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Chief Marketer Network Announces Winners of the Inaugural IGNITE Awards
Honoring the campaigns, brands and agencies redefining what’s possible in modern marketing
New York, NY (April 30, 2026)—Chief Marketer, the ultimate intelligence hub for modern marketers, today announced the winners of its inaugural IGNITE Awards, a new program recognizing the most innovative, effective and forward-thinking marketing campaigns across the industry.
The IGNITE Awards spotlight work across the full spectrum of modern marketing including advertising, branding, content marketing, digital, PR and communications, experiential and event marketing, influencer marketing, retail and e-commerce, marketing technology, data and analytics, and purpose-driven initiatives.
From breakthrough experiential activations and integrated brand campaigns to high-impact PR programs, data-driven digital strategies and innovative retail experiences, this year’s winners are not only delivering results—they’re redefining how modern marketing works.
2026 Winners Include:
- 3D Exhibits
- ADM Creative Group
- Bear Icebox Communications
- Bose
- Bospar
- CAA on behalf of T-Mobile
- Discord
- ENGAGE RESONATE
- Equativ
- ESPN
- EvolveMKD
- Freeman
- George P. Johnson Experience Marketing
- Home Run Inn
- Inspira Marketing
- INVNT
- IRL Productions
- Liquid Advertising
- Mirrored Media
- Motivforce
- Newbridge Marketing
- Opportunity Knocks
- Pentair
- PineRock
- Taboola
- True Speed Communication
- VDA Inc.
- Warner Bros. Discovery
- WunderkindAnd more!
View the full list of winners.
“The IGNITE Awards were created to recognize the campaigns that aren’t just performing—but transforming the industry,” said Kaylee Hultgren, Content Director at Chief Marketer. “This year’s winners showcase what’s possible across every discipline of modern marketing—from storytelling and brand building to data, technology and customer experience.”
Winning campaigns will be featured across Chief Marketer’s editorial, social and newsletter channels, reaching an audience of more than a million marketers across the Chief Marketer Network.
About Chief Marketer Network:
The Chief Marketer Network is a leading marketing intelligence hub connecting a global portfolio of nine specialized media brands that span the primary channels of media and marketing — from advertising technology to PR and communications. With an aggregate audience of over 1 million marketing professionals, CMN delivers curated insights, trend forecasting, and cross-disciplinary coverage that empower marketers to stay ahead of what’s next. Trusted by industry leaders, the Chief Marketer Network is the go-to resource for actionable intelligence across the evolving marketing landscape. CMN brands include AdExchanger, Event Marketer, Chief Marketer, PRNEWS, LeadsCon, AdMonsters, Cynopsis, and CFX.