The Outdoor Advertising Association of America has announced the 2004 OBIE Award contenders. Winners will be announced on April 20, and 26 agencies will vie for Best of Show honors. The OBIE Awards
recognize creative excellence in outdoor advertising and is the oldest and one of the most prestigious awards in the advertising world. Last year's Best of Show winner, Crispin Porter + Bogusky is
again in the running, with eight finalists selected for the agency's work on MINI Cooper. Leo Burnett also has eight finalists for Altoids and Young and Rubicam has three finalists for their Campbell
Soup Company campaign.