This is a final reminder for all Canadian commercial producers that your Top Spots entries are due in to On The Spot by Oct. 4.

Ten spots will be selected as the best Canadian TV ads of the year by a panel consisting of OTS staff and industry pundits, who have waived their right to enter the competition.

To qualify, commercials must have originated from a Canadian production house and agency, and must have been directed by a Canadian resident. A production house can submit multiple spots, but only one VHS tape or DVD. The tape or disc must not be marked in any way, and no credits are to appear in the video. Credit information must be submitted separately on the form provided. The original airdate must not precede Oct. 1, 2000.

Oh, and by the way: entry is free, save the cost of getting your tapes to the OTS offices.

The results will be published and the winners celebrated in the Oct. 29 issue of OTS.

Copies of the submission form can be downloaded at: www.playbackmag.com/feedback/ts2001.entry.pdf

Mobius call for entries

THE early entry deadline for the 31st Annual Mobius Advertising Awards is also Oct. 1; however, the late entry is open until Oct. 20.

The Mobius Awards recognize worldwide excellence in television, radio and print advertising and package design. The awards ceremony takes place Feb. 22, 2002. A location has yet to be announced.

Entry forms can be downloaded at www.mobiusawards.com.