"TV and video advertising is only for big businesses." 
"Creating a good video ad is too expensive."

These are just some of the myths we wanted to dispel by launching the TV for All contest this September. As the contest comes to a close, it's clear that small and medium sized businesses are energized about new media platforms and that they are creating inspired ads using innovative solutions such as SpotMixer without breaking the bank.

We were thrilled to receive hundreds of entries and plenty of excitement from businesses around the country. Our panel of judges including creative and agency experts had the tough task of narrowing the pool down to a handful of finalists who best exemplified creativity and clear messaging. In the end, the YouTube community come together to crown three winners. Congraulations to our winners - Proust, OraBrush and FreeTaxUSA.com who will each receive $25,000, $15,000 or $10,000 in TV and video advertising with Google TV Ads. Each of these ads embraced an innovative concept and put forth a clear and compelling message to win over thousands of voters.

On behalf of the Google TV Ads and SpotMixer teams, thank you to everyone who entered. And remember, even if you didn't win the contest, you now have a compelling ad creative that can be put to good use!

Voting season is heating up around the country and even here at Google -- it's time to cast your votes for the TV for All contest! We asked businesses to get creative, produce a video ad and enter for a chance to win up to $25,000 in TV and video advertising through Google AdWords. We had an incredible response from hundreds of businesses of all types and sizes. Last week, our panel of judges narrowed down the entrants seven finalists.

Now, it's your turn to help crown the ultimate three winners of the contest. Visit www.youtube.com/tvforall to view each finalist and cast your votes through November 9th. With your participation, you can help three deserving businesses win $25,000, $15,000 or $10,000 in TV and video advertising media to kick start their aspirations of broadcasting their businesses. Don't forget to vote by November 9th!


Posted by Neha Mandal, Product Marketing Manager for Google TV Ads