Ad Stars Korea welcomes international entries to free festival

The festival welcomes entries from agencies and production companies globally and it has non-professional and student categories to encourage as many people as possible to take an interest in the creative industries.

Entries can be submitted online at any time of the year; however only those entries received prior to 15 May 2016 will be in the running to win Grand Prix, Gold, Silver or Bronze medals at the Ad Stars Awards on 27 August 2016.

The Awards will conclude the ninth Ad Stars festival, a three-day festival that will run from 25-27 August 2016 at Haeundae Beach in Busan, South Korea.

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 have grown so quickly since 2008 that we are now proud to say the festival stands shoulder to shoulder with other advertising events of global renown. This year, we’re hoping to receive 20 000 entries from 70 countries,” says Eui Ja Lee, co-chairperson of the Ad Stars executive committee.

Co-chairperson Hwan Jin Choi says, “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.”

To enter, go to www.adstars.org/Member/signin.asp.