Radio Mercury Awards Announces 2026 Finalists

The Radio Mercury Awards, produced by RAB, announced the finalists for the 2026 competition, recognizing the year’s most creative and effective radio and audio advertising. Arnold Worldwide, Audacy Studios and iHeartMedia Studio55 lead the way as finalist front runners.

Now in its 35th year, the Radio Mercury Awards honors outstanding creative work that showcases the power of sound to connect with audiences and build brands across broadcast radio, streaming audio, podcasts and other audio platforms. Finalists were selected by a panel of leading creatives from across the advertising industry. This year’s competition is led by Chief Judge Danny Gonzalez, co-chief creative officer and co-founder of Bandits & Friends.