{"id":33646,"date":"2025-12-15T00:52:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=33646"},"modified":"2025-12-15T00:52:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T00:52:59","slug":"ontario-international-airport-wins-top-north-american-honor-for-social-media-campaigns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/california\/ontario-international-airport-wins-top-north-american-honor-for-social-media-campaigns\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Ontario International Airport Wins Top North American Honor for Social Media Campaigns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Photo &#8211; Ontario International Airport took top honors for Social Media Campaigns among all airports in North America during Airports Council International-North America\u2019s (ACI-NA) 2025 Marketing and Communications Awards Ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southern California\u2019s Ontario International Airport (ONT) is again earning national acclaim for excellence in marketing and communications, taking top honors for Social Media Campaigns among all airports in North America during Airports Council International-North America\u2019s (ACI-NA) 2025 Marketing and Communications Awards in Kansas City, Missouri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONT\u2019s popular Open Mic series \u2013 a spirited, traveler-centered social media feature showcasing impromptu performances and memorable airport moments \u2013 captured the continent-wide award in a category that is not divided by airport size. ONT bested major-hub airports from across the United States and Canada, underscoring the airport\u2019s growing reputation as one of the industry\u2019s most creative and effective storytellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Open Mic concept was developed and led by Social Media Specialist Sabine West, with production support from Creative Producer Christopher Min&nbsp; and members of the airport\u2019s Communications and Marketing team. The series can be seen on ONT\u2019s Instagram channel, @flyONT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe take a lot of pride in proving that an airport of our scale today and the one we\u2019re growing into can lead the nation in creativity, innovation, and authenticity,\u201d said Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority. \u201cOur Open Mic series captures the energy of our travelers and celebrates the unique sense of place that makes ONT Southern California\u2019s airport of choice. I\u2019m incredibly proud of Sabine, Christopher, and our entire Communications and Marketing team for earning the highest recognition in North America.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its social media victory, ONT was named a finalist in two additional ACI-NA categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Radio Advertising \u2013 for the airport\u2019s Not So Fast campaign, which highlights the convenience and time savings of flying from ONT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overall Public Relations Program (Medium Airports) \u2013 for ONT\u2019s So Cal. So Easy. community engagement initiative, which brings the ONT experience directly to neighborhoods and regional events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>ACI-NA reported a record-breaking field of more than 400 entries across all award categories, making this year\u2019s recognition among the most competitive in the program\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese honors affirm that our team\u2019s work is not only resonating with travelers but also setting the industry standard,\u201d said Eren Cello, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to elevating the ONT brand in ways that are meaningful, memorable, and \u2013 above all \u2013 true to who we are.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo &#8211; Ontario International Airport took top honors for Social Media Campaigns among all airports in North America during Airports Council International-North America\u2019s (ACI-NA) 2025 Marketing and Communications Awards Ceremony in Kansas City, Missouri. 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