NZ JURORS FOR 2009 NY FESTIVALS

New York Festivals has announced jury selection for the 2009Advertising In All Media Awards, with several from both Australia andNew Zealand. The judges on board from New Zealand are: AngusHennah, Creative Director, JWT Auckland; Dave King, Creative Director,Aim Proximity, Auckland and Paul Nagy, Creative Director, ClemengerBBDO Wellington (pictured). Australian jury members include: Dave Bowman, CreativeDirector, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia; Brendon Guthrie,Senior Copywriter, Grey, Melbourne; Brian Merrifield, Digital CreativeDirector, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia; and Rocky Ranallo, CreativeDirector, BWM Sydney.

Michael O’Rourke, NYF’s President commented:  “It’s an honor to havethese guys participate on the jury this year. They’ve proven themselvesin the industry and 2009 is going to prove to be a year where theindustry needs experienced judges for award shows.  We’re glad to havesuch a talented group of people representing Australia and NZ.”

The NYF Advertising In All Media competition, now in its 52nd year,receives entries from over 70 countries around the world.  Awardwinners are selected by an international jury of 246 Senior CreativeDirectors, representing the most innovative minds from 48 countriesworldwide. NYF’s, peer recommendation program allows industry expertsthe opportunity to pass the torch and keep each competition fresh withnew perspectives.

NYF’s Advertising In All Media Awards celebrated unprecedented growthin 2008 with a 23% increase in entries submitted over the previousyear.  The competition recognizes work in all media from 71 countriesaround the globe; television, cinema, print, outdoor, interactive,design, mixed media, collateral, radio and student advertising.