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Countdown to Creativity: Gerety Awards 2025 Unveils Global Shortlist and MEA Agency Honors

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CANNES, France — The Gerety Awards are gearing up for their 2025 edition, with the Middle East and Africa (MEA) jury set to finalize a global shortlist and honor the best agency and production company in the region. This prestigious awards program is known for celebrating outstanding marketing and advertising efforts and each year, draws attention from creative talents worldwide. Participating companies are invited to showcase their work by submitting a five-minute reel featuring up to three projects completed in the past year. This entry will be evaluated for the Agency of the Year and … Read more

Melbourne Jury Gears Up for Gerety Awards: Spotlight on Emerging Trends and Top Campaigns Ahead of Global Shortlist Announcement

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Melbourne, Australia — The 2025 Gerety Awards are set to spotlight creativity and innovation in advertising, with a jury session scheduled for June 12. This gathering will not only define the global shortlist for the awards but also select the top Australian agency and production company of the year. Participants are encouraged to submit a five-minute reel showcasing up to three works completed within the last year for consideration in these categories. In an effort to maintain a focus on quality, any submitted portfolios should not include logos or branding, except for the thumbnail image. … Read more

Paramount Global Faces Crucial Mediation Over Trump’s $20 Billion Lawsuit Amid Corporate Turmoil and First Amendment Concerns

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Texas — The mediation process between Paramount Global and former President Donald Trump regarding a $20 billion lawsuit concerning a “60 Minutes” segment begins this week, raising questions about how much the media giant might pay to resolve a case deemed frivolous by free speech experts. During an April 18 meeting, Paramount’s board laid out guidelines for a possible settlement, as reported by sources familiar with the discussions. Mediation sessions are set to start Wednesday, with the company keen to move past the “60 Minutes” controversy and facilitate its pending sale to David Ellison’s Skydance … Read more

Global Legal Leaders to Converge at London’s Perfect Law Conference for Groundbreaking Discussions on Class Actions and Mass Torts

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London, England — Legal experts and litigators from across the globe will converge on London for the Perfect Law: Global Class Actions and Mass Torts Conference, scheduled for April 24-25. This prestigious event aims to present a platform for prominent international legal figures to exchange pioneering insights and discuss recent trends and advancements in the field. Among the speakers are Sylvie Rodrigue, Ad. E., Managing Partner at Torys’ Montréal office, and Partner Sarah Whitmore. They will take part in discussions that delve deeply into the nuances and emerging practices in the realm of class actions … Read more