Georgia’s creative industry has taken a historic step: for the first time, works by Georgian agencies, studios, and brands have been included in The One Club Global Creative Rankings one of the most prestigious and influential creative ranking systems in the world.
Thanks to the active efforts of the Ad Black Sea festival team, Georgia is now recognized not only within the regional creative community but also as a full member of the global and European creative scene.
Why is this a historic achievement for Georgia?
- For the first time in history, Georgia becomes part of a global ranking alongside the world’s leading agencies and studios.
- Georgian creators’ works are now evaluated on the same platform that is considered a mark of prestige for creatives from the U.S., U.K., Germany, and other leading countries in the industry.
- This is official recognition that Georgia’s creative potential and ideas belong on the global stage.
- Through ADCE (Art Directors Club of Europe) and The One Club, the country is now fully connected to European and international creative networks.
What does this change mean for Georgian agencies and creatives?
- The creators of the winning works at Ad Black Sea will be officially included in The One Club Global Creative Rankings.
- Marketers, art directors, designers, copywriters, directors, strategists, and other representatives of Georgia’s creative industry will gain global visibility and international recognition.
- Local brands’ works will have the opportunity to be seen on European and global platforms.
- Georgia’s creative industry is positioning itself as a new, significant creative hub in Europe.
How does the global ranking work?
The One Club ranking system is based on accumulating points. Points are awarded for winning works, and now every Ad Black Sea award carries global significance:
- Grand Prix and Special Awards
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
- Shortlist
These points automatically contribute to the global rankings, meaning that a win in Georgia carries the same weight as a win at top European festivals.
Why does Georgia deserve this recognition?
Georgia’s creative industry already has a strong identity and original vision, with agencies pushing beyond regional boundaries, bold ideas, a focus on quality, and a talented, energetic new generation gaining attention in Europe and worldwide.
For years, Georgia has been producing work worthy of global attention, and now this is officially recognized.
Closer ties with Europe
Through ADCE membership and inclusion in The One Club:
- Georgia becomes part of the European creative network.
- Georgian works enter both European and global rankings.
- Georgian creatives gain the same opportunities as those in leading EU markets.
- Georgia officially becomes part of the European creative map.
Georgia is not just joining Europe it is reclaiming its rightful place in the creative world.
Official Statement from Ad Black Sea
“For the first time, Georgian work will appear in one of the world’s most significant creative rankings.
This is a breakthrough for Georgia. The Georgian creative industry officially becomes part of the European creative community — a space where our energy, talent, and ideas belong.
Georgia will take the global stage not as an observer but as a player influencing the wider creative ecosystem.”
Explore Ad Black Sea works on The One Club platform:
https://www.oneclub.org/awards/adblacksea/-archive/awards/2025/all/all/select
Global Rankings:
https://www.oneclub.org/awards/rankings/-archive/agency/2025/all/all/all/all
For example, in the agency rankings, Playmakers is in 22nd place, while in the independent agencies filter, they rank 7th alongside leading international agencies. In the Brand category, AdBlack’s winning case contributed to McDonald’s reaching 16th place, and PSP ranks 33rd between Uber Eats and Dove.
