Trailblazing Marketers Unite: Meet the Elite Jury for the 2025 Effie Awards South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa — The 2025 Effie Awards South Africa has unveiled the distinguished panel of industry experts who will serve on its Grand Jury, responsible for assessing this year’s top Gold-winning campaigns. This esteemed group is tasked with the critical role of determining which of these campaigns may be worthy of the prestigious Grand Effie, awarded only to those that demonstrate exceptional marketing effectiveness. The Grand Effie is not awarded annually; it is given only when a campaign exhibits clear, measurable results and a lasting impact. The 2025 jury will convene in person on … Read more

Nissan and HSBC Marketing Leaders to Chair 2025 APAC Effie Awards Jury, Championing Innovation and Business Impact

Singapore – This year’s APAC Effie Awards have announced new leadership at the helm, with Mikimasa Hamamatsu and Stephanie Ng appointed as heads of the jury for the prestigious 2025 event. Hamamatsu, Division General Manager of Global Marketing at Nissan, and Ng, Global Head of Marketing for International Wealth and Premier Banking at HSBC, are set to bring their extensive expertise to the esteemed marketing effectiveness competition in Asia Pacific. Hamamatsu is well-known for his dynamic approach to branding and marketing, having honed his skills across various global agencies such as TBWA and Saatchi & … Read more

Malaysia’s Top Marketers Converge for the Rigorous 16th Annual Effie Awards: A Battle for Advertising Excellence

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — The 16th edition of the Malaysia Effie Awards is currently in motion, marking another celebrated year where the best in marketing effectiveness are acknowledged. Initially founded in New York in 1968, the Effie Awards have become a symbol of excellence recognized by advertisers and agencies around the world. Known for its challenging criteria, the Effie award holds a reputation for being one of the industry’s most prestigious accolades. “Winning an Effie Award reflects a deep comprehension of market challenges and the ability to transform insights into compelling campaigns that yield successful … Read more

Unveiling the Luminaries: 2024 Effie Awards South Africa Announces Esteemed Grand Jury Panel

Johannesburg, South Africa – As the marketing and advertising community gears up for one of its most coveted award ceremonies, the organizers of the 2024 Effie Awards South Africa have announced the composition of the Grand Jury, tasked with the responsibility of adjudicating a stellar array of entries. This elite panel comprises a diverse group of industry experts, continuing a tradition of excellence in recognizing outstanding marketing campaigns that have made a tangible impact on consumer behavior and business success. Each year, the Effie Awards garners entries from some of the most creative and strategically … Read more