On 3 June, the competition and creative conference will return to our beautiful Jūrmala seaside resort, just 20 minutes’ drive from capital city Riga. Jūrmala’s extensive beaches have long been attractive to bathers as attested to by the ornate 19th century chalets, many now beautifully restored. Admire them as you take the short stroll through pineencrusted dunes to Jomas iela, a pedestrian mall packed with restaurants, bars and coffee shops. A matchless conference venue only 20 minutes from Rīga’s international airport.

The Festival Competition will continue its tradition of rewarding works with particularly creative ideas and originality that grab audiences and make a key contribution to brand value.

16 February is when you can start submitting works for the 17th Golden Hammer international advertising festival and competition, and, note well, 15 April is the closing date for submissions.

The Golden Hammer Festival and Competition are open to everyone involved in advertising or marketing communications (agencies, design and advertising production companies, as well as advertisers, the media and other parties involved in the creation of advertising).