Being a free-to-enter international awards program is a point of difference with a bonus. It has made Ad Stars the biggest advertising festival in Asia. It’s also open to advertising agencies and creative professionals and production companies throughout the world, as well as students and non-professionals.
This year, for the first time, there is an entry fee attached to the Integrated category only.
Ad Stars is open for entries until May 16 (final deadline Tuesday May 31). The Ad Stars Awards will conclude the Ad Stars festival that runs from August 25 -27 at Haeundae Beach in Busan, South Korea
Entries to Ad Stars may also be submitted online at any time of the year. But only those entries received prior to the May deadline will be in the running to win Grand Prix, Gold, Silver or Bronze medals at this year’s awards.
The first Ad Stars Awards took place in 2008 and received 3,105 entries from 29 countries. By 2015, entries had grown to 17,698 entries from 67 countries.
“Entries to Ad Stars have grown so quickly since 2008 that we are now proud to say Ad Stars stands shoulder to shoulder with other advertising events of global renown. This year, we’re hoping to receive 20,000 entries from 70 countries,” commented Eui Ja Lee, co-chairperson of the Ad Stars executive committee.
Co-chairperson, Hwan Jin Choi, added, “By showcasing all award winners on our website, we hope to encourage more people to work in advertising, and to inspire people in the industry to continually improve their thinking. It’s all part of our belief that creativity can contribute to a better future for us all, which is a philosophy that sets Ad Stars apart from other global festivals.”
You can follow Ad Stars’ news on its blog on Tumblr, which features interviews and profiles with the world’s top creative thinkers. And you can sign up for its weekly newsletters on its website.
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