Ontario International Airport wins 6 digital marketing awards

ONTARIO, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario International Airport (ONT) has earned six international travel industry awards for digital media and marketing, including best campaign for an airport and best use of social media.

The 2024 Moodies, presented by the Moodie Davitt Report, recognized ONT's marketing team for their creativity and inventiveness in telling the story of the popular Southern California gateway.

The airport's "Not So Fast" rebranding campaign was honored as "Best Campaign – Airport," "Best Overall Use of Social & Digital Media" and "Best Use of Video – Airport."

"Ontario International Airport Authority executed a carefully researched campaign tailored to its target audience, resulting in significant gains for the airport," the Moodie judges said. "A comprehensive entry, reflecting this airport's impressively disruptive attitude and determination to punch above its weight. Very impressive ROl."

The airport's social media efforts (@flyont) were honored for "Best Use of Linkedin," "Best Use of Instagram" and "Best Use of TikTok/Douyin."

Said the judges: "Astute business-focused use of a critical digital platform with great performance metrics. A great combo of information provision and that elusive quality in communication – voice – to bring the ONT experience to life." 

The awards come as ONT is experiencing near-record passenger volumes while serving one of the fastest-growing population centers in the country.

"We're thrilled to have such a compelling story to share and have had so much fun bringing it to life. Our social media and marketing teams are truly the best at what they do, and this well-deserved recognition highlights their exceptional work," said Atif Elkadi, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA).

"Our story resonates because it's rooted in authenticity and creativity, and our team has worked tirelessly to bring it to life in meaningful ways. This recognition is a testament to their talent, dedication, and passion for connecting with our community," said Eren Cello, OIAA Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

About Ontario International Airport
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is California's most popular mid-sized airport, according to J.D. Power's most recent North America Airport Satisfaction Study. Located in the Inland Empire, ONT is approximately 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the center of Southern California. It is a full-service airport which offers nonstop commercial jet service to two dozen major airports in the U.S., Mexico, Central America and Taiwan. More information is available at flyOntario.com. Follow @flyONT on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram

About the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA):
The OIAA was formed in August 2012 by a Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Ontario and the County of San Bernardino to provide overall direction for the management, operations, development and marketing of ONT for the benefit of the Southern California economy and the residents of the airport's four-county catchment area. OIAA leaders include Ontario City Council Member Alan D. Wapner (President), San Bernardino County Supervisor Curt Hagman (Vice President), Ontario City Council Member Jim W. Bowman (Secretary), Retired Riverside Mayor Ronald O. Loveridge (Treasurer) and retired business executive Julia Gouw (Commissioner).

OIAA Media Contact:
Steve Lambert (909) 841-7527 [email protected]

SOURCE Ontario International Airport