The first wave of finalists have been announced for the Music Week Sync Awards, which returns for its fourth year this October. UMPG have been nominated for two awards in categories: Best Social Media / Online partnership and Sync team: Publisher. 

UMPG are nominated for Best Social Media / Online Partnership for the McDonalds campaign ‘Good Times’ which featured ‘Mamacita’ Tinie Tempah (co-written by Jin Jin) and Sync team: Publisher for work including:
John Lewis ‘Buster the Boxer’ - ‘One Day I’ll Fly Away’ Vaults (Advert)
Lloyds Bank ‘By Your Side’ – ‘Praise You’ Hannah Grace (Advert)
Wonder Woman End Credits – ‘To Be Human’ - Sia feat. Labrinth (written by Florence & The Machine) (Film)
Netflix ‘Stranger Things’ – ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ The Clash (TV Series)
Design Museum ‘Opening Film’ – ‘Blue Monday’ New Order (Advert)

12 of the 24 categories have been announced with the remaining revealed in early September. The categories showcase the best and most successful sync placements across an entire range of media, including film, TV, video games and online. 

Winners will be announced at a ceremony which will take place on October 19 at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, and will be hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Shaun Keaveny.