New York Festivals International Advertising Awards , now in its 55th year, announced six additional appointments to the 2012 Executive Jury.  This elite group of worldwide chief creative officers and executive creative directors were chosen to select the World’s Best Advertising™ across all mediums from the shortlist selected by the Grand Jury.  The Executive Jury convenes in New York April 28th through May 1st.  The award-winning entries will be announced at the New York Show on May 3rd New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.

Recent Appointments to the Executive Jury include:

•    Michael Dee, Chief Creative Officer, DDB China, China
•    Tham Khai Meng, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy & Mather
•    Rob Reilly, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, Crispin Porter + Bogusky
•    Diane Ruggie, former Senior Vice President, Group Creative Director, DDB, USA
•    Luiz Sanches, Executive Creative Officer, AlmapBBDO, Brazil
•    Koichiro Shima, Co-CEO/Executive Creative Director, Hakudhodo Kettle, Japan

“The 2012 Executive Jury is proving to be one of the most impressive groups of international CCO’s and executive creative officers ever assembled to judge the shortlist across all mediums for an international advertising competition,” commented Michael O’Rourke, President of International Awards Group. “NYF also extended the Final Deadline until February 27th, allowing more entrants the opportunity to get their work in front of this incredible creative brain trust.”

To view the 2012 Executive Jury and Grand Jury go to: http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=2,10,3

New York Festivals Advertising Hall of Fame

At first glance, one might think that the New York Festivals Hall of Fame award is presented to someone who has won a lot of awards throughout their career. It’s not. The NYF Hall of Fame Award is presented to those and only those who have had a profound impact on the advertising industry at large. It is dedicated to those who have gone beyond the expectations of their peers AND their clients, to those who have inspired other, and most importantly, made you sit back in your chair and wish you came up with their idea. recognizes prominent industry luminaries whose personal excellence and extraordinary contributions have advanced the field of advertising, made a lasting impression on the creative community, and who continue to influence the profession in a significant way. View the full list HERE

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2012 New York Festivals
International Advertising Awards

Deadline Extended
Rush Fee Delayed!

The deadline for the 2012 NYF International Advertising Awards has been extended until February 27th, 2012.  In addition to the deadline extension, the 15% rush fee has been delayed until February 14th, 2012.  So enter now for your chance to showcase your best work in front of what has been widely touted as the one of the most prestigious advertising awards jury in the industry.  VIEW JURIES Continue reading →

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards will celebrate the World’s Best Advertising™ on May 2^nd – 3^rd at the 2012 New York Show.  This exciting 2-day festival will feature creative panel discussions, keynote speakers, seminars, networking events, and the 2012 Executive Jury Press Conference.  The festival culminates with an awards presentation and gala on May 3^rd at the iconic New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, located at Fifth Avenue and 42^nd Street.

New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, designed in Beau-Arts style by architects Carrère and Hastings, celebrated its 100^th birthday on May 23, 2011.  The main branch was declared a national historic landmark in 1965, and recently underwent a three-year, $50 million restoration   The library’s majestic steps are permanently guarded by its two beloved Library Lions – Patience and Fortitude – named by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in the 1930’s, who chose the names because he felt the citizens of New York needed to possess these qualities in order to see themselves through the Great Depression.

The New York Festivals International Advertising Awards will play host to attendees from around the globe, including award winners, industry professionals, international press, and the 2012 Executive and Grand Jury.

To purchase tickets for the New York Show please visit: http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=4,4.  Ticket prices for the event are as follows: Full Access Pass to all events, including keynote speakers, panel sessions, screenings and award show – $295; Award Ceremony – $85.

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards has announced additional appointments to the 2012 Executive Jury. This elite panel of prominent worldwide chief creative officers will convene in New York April 28^th through May 1^st.   They will select the World’s Best Advertising™ across all mediums from the Grand Jury shortlist. The entries selected to earn awards will be announced at the New York Show on May 3^rd.  Additional Executive Jury Members include:

• Remi Babinet, Global Chief Creative Officer, BETC Euro RSCG Worldwide
• Judy John, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett Toronto, Canada
• Nick Law, EVP, Chief Creative Officer, R/GA, USA
• David Lubars, Global Chief Creative Officer, BBDO
• Marcus Rebeschini, Regional Chief Creative Officer/Asia, Y&R Asia Pacific
• Amir Kassaei, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, DDB Worldwide
• Alex Schill, Global Chief Creative Officer & Partner, Serviceplan Group
• Mark Tutssel, Global Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett Worldwide

“We’re incredibly proud and honored to offer our entrants an Executive Jury of this caliber,” said Michael O’Rourke, President, New York Festivals. “Each and every one is widely regarded as an expert in the industry. With a group like this evaluating entries across all mediums, it’s certain any agency that wins is truly deserving. And since the Executive Jury will only evaluate the shortlist, we’ve closed the door on jury fatigue and opened up the floor for discussion and debate of the work itself—something both the jury and the entrants can appreciate, and deserve.”

Last year Donald Gunn, founder of the The Gunn Report, moderated the first live NYF Executive Jury.  Mr. Gunn will reprise his role as moderator, and will be joined by Michael Conrad, President of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership.  Together, these highly respected industry leaders will guide the 2012 Executive Jury to select the World’s Best Advertising™.

