New York Festivals World’s Best Advertising is accepting entries. Entries submitted by December 16 can save 10% of their entry fees by using the code NP 2017. The entry deadline is January 31.

New York Festivals receives entries from more than countries to be applauded for work in Activation/Engagement, Avant-Garde/Innovation, Branded Entertainment, Creative Marketing Effectiveness, Design, Digital, Direct & Collateral, Film & Film Craft, Integrated Media Campaign, Media, Mobile, Outdoor/Out of Home, Package & Product Design, Print, Public & Media Relations, Public Service Announcements, Radio, and Student.

In addition to Best of Show, Global Brand of the Year, Global Agency Network of the Year, Regional Agency of the Year, and Best New Agency of the Year, special awards in the competition include: Boutique Agency of the Year, Independent Agency of the Year, and newly launched in 2016, Best Commercial Film Director.

All entries are judged by 400+ members of New York Festivals Executive and Grand Juries. Collectively, they cast more than 400,000 votes to select the World’s Best Advertising.

For the 7th year in a row, the 2017 Executive Jury, of 24+ high-level chief creative officers, will meet together in New York (between April 7 and 11) . This jury selects the World’s Best Advertising winners from the shortlisted winners chosen by the Grand Jury during 5 days of live judging sessions. The 2017 Executive Jury and Grand Jury will be announced in the coming weeks.

“NYF’s world-class juries are respected around the globe for their breakthrough creative work,” Michael O’Rourke, president, New York Festivals, stated.

“These award-winning executives reflect the diverse range of creative expertise in the industry today, and their dedication to their craft, along with their ability to recognise trends and innovations ensures each entry is evaluated with the utmost attention.”

The 2017 New York Show creative panel sessions and networking events will take place on Thursday May 18 at the NYIT Auditorium. The annual New York Show awards ceremony and gala will be held that evening at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.

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