MAD STARS jury expanded with a Hungarian expert

In 2025, one of Asia’s largest creative festivals will be held for the 18th time, which brings together key players in the advertising, marketing and digital content industries in Busan, South Korea every year. The festival’s programs will also include inspiring lectures, workshops and networking events, and this year, the Young Stars competition has also been launched, which gives aspiring creatives the opportunity to showcase their ideas to an international audience, receive professional feedback and build relationships with leading figures in the industry. MAD STARS has thus become a true international meeting point for the creative profession. Its special feature is that in addition to creativity, it places great emphasis on technological and cultural innovations, and this year, the role of artificial intelligence and innovative solutions in particular.

Being invited to the MAD STARS jury is therefore a real professional recognition. The selected experts come from more than 70 countries and evaluate the most outstanding creative works in a total of 442 categories. This year, the jury has also been expanded with a Hungarian member: Péter Radovics, Creative Director of Lounge Group, has joined the professional circle. He has previously participated in the juries of several prestigious international competitions – such as WINA or the Luum Awards – and this time he can represent the Hungarian creative industry among the decision-makers of MAD STARS.

The jury process also reflects the international standard: during the multi-round evaluation, the entries are first screened online, then the shortlisted works are discussed by the members in two rounds, first online and finally in person, in South Korea. The final decision is thus made on the spot as to who can take home the gold, silver, bronze, crystal or even the Grand Prix awards.

The festival will be held in Busan from August 27-29, and the awards will be presented on the closing day.