New York Festivals

NYF’s Executive Juries, led by Jury President Javier Campopiano, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of McCann Worldgroup and McCann, have cast their votes and after thoughtful consideration and thorough review…the results are in! We are proud to announce the 2024 Award-Winners! Top-scoring campaigns from 60 countries around the globe created by prominent agencies impressed NYF’s powerhouse juries. Trailblazing work that engaged consumers, boosted brand affinity, and delivered ROI earned accolades and NYF Towers. New York Festivals salutes 2024’s winners. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Prize winners, our Executive Jury judging sessions, and a special message from our Best of Show winner! Best of Show: Hotel La Argentina, TyC Sports, Mercado McCann Grand Awards: The Everyday Tactician, Xbox, McCann London, McCann Health London | An IPG Health Company Giving a Voice to the Unheard, Islam Alijaj, Farner | Team Farner AIZOME Wastecare? Industrial waste — certified as skincare., AIZOME, Serviceplan Group, GERMANY No Smiles, McDonald's Japan, TBWA\HAKUHODO WoMen's Football, Orange, Marcel The 100th Edition, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Scholz & Friends

How will agencies approach client conversations after the inflection point marked by Coca-Cola’s AI-powered Christmas spot? In this short clip,?AI guru and influencer Rory Flynn?and?former NYFA Executive Jury Member & CCO Harsh Kapadia?tackle this question head-on. Their discussion is a must-watch for anyone curious about the evolving role of AI in shaping client-agency dynamics. Catch this preview now, and stay tuned for the full AI-focused conversation coming soon!

This week, we had the privilege of hosting an incredible conversation about the state of the agency hustle—bringing together insights from both the CEO and CCO perspectives. Featuring the brilliant minds of?Justin Thomas-Copeland and?Craig Elimeliah, this snippet dives into their thoughts on the new Coca-Cola Christmas ad and its impact on the industry. Check it out now, and stay tuned for the full conversation!

?? NYF Health 2024 Winner’s Spotlight! ?? The Premature Book by McCann Health Boot | An IPG Health Associate Company Every year, RSV threatens 15 million premature babies worldwide. To support families, McCann Health Boot, an IPG Health Company, created The Premature Book with illustrator Manuela Adreani and pediatricians. This tiny book offers simple health tips and symptom guidance. [It’s 1.1cm by 1.7cm and can fit on your thumb!]? Available in bookstores, hospitals, and online, it helps parents care for their premature babies.? November is National Prematurity Awareness Month.?

We’re thrilled to share that Javier Campopiano, Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Worldgroup and McCann, is back as the 2025 Executive Jury President for the New York Festivals Advertising Awards! This January, we kick off a fresh awards season with Javier at the helm. Known for his innovative vision, he’s curating an extraordinary mix of creative and brand leaders to bring diverse perspectives and set the gold standard for creative excellence in 2025. “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 ideas that endure. This is the kind of work that makes us all proud to be part of this industry and motivates us to reach even further in the year ahead.”? - Javier Campopiano ? In his role as Global Chief Creative Officer at McCann Worldgroup and McCann, Campopiano is responsible for the creative vision, product, and ambition of the global network, which spans over 100 countries and includes more than 13,000 people. He employs an “Open Kitchen” approach where everyone from all backgrounds, disciplines and levels of experience plays a role in the creative process – united by a commitment to the radical creativity of the network’s founding philosophy of “Truth Well Told.”??

?? NYF Health 2024 Winner’s Spotlight! ??? ? Heavy Excuses by GSW, powered by Syneos Health Canada One-third of Canadians live with type 2 diabetes, facing high cardiovascular risks, with diabetes linked to 30% of strokes. GSW Canada, for Novo Nordisk Canada, launched a campaign to highlight these dangers. Each ad contrasts patients' “excuses” with a dramatic stroke visualization, ending with, “Does your plan include reducing stroke risk?” ? ? November is National Diabetes Month.?

Agency pizza is out, pasta is in, and it’s best served to teams by a passionate storyteller who is no stranger to adland.? Our friend Kaz Maurice-O'Leary, creator of The Bolognese Philosophy, has curated a boldly simple set of principles and tools to anchor our health, the foundation upon which we build sustainable greatness.? She is a renowned speaker specializing in burnout prevention for top talent in high-pressure environments and the impact on society and innovation. She has just returned to Los Angeles after captivating audiences worldwide with her keynotes for Southern Cross, Fidelity Life, Intuit, and WE24—the premier event for female engineers hosting over 20,000 attendees. Agency sessions are now available. She has owned and sold an agency, held pivotal roles at META, DDB, and TBWA, and has collected all the top awards across the trophy landscape. She also served on the New York Festivals Executive Jury this year.? Her straightforward, impactful approach resonates deeply with attendees, leaving them with invaluable insights. Meta LA named a meeting room "Get Home for Bolognese" in homage to her philosophy. Kaz's latest offerings include: - Humanizing Timelines - Personal Alignment Audits - Collective Care Strategies Secure a Q4 session and New Year kickoffs. Available virtually and in-person, globally. Reach out to Kaz at?[email protected]?to secure your session today.? Rest is always part of the work.

?? NYF Health 2024 Winner’s Spotlight! ??? ? Lifesaving Radio by Klick Health KLICK Health’s AI Angus, the first AI DJ, boosts surgical performance by curating tracks scientifically suited for operating rooms, inspired by a study on AC/DC’s impact on surgical accuracy. Launched at NextMed Health, Lifesaving Radio features Highway to Heal, an AC/DC-inspired album with a surgical twist, merging music’s power with healthcare. November 11 is National Metal Rock Day.?

?? NYF Health 2024 Winner’s Spotlight! ?? Under Her Skin by The Considered ?? ? Under Her Skin is a mixed-reality tool for dermatologists to understand hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). A simple card, viewed through a tablet, reveals a 3D animation of HS’s progression. This impactful experience promotes early diagnosis and treatment, reducing undiagnosed cases and preventing irreversible damage.?

This week, we’re excited to release an NYFA 2024 Reflection from our incredible Executive Jury member, Kaz Maurice-O'Leary. Kaz is a true multi-hyphenate, award-winning, human-first creative leader and keynote speaker. Her unique career spans traditional advertising, brand partnerships, GTM for startups, experiential, social, agency ownership, and deep Silicon Valley experience in creative technology for brand storytelling. In today’s Reflection, Kaz shares why NYF captures the pulse of NYC and gives us a peek behind the scenes at judging—celebrating small-budget, big-idea campaigns and the tech-driven creativity shaping today’s ads. Plus, don’t miss her golden rule!