Also, learn about UTECA’s Annual Conference, the dates for El Ojo de Iberoamérica and the Immortal Awards.
- The Cresta Awards add an editing deadline for entries submitted by July 20. The Cresta Awards are an international competition that since 1993 recognizes the highest standards of creativity in advertising, design, and digital communication. Completely online, the festival annually attracts entries from over 70 countries and from the world’s most renowned creative agencies. Entries range from technology-based proposals to more traditional disciplines, and are evaluated by an independent jury of over 120 industry leaders, who determine the levels necessary to obtain one of the prestigious trophies: Bronze, Silver, Gold or Grand Prix. In addition to offering rigorous and fair evaluation, Cresta provides international visibility, regional rankings, and positioning that attracts both talent and new clients. More information on their website.
- UTECA will hold its Annual Conference next October 30th. Titled “Advertising in the Digital Jungle: Opportunities, Challenges, and Risks,” the Union of Commercial Free-to-Air Television will host a meeting to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the online environment. UTECA TV is a Spanish association that represents the main commercial free-to-air television channels, such as Atresmedia, Mediaset, and TRECE. It defends the common interests of the sector, promotes the value of free television as a medium for information and entertainment, and acts as an interlocutor with authorities and organizations.
- El Ojo de Iberoamérica will take place from November 12 to 14 in Buenos Aires. The competition, a leader in Latin American advertising creativity, recognizes the best in communication and marketing with an Ibero-American perspective. With 28 years of experience, it brings together professionals from agencies, advertisers, production companies, and media every November for three days of conferences, workshops, and award ceremonies in categories such as Film, Graphics, Digital & Social, PR, Innovation, Effectiveness, among others. The 2025 edition will take place from November 12 to 14 in Buenos Aires, with early bird registrations already open and special benefits available until the end of June/July. More information on their website.
- The Immortal Awards, organized by Little Black Book, launches its 2025 call for entries to celebrate international creative excellence in advertising with free entry for its members. Entries are open until September 5, after which the online evaluation round will begin, followed by in-person jury sessions between October and November. The global shortlist will be published on December 3, the final evaluation will take place on December 4, and the winners will be announced on January 14, 2026. Discover all the information on their website.
