Gerety Awards Announces VIP BBQ Party and Jury Insight Panels

The Gerety Awards return to Cannes on Tuesday, June 18th, to celebrate the agency and production company of the year by country winners along with the unveiling of the Global Shortlist, all amidst the vibrant ambiance of the renowned VIP BBQ Party.

The Gerety VIP BBQ party is by invitation only and has become one of the summer's most sought after invites. Past and present judges, entrants and friends of the Gerety Awards are invited to save the date and RSVP HERE.

The first weeks of June will see the Gerety shortlist announced followed by Jury Insight panels with press partners from around the world to dive into illuminating discussions. The BBQ then brings together the Gerety community to celebrate.

The UK jury insight panel will discuss trends and favourite campaigns from the 2024 Gerety Awards in partnership with Creative Brief and includes:

• Regan Warner, executive creative director, McCann London
• Paula Hochberg, creative director, adam&eveDDB
• Debbie Ellison, global chief digital officer, VML
• Yem Elizabeth Akingbade, creative, The Romans
• Dillah Zakbah, creative director, Uncommon

RSVP HERE for the jury insight panels to join some of this year's jury as they discuss trends and favourite campaigns from the 2024 Gerety Awards.

“Mastercard is once again partnering with the Gerety Awards, enabling the famous VIP BBQ Party for the second year in a row. This event serves not only as a platform to honour the agency and production company of the year by country winners and recognise the Global Shortlist, but also as an opportunity for networking and cultivating relationships. As a jury member, I anticipate that forging meaningful connections will be a central theme amidst this year's campaigns as there is a noticeable trend among consumers towards prioritizing moments that matter, prompting companies and brands to respond by crafting memorable experiences. I am eager to review the submissions and reconnect with fellow jury members”, said Ioana Gorgăneanu, vice president, head of marketing and communications Southeast Europe, Mastercard.

Ingrid Bragemann, founder and executive producer at Tantor Films added, “It is our absolute pleasure  to once again celebrate the Gerety awards in a memorable BBQ party. It is a way to fuel the tradition of coming together to honour originality, creativity and superb execution of advertising campaigns. Also, a way to meet and cultivate long and new relationships. We admire the initiative and are delighted to support it as it brings all that we are passionate about in the industry”.

This year’s partners include: VML, Adobe, The Industry Club, Mastercard