The jury presidents for the 2010 Dubai Lynx Awards has been decided upon and includes the following people incharge of the three categories. Amir Kassaei, chief creative officer, DDB Group Germany will be heading TV/Cinema, Print, Outdoor and Radio jury, David Nobay, creative chairman of Droga5 Australia, will head the Direct and Sales Promotion and Interactive jury while, the Media jury will be led by Barry Cupples , CEO of Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific.
“Once again, we are delighted to welcome to Dubai Lynx three highly respected international award-winning professionals to guide the juries as they continue to set the standard and ultimately raise the creative bar in the Middle East and Africa.” commented Philip Thomas, CEO of Cannes Lions and organiser of Dubai Lynx.
Kassaei said, “I am honoured and proud to be this year’s TV/Cinema, Print, Outdoor and Radio jury president. On the one hand because the Middle East will be the emerging region concerning communication, on the other hand it is like a journey home as I was born in Iran.”
In the words of Nobay, “Of course, I’m honoured to be leading the Direct and Sales Promotion and Interactive juries, but even more so, I’m genuinely intrigued: the categories are, in my opinion, where the most ambitious creativity is happening and geographically this is a region I’ve never worked in so I’m fascinated to see what will be revealed.”
“I am very honoured to have been asked to take part in such a prestigious event and I take the responsibility seriously to ensure that the best work gets the recognition it will surely deserve. Great work is no respecter of borders and I am really excited at the prospect of seeing this year’s entries and the solutions to business challenges that they will represent,” added Cupples.
One can submit their entries for the 2010 Dubai Lynx online in the various categories such as TV/Cinema, Outdoor, Print, Radio, Interactive, Direct and Sales Promotion, Media, Integrated and Craft which is a new addition in 2010. In order to submit your entries or register to attend the Dubai International Festival, visit www.dubailynx.com.