Baltic advertising industry: optimism mixed with caution
Before BalticBest, we interviewed nine Latvian and Lithuanian agency leaders about the key industry trends shaping 2026. Hando Sinisalu summed up the conversations around three
BALTICBEST 2026 in partnership with EPICA
Balticbest 2026 takes place online in the format of a live show on September 15 and 16.
All shortlisted works will be reviewed LIVE by the jury and the winners will be announced on Sepmteber 25th at Baltic Brand Forum.
Since the judging session will be broadcasted live online, it means that unlike in most creative festivals, the entrants will get feedback from the jury.
Jury will vote live.
Before BalticBest, we interviewed nine Latvian and Lithuanian agency leaders about the key industry trends shaping 2026. Hando Sinisalu summed up the conversations around three
Interview with Urmas Villmann, Creative Director at Kontuur Leo Burnett (Estonia) and a member of the BalticBest 2026 jury, is conducted by Anu Pillesson. The
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The joint creativity festival of the small Baltic nations, BalticBest, has undergone a thorough makeover – and now entries can be submitted for judging completely
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Interview with Dovilė Dovidavičiūtė, Managing partner Sons & Daughters agency in Vilnus, is conducted by Hando Sinisalu. What kind of animal is your agency, compared with