Al Jazeera English wins more creative awards

Sometimes you forget what an amazing phenomenon is happening just around the corner in Doha. Center of soo much controversy, the acclaimed International TV network is chugging away, making history.

Original article from AME Info

Al Jazeera English was presented with three Bronze trophies at the 2007 PROMAX & BDA International Conference in New York 14 June 2007 in the categories of Art Direction & Design: Topical Campaign; Art Direction & Design: Image Campaign and Website-News.

'I am delighted that our 'Clear& Simple' Brand strategy has been recognised. Everyone has worked very hard in all four centres to help us forge a consistent, coherent and confident Al Jazeera English identity across all our output online and on-air, so everyone deserves the credit,' said Director of Creative, Morgan Almeida.

This follows Al Jazeera English receiving one Gold and two Silver trophies for their innovative and fresh Creative Direction at the Promax/BDA Global Promotions & Design Conference in Dubai on the 28 March 2007.

Earlier this month Al Jazeera English channel came in second position at the Broadcast Digital Channel Awards receiving 'Highly Commended' in the category of 'Best News Channel of the year'.

'I am delighted that Al Jazeera English, in such a short period of time of being on air, is accruing worldwide recognition. It is a testament to the strength of the Al Jazeera brand. We look forward to building on these early successes into the future.' said Wadah Khanfar, Director General of the Al Jazeera Network.

Al Jazeera English was also nominated for awards at the One World Media awards in the categories of Broadcast Journalist of the Year: Nadene Ghour; Popular Features: 48 in Damascus, Amanda Palmer; MDGs Award: Malaria Week, The News Team.