The Lovie Winner Index

Meet the top companies in the top performing markets honoured at last year’s 11th Annual Lovie Awards!

For over a decade, The Lovie Awards has been recognised as the biggest and most prestigious honour for European Internet excellence. Annually, The Lovie Awards reviews work entered from over 30 countries. While The United Kingdom over-indexes in the competition, Denmark and France are growing markets, with a number of high-calibre projects entered into The Lovie Awards. As such, we know firsthand that the most innovative digital work is being made by teams around the world, from tech companies building new products for a connected world, to creative teams that have merged new technologies with compelling storytelling and strategic thinking. It has become abundantly clear that the future of the Internet belongs to teams who are pushing the bounds of their imaginations and digital technologies to inspire, connect and improve the world.

The top companies featured in our 2021 Lovie Country Index represent the teams that are doing just that.

HOW IT WORKS: Our index showcases which countries produced the most Lovie-recognized projects across all categories in last year’s 11th Annual Lovie Awards. It also highlights the top-performing companies in each respective country, accompanied with insights about the work and industries they represent. *Countries are listed with the highest-performing countries, and representative companies, top to bottom. Lovie Wins are weighed more heavily in calculations.*

HIGH-LEVEL INSIGHTS

  • The UK represents the most awarded market, followed by Denmark, France, Germany and Italy
  • Germany took the lead in Social categories, with The Dark Side of Sugar campaign by Plan.Net Gruppe as the top performer
  • 7.7% of entries won Gold
  • Denmark had the highest recognition rate with 45% of their work receiving Gold, Silver or Bronze awards
  • Outside of the 7 countries featured, Turkey, Sweden, and Finland also had major success

 

  • Country Breakdown

Best of The United Kingdom

BY THE NUMBERS

  • During the 11th Annual Webby Awards, 35% of work entered from The United Kingdom received either a Gold, Silver or Bronze win.
  • The work honoured from the United Kingdom represents a breadth of industries, including mobile apps, software and product, advertising, and, most notably, podcasting.

BEHIND THE RANKS

  1. BBC Sounds

BBC Sounds is a walled garden streaming media and audio download service from the BBC that includes live radio broadcasts, audio on demand, and podcasts. View featured honoured work below.

  1. The Financial Times

The Financial Times is a British daily newspaper printed in broadsheet and published digitally that focuses on business and economic current affairs. Last year, they were recognised for creating high-quality, educational Podcasts about finance. View the honoured work below.

  1. VCCP

VCCP is a London based Integrated Communications Agency that recently expanded to New York. They were honoured last year for their work with chocolate giant Cadbury’s. View honoured work below.

  1. Ryze Agency Ltd

Ryze is an independent UK agency that collides digital and brand for purpose-built experiences that transform and drive business success. They deliver product and brand solutions to a global client base. See the honoured work below.

  1. Hi Mum! Said Dad

Hi Mum! Said Dad is a digital product and innovation consultancy based in Hoxton, London. They’re known for creating impact through UI, UX and tech products. They were honoured for their audio-based choose-your-own-adventure game. See their honoured work below.

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Best of Denmark

BY THE NUMBERS

  • While Denmark is one of the smallest markets ranked in the index, a whopping 43.47% of entries from Denmark won Gold, Silver or Bronze during the 11th Annual Lovie Awards.
  • In 2021 digital agencies continue to drive the success of Danish companies that participate in The Lovie Awards.
  • Among the top-performing work from Denmark, many projects included website builds for brands, as well as art and education institutions.
  • Additionally, Hjaltelin Stahl demonstrated their robust strategy capabilities, with projects like The Big Danish Bacon Pre-Roll.

BEHIND THE RANKS

  1. Hjaltelin Stahl

Hjaltelin Stahl is a Danish creative agency that creates unique and consistent cross-media experiences for its clients. Last year, their work centered on bringing to life their strong strategy capability. View the honoured work below.

  • The Big Danish Bacon Pre-Roll – 2021 Silver, Bronze and People’s Lovie Winner, Advertising, Branded Content, Social Media Marketing, Video Advertising Long Form, Branded Entertainment, Experimental & Weird and Social Excellence for Best Use of Video
  1. Danish Broadcasting Corporation

DR, officially the Danish Broadcasting Corporation in English, is a Danish public-service radio and television broadcasting company. Their recognized project addresses the difficult topics of suicide and climate change. View the honoured work below.

  1. Manyone

The strategy-design hybrid Design Service was recognized in the 11th Annual Lovie Awards for their quantum computing experience at Microsoft. View the honoured work below.

  1. Shape A/S

Shape is an award winning digital product studio. They were honoured for high-calibre and unique apps. View the honoured work below.

  1. Granyon

Granyon is a digital-first design agency specialising in storytelling and digital experiences. Last year, their honoured work centred on expertly producing an eye catching and well designed website for a French illustrator. View the honoured work below.

