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, Germany. In 2011, it was established the Festival would take place for three years at Cinema Sao Jorge in Lisbon. The third Eurobest in Lisbon took place from 4–6 December 2013. In 2017, the Festival took place in London, United Kingdom. The Festival is organised by the

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The Awards

Started in 1988, the Eurobest Awards honour creativity over 14 different entry sections: PR, Film, Print, Outdoor, Direct, Promo & Activation, Media, Interactive, Mobile, Radio, Design, Craft, Integrated and Branded Content & Entertainment. Every year, all the work entered into the Awards is judged at the Eurobest Festival by panels of expert, high-profile jurors. They decide on an initial shortlist and then on which pieces should earn Grand Prix, Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies. Winners are revealed each year at the Eurobest Awards Ceremony, which concludes the Festival.

The Festival

Through a programme of seminars, workshops and events, sessions provide space for the industry to debate and be inspired by the latest thinking. They attract the continent’s community of art directors, copywriters, media agency executives, clients, account managers, agency heads, producers and directors. In 2009, speakers at the event included creatives from

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Young Creatives Competition

The Young Creatives competition provides an opportunity for young advertising and media talent (no older than 28 years) from the region to demonstrate their skills. Teams of between two and four competitors have 48 hours to create an integrated advertising campaign for a charity or non-profit organisation.

Editions

2008 Stockholm 2009

2010

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2011 Lisbon 2012 Lisbon 2013 Lisbon 2014

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References

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