Written by Izzy Branson-Hammond, Marketing Manager, Festival of Media
Launched in 2010, the Festival of Media Latin America Awards has built a strong reputation for its rigorous judging process and esteemed industry juries, setting benchmarks for excellence in media across the region year after year. The awards celebrate the very best in media and provide a global platform for the innovative work coming out of Latin America, amplifying the achievements of the region’s agencies and brands through Festival of Media’s international channels and network.
The 2026 Festival of Media Latin America Awards shortlist has been announced and Initiative, OMD, Arena Media and Havas have impressed the juries.
Among the standout campaigns this year are ‘SOS POS’ by OMD Peru, ‘Double Deal Reviews’ by Arena Media Mexico, ‘Roadstar’ by Havas Village Chile, ‘All Body Billboards’ by Initiative Argentina, ‘One Minute to the Heart’ by Initiative Ecuador and ‘Qik Pro – Haz el switch al modo Pro’ by OMD Dominicana.
You can view the full shortlist here.
The success of this work highlights the strength of the agency-client partnerships behind some of this year’s most impactful work with Dove, Banco de Crédito del Perú, IKEA and Rexona among the clients securing the highest number of shortlist spots.
“It’s fantastic to see the incredible breadth of work in this year’s Festival of Media Latin America Awards shortlist. The campaigns recognised showcase the diverse and impactful ways brands are using media to connect with audiences, drive results and create meaningful change. As we move into the final stage of judging we’re looking forward to seeing our expert jury debate and celebrate the work that is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in media across Latin America,” says Leah Mellard, Awards Director, Festival of Media.
The competition remains strong across with Mexico has taking the top spot, moving ahead of Brazil following the country’s two-year run at the top. Argentina follows is second, while Brazil takes third, closely followed by Colombia and the Dominican Republic.
The winners will be revealed live at the Festival of Media Latin America Awards Ceremony in Miami on Thursday 5 November. With the ceremony venue set to be announced very soon now is the time to register for your free ticket and join us as we celebrate the very best media work from across the region. Get your ticket here!
For questions relating to marketing, please contact Izzy Branson-Hammond, Marketing Manager, Festival of Media, at izzy.branson-hammond@festivalofmedia.com.
