NeWork and note are hosting a submission contest: "#ThatConversationStartedItAll"!
[Updated November 24]
The judging results have been announced! Please check them out via the article link below.
The online workspace "NeWork®" provided by NTT Communications is teaming up with note to host a submission contest with the theme ""#ThatConversationStartedItAll".
Since last year, when remote work and online classes changed our work styles and lifestyles, many people have likely rethought the importance of the "conversations" we have with others. Even if they aren't serious conversations, the power of conversation is immense—a casual exchange can break the tension or warm the heart. Many people may have experienced feeling relieved after talking to family or friends when tired, or, with many still working remotely, found that a little bit of small talk during work served as a refreshing break or a catalyst for communication with colleagues.
We are looking for posts about episodes or thoughts that were sparked by such "conversations".
We are looking for posts about episodes or thoughts that were sparked by such "conversations".
Submissions can be in any format, including text, illustrations, manga, or videos.
When posting, please include the hashtag " #ThatConversationStartedItAll".
Reference Works
For this contest, note creators Hideaki Ishikura, Kamiko Inuyama, and Keita Uehara have written works based on the theme. These articles will be published sequentially. Please take a look and use them as a reference for your own submissions.
Contest Details
■ Contest Schedule
Submission period: Until 23:59 on Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Announcement: Scheduled for late November
■ Submissions
We are waiting for your note posts on the theme "#ThatConversationStartedItAll". Please feel free to write in any format, such as manga, essays, illustrations, or novels.
■ How to Apply
1. Register (log in) with a note account
2. Follow the NTT Communications "NeWork" note account
3. Post an article with the hashtag "#ThatConversationStartedItAll"
・Please set your submission to "public" (free).
※ Participation is complete if the banner image is displayed at the bottom of the article.
・You can also enter by adding this hashtag to and editing/publishing an article you have already posted on a similar theme.
Regarding the use of submitted content
Submitted content may be featured on the official NTT Communications NeWork note page or official social media accounts.
Prizes
・Grand Prize: 1 winner (100,000 yen in gift cards)
・Judges' Special Award: 3 winners (40,000 yen in gift cards each)
・NeWork Award: 2 winners (40,000 yen in gift cards each)
・Runner-up: 5 winners (20,000 yen in gift cards each)
※ The note management office will contact winners after the judging process is complete.
Judge Introductions
・Hideaki Ishikura
Director and CRO, Caster Co., Ltd.
Born in 1982. Joined Recruit HR Marketing in 2005. Later served as business manager for JobSense at Livesense, and as head of new business and recruitment at DeNA. After working in business development and recruitment support for multiple startups, he became Director and COO of Caster in 2016. He has been in his current position since July 2021.
An essayist born in Osaka in 1981.
Author of books such as "Every Couple Has Problems, and Every Problem Has a Solution" (Fusosha Shinsho) and "I Thought It Was Advice, But It Was a Curse." (Poplar Publishing). In recent years, she has been active not only in writing but also as a TV commentator. She has a 4-year-old daughter. She launched the support project #ChildrensLivesAreChildrensOwn to raise awareness of social care and help eliminate child abuse.
Born in Tokyo in 1988. Left Hakuhodo Inc., where he worked as a copywriter, in 2015. The following year, he transferred to the Graphic Design Department at Tama Art University and began drawing manga. While working as a designer at an advertising agency for a while, he became an independent manga artist in April 2020. Currently, he publishes manga mainly on social media and web media. In July 2021, he published his first book, "Things I Want to Do When the Pandemic Ends."
Background of the Contest
NeWork® is an online communication tool that allows you to talk with colleagues easily and without hassle. It was born from the desire to cherish "conversation" that builds connections between people even remotely, in these times when everything in the world is moving online.
We believe that everyone has had an experience where "#ThatConversationStartedItAll" led to deep thinking, taking action, or giving rise to complex emotions.
We hope this will be a time for you to reflect on the "something" that communication through "conversation" brings, and to rediscover the warmth and connection with others.
(NeWork note representative)
This contest is a themed project held to support the creative work of note creators, with sponsorship from the online workspace "NeWork®" provided by NTT Communications. Please try posting with the hashtag!
<Notes on Submission>
■ Regarding Submitted Works
・The copyright of submitted works belongs to the creator.
・Please ensure your submission complies with copyright laws. For details, please check "Copyright Guidelines to Support Creativity".
・Please refrain from submitting works that have won other contests or similar works.
・The note management team may remove hashtags from submitted articles that are unrelated to the contest theme.
■ Regarding Judging and Winning Works
・We cannot respond to inquiries regarding judging criteria or the judging process.
・If a submission violates the Terms of Service, the win may be revoked even after judging.
・Winners will be announced in this article and via email to the winners.
・Handling of personal information will follow our Privacy Policy.
・Amazon Gift Cards provided as prizes can be used for purchases on the Japanese Amazon page. For details, please refer to the Amazon Gift Card Terms and Conditions.