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Deadline for IMA Web Awards extended

The deadline for entries to the 2016 IMA Web Awards has been extended to 15 January 2016. Entries of website, app, blog, microsite, video, ad, game or social media campaigns for mobile, tablet or desktop will be accepted in the following categories.

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