A landmark partnership with The Media Leader Awards sees five new categories added to celebrate senior and emerging leaders who are driving innovation, growth and transformation across the global media industry.
The 2026 programme also sees a strengthening of its partnership with Appetite Creative for the Best Use of Connected Packaging as a Media Channel category and with the IAA UK Chapter for the Best International Media Campaign Created in the UK category. The winner of this accolade will be announced at the IAA UK Christmas Lunch on 9th December.
The programme also welcomes a new category in the form of Best Use of AI and an addition to the Grand Prix accolades with Advertiser/Brand of the Year, celebrating the best performing client in the awards,
Building on the success of the Festival of Media Global Awards, the M&M Global Awards will feature the M&M Global AI Entry Navigator™, a pioneering tool designed to revolutionise the entry process. The platform enables entrants to ask questions, upload their campaigns, and receive tailored recommendations on the most relevant categories, maximising their chances of success.
Last year Media Plus Germany secured the prestigious Agency of the Year title, while PHD Worldwide won Agency Network of the Year and Campaign of the Year was taken home by MediaPlus Germany for its ‘SCREEN2SAVE’ work.
To support entrants, Festival of Media also offers a series of workshops designed to guide companies through the submission process and help identify the most suitable categories for their work.
For marketing enquiries, please contact:
izzy.branson-hammond@festivalofmedia.com
Entries are now open. Enter today to get ahead of the competition:
https://www.festivalofmedia.com/mm-global-awards/
