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WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monotype today announced nominations are open now through Oct 16th, 2020 for the 2020 Type Champions Award program. In its second year, the Type Champions Award recognizes brands that are committed to excellence in design and typography. Leading brands recognized last year were & Other Stories, Alibaba Group, Audi, Dropbox, Juventus, Mailchimp, Ogilvy, Southwest Airlines, Squarespace, The Guardian, The New School and The New York Times. Typography has always played a critical role in a brands identity, but the pandemic has further highlighted its ability to convey a brands personality and mission across an ever-increasing list of digital interfaces, said James Fooks-Bale, creative director of Monotype. The 2020 Type Champions Award will celebrate the companies and designers that have found creative ways to use type to create authentic relationships with consumers. Nominated brands should demonstrate a focus on type in building brand messages, marketing and advertising campaigns, and creating unified overall customer experiences. Winners will be selected by a panel of global branding experts including: Good typography captures a brand's ethos and translates it immediatelyin a single letter, said Perrin Drumm, who was part of last years panel. That's not easy, and I'm excited to recognize the designers who are doing it best. Winners will be announced later this year. To learn more about the judging process and complete a nomination, click here. To follow the conversation around this years nominees, search #TypeChampions2020 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. About Monotype Monotype empowers creative minds to build and express authentic brands through design, technology and expertise. Further information is available at www.monotype.com. Follow Monotype on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Monotype is a trademark of Monotype Imaging Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2020 Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc. All rights reserved. Evaluated by a panel of branding experts from around the world, this years competition will recognize brands and designers that have used typefaces that make an impact.

Answer: Monotype Opens Nomination Period for 2020 Type Champions Award