Advertising is recognised as a priority growth sector in the UK Government’s Creative Industries Sector Plan, with advertising and marketing services exports reaching £17.9 billion in 2024. Through our UK Advertising Exports Group (UKAEG), we work to unlock new markets and growth at international events such as SXSW and Cannes Lions, promoting the UK as a global advertising hub.
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Two of AA’s top award – the Mackintosh Medal – awarded for first time London, 6 May 2026: The Advertising Association...
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The advertising and marketing industry prides itself on being a global hub and centre of excellence with a high propensity...
The UK Advertising Exports Group (UKAEG) brings UK advertising and marketing services organisations together to support the Government’s drive to increase exports, and promote the UK as a global advertising hub.
We regularly showcase the power of the UK advertising at international events including SXSW and Cannes Lions.
