The 2013 Newspaper Advertising Awards now open for complimentary ticket registration
The work has been put to the test; now it’s time to see the results. The 2013 Newspaper Advertising Awards – including the $10,000 Ad of the Year – is now open for complimentary ticket registration.
The awards on Thursday 19 September at Auckland University of Technology is shaping up to be an inspiring, entertaining evening of celebration.
Guest speaker and Clemenger BBDO Sydney creative director Rebecca Carrasco (left) is joined by MC and comedian Urzila Carlson while George FM DJ Aroha Harawira tweaks the decks.
South African born Carlson is renowned for her ballsy stand-up comedy routines and guest appearances on Seven Days. She is in charge of proceedings while key note speaker and award-winning Carrasco provides inspiration and ideas from across the Tasman.
The awards celebrate smart thinking in creative, media and digital and include the grand prize of $10,000 cash to be awarded to the best of the best – the Newspaper Ad of the Year. There are also six category awards:
- Best Media Thinking – Any idea that has clever media thinking at its core
- Best Craft – Art – Best use of typography, illustration, image or overall art direction craft in Newspaper advertising
- Best Carft – Copy – Best use of copywriting in Newspaper advertising
- Best Digital – Best use of Newspaper’s digital assets
- Best Topical – Newspaper is an immediate medium. This category recognises the best use of that unique property
- Best integrated – Celebrating the integration between print and online. (Other media elements may be included for consideration)
Judges comprise a top NZ creative and media panel and guest international judges Tony Davidson and Kim Papworth of Wieden & Kennedy, London.
The 2013 awards evening in the Sir Paul Reeves Building at AUT begins with pre-drinks at 5.30pm, awards ceremony and speaker at 6.30pm and post-event celebrations and commiserations from 7.30pm.
To register for a complimentary ticket, click here.