  • Aurélia Studio – 2021 Gold and People’s Lovie Winner for Best Homepage

Best of France

BY THE NUMBERS

  • Last year, Cineteve led the competition with two wins for Ordesa – the interactive movie.
  • Other French companies, including the International Science Council and L’Oréal focused on website design and content.

 

BEHIND THE RANKS

  1. Cinétévé Experience

Cinétévé is an independent audio-visual production company that has been active for more than 30 years. View the honoured work below.

  1. International Science Council

The International Science Council (ISC) is a non-governmental organisation with a unique global membership that advances science as a global public good. Last year, their honoured work explored the multiple dimensions and viewpoints regarding what Human Development means in today’s world. View the honoured work below.

  1. Miyu Distribution

Specialising in international sales and distribution of animation short films, Miyu Distribution distributes the graduation films of leading animation schools as well as films from independent production structures.

See the honoured work below.

  1. La Phase 5

La Phase 5 is a french digital studio which places the user experience at the heart of its preoccupation.View the honoured work below.

  1. L’Oréal:

L’Oréal has set itself the mission of offering all women and men worldwide the best of cosmetics innovation in terms of quality, efficacy and safety.

View the honoured work below.

  • L’Oréal: 2021 Shortlisted, Fashion & Beauty, Best Homepage, and Best Design – Aesthetic

Best of Germany

BY THE NUMBERS

  • During the 11th Annual Lovie Awards, 22.5% of work entered from Germany received recognition during the competition. From Germany, 29.9% of entrants won Gold, Silver or Bronze
  • The top winning project was created by Pan.Net Gruppe, The Dark Side of Sugar, in Advertising, Branded Content.
  • Top winning category for Germany was in our Websites category, comprising 42 wins

BEHIND THE RANKS

  1. Plan.Net Gruppe für digitale Kommunikation GmbH & Co. KG

Plan.Net Group is one of Europe’s most successful digital agencies, and a reliable partner for companies when it comes to managing the challenges of the digital age. The skills and marketing solutions offered by the independent agency group are characterised by a data-enabled integration of intelligence, media, creativity, and technology.

  1. Ubilabs

Ubilabs is a partner for the new tomorrow. As a specialist in data and location technology, Ubilabs is expanding the possibilities of visionary companies that are shaping the future of mobility, urban life and sustainable development. We offer an integrated portfolio of consulting, product and software development, visualisation, implementation, and data management. From the strategy concept to the prototype, we create individual solutions with measurable added value.

  • Timelapse in Google Earth– 2021 Silver, Gold, and 2 People’s Lovie Winner, Website Craft-Best Individual Editorial Experience & Best Use of Data Visualisation
  1. Demodern GmbH

Demodern GmbH has been designing and developing innovative digital communication for all sectors and industries. Demodern GmbH’s international team of digital experts works passionately on digital applications and solutions – from web experiences & platforms, metaverse solutions, mobile applications, digital retail solutions and trade fair & event installations to virtual and augmented reality applications. See their honoured work below.

  1. denkwerk GmbH

denkwerk is a consulting and agency hybrid with three simple principles: We are passionate about solving problems and rethinking the status quo. We put people front and center to create relevant products and experiences. We work in agile, autonomous teams to deliver better results, faster. See their honoured work below.

  • Playbase– 2021 Gold Winner, Utilities & Services
  • Why are you (not) creative?– 2021 Silver & Bronze Winner, Charitable Organisations & Non-Profit, Best Design – Aesthetic, Best Navigation & Structure, Music & Entertainment
  1. Cheil Germany GmbH

Cheil Worldwide Inc. is one of the world’s leading marketing solutions companies. Cheil’s employees create ideas that move brands, products and people from its 44 offices and 7 affiliates in 37 countries. Cheil delivers innovative communications strategies that drive business results through full-service advertising capabilities and beyond, with specialties in shopper marketing, experiential retail design, PR, sports marketing, and special events. Cheil’s creativity is world renown. See their honoured work below.

  • Roadtrip #WithGalaxy – 2021 People’s Lovie and Bronze Winner, Social Excellence-Best Influencer Endorsement & Travel and Lifestyle

Best of Italy

KEY INSIGHTS

  • During the 11th Annual Lovie Awards, 32% of work entered from Italy received recognition in the competition
  • Italy’s top performing category was Video

BY THE NUMBERS

  1. Alkemy Spa

This firm started out in 2012 to take Italian businesses into the digital realm. They are now enabling their growth through data to define a customer experience in keeping with the post-digital scenario. Their top honoured project was a Branded Video for Barilla pasta. See the honoured work below.

  • Carebonara – 2021 Gold, Silver AND People’s Lovie Winner, Branded Entertainment, Long Form, Scripted and Documentary
  • I M SCUDETTO – 2021 Bronze and People’s Lovie Winner, Video, Entertainment & Sport
  1. Ciaopeople

Ciaopeople is a publishing group and a leader in Italian digital markets. They were honoured last year for their impactful Videos. See their honoured work below:

  1. Lucio Arese

Arese is an awards-winning architect, pianist, guitarist, composer and visual artist. He has worked as an independent filmmaker since 2008, and was honoured this year for his groundbreaking animated short film. See their honoured project below.

