Media

IAMS - Waylon, dam&eveDDB London, Biscuit Filmworks LA

D&AD Awards 2026 is now open for entries.

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Overview

Media-first strategies and ideas that use a specific medium or media property as a creative tool.

Judges will be looking for innovative and creative media-driven ideas – those which prioritise the effective use of channels to communicate the brand message. You will need to demonstrate how the work achieved the intended result.

Subcategories

  • 7501 - Integrated

  • 7502 - Direct

  • 7503 - Entertainment

  • 7504 - Events & Stunts

  • 7505 - Film

  • 7506 - Interaction

  • 7507 - Mobile Devices

  • 7508 - Press & Outdoor

  • 7509 - Radio & Audio

  • 7510 - Retail

  • 7511 - Social

  • 7512 - Use of Creators

  • 7513 - Use of Talent

  • 7514 - Collaboration

  • 7515 - Use of AI & Technology

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