Communication Arts Advertising Competition

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The Communication Arts Advertising Competition is the most prestigious competition for creativity in advertising, recognizing outstanding work in visual communications. Winning entries are featured globally in the Communication Arts Advertising Annual (print and digital) and on commarts.com, providing unparalleled industry exposure.

Information & Application Details:

  • Key Dates & Fees:

    • Deadline: June 20, 2025
    • Late entry deadline: July 11, 2025 (with $10 late fee per entry)

 

Eligibility:

  • Any advertising project first printed, published, or aired between June 2024 and June 2025.
  • Entries from any country are welcome, but non-English submissions must include translations.
  • Student work created for school assignments is eligible for the student category.
  • AI-generated text-to-image content is not accepted.

 

Categories:

  • Consumer Magazine Advertising: small space, page or spread
  • Consumer Newspaper Advertising: small space, page or spread
  • Trade/Institutional Advertising: small space, page or spread
  • Posters—Outdoor: 24-sheet or larger
  • Posters—Transit: bus, subway, shelter, etc.
  • Posters—Point-of-Purchase: in-store or other location where purchase decisions are made
  • Posters—Other: any poster not covered in previous categories
  • Sales Promotion: direct mail, data sheets, sales kits, collateral, etc.
  • Self-Promotion: promotion for ad agencies, creative suppliers, art schools, etc.
  • Self-Promotion for Ad Clubs: promotion/communication for Advertising clubs
  • Television Commercials: commercials aired on TV/cable channels
  • Radio Commercials: commercials on traditional, podcast or web radio
  • Digital Advertising Online Video: viral video, paid online commercial, etc.
  • Digital Advertising Banner Ads: static, pop-up, rich media, etc.
  • Digital Advertising Social Media: innovative use of social media platforms
  • Digital Advertising Mobile: ads on smartphones and tablets
  • Digital Advertising Other: any digital ad not covered in previous categories
  • Public Service Print Ads: magazine/newspaper ads
  • Public Service Posters: outdoor, transit or other
  • Public Service Collateral: brochures, booklets, etc.
  • Public Service Television: television commercials or online videos
  • Public Service Radio: commercials on traditional, podcast or web radio
  • Public Service Non-Traditional: out-of-home, guerilla, etc.
  • Integrated Campaign: comprehensive campaign using at least 3 different media types
  • Non-Traditional Advertising: out-of-home, guerilla, stunts, etc.
  • Student Work: work created for school assignments

 

How to Apply:

  • Register and submit entries online via the Communication Arts competition system.
  • Provide project titles, credits, and digital files.
  • Pay fees online (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal) or via check/wire transfer.

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Digital files only (JPG, MP4, PDF, MP3, etc.)
  • File size limits vary by format (e.g., 2MB for images, 500MB for videos)

 

Selection Process:

  • Entries judged by leading creative directors, art directors, and writers.
  • Independent, anonymous screening followed by a finals round.
  • Majority vote required for selection.

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Personalized Award of Excellence trophy (solid aluminum)
  • Certificates for firms, individuals, and clients
  • Global exposure via Communication Arts platforms

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website Link:

https://www.commarts.com/competition/2025-advertising

 

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