Tilly will join other executive creative directors from advertising agencies across the globe for four days in New York City from 31 March to 3 April to judge the shortlisted entries selected by the online NYF grand jury and select the World’s Best Advertising.
He tells us that it’s the work that makes him jealous that makes winning work stand out. It needs to be unexpected, evocative and contagious, he says. More on this here…
I feel really privileged to serve on the New York Festival jury. I cannot wait to rub shoulders with some amazing people on the panel.
Treating the work that people have slaved over with the respect it deserves, to be critical but fair and most importantly, reward work that moves clients and agencies forward, and moves people emotionally.
FCB is a great agency with a proven track record of producing ideas that make people love brands. To represent an agency of this calibre is an honour.
The people. I have met some of the most inspiring people who are as diverse in culture as they are in their thinking. Being surrounded by such incredible human beings is a joy.
At FCB in particular, being part of the team that created a short film for South African Tourism was a highlight. Winning an award for Best Foreign Film for that particular piece was truly special.
However, the thing I am most proud of is watching some brilliant young talent move up in their careers to positions and opportunities that they deserve.
The more panels I’ve served on, the more I’ve learned. Just listening to some of the world’s best is an education in itself.
If the piece is unexpected, evocative and contagious, it’s usually a winner.
Ultimately, the work that makes me jealous, the work that makes me think, “I wish I had done that,” is usually a winning entry.
The work. It’s all about the work. The great entries inspire me to do better, be better and celebrate the best.
New York is my favourite city in the world. To judge work that inspires me in a city that inspires me is a dream come true.
This year I will dream again. pic.twitter.com/W37Ch7M108
— AHMED TILLY (@AhmedTilly) January 19, 2020
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