Each day, Special Olympics athletes put down limits and pick up hope. kaboom and director dougwerbyare proud to have helped agency Hill Holiday bring Chevi Peters story to life for Bank of America and Special Olympics. The spot, part of a larger campaign that honors world-class athletes and the event, was recently awarded two Clio Sports medals. For more than 30 years, Bank of America has partnered with Special Olympics and has been committed to achieving the goal of a more diverse and inclusive society.
According to director doug werby, “It was an honor to direct the B of A Special Olympics campaign – it was a feel-good experience throughout, including this recognition by the Clios. As with any documentary project you cannot predict the outcome and we followed many athletes during the games. Chevi’s crowning achievement was a magical moment on so many levels. Kudos to the agency and post team on uniting our footage in an exquisite edit with impeccable writing and voice over recording that made the piece come together with honest emotion and impact.”
Agency: Hill Holliday Chief Creative Officer: Lance Jensen Group Creative Directors: Spencer Deadrick, Will Uronis Copywriter: Ian Catmur Art Director: Michael Langone EP: Brian Gonsar Associate Producer: David Shaw Assistant Producer: Jill Wyman Project Manager: Alison Baker Account Team: Nancy Lehrer, Jeff Nowak, Andrew Still, Tom Fitzpatrick, Brooke Patkin, Carson Olang Group Planning Director: Rowena Alston
Production Company: kaboom productions EP: lauren schwartz HOP/Producer: steven sills Director: doug werby DPs: Adam Bricker, Rob Hauer
Editorial Company: Peel & Eat and Flow Nonfiction Editors: Joel Walker & Robert Lucente Producer: Nikki McMorrow
Online: Brickyard Executive Post Producer: Kirsten Anderson Producer: Ellen Schmitt Lead VFX Artist: Dave Waller VFX Artists: Tyler Whelan and Gina Downing
Javier Campopiano Returns as Executive Jury President for New York Festivals.
New York Festivals Advertising Awards is thrilled to announce that Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Worldgroup and McCann will return as the 2025 Executive Jury President.
In January, NYF’s Advertising Awards will kick off a spectacular new season, once again spearheaded by industry innovator Javier Campopiano. He will continue to build on the success of last year’s event by pulling together a carefully curated mix of both creative and brand leaders to ensure that a diverse array of viewpoints and perspectives are brought together. Through thoughtful discussions and expert evaluations, this coveted group will establish the benchmark for creative excellence in 2025.
“We’re honored to have Javier Campopiano return to lead the 2025 Executive Jury,” said Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals Advertising Awards. “With his seasoned global perspective and mastery in crafting campaigns that push creative boundaries, Javier’s insight will once again inspire a bold standard of excellence within our jury sessions.”
Campopiano has built a reputation as an innovative creative, consistently standing out on the global stage. His achievements have garnered international acclaim, including over 200 Cannes Lions, which feature prestigious accolades such as Titanium Lions and Grand Prix. Additionally, he has received top honors at numerous renowned international competitions.
Campopiano said, “Serving as Executive Jury President for New York Festivals is its own reward, and I am honored to be taking on this important role again. Together with an incredible group of accomplished industry peers, we will be looking for creativity rooted in human truths that generate... Read More
