Three emerging creatives will receive a career-defining opportunity through Creative LIAisons learning academy.
The Drum and LIA seek rising creative talent
The Drum has joined forces with the London International Awards (LIA) to offer three emerging advertising creatives a career-defining opportunity. One winner will attend the prestigious Creative LIAisons Academy in Las Vegas, where they will gain firsthand exposure to the industry's top talent and cutting-edge ideas. Two additional winners will participate in a global virtual coaching program, connecting them with some of the most influential creative leaders worldwide.
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Launched in tandem with the World Creative Rankings, this first-time collaboration offers rising creative stars an exclusive chance to be part of LIA’s renowned learning academy in 2025. By providing direct access to industry trailblazers, this initiative aims to inspire, mentor, and elevate the next generation of creative visionaries, equipping them with the insights and connections needed to thrive in the ever-evolving industry.
As a key competition within The Drum’s World Creative Rankings data set, LIA’s Creative LIAisons program has become a valuable educational platform for aspiring creatives. It connects rising talent with industry legends and innovative thinkers.
The Drum’s senior vice president Steve Antoniewicz commented: “Through this initiative, with LIA we’re actively supporting the rising stars who will define the next generation of creativity. This partnership allows us to offer an exceptional development opportunity to deserving young talent.”
Barbara Levy, president at LIA, added: “We’re delighted to partner with The Drum on this initiative. Creative LIAisons has always been about nurturing the next wave of creative thinkers, and this collaboration reinforces that commitment.”
The opportunity is open exclusively to agencies featured in this year’s World Creative Rankings. Each ranked agency may nominate one creative between the ages of 21 and 34. Nominees must submit a portfolio featuring three to five of their best, most recent creative works, along with a short pitch in any format explaining why they should win. A recommendation letter from their agency leadership is also required.
A shortlist will be reviewed by a panel of top-ranked professionals from the World Creative Rankings.
The winners will be announced in April 2025. Agencies interested in nominating a creative team member should watch their inbox for full nomination details.
Find out more about Creative LIAisons program here and The Drum’s World Creative Rankings here.
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