Celebrating Diversity in Creativity: Next Creative Leaders 2025 Unveils Global Jury of Trailblazers

NEW YORK — The One Club for Creativity has unveiled the jury for the Next Creative Leaders 2025, showcasing 39 innovative creatives from 21 countries. This unique global competition celebrates women, non-binary, and trans creatives who are carving out significant spaces in the industry. Celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary, the competition was developed in collaboration with The 3% Movement, aiming to highlight dynamic talent in the creative sector. Next Creative Leaders (NCL) is notable for its free portfolio competition format. It helps identify and uplift individuals who are not only making strides in the creative … Read more

Global Creative Icons Unite: 2025 CBWA Creative Awards Set to Spotlight Industry Talent at the Oasis Ball

Perth, Australia — Campaign Brief WA has gathered an esteemed panel of judges for the 2025 CBWA Creative Awards, celebrating outstanding work in the advertising industry. Winners and finalists will be revealed at a ceremony during the Oasis Ball on May 16. Among the appointed judges is Valerie Madon, who serves as the Chief Creative Officer for the Asia-Pacific region at McCann Worldgroup. With a passion for painting originating from childhood, Madon brings over two decades of creative experience. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with high-profile clients like Singapore Airlines, Burger King, and Procter … Read more

Arizona Takes Big Leap in Student Athlete Compensation: New Law Allows Direct Payments and Creative Funding Solutions

PHOENIX—A new law in Arizona is set to reshape how colleges and universities can financially support their student athletes. Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1615 on May 7, enhancing previously established provisions that allowed athletes to benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) in promotional endeavors. Initially approved in 2021, the original NIL law enabled student athletes to earn money but did not allow direct payments from their schools. The newly enacted legislation changes that by permitting universities to directly compensate athletes. Additionally, institutions can partner with third-party organizations to facilitate these agreements, … Read more

Creative Excellence Takes Center Stage: Australian Jurors Set to Illuminate the 2025 Gerety Awards

Melbourne, Australia — The Gerety Awards for 2025 are progressing with a strong emphasis on female perspectives in creativity. A notable panel discussion, titled “Gerety Talks: Jury Insights Australia,” is scheduled for June 12, 2025, from 5:15 PM to 5:45 PM AEST. This event will bring together key figures from Australia’s creative industry to explore this year’s standout submissions and global creative trends. Leah Morris, the founder and editor of Mavens, will moderate the discussion featuring four prominent Australian jurors. Among them are Stefanie DiGianvincenzo, Creative Lead at META; Robyn Bergmann, a well-respected Creative Director; … Read more