4. AQuest srl

AQuest is a Creative Production & Technology company that combines creativity and technology to create digital experiences that connect brands to people’s hearts.

  1. Vergani&Gasco

Vergani&Gasco are an Interactive Digital Agency that produces award-winning websites. See their honoured work below.

  • Mobilnovo – 2021 Silver and People’s Lovie Winner, Website Craft, Best User Experience

Best of The Netherlands

BY THE NUMBERS

  • The majority of recognized projects were produced by Dutch creative agencies, digital production companies and studios.
  • Dutch agencies like Media.Monks, similar to Swedish and Danish agencies, often perform across Craft categories in The Webby Awards.
  • Dutch companies honoured in the index are making work with new technologies, including Dept, Built in Amsterdam, and Resn.

BEHIND THE RANKS

  1. MediaMonks Netherlands

Honoured as Lovie Agency of the Year, MediaMonks led the competition in The Netherlands with digital experiences that engage avid fans and focus on social good, like The Uncensored Library,” “The Queen and The Crown,” “Omroep Zwart” and work for Eurovision 2021, Media.Monks earned more Lovie Awards and Shortlist nods across all categories than any other agency this year. View the work below.

  • The Uncensored Library – 2021 Gold Winner, Public Service & Activism in Virtual & Remote & Internet Video. 2021 Gold Winner, Public Service & Activism in Advertising
  • The Queen and The Crown – 2021 Gold Winner, Fashion & Beauty
  • Dark, 2021 Silver Winner, Television & Film
  1. Dept Amsterdam

Dept is a full-service digital agency. Its Amsterdam headquarters performed well in the competition, with recognition across its multiple capabilities, namely concept and design, media strategy, immersive experiences and more. View the honoured work below.

  1. Build in Amsterdam

Build in Amsterdam is a design and development agency based in Amsterdam. Last year, their Amsterdam team performed well in our websites categories especially for their work with Mammut. View the honoured work below.

  1. Wonderland

Wonderland is an Experience Design Studio in Amsterdam. Driven to make experiences that cut through the noise.

  1. Resn

Resn is a creative digital agency infecting minds with gooey interactive experiences and digital stories. See the work below.

  • VanMoof online launch event – 2021 Gold & Silver Winner, Best Use of Animation & Motion Graphics, Retail & Shopping, Best Design – Function

Best of Spain

BY THE NUMBERS

  • During the 11th Annual Lovie Awards, nearly 33% of work entered from Spain received recognition in the competition
  • Spain’s top performing categories were Advertising and Websites, with Havas Media Group Spain leading the competition.
  • Spanish agenciesProdigioso Volcán, CNX and Havas Media Group Spain performed well across strategy-focused, live or virtual event, and craft categories.

BEHIND THE RANKS

  1. Havas Media Group Spain S.A.U.

Havas Media operates in over 140 countries to consult clients on media, strategy, digital, data, programmatic buying, performance marketing, mobile, out of home and geolocal, social media and more. Their Spanish headquarters performed well with their work for live event activations and integrated marketing. View the work below.

  1. Prodigioso Volcán

Agency Prodigioso Volcán specialises in strategic consulting, by helping companies and media with innovative formulas. They performed well during the 11th Annual Lovie Awards for social and video with a focus on education. View the work below.

  • Exploratorium 2021 – 2021 Gold and People’s Lovie Winner, General Virtual & Remote, Science, Education & Health
  • Cristina’s Story – 2021 Bronze Winner, Online Advertising, Best Digital Campaign
  • Volcanic Games – 2021 Bronze and People’s Lovie Winner, General Social, Entertainment & Sports
  • 1906 Instagram – 2021 Shortlisted, Social Excellence, Best Overall Social Presence
  1. CNX

CNX Spain is the creative agency of Condé Nast Spain, where they work hand in hand with titles as iconic as Vogue, Glamour, AD, GQ, CN Traveler or Vanity Fair. Responsible for Vogue Spain’s impressive short films, CNX was honoured last year for their branded editorial and art direction. View the work below

  1. RTVE

Founded in 2007, Radiotelevisión Española or RTVE, is a state-owned public radio corporation in Spain. During the 11th Annual Lovie Awards, they were honoured for an editorial experience focused on reproductive justice, detailing the state of one delivery room before and after COVID-19. View the work below.

The Extended Entry Deadline is Friday, 5th August! Enter now

To join the world’s best teams creating digital work, enter the 12th Annual Lovie Awards. Now recognising Web3, NFTs & Metaverse with categories like Best Immersive Experience and Best Launch/Airdrop/Mint. Other new categories include:

  • Best Co-Hosts in Podcasts
  • Best Email Newsletter
  • Best Game Experience