakers

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