Ad Stars is looking for creative professionals aged under 30 for its 2016 New Stars AD competition in Busan, Korea. Around 30 teams from all over the world take part in the program every year that provides the tools for mastering advertising.
New Stars also welcomes entries from creative teams who have less than three years’ industry experience.
“New Stars is a very valuable experience for young creative professionals who are looking to give their career a head start by learning from the industry’s top ECDs. We host side events including a networking party so that participants can build global friendships with those from all over the world. Every New Stars team will also have the opportunity to network with renowned creatives,” sttaed Euija Lee, co-chairperson of the Ad Stars executive committee.
The next New Stars AD competition will take place from August 24 – 27 as part of Asia’s fastest growing advertising awards show, the 9th annual Ad Stars festival. The top five teams who create the best campaigns will be awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze.
All you need to do is submit an application here, or by email here, before May 31 as part of a team of two (your team member doesn’t need to work at the same company as you). It costs KRW1,000,000 (AU$1,130 approx) per person to enter New Stars, but then accommodation and meals (except lunch) will be covered by Ad Stars. New Stars teams are also invited to attend Ad Stars seminars, as well as the Ad Stars awards evening on August 27, plus networking events and parties.
After the event, there will be networking opportunities such as international cultural exchanges, a preview of winning works, seminars with international ad experts, and a farewell scheduled on the morning of August 28 2016.






