AUCKLAND, Today: The Commercial Communications Council has announced a panel esteemed panel of 10 executive judges for the upcoming 2023 Beacon Awards in association with oOh!media. The Beacon Awards celebrate outstanding media strategy and planning.
This year’s executive judging panel comprises of ten industry experts, including the Convenor, Louise Bond, former Commercial Communications Council chair.
The Beacon Awards will be celebrated at the Aotea Centre on Thursday 15 June.
This year has seen the Best Use of Social and Best Use of Content categories merge, and the removal of Best Launch and Media Innovation categories.
Similarly, Advertiser of the Year has been removed as it overlaps with Best in Show.
Moreover, the preliminary and category judging stages have merged “to boost consistency and ensure that the best work is appropriately awarded.”
“We are thrilled to have a panel of industry experts, each bringing their unique perspective to the table.”
The panel of judges is …
- Bridgette Smith, Founder of Lassoo, Media
- Nick Vile, General Manager of oOh!media
- James Davidson, GM Planning of PHD
- Richard Hale, Managing Director of dentsu
- Natacha Clark, Innovation and Media Manager of DB Breweries
- Helen Fitzsimons, Chief Marketing Officer of ASB
- Jane Stanley, CEO of Hearts & Science
- Emily Isle, Chief Digital Officer of MBM
- Sarah Kenny, Associate Director Marketing at University of Auckland
- Spencer Bailey, Country Director of Meta.
Comms Council events & comms chief James Wotton said: “We are thrilled to have a panel of industry experts, each bringing their unique perspective and expertise to the table.
“Together, they will uncover and celebrate the brightest beacons of success in our industry.”
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