BUSAN, KOREA — Calling all young creatives! MAD STARS is officially on the hunt for the next wave of advertising and marketing superstars through the highly anticipated Young Stars MAD Competition 2025. This global platform is designed to uncover fresh talent, sharpen creative skills, and connect young innovators with industry powerhouses.
Young Stars offers aspiring marketers and advertisers the chance to push their creative limits, tackle real-world brand challenges, and kickstart their careers on a global stage. Applications are now open via the official MAD STARS website, welcoming both solo entrants and teams. Open to all undergraduate and master’s students regardless of major, the competition accepts submissions until May 26, 2025.
Competitors will first face an online preliminary round, with finalists to be revealed on June 10, 2025, via the MAD STARS website.
From there, the top Young Stars will pack their bags for Busan, South Korea, where the final showdown will take place from August 26 to 29, 2025. Over four high energy days, finalists will conceptualize and execute a video or print advertisement within a 30-hour sprint, responding to a theme unveiled on-site.
The competition culminates in the Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Crystal awards but even those who don’t snag a trophy will still walk away with invaluable experience. Finalists will also gain exclusive access to MAD STARS 2025, where they can attend thought-provoking conferences, network with global industry leaders, and immerse themselves in the latest trends shaping the future of creativity.
YOUNG STARS is more than just a competition – it is a transformative experience that allows participants to learn, grow, and connect with some of the brightest minds in the global advertising and marketing industry. By taking on this challenge, participants will gain invaluable experience, expand their networks, and elevate their creative potential on an international stage.
