Benchmarks

2025 Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards Reveal Jury Presidents, Set New Benchmarks in Creative Industry Leadership

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Manila, Philippines – The prestigious Asia Pacific Tambuli Awards have officially announced their jury presidents for the 2025 ceremony, spotlighting top professionals in the marketing and communication industry from across the region. The event, rooted in honoring outstanding marketing campaigns that balance creativity and effective social impact, has been a staple in the industry’s calendar since its inception. This year’s selection of jury presidents includes distinguished leaders known for their innovative contributions to the field. Serving at the helm are Hina Wainwright, the creative director renowned for her work in digital advertising from Tokyo, and … Read more

Gerety Awards 2025 Unveils Powerhouse Executive Jury for Southeast Asia, Setting New Benchmarks in Creative Industry Excellence

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Bangkok, Thailand – The Gerety Awards, an annual benchmark of creative excellence in advertising and communications, has recently announced the members of its Executive Jury for the Southeast Asia region for the year 2025. This prestigious panel of jurors, comprising leading figures from the industry, underscores the awards’ focus on celebrating the most impactful and innovative advertising work. Distinguished for recognizing the influence of female creatives and bringing gender equality to the forefront of advertising recognition, the Gerety Awards is named in honor of Frances Gerety, a pioneering copywriter who coined the famous slogan “A … Read more

Judicial Ethics Panel Delivers Ruling on Opinion 24-86, Setting New Benchmarks for Courtroom Conduct

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A recent judicial ethics opinion has brought to light the complexities surrounding judges receiving gifts, particularly when they involve offers of free legal services. This opinion examines the ethical boundaries and responsibilities that judges must adhere to in order to maintain impartiality and uphold the integrity of the judiciary. The opinion underscores the problematic nature of judges accepting free legal services, particularly if it relates to personal legal matters. It outlines that such acceptance could potentially lead to conflicts of interest and might compromise a judge’s ability to preside impartially. Judges are typically required to … Read more

Judge and Soto: MLB’s Dynamic Duo Setting New Benchmarks

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New York, NY — In the world of Major League Baseball, few tandems have sparked as much excitement and anticipation as the pairing of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. With their impressive performances, these sluggers are not only elevating their individual games but also stoking discussions about them forming one of the best duos baseball has ever seen. Judge, already a renowned figure in the Yankees’ lineup, solidified his legendary status by smashing a record-setting 62 home runs in the previous season, becoming the undisputed American League MVP. Meanwhile, Soto, who joined the team midseason, … Read more