“The Best Entries Had So Much Passion” Judge Laura Donadio’s Advice to GIMA Applicants in 2026

If you haven’t heard the news, the Global Influencer Marketing Awards are returning on the 3rd September 2026.

Submissions have now OPENED, which means you can now officially be in with a chance to be a 2026 winner.

I caught up with Laura Donadio at The Growth Collective launch event last month to talk about her experience as a GIMA judge last year, and what advice she’s giving to applicants this time around.

Sofia Aira: Tell me a bit about The Growth Collective so far.

Laura Donadio: The Growth Collective is going to be a new online platform community aimed at bringing marketers from all industries together. It’s all about growth, commercial opportunities and making connections.