NEW YORK – The New York Festivals International Advertising Awards has announced the final round of chief creative officers and executive creative directors from around the world that have been appointed to the 2016 New York Festivals Executive Jury.
“This year’s Executive Jury is as diverse as it is respected,” said Michael O’Rourke, president, New York Festivals. “With a total of 27 jurors recruited from the most award-winning global agencies, as well as internationally acclaimed tech companies Google and Facenook, 2016’s jury is on the forefront of innovation and will offer their expertise in selecting the World’s Best Advertising.”
The final round of the 2016 Executive Jury includes:
Frank Bodin, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Havas Worldwide Switzerland
Armin Jochum, Chief Creative Officer & Co-Founder, thjnk Germany
Peter Kain, Executive Creative Director, BBDO New York
Nils Leonard, Chief Creative Officer, Grey London
Helen Pak, CEO & Chief Creative Officer, Havas Worldwide Canada
Kate Stanners, Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi London Group
Luiz Sanches, Executive Creative Officer, ALMAP BBDO Brazil
Toby Talbot, Chief Creative Officer, DDB Australia
This May, the NYF Executive Jury will gather for five rounds of judging across all mediums while selecting the finalists, first prize, second prize, third prize, Grand Award winners, and Best of Show for 2016. Utilizing the NYF’s Matrix Judging System that insures each entry is scored on its own merits, 50% of the Executive Jury’s votes will be based upon its concept or idea, 25% from its brand and market relevance, and the remaining 25% from its production executiion.
The 2016 New York Show speaker series, creative panel sessions, and networking events will be held on May 18 and 19 with the Creative Sessions taking place at the NYIT Auditorium. The New York Show gala will take place at the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall with the awards ceremony following in the Rose Theater.
The final deadline for the competition is on February 15.
