Tongal

Create a funny 30-60 second video about workplace recognition gone wrong. Think about the types of recognition that are totally off the mark. The idea here is to show examples of professional office workers who recognize their colleagues’ hard work, dedication or achievements the WRONG way. Feel free to embellish. The funnier, the better! Above all, videos should drive viewers to the OfficeTeam website, where viewers can learn better ways to show their appreciation (bumper to be provided).  

This project will be worth a total of $15,000 and consist of two phases, so there’s a place for everyone to contribute, regardless of your skill set. 

PHASE 1: STORY – In 500 characters or less, tell us what workers should not do when recognizing colleagues, or tell us a funny story about a real or imagined example of recognition gone wrong. Note that it is OK to exaggerate when submitting your example. We want funny, relatable videos. Winning stories will receive a 5% residual payment of every winning video they are used to generate, and you may submit up to five stories. Limit five (5) submissions, per member.    

PHASE 2: VIDEO – Select one of the winning stories from Phase 1 and make a 30-60 second video based on it. The videos should have a personal touch and be relatable. Also, if you want to adapt the story or make changes, feel free to do so. It’s best to think of the story as the central thesis that you should build your video around. Also, be sure to include the OfficeTeam bumper found in the Project Files tab on this page in your video. Limit five (5) submissions, per member.

--Target Audience: Professional-level workers.

--Key Marketing Messages: OfficeTeam can help professionals recognize their colleagues the right way (by customizing rewards to the occasion and recipient’s interests). We can help professionals avoid mistakes that might affect their working relationships and reputation. We’re experts in helping workers move their careers forward.

--Music: Tongal has partnered with Audiosocket, a boutique music licensing agency representing more than 1,400 emerging bands, composers and record labels. Audiosocket tracks will be available to Tongal members at no charge solely for their incorporation into Tongal members' submissions to the OfficeTeam project. Tongal members are encouraged to browse the Audiosocket catalog, available at http://audiosocket.com. If you are interested in using a track from the Audiosocket catalog, as described above, please email music@tongal.com for account and password info, which will allow for the download of up to three tracks.

--Exposure: OfficeTeam is looking for video content for an upcoming marketing and public relations campaign on workplace recognition. The best videos from the “Recognition Gone Wrong Video Project” may be used across OfficeTeam’s digital and social media channels worldwide.

--Releases: Please note that winning video creators will be required to provide Talent, Location and Music Releases for any performers, locations or musical assets appearing in the video upon request. Just a tip, the best way to go about securing releases is on the day of shooting to avoid chasing people down afterward. We have created a .zip containing all of these releases available on the Project Files tab. 

--Delivery: Also note that winning video creators will be required to provide an uncompressed QuickTime .mov file in either Animation or ProRes 422 codecs at either 1920x1080 or 1280x720 upon request.

1. Videos MUST not exceed 60 seconds in length. Preferred format is HD 720p 16x9.  Acceptable file formats are .mov, .avi, .mp4, .wmv. Acceptable codecs are H.264 (MP4), MPEG-4, H.263, MPGV, WMV, DivX.

2. Unless provided otherwise, all work must be your own original creation and free of any copyrighted material. You shall provide detailed information of your work regarding the source, the creator and background information as requested by Tongal.

3. Videos MUST use the OfficeTeam bumper provided on the Assets tab on this page.

4. In the event you utilize any third-party materials, such as music provided by a third-party music provider, you must obtain full written license and consent from the owner of such third-party materials and provide such license and consent forms to Tongal.

5. Submissions cannot contain any profanity, offensive language, nudity or otherwise objectionable material, the determination of which is solely at the discretion of OfficeTeam.

6. Submissions must not portray OfficeTeam in a negative way, the determination of which will solely reside with OfficeTeam.

7. Videos must portray a professional office environment.

8. Videos must be in the English language or subtitled.

9. Limit 5 submission(s) per member, per phase.

10. You and any participants must be at least eighteen (18) years or older to enter.

11. You must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec).

12. Minimum 25 videos, or the contest will repost for 14 days.

13. In addition to the standard Tongal W-9, Winner Affidavit, and IP Assignment, winning video creators MUST also provide Talent, Location, and Music Releases for all assets appearing in the video as well as the project files, editing sequence and an uncompressed quicktime .mov file in either Animation or ProRes 422 codecs at either 1920x1080 or 1280x720 to claim their prize.

14. See OFFICIAL RULES for additional contest information, terms and conditions. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between these requirements and the Official Rules, the terms and conditions of these requirements shall prevail.