New York Festivals announces 2014 shortlist
New York Festivals International Advertising Awards® honoring the World’s Best Advertising® announced the 2014 Shortlist for the following competitions: Avant-Garde, Branded Entertainment, Creative Marketing Effectiveness, Design, Digital Direct & Collateral, Film, Integrated, Outdoor, Print, Public & Media Relations, Public Service Announcements, Radio, and Student. Shortlisted entries are now eligible to earn all levels of awards including Best in Show. Award-winning entries will be announced at the New York Show™. To view a PDF of the 2014 Shortlist click: HERE.
New York Festivals International Advertising Awards competition received entries from 67 countries around the world, expanding their global footprint to such far-reaching countries as Bangladesh, Iceland, and Zimbabwe. This year Germany was in the lead with 224 entries Shortlisted. The United States saw 184 entries move on to the trophy round followed by Australia with 132 entries. Brazil saw 97 entries achieve Shortlist status, France 80, United Kingdom 79, and Sweden with 66.
Rance Crain, President and Editorial Director of Crain Communications Inc., will serve as moderator for New York Festivals 2014 Executive Jury’s live judging sessions and guide the proceeding of the Executive Jury, NYF unlike other competitions, does not elect a chairman or president—all members are of equal status.
The 2014 New York Show™ events will take place on May 1st and will feature creative panel discussions, keynote speakers, networking events, the awards ceremony, and an after-party to honor the winners. All New York ShowÔ events will be held at the iconic New York Public Library’s Beaux-Arts landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman building located at 455 Fifth Avenue in New York City