BBDO's Lubars to head Branded Content & Entertainment Jury; Grey's Myhren at helm of Film Jury
Cannes Lions, the International Festival of Creativity, has announced the presidents that will lead juries at the 2015 edition of the awards.
Lions Festivals’ chairman Terry Savage, said, “We have always selected the most awarded, respected global creative leaders to guide our juries. This year, it is particularly exciting to see so many women numbered among that elite group. We are looking forward to a time when there is true gender balance in the industry and this will be unremarkable, but in the meantime the female representation is something that we are passionate about.”
The 2015 jury presidents are:
Branded Content & Entertainment Jury President
David Lubars, chief creative officer, BBDO Worldwide, Chairman, North America
Creative Effectiveness Jury President
Wendy Clark, president, Sparkling Brands & Strategic Marketing, Coca-Cola North America
Cyber Jury President
Jean Lin, global CEO, Isobar
Design Jury President
Andy Payne, global chief creative officer, Interbrand Group
Direct Jury President
Judy John, CEO & chief creative officer, Leo Burnett Canada
Film Jury President
Tor Myhren, president & worldwide chief creative officer, Grey
Film Craft Jury President
João Daniel Tikhomiroff, founder, partner-director, mixer, Brazil
Media Jury President
Nick Emery, global CEO, Mindshare Worldwide
Mobile Jury President
Joanna Monteiro, VP creative director, FCB, Brazil
Outdoor Jury President
Juan Carlos Ortiz, president & CEO of DDB Latina, and creative chairman of DDB Americas, Colombia
PR Jury President
Lynne Anne Davis, president & sr. partner, FleishmanHillard Asia Pacific
Press Jury President
Pablo del Campo, worldwide creative director, Saatchi & Saatchi
Promo & Activation Jury President
Matt Eastwood, worldwide chief creative officer, JWT
Radio Jury President
Paul Reardon, executive creative director, WhybinTBWA Group Melbourne, Australia
Titanium and Integrated Jury President
Mark Fitzloff, partner and executive creative director, Wieden+Kennedy Portland
Cannes Lions takes place from June 21-27, 2015.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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