Digital out-of-home media owner Ocean Outdoor has opened its Digital Creative Competitions.

Entrants can apply from the UK, the Nordic countries, the Netherlands and Germany. Entries will be open until 29 August.

The 13 awardees of the Gold Prize in each territory will be entered for the Grand Prix prize, which will be announced in January 2026.

Last year’s prize went to McVitie’s and To Boldly Go.

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Helen Haines, Ocean Group director of strategic projects, said: “Ocean’s competition is different from other awards because it pioneers creative ideas that are yet to happen, fostering original concepts and elevating DOOH as a brand building channel and the gateway to global success.”

“DOOH continues to evolve. A combination of better screens, new formats, clever technology and audience data provides even greater opportunities for brands, agencies and creatives to create spectacular work. In a world of data led targeting and suboptimal advertising, delivering creative work which is seen and remembered well beyond the physical realm has never been so important,” she added.

Previous winners have gone on to win several Cannes Lions.