HoneyWired is proud to announce that Kevin McGlone, its Creative Director, has been selected to serve on the preliminary jury for MAD STARS 2025, one of the world’s premier international festivals celebrating excellence in marketing, advertising, and digital content.​

Held annually in Busan, South Korea, MAD STARS brings together global creative leaders to recognize groundbreaking work that blends innovation, technology, and cultural insight. The 2025 festival, themed “AI-vertising: AI Advertising Marketing Era,” will explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity. The event will take place from August 27 to 29, 2025, at the iconic Haeundae district in Busan.​

As a preliminary juror, McGlone will join a distinguished panel of over 340 international experts to evaluate early-round submissions across more than 440 categories. This rigorous online judging process helps identify standout work that advances to the final rounds, where top honors such as Gold, Silver, Bronze, Crystal, and Grand Prix awards are determined.​

“It’s an honor to be part of a festival that champions bold thinking and global creative excellence,” said McGlone. “I’m particularly excited to see how this year’s entries push the boundaries of AI-driven storytelling and design.”​

McGlone’s appointment reflects HoneyWired’s commitment to shaping the future of creative communication and its growing influence on the global stage.​

For more information about MAD STARS 2025, visit madstars.org.

To view the full list of preliminary jury members, visit MAD STARS 2025 Preliminary Jury.