Announcer Shinpei Kitamura Wins Grand Prize in CM Category at the 51st JRN/JNN Announcist Awards!
Shinpei Kitamura, an announcer for Asahi Broadcasting Television, has won the grand prize in the commercial category at the 51st JRN/JNN Announcist Awards. He was highly praised for his outstanding expressive ability in a radio commercial for BMW. This is the second time he has won the award in this category, following his first win in 2017.
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At the 51st JRN/JNN Announcist Awards, which recognize outstanding announcing skills among JRN and JNN affiliated stations, announcer Shinpei Kitamura of Asahi Broadcasting Television received the grand prize in the commercial (CM) category.
The JRN/JNN Announcist Awards are presented to announcers from JRN and JNN affiliated stations for excellent work in their broadcasting duties throughout the year.
In a long 120-second radio commercial, announcer Kitamura's exceptional announcing technique was fully demonstrated. He depicted the brand image of BMW and the feelings for one's 'beloved car' with an expression that seemed to carry warmth in every single word. His persuasive narration vividly stimulated the listener's imagination, creating a work that resonated deeply in their hearts.
For this award, he received high praise as follows:
'He masterfully constructed the brand image of a sophisticated luxury car using only voice. The choice of words, the pauses, and the tone of voice were all in harmony, making it a piece that shines with professional skill.'
This is the second time announcer Kitamura has won the grand prize in the 'CM Category,' with the first being in 2017.
▼ Award Summary
'CM Category' Grand Prize
Award-Winning Work: BMW Osaka Radio CM 120 seconds
Material Name: 'My Beloved Car is a BMW'篇
【Comment from Announcer Shinpei Kitamura】
I am filled with joy to receive such a prestigious award.
It has renewed my desire to further explore the fun of reading and the joy of communicating.
I will use every word of the critique as nourishment and aim for further growth.
Thank you very much.
【Radio Appearances】
Radio Program 'Kamunuma Emiko no Kokoro Seiten' Mondays, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Radio Program 'ABC Event Club' Saturdays, 5:05 AM - 5:15 AM
Podcast Program 'Kitamura Shinpei Waku☆Waku' Distributed every Wednesday evening
ABC Radio Homepage: https://abcradio.asahi.co.jp/
The JRN/JNN Announcist Awards are presented to announcers from JRN and JNN affiliated stations for excellent work in their broadcasting duties throughout the year.
In a long 120-second radio commercial, announcer Kitamura's exceptional announcing technique was fully demonstrated. He depicted the brand image of BMW and the feelings for one's 'beloved car' with an expression that seemed to carry warmth in every single word. His persuasive narration vividly stimulated the listener's imagination, creating a work that resonated deeply in their hearts.
For this award, he received high praise as follows:
'He masterfully constructed the brand image of a sophisticated luxury car using only voice. The choice of words, the pauses, and the tone of voice were all in harmony, making it a piece that shines with professional skill.'
This is the second time announcer Kitamura has won the grand prize in the 'CM Category,' with the first being in 2017.
▼ Award Summary
'CM Category' Grand Prize
Award-Winning Work: BMW Osaka Radio CM 120 seconds
Material Name: 'My Beloved Car is a BMW'篇
【Comment from Announcer Shinpei Kitamura】
I am filled with joy to receive such a prestigious award.
It has renewed my desire to further explore the fun of reading and the joy of communicating.
I will use every word of the critique as nourishment and aim for further growth.
Thank you very much.
【Radio Appearances】
Radio Program 'Kamunuma Emiko no Kokoro Seiten' Mondays, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Radio Program 'ABC Event Club' Saturdays, 5:05 AM - 5:15 AM
Podcast Program 'Kitamura Shinpei Waku☆Waku' Distributed every Wednesday evening
ABC Radio Homepage: https://abcradio.asahi.co.jp/