iO awarded 'Agency of the Year' at the Grand Prix Content Marketing 2023 

Content marketing craftsmanship recognised in triumphant victory

Blended agency iO won the coveted 'Agency of the Year' award at the Grand Prix Content Marketing Awards 2023 the day before yesterday. The award recognises iO’s consistently high quality and its leading role in the industry. 

“As content marketing specialists, we are honoured to receive this unexpected but incredible recognition," said Patrick Severein, Head of Content & Strategist. "It's a testament to the creative and effective way we work with our clients to convey their message and brand experience. With knowledge of the target group, sharp choices, a strong strategy, and of course attractive and high-quality content.” 

Recognition of expertise in content marketing 

The Grand Prix Content Marketing celebrates the best work in content marketing in terms of strategy, creation, and production. With content marketing as one of the organisation’s core components, this is an affirmation of iO's work to create impactful content campaigns. 

The jury's comments were full of praise.

“iO has demonstrated across several campaigns that it can connect the target groups with meaningful content on behalf of a multitude of customers,". "They consistently know how to convey their customers’ story effectively, delivering resounding results, even when it comes to topics where paths to engagement aren’t immediately obvious. The high quality demonstrated across a wide range of content types and channels, and by diverse teams is a testament to the firm's craftsmanship."  

More awards for projects 

The agency also won several awards in other categories. From six nominations, the following projects were recognised with awards: 

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About iO

iO is a blended agency. We bring together talent in marketing, technology, content, strategy, and creativity. With our belief that "experience is everything," we help our clients provide their target audience with rich and relevant brand experiences. Our track record includes helping strong brands such as Audi, Brussels Airport, Efteling, Eneco, Fiberklaar, and Worldline grow.

Established in 2005, iO operates locally and internationally, serving companies, organisations, and governments from our campuses in Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Bulgaria. iodigital.com

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