The Drum Awards Festival 2025

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Every great idea starts with the same question… What if?

The Drum Awards Festival is where those What ifs are celebrated - a global stage honouring the best work, people, and companies in marketing and media.

With categories spanning every sector, discipline and channel, it’s one of the industry’s biggest competitions. Judged by a powerhouse jury of senior brand and agency leaders, the Festival rewards creativity that inspired, strategy that delivered, and campaigns that raised the bar.

More ways to win

With the introduction of gold, silver, and bronze awards, your chances of taking home a trophy have never been better. And the perks don’t stop there – winners gain exclusive interviews, features, and the opportunity to compete in the Grand Finale, the ultimate showdown of our annual competition.

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Why enter?

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Get global recognition

Benefit from thedrum.com’s global audience and gain recognition across the industry.

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Impress global leaders

Showcase your work to top decision-makers at the world’s leading brands and agencies – your next big client could be watching.

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Climb the industry rankings

Earn points to boost your agency’s standing in The World Creative Rankings and our new Strategy & Planning report.

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Celebrate your work

Be recognized for your expertise across advertising, B2B, content, design, media, PR, social & more.

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Become a Recommended agency

All winners receive a company page on The Drum Recommends – a go-to resource for brands looking for agency partners.

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Unlock new opportunities

Winning is just the beginning – get featured in articles, interviewed, and join the elite at countless events.

Meet the Presidents

EMEA

Angela Affinita director of global marketing, Disney consumer products, The Walt Disney Company

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AMER

Prateek Sood vice president - global marketing & commercial partnerships, Mastercard

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APAC

Mark Phibbs vice president global campaign, content and industries marketing, Cisco

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Gain global exposure

Benefit from thedrum.com’s global audience and gain recognition across the industry.

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Unlock new opportunities

Winning is just the beginning – get featured in articles, interviewed, and join the elite at countless events.

👍

Impress global leaders

Showcase your work to top decision-makers at the world’s leading brands – your next big client could be watching.

🎉

Celebrate your work

Be recognized for your expertise across marketing, creativity, data, PR, CTV, OOH, media, content, AI, metaverse, design & more.

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Rise up the rankings

Stand out from competitors and secure your place in the renowned World Creative Rankings.

Mark your calendars​

Here are all the key dates you need to submit your best work on time.

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