Graphis Advertising Annual 2026 - by B Martin Pedersen (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Celebrate the ideas that defined the year in advertising. The Graphis Advertising Awards 2026 Annual showcases Platinum, Gold, and Silver-winning campaigns from top agencies and emerging talent worldwide. Featuring commentary from creative leaders and jurors, this beautifully printed volume captures the innovation, storytelling, and craftsmanship shaping modern advertising.

A must-have for creative professionals, educators, and students alike -- this edition is where the year's most powerful ideas leave their mark.

The Graphis Advertising Awards 2026 Annual showcases the year's most outstanding campaigns from agencies and brands around the globe -- a definitive record of creative excellence and cultural impact.

The Year's Best in Global Advertising

The book that proves great advertising still matters. Celebrate the power of ideas that move the world.

Each year, Graphis honors the boldest and most brilliant in advertising -- work that sparks emotion, defines brands, and shapes what's next. The Advertising 2026 Annual captures these achievements in a beautifully printed volume that belongs on every creative's shelf.

Inside, you'll find Platinum, Gold, and Silver Award-winning campaigns across print, digital, and motion -- alongside Honorable Mentions representing talent from every corner of the industry.

Winning Entrants:

This year's Platinum Award Winners include: 
ARSONAL, Canyon, Disney's Yellow Shoes, IF Studio, PPK, and Sukle Advertising.


Each project exemplifies the vision and craft that define the best in global advertising.




Jury of Industry Leaders:

Every entry was evaluated by an international jury of creative leaders, including: Timothy Barlow (Barlow.Agency), Roy Burns III (Lewis Communications), Macy Cheung (ARSONAL), Rob Jackson (Extra Credit Projects), Daniel Pavia (Canyon), Javier Quintana (PPK)


Their discerning eye and creative insight define the global standard of excellence Graphis has represented for over 80 years.

Inside the Book:

The Advertising 2026 Annual features:

• Full-page presentations of Platinum and Gold Award-winning work.
• Silver-winning and Honorable Mention projects
• Credits and Commentary from Platinum and Gold winners revealing their creative process, inspiration, and results.
• A showcase of work from our distinguished jury, plus an annual In Memoriam honoring creative leaders we've lost this year.

Why Own It:

More than a book, this volume is a permanent archive of modern advertising excellence -- a resource, a keepsake, and a source of inspiration for professionals, educators, and students alike.

Whether you're a creative director seeking inspiration, a professor teaching strategy, or a student exploring the art of persuasion, this Annual offers insight into the campaigns and people shaping today's creative landscape.

Audience:

A must-have for:

• Advertising agencies and design studios
• Creative directors, art directors, and copywriters
• Professors and students of advertising and design
• Collectors and admirers of world-class creative work

About the Author

B. Martin Pedersen, publisher and creative director of Graphis, has won numerous awards in the past from the AIGA, ADC, TDC, and the SPD, who honored him with the first Herb Lubalin Award for excellence in editorial design. He also won the Columbia University National Magazine Award for the best-designed magazine of the year for Nautical Quarterly. He has been inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, and received the AIGA Gold Medal for a lifetime achievement in Design. He is a member of Alliance Graphique International (AGI) and the New York Yacht Club.