Building a Marketing Industry for Everyone

We bridge the gap between talent, brands, and the experience needed to turn imagination into impact.

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Our Purpose

The Effie LIONS Foundation exists to create a marketing industry that reflects the world as it is, not as it was.

What
We Do

Working with students, universities and the most prestigious brands in the world, we elevate unseen voices through unparalleled access and insights.

We give rising talent the real-world experience, network, and platform they need to shape the future of marketing through their unique lens.

Online Learning

Undergraduate students at participating universities have access to world-class digital resources that immerse them in the fast-changing marketing landscape. These resources curate the latest examples of marketing excellence at work in the real world.

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In-Person Learning

The Effie Collegiate® program inspires and educates students with the opportunity to create marketing strategies that solve real business problems for today’s leading brands.

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Our Story

Born in 2025, the Effie LIONS Foundation is a global nonprofit committed to nurturing the next generation of marketing talent around the world. When Effies joined forces with LIONS, the remaining non-profit became the Effie LIONS Foundation.

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Opening one door can change an entire industry.

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