New York Festivals Advertising Awards: AKQA’s David Justus heads The Future Now Executive Jury

New York Festivals International Advertising Awards (NYFA) has chosen The Future Now Executive Jury, a global panel of creative technology leaders.

David Justus, director of technology and business development for AKQA is Jury President and will lead The Future Now Executive Jury. The newly created categories launched in 2022 will applaud creative work that leverages technology to provide an innovative approach to a more engaged consumer experience. The Future Now Category Group includes the categories, Generative Creative, Altered Reality, Decentralized Tech, Best Innovation, and Crypto Product & Service Advertising.

“We’re thrilled that this world-class panel of innovators dedicated to utilizing emerging technology on behalf of creative brands will judge this year’s The Future Now entries,” stated Scott Rose, executive director, New York Festivals Advertising Awards. Their focus on creativity and technology will ensure that awe-inspiring future-driven work is fairly judged and awarded.”

The Future Now Executive Jury:
*   Executive Jury President: David Justus, Director of Technology and Business Development, AKQA USA
*   Adrian Berlina, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, JAM3 USA
*   David DiCamillo, Chief Technology Officer, Code and Theory USA
*   Felix Fenz, Chief Creative Officer, Grabarz & Partner Germany
*   Arthur Fullerton, Chief Technology Officer, Rauxa USA
*   Andy Hood, Vice President Emerging Tech, WPP USA
*   Jayna Kothary Global Chief Technology Officer, MRM United Kingdom
*   Karen Maurice O’Leary, Emerging Product and Platforms Lead, Creative Shop, Meta

David Sable, host of NYF’s Creativity from the Other Side recently interviewed 2022 The Future Now Juror, Felix Fenz, Chief Creative Officer, Grabarz & Partner.