Russ Tucker appointed Chair of Judges role for 2013 IAB Australia Awards
Russ Tucker has been appointed Chair of Judges role for 2013 IAB Australia Awards
The announcement:
TBWA/Digital Arts Network’s National Digital Creative Director, Russ Tucker, has taken on the role of Chair of Judges for IAB Australia’s 2013 Awards. Tucker judged digital advertising at D&AD in London last year and has been a regular local judge for IAB and Creative Showcase. The appointment reflects a refocus of the IAB Awards towards digital creativity that works.
According to Russ, a growing number of Australian agencies and clients are delivering exceptional digital work that’s starting to get the attention of international juries, clients and agencies alike.
“Our goal is to showcase the very best of Australia’s interactive work and what’s possible with digital ideas. We will be looking for work from agencies and clients that proves brave ideas drive successful digital campaigns,“ said Tucker.
Entries close on Thursday, 11 April 2013 and are currently being accepted online at https://iab.awardsplatform.com
. Multi Channel Network has signed on as the major sponsor for the 2013 Awards, along with category sponsors Adap.tv, facebook, Fairfax Media, Google, Innovid, mi9, REA Media and Telstra Media.
Finalists will be announced in June and the 2013 IAB Australia Awards will be held on 11 July 2013. Tickets for the Awards Night will be available for purchase in April.
Previous IAB Award winners, including ZenithOptimedia, Visual Jazz and TBWA\Tequila (now known as TBWA\DAN) went on to have considerable success at the IAB US MIXX Awards, winning multiple awards. Case studies on all past IAB Award winners since 2009 appear on IAB Australia’s website: www.iabaustralia.com.au/
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Source: IAB press release
