David Droga, founder/creative chairman of Droga5, will serve as the 2011 AICP Next Awards judging chair, and emcee at the Next Awards presentation the morning of the AICP Show’s debut at The Museum of Modern Art. Additionally, the deadline to enter the Next Awards categories has been extended to March 18.
“Since they launched five years ago, the Next Awards have really provided a spotlight for our industry’s most innovative work,” said Droga. “The Next Awards presentation offers thought-provoking insights into the process, and I’m really looking forward to helping develop this great event.”
The Next Awards honor marketing in the motion image across six categories: Integrated Campaign, Viral/Web Film, Website/Microsite, Product Integration, Experiential, and Apps. The Next Awards recognize outstanding work and the creative forces behind it, but are much more than an Awards competition–it is a platform for thought leadership and analysis.
“I’ve worked with David numerous times over the years on projects that not only fit the Next Awards criteria, but have won many of the honors in the past,” said Brian Carmody, managing partner/co-founder of Smuggler, and chairman of the 2011 AICP Show. “He brings a very strong sensibility and understanding to this role.”
“David’s expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to creativity and innovation make him the perfect fit for the Next Awards,” noted Matt Miller, president/CEO of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers.
Droga has been instrumental in selecting the judges for this year’s Next Awards, and the invited list includes: Jamie Barrett, partner/executive creative director, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners; Lars Bastholm, chief digital creative director, Ogilvy; Mike Byrne, partner/creative director, Anomaly; Dustin Callif, digital executive producer, Tool of North America; Michael Ferdman, founder/owner, Firstborn; Gerry Graf, partner, Barton F., Graf 9000; Bob Greenberg, chairman/CEO/global CCO, R/GA; Greg Hahn, executive creative director, BBDO; Derek Handley, CEO, Hyperfactory; Daniel Ilic, creative director, North Kingdom; Rei Inamoto, co-founder/chief creative officer, AKQA; Linus Karlsson, chairman/chief creative officer, McCann; Kerry Keenan, global director of creative content, Y&R; Alessandra Lariu, sr. VP/Digital Group creative director, McCann; Dana Locatell, partner/executive producer, Supply & Demand; Don McNeill, president, Digital Kitchen; Diane McArter, president, Furlined; Tommy Means, partner, Mekanism; Chris Milk, director, @radical.media; Ty Montague, founder/co-CEO, Co.; Max Oshman, head of interactive, The Lab; Benjamin Palmer, co-founder/CEO, The Barbarian Group; Jesper Pålsson, CEO/executive producer, Stopp; Ewan Paterson, chief creative officer, DDB Chicago; Alex Rainert, head of product, Foursquare; Rob Reilly, worldwide chief creative officer, Crispin Porter + Bogusky; Kevin Roddy; Ted Royer, executive creative director, Droga5; Stephen Rutterford, owner; The Brooklyn Brothers; Doug Schumacher, founder/creative director, Basement; Rob Schwartz, chief creative officer, TBWA/Chiat/Day; Dave Skaff, founder/head of creative, The Science Project; Darren Spiller, chief creative officer, Fallon; Ben Tricklebank, creative director, B-Reel; Mark Tutssel, worldwide chief creative officer, Leo Burnett; Scott Vitrone, executive creative director, Wieden + Kennedy; Steve Wax, co-founder/managing partner, Campfire; Petter Westlund, founding partner/creative director, B-Reel; and Diego Zambrano, sr. partner/creative director, Ogilvy.
At The Next Awards presentation, winners of the Integrated Campaign category present cases studies exploring the creative and strategic thinking behind each winning piece. The Next Awards also features a series of short films highlighting the thinking of the judges in each category. The work of the Next winners, along with that of the honorees of the AICP Show, The Art & Technique of the American Commercial, becomes a part of the archives of The Department of Film at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Disney Pledges $15 million In L.A. Fire Aid As More Celebs Learn They’ve Lost Their Homes
The Pacific Palisades wildfires torched the home of "This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia, perhaps most poignantly destroying the father-to-be's newly installed crib.
CBS cameras caught the actor walking through his charred house for the first time, standing in what was once his kitchen and looking at a neighborhood in ruin. "Your heart just breaks."
He and his pregnant wife, Jarah Mariano, evacuated Tuesday with their dog and they watched on security cameras as the flames ripped through the house, destroying everything, including a new crib.
"There's a kind of shock moment where you're going, 'Oh, this is real. This is happening.' What good is it to continue watching?' And then at a certain point we just turned it off, like 'What good is it to continue watching?'"
Firefighters sought to make gains Friday during a respite in the heavy winds that fanned the flames as numerous groups pledged aid to help victims and rebuild, including a $15 million donation pledge from the Walt Disney Co.
More stars learn their homes are gone
While seeing the remains of his home, Ventimiglia was struck by a connection to his "This Is Us" character, Jack Pearson, who died after inhaling smoke in a house fire. "It's not lost on me life imitating art."
Mandy Moore, who played Ventimiglia's wife on "This Is Us," nearly lost her home in the Eaton fire, which scorched large areas of the Altadena neighborhood. She said Thursday that part of her house is standing but is unlivable, and her husband lost his music studio and all his instruments.
Mel Gibson's home is "completely gone," his publicist Alan Nierob confirmed Friday. The Oscar winner revealed the loss of his home earlier Friday while appearing on Joe Rogan's... Read More