CMYK is charging only $45 to submit up to 15 entries in their Top 100 New Creatives contest. That's the most inexpensive, high-profile contest you're likely to see in your career.
We get nothing from CMYK for mentioning this. But if you're in the Top 100, and a regular Makin' Ads reader, let us know and we'll give you a shout out.
If you're a student, or you've graduated within the last nine months, you should seriously consider submitting work to CMYK's Top 100 New Creatives Contest.
Forty-five bucks to submit 15 pieces doesn't really prepare you for the $250-per-piece entry fees of the One Show. But it's a great deal when you've been living off Top Ramen and Red Bull for the last few months.