FM AICHI Radio CM Contest 2026 Announced! Submit 20-Second Radio CM Copy for Sponsor Companies!! Deadline August 31 (Mon)

FM AICHI (FM Aichi Co., Ltd. Nagoya FM80.7MHz / Toyohashi FM81.3MHz) has begun accepting entries for the "FM AICHI Radio CM Contest 2026" starting today, July 1.

This contest invites participants to create and submit 20-second radio commercial copy based on themes provided by each sponsoring company. Anyone, regardless of location within or outside Aichi Prefecture, professional or amateur status, or age, can participate. The Grand Prix winner will receive a cash prize of 100,000 yen, and their winning work will be produced and broadcast as a radio commercial on FM AICHI. Additionally, there are Sponsor Company Awards (one work per sponsor company: 20,000 yen cash prize each) and a Student Award (one work: 50,000 yen cash prize) for students.

The "FM AICHI Radio CM Contest 2025," held last year in 2025 after approximately a 7-year hiatus, received 3,032 entries from across the country in response to themes from 10 sponsoring companies. Following last year's success, the contest will be held again this year. Fifteen sponsoring companies, more than last year, will provide a variety of themes.

Mr. Shinya Nakajima, Creative Advisor at Tohoku Shinsha Ltd., Creative Director, and CM Director, will serve as the special judge again this year.

Entries can be submitted through the "FM AICHI Radio CM Contest 2026" homepage on the official FM AICHI website. There is no limit to the number of entries per person, regardless of the theme. The deadline is August 31 (Mon). Detailed information regarding submissions can be found on the contest homepage.

Click here for the "FM AICHI Radio CM Contest" homepage

"FM AICHI Radio CM Contest 2026" Outline

◆ Title: FM AICHI Radio CM Contest 2026

◆ Entry Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - August 31, 2026 (Mon)

◆ Submission Content: 20-second radio CM copy for sponsoring companies * Unlimited entries per person. * Original and unpublished works only. * Entries exceeding 20 seconds will not be considered. * Submitted works cannot be returned. * Winning works will be produced as actual radio commercials and aired on FM AICHI. Winning works may also be used in advertising by sponsoring companies. ◆ Eligibility: Anyone can participate, regardless of location within or outside Aichi Prefecture, professional or amateur status, or age.

◆ Prizes Grand Prix: 100,000 yen cash prize + certificate (1 work)

Student Award: 50,000 yen cash prize + certificate (1 work)

Sponsor Company Award: 20,000 yen cash prize + certificate (1 work per sponsor company)

Contest Sponsors and Submission Themes

【NDS Corporation】CM to make people want to know about NDS, which supports society with its three businesses 【Salon de LINON】CM to make women who are working hard want to experience the esthetic treatments at "Salon de LINON" 【Aiotec Co., Ltd.】CM to make people like Aiotec, the "manufacturing industry that is not manufacturing" 【Nissho Communications Co., Ltd.】CM recommending the rental property search site "Nissho.jp" 【NeoJapan Inc.】CM to make people want to use "DeskNet's NEO," which can also create business apps 【BRIDE Co., Ltd.】CM to make people want to try using BRIDE seats 【Honda Mobility Chubu Co., Ltd.】CM to make people want to "work" at Honda Mobility Chubu 【Aichi Gakuin University Corporation】CM to make people proud of Aichi Gakuin, which will celebrate its 150th anniversary 【Eiko Foods Co., Ltd.】CM to pique the interest of those with demanding jobs or lacking physical strength in "Special Selection: Black Garlic Vinegar" 【Tokai Pickles Co., Ltd.】CM to make people want to eat "Kyuuri no Kii-chan" from the crunchy sound 【Tokai Rika Co., Ltd.】CM conveying Tokai Rika, which supports the "comfort," "safety," and "security" of your mobility 【Nitto Kogyo Co., Ltd.】CM to make people aware of "Nitto Kogyo, which protects life with electricity" 【Yagami Seisakusho Co., Ltd.】CM to make people want to research Yagami Seisakusho 【Fukushi no Sato Co., Ltd.】CM to make people want to "work" at Fukushi no Sato 【Riken Sangyo Co., Ltd.】CM conveying the preciousness of being able to hear voices and sounds

Special Judge Shinya Nakajima Profile

Creative Advisor, Tohoku Shinsha Ltd. Creative Director / CM Director

Directed numerous commercials, winning awards such as the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Nissin Foods Cup Noodle "hungry?", the ADC Grand Prix for Suntory "Iyemon", and the ACC Silver for TOTO Neorest "Big Ben/Little Ben". Recent works include Indeed PLUS "Au Au" spot, Kashima "Kerama Coral" spot, Mori Trust corporate CM, and Looop Denki "People Worried About Electricity Bills" series.

You can download the flyer (front and back) for the "FM AICHI Radio CM Contest 2026" from the links below

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