Runway Launches AI Ad Creation Contest
expertwith_AI · x · 2026-07-17
Runway is hosting a new AI advertising contest, Another Big Ad Contest, challenging creators to make ads for non-existent products.
- Top prize is $100,000, with 15 winners in total
- Open to individuals or teams using a Runway subscription
- Submission deadline is July 31
- Participants can mix various models like Gen-4.5, Veo 3.1, and Kling 3.0 for creative ads
This event highlights how generative video tools are being pushed directly into advertising creative and brand content production.
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