MAD STARS
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Awards News
MAD STARS invites YOUNG STARS and NEW STARS to prove their creative edge on the global stage
MAD STARS invites emerging creatives from around the world to join YOUNG STARS and NEW STARS — two global competitions…
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MAD STARS appoints Raja Rajamannar of Mastercard, Aurora Straton of Google, and Tara McKenty of AKQA Australia as part of its 2026 executive jury
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – MAD STARS has announced the first three members of its Executive Jury for 2026, reinforcing its…
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MAD STARS 2026 opens for entries with restructured categories, and global jury from Mastercard, Google, AKQA
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – MAD STARS, a global marketing and advertising awards program, has officially opened its 2026 call for…
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Inside the MAD STARS 2025 jury room: Unpacking the best campaigns, trends, and what it takes for a work to go from ‘amazing’ to ‘groundbreaking’
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – At MAD STARS 2025 in Busan, held on August 27–29, conversations revolved around one force reshaping…
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Inbrax Worldwide CCO Pancho Gonzales proves how brain rot and absurdity are effective brand connectors at MAD STARS 2025
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – At MAD STARS 2025 in Busan, the buzz was all about AI, until Inbrax Worldwide Chief…
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Events
Philippines, Thailand shine: MullenLowe Treyna, Wolf BKK take home MAD STARS 2025 Grand Prix of the Year
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – The winners of MAD STARS 2025 Awards were announced on August 29, at the Awards Show…
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Philippines dominates Southeast Asia at MAD STARS 2025 with Grand Prix of the Year for MullenLowe Treyna, 2 Grand Prix for VML Manila: Full List Here
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – MAD STARS 2025 is back — and bolder than ever. Held from August 27 to 29…
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Featured
Inside MAD STARS 2025 Day 1: Navigating AI’s promise, limits, and human potential
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – Every year, the Republic of Korea, through the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the…
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Press Release
MAD STARS conference lifts the lid on brainrot and unpredictability
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – While AI is a focus of interest at MAD STARS 2025, other technological dimensions of the…
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MADSTARS 2025 uncovers secrets of harnessing advertising’s power cell, AI
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – The MAD STARS 2025 conference begins with a topic of greatest importance to the industry’s future:…
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MAD STARS 2025 reveals final jury to judge outstanding creative work from around the world
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – MAD STARS, the global festival celebrating marketing, advertising, and digital content, has officially announced the Final Jury…
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Final call: Last chance to be a MAD STARS star ends on June 16
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – It’s your last chance to compete for fame at Asia’s only international festival of its kind…
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MAD STARS 2025’s final deadlines are approaching
BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – MAD STARS’ submission process is reaching its final stage. The second (regular fee) deadline ends on…
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