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D&AD Awards 2026 is now open for entries.

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Overview

Marketing communications delivered straight to the consumer and designed to elicit an instant and direct response from the target audience.

Subcategories

  • 7201 - Integrated

  • 7202 - Digital

  • 7203 - Social

  • 7204 - Film

  • 7205 - Direct Mail

  • 7206 - Printed Materials

  • 7207 - Press & Outdoor

  • 7208 - Radio & Audio

  • 7209 - Events

  • 7210 - Products & Services

  • 7211 - Acquisition & Retention

  • 7212 - Innovation

  • 7213 - Use of AI & Technology

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