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The Drum Awards for Marketing celebrates excellence across every sector and discipline in marketing. In all categories, our judges will look for evidence of excellent practice and effective results.

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McKinney for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Winner: Online Video - Short Form Awards: Advertising

Categories are grouped as follows...​

Brilliant use of a service, discipline or channel​

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Outstanding marketing strategy in a specific business sector​

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Special categories which demonstrate inspiring outcomes​

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Individuals who demonstrate excellence and effectiveness

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Brilliant use of a service, discipline or channel​

Celebrate your expertise in the disciplines or channels that make your approach stand out. With categories covering everything from AI to PR, this is your opportunity to showcase your innovative mindset and the skills driving your success.

David&Goliath for VIZIO Winner: Animation Awards: Advertising

Advertising

AI

B2B

Digital Commerce

Content

Creative

Digital Experience

Data/Insight

Design/Brand

Experience

Media

Metaverse

OOH

PR

Search

Social Media

Outstanding marketing strategy in a specific business sector​

If your marketing campaign made waves in your sector, this is your chance to shine. It’s time to demonstrate how your strategy outperformed the competition and drove impressive results in your industry.

Droga5 New York for General Entertainment Authority Winner: Sports & Sound Design Awards: Advertising

Automotive

Charity or Not for Profit

Consumer Tech - NEW

CPG / FMCG

Culture or Leisure

Energy and Industry

Entertainment​​

Fashion and Beauty

Finance

Food and Beverage

Government or Public Sector

Healthcare & Pharma

Retail

Sports & Fitness

Travel and Tourism

Special categories which demonstrate inspiring outcomes​

If your marketing is driven by your environment, you're a true innovator, and you're not afraid to challenge the status quo, this is where you showcase groundbreaking ideas that turned into inspiring success stories.

Rizzello Creative for Capital Group Winner: Art Direction Awards: B2B

Creative Innovation

Disruption

Gaming

Influencer Marketing

Media Innovation

Partnership or Collaboration

Rebrand or Relaunch

Social Purpose​​

Sustainability & Responsibility

Technology Innovation

Individuals who demonstrate excellence and effectiveness

Our Rising Star category celebrates individuals excelling in their roles and showing outstanding career growth. Whether you're nominating a colleague or yourself, this is the moment to get recognized for innovation and results that make a real impact.

Ogilvy Honduras for Regal Springs Winner: Community Engagement Awards: Social Purpose

Rising star

Special categories

In addition to the main awards, all entries are eligible for these prestigious honors. The Grand Prix is the ultimate accolade, awarded to the single best of the best. Chosen by the jury, this celebrates a campaign or project that stands out for unmatched creativity, strategic brilliance, and exceptional results. The President's Awards is handpicked by the President, this award recognizes work that sets a new standard—whether through its creativity, impact, or groundbreaking innovation.

Ogilvy Honduras for Regal Springs Winner: Community Engagement Awards: Social Purpose

Grand Prix

President’s Award

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