Every year, the American Advertising Federation puts our team to the test with a national case study and real-world client

Every year, the American Advertising Federation puts our team to the test with a national case study and real-world client

Every year, the American Advertising Federation puts our team to the test with a national case study and real-world client

From strategy and branding to creative design and data-driven insights, we bring ideas to life that move audiences and make measurable impact.


Our campaigns have earned national acclaim at the NSAC and driven results for brands like Meta, Tinder, Adobe, and beyond. brands including Meta, Tinder, Adobe, and more.

2025: AT&T Campaign

Last year, our team went to Chapman University to compete in the National Student Advertising Competition for this year’s corporate client: AT&T. The objective: Make Gen Z Crave AT&T.

We centered our campaign around showing that with AT&T, Gen Z can stay connected to what matters most, every moment of the way.

The Result.... Second in District!

Our strategy-filled 12-page plans book and a compelling 18-minute pitch to the three industry judges broke our five-year third place streak! 

Previous Work

Some of our previous NSAC campaigns and clients, check out our recent case studies!

For the past 5 years, Adwave has consistently placed top 3 regionally in our local NSAC competitions!

In our most recent 2026 NSAC DISTRICT COMPETITION, our team won the division for the first time!

NSAC Placement

2026 Regionals - 1st Place

NFL Campaign

2025 Regionals - 2nd Place

AT&T Campaign

2024 Regionals - 3rd Place

Tide Campaign

2023 Regionals - 3rd Place

Indeed Campaign

2022 Regionals - 3rd Place

Meta Campaign

2020 Regionals - 2rd Place

Tinder Campaign

Best Presenter

Tide Campaign

Best Presenter

Meta Campaign

adwave

uc san diego

adwave

uc san diego