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\ud83d\udccc About the Event<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Global Performance Marketing Awards (GPMA)<\/strong> celebrates its 10th Anniversary<\/strong> in 2026 with a complete reimagining of the ceremony. Moving away from traditional black-tie sit down dinners, the 2026 edition introduces a networking-led format<\/strong> at the “Festival of Partnerships.” It remains the gold standard for recognizing excellence in affiliate marketing, influencer partnerships, and data-driven performance. The awards are strategically timed to kick off PI LIVE Europe<\/strong>, providing winners with immediate global industry recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2139\ufe0f Event Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Category:<\/strong> Performance Marketing, Affiliate & Partnership Awards<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Organizer:<\/strong> Hello Partner (in collaboration with PI LIVE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Eligibility:<\/strong> Brands, Agencies, Publishers, and Tech Platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Open To:<\/strong> Global (Regions: EMEA, Americas, and APAC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Effort Level:<\/strong> Very High (Requires detailed case studies and measurable ROI data)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Submission Type:<\/strong> Written entry kit + supporting campaign assets\/data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83d\udcc5 Important Dates<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Entries Open:<\/strong> 9th April 2026 (Active Now)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Standard Entry Deadline:<\/strong> 23rd July 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shortlist Announced:<\/strong> 17th September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Awards Ceremony:<\/strong> 19th October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mode:<\/strong> In person Ceremony<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Venue:<\/strong> Eastcheap Records, London (Part of the Festival of Partnerships)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      \ud83c\udfc6 Award Structure & Recognition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      • Regional Grand Prix:<\/strong> New for 2026, judges will award top honors for the APAC, EMEA, and Americas<\/strong> regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Global Grand Prix:<\/strong> The highest honor for the single most outstanding partnership-driven work of the year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Industry Visibility:<\/strong> Winners are highlighted during PI LIVE Europe, the continent’s largest gathering for the partnership economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83c\udfaf 2026 Category Segments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        The categories have been refined into six distinct pillars to reflect the evolution of the industry:<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Partnerships & Collaboration:<\/strong> Focuses on strategic brand-to-brand or brand-to-agency synergy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Campaign Excellence:<\/strong> Recognizes high-impact, short-term performance bursts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Programme & Strategy:<\/strong> Long-term approaches that deliver consistent, scalable growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Innovation, Data & Technology:<\/strong> Spotlighting AI, measurement tools, and tech-driven efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Performance Channels & Execution:<\/strong> Best use of Influencer, Retail Media, Loyalty, and Content Commerce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. Teams & Industry:<\/strong> Celebrating the people, agencies, and culture driving the sector forward.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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