Derek Cianfrance of @radical.media directed this insider’s perspective on football, a follow-up to his in-depth look at the game of baseball depicted in the Dick’s Sporting Goods’ spot “Every Pitch.”
The subtle nuances and intricacies that go into football are chronicled as we see two teams on the field, players interacting with each other–as well as with their coaches on the sideline–in preparation for the next play. The strategy, heart, thought and emotion that goes into a single play provide a new appreciation for action on the gridiron–as if we were right there with the players.
Agency is Anomaly, New York.
Edelman Global CCO Judy John Named AICP Next Awards Judging Chair
Judy John, global chief creative officer at global communications firm Edelman, has been named as the 2025 AICP Next Awards judging chair. In this role, John has assembled a roster of jury presidents who will, in turn, select judges for all AICP Next Awards categories.
โIโm thrilled and honored to be named AICP Next Awards judging chair,โ said John. โIโve served as a Next jury president, and I know the caliber of work thatโs entered and the level of talent judging that work. The Next Awards are special, as they recognize achievements through the lens of boundary-breaking innovations in marketing. Like great art, this work creates awe in the viewer, and reflects the times and culture in which it was created. The fact that the honored work is preserved in The Museum of Modern Artโs Department of Filmโs archives for future generations adds a whole other level of significance.โ
โJudyโs career in many ways reflects the DNA of the Next Awards, in that she is a globally-recognized expert in creating work using a wide range of techniques, media platforms and content formats,โ said Matt Miller, president and CEO of AICP. โHer complete fluency in the current marketing communications landscape makes her an ideal judging chairperson. Weโre delighted that she is serving in this role.โ
The AICP Next Awards is much more than an awards competition; itโs also a platform for examining work through thought leadership and analysis. The entry deadline for the AICP Next Awards, along with the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial and the AICP Post Awards, is Wed., February 26. Details can be found here.
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