The  2-day New York Festivals International Advertising Awards New York Show begins May 2^nd, and will feature creative panel discussions, keynote speakers, networking events, the 2012 Executive Jury Press Conference, exhibits, and the May 3^rd NYF International Advertising Awards ceremony.   All New York Show events and the 2012 awards gala will take place at the landmark New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building located at Fifth Avenue and Forty-Second Street.

To view the 2012 Executive Jury and Grand Jury go to: http://www.newyorkfestivals.com/main.php?p=2,10,3.  Additional Executive Jury appointments will be announced soon.

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards has announced the next round of appointments to the 2012 Executive Jury. This is the second year that the Executive Jury, an elite “dream team” of prominent Worldwide Creative Officers, will convene in New York April 28^th through May 1^st, to select the World’s Best Advertising ™.  The next round of Executive Jury Members includes:

• Lisa Bennett, Chief Creative Officer, North American Creative Chair, DDB, USA
• Rob Feakins, Chief Creative Officer/President, Publicis, USA
• Marty Orzio, Chief Creative Officer, Gotham, USA
• Santosh Padhi, Chief Creative Officer/Co-Founder, Taproot, India
• Martin Pross, Chief Creative Officer, Scholz & Friends, Germany
• Robert Rasmussen, Chief Creative Officer, Tribal DDB, USA
• Hugo Rodrigues, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Creative Officer, Publicis, Brazil
• Conway Williamson, Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi, USA

Executive Jury members Robert Rasmussen & Rob Feakins discuss what makes an award-winning entry standout.

Additional Executive Jury appointments will be announced soon.

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards has announced the appointments of the first round of the 2012 Executive Jury. For the second year in a row, NYF will assemble the “dream team,” an elite group of Worldwide Creative Officers to select the World’s Best Advertising™.  The NYF Executive Jury convenes in New York City April 28th through May 2nd, concluding with the New York Show awards presentation on Thursday, May 3rd, 2012.  Additional Executive Jury Appointments are forthcoming.

The first round of Executive Jury Members includes:

•    Pete Favat, Chief Creative Officer, Arnold Worldwide USA
•    Lee Garfinkel, Chief Creative Officer Global Brands, Euro RSCG USA
•    Tony Granger, Global Chief Creative Officer, Y&R New York
•    Prasoon Joshi, Global Creative Head, McCann Worldwide India
•    James McGrath, Chief Creative Officer, Clemenger BBDO Australia
•    Ben Priest, Co-Founding Partner, Adam & Eve UK
•    Erik Vervroegen, International Creative Director, Publicis Worldwide France
•    Jean-Remy von Matt, Founder/Chairman, Jung von Matt Germany

In 2011, for first time in the history of the advertising competition, New York Festivals gathered an impressive group of Worldwide Chief Creative Officers from the world’s top ad agencies to participate on the live Executive Jury.  The Executive Jury was moderated by Donald Gunn, founder of the The Gunn Report. This year, Gunn will reprise his role as moderator, and will be joined by Michael Conrad, President of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership.

The Executive Jury evaluates every shortlisted entry selected by the online Grand Jury.  Continue reading →

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards  announced today that Donald Gunn, Founder of the renowned Gunn Report, will reprise his role as Moderator of the 2012 New York Festivals International Advertising Awards Executive Jury and will be joined by Michael Conrad, President of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. Unlike other competitions, the NYFA Executive Jury does not elect a chairman or president — all members are of equal status. Mr. Gunn and Mr. Conrad, both experienced moderators, will guide the proceedings, which promises to be the world’s largest gathering of worldwide chief creative officers ever to judge an advertising competition.

“There are three great reasons to participate,” said Mr. Conrad, “A brilliant Jury – Getting the best possible leadership perspective on the state of the ad business for the Berlin School of Creative Leadership; NYF CEO Jim Smyth – He’s building a relevant and inspiring award-show for today’s ad-industry; and being able to join Donald Gunn as Executive Jury Moderator.”

Donald Gunn began working at Leo Burnett fresh from Cambridge University, beginning his career as an account executive and then six years later as a copywriter.  He served as Burnett’s Managing Director in the Netherlands and Switzerland and Creative Director in South Africa and France.  Continue reading →

NYF's President in London Town

New York Festivals President, Michael O’Rourke in London to Meet with Top Agencies

(November 29th, 2011)  NYF President Michael O’Rourke has touched down in London to spend a few days catching up with industry heavyweights and shaking a few hands.

“Aside from London being an amazing city, I have the opportunity to meet with the industry’s best.  If you don’t travel, if you don’t go door to door to agencies all over the world, you’ll never really get a sense of what’s going on creatively speaking. Being here provides me with an opportunity to listen and learn more about what’s going on here.”

O’Rourke will be in London until the 2nd before moving on to Paris where he’ll continue meeting with some of France’s most successful agencies and production companies.  Email us at info@newyorkfestivals.com if you’re interested in meeting up with him!

’12 New York Festivals… Predictions on Who’ll Win?

You tell us?  US, England, India, Germany, Argentina?  The advertising industry, in terms of creativity is evolving every year.  So many amazing campaigns will be featured in the coming months as award winning advertising.  Which campaigns do you think will stand on top?  What’s going to win the second ever “World’s Best Idea,” a new award created to recognize the best overall idea regardless of medium.

2011 NYF Advertising Awards saw an incredible growth and we’re excited to see what 2012 holds for the industry.  What do you think will top the ranks for this upcoming year?

NYF Advertising Awards will be accepting entries until January 27th.  Visit us at www.newyorkfestivals.com to enter today.