Ad Stars has extended the deadline for the Ad Stars 2021 Awards until May 31 2021.
Ad Stars is now in its14th year and is still unlike other festivals because entries are free and the top two Grand Prix of the Year winners win US$10,000 each.
“Ad Stars wants creators all over the world to have a forum where they can share their work, and inspire the world. To achieve this, we are committed to keeping entry fees to a minimum, which gives all kinds of creative businesses a level playing field on which to compete. We have also received many requests for a deadline extension, so we are happy to offer some extra time to prepare your entries,” stated Hwanjin Choi, chair of Ad Stars.
AD STARS 2021 – KEY DATES
The Ad Stars Awards judging process is divided into three stages:
Preliminary Jury: The Ad Stars 2021 Preliminary Jury is made up of over 240 creative professionals globally, who will vote on this year’s finalists June 28 – July 7. A shortlist will be announced on July 16.
Final Jury: The Ad Stars Final Jury is made up of over 30 of the world’s most respected creative leaders. The Final Jury will review all finalists from July 19 to July 28, and meet again to select the winners (August 15 – 13).
The Ad Stars 2021 Online Festival will run August 25 – 27,and all winners will be announced at the online awards ceremony on August 27.
AD STARS 2021 AWARD CATEGORIES
The AD STARS Awards include the following categories: Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio & Audio, Design, Interactive, Mobile, Data Insights, Social & Influencer, PR, Brand Experience & Activation, Direct, Media, Integrated, Innovation, Diverse Insights, Place Brand, Creative eCommerce, and Pivot – a category thatapplauds campaigns that have amplified and repositioned brands in response to COVID-19, or helped to overcome the pandemic through public health initiatives.
There are also separate categories for Public Service Advertising and Video Stars. It is free to enter all categories excluding the Innovation and Integrated categories, which cost KRW 100,000 (approx. US$100) per entry.
To enter, download the festival’s entry kit here.
