M+AD ed David Gapes has been appointed a jury member for the 2016 Epica Awards – a creative show judged by marketing journalists from around the world.
Even Iran outscored NZ in Paris
All the Epica 2015 results are now in, and they confirm our earlier report that NZ entries were making little impact at the Europe-based global awards show, judged by votes from global marketing journalists, including M+AD ed David Gapes.
Europe dominates at Epica
Apart from two golds for Japan, all winners announced so far at the Epica Awards in Paris – which bills itself as a global creative show – have come from Europe, Russia and Turkey. Nothing for NZ, Australia, the rest of Asia, and Latin America.
The Sweet Shop through at Epica
Paris-based Epica has announced its shortlisted entries for the 2015 awards. The shortlist was compiled by votes from leading global marketing journalists (including M+AD ed David Gapes).
Epica extends entry deadline
The Europe-based Epica Awards has extended its entry deadline for one week – until Thursday 15 October. And unlike other awards, Epica does not charge a late entry fee.
Epica Awards entry call – for journos’ best ads
The Paris-based Epica Awards – the global creative awards judged by the world’s advertising trade press – has announced its entry call and launched its 2015 season with new categories.
Clems, Colenso, DDB, Special shine in NYC
Clemenger BBDO Wellington and the NZTA are (so far) an unbeatable combination for NZ at the international Webby Awards, with a total of six nominations – all for NZTA. Tinnyvision has three noms, Mistakes two, and one for Blazed.
World trade press gongs Mistakes
Clemenger Wellington’s NZTA Mistakes commercial has won a Gold (in the Online & Viral Films category) and a Silver (in Public Interest) at the Epica Awards – the only global creative awards judged by the advertising trade press.
