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Communication Arts (CA) Advertising Competition 2026

Communication Arts Magazine

📅 26 Jun 2026 🌐 Online 🏷️ Paid
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📌 About the Competition

The Communication Arts Advertising Competition is the industry’s most prestigious platform for creative excellence in advertising. For 67 years, CA has celebrated the work of copywriters, art directors, and creative directors. Winning this competition is a career-defining achievement, placing your work in the Advertising Annual and awarding you the coveted Award of Excellence.

ℹ️ Event Details

  • Category: Professional & Student Advertising
  • Organizer: Communication Arts Magazine
  • Eligibility: Any project first published or aired between June 2025 and June 2026.
  • Target: Mass media projects exposed to a substantial audience.
  • Effort Level: Very High (Global competition judged by elite creative directors and writers).

📅 Critical Deadlines (2026)

  • Regular Deadline: June 26, 2026 (Midnight Pacific Time).
  • Final Late Deadline: July 10, 2026 (Requires an additional $10 fee per entry).
  • Notification of Acceptance: Within two months after the final deadline (Approx. September 2026).

🏆 Recognition & Awards

  • The CA Award of Excellence: A personalized trophy milled from solid aluminum, representing the highest rank in the advertising profession.
  • Global Exposure: Featured in the Communication Arts Advertising Annual (Print/Digital) and permanently archived on commarts.com.
  • Professional Credits: Personalized award certificates issued for firms, individuals, and clients.

🎯 What You Can Enter

  • Traditional Print: Consumer magazines, newspapers, and trade advertising.
  • Posters: Outdoor (24-sheet+), Transit (bus/subway), and Point-of-Purchase.
  • Broadcasting: Television and Radio commercials (including podcasts/web radio).
  • Digital & Social: Online video, banner ads, innovative mobile ads, and social media campaigns.
  • Public Service: Non-profit ads across print, poster, TV, and radio.
  • Non-Traditional: Guerilla marketing, stunts, and out-of-home innovations.
  • Integrated Campaign: Comprehensive work using at least three different media types.
  • Student Work: Projects created for school assignments.

📋 Submission Requirements

  • Platform: All entries processed through the CA Online Competition System.
  • File Specs:
    • Images: RGB JPG/JPEG (Max 2MB).
    • Video: MOV, MP4, MPG, or MPEG (Max 500MB).
    • Audio: MP3, WAVE, or AIFF (Max 5MB).
    • PDF: Max 50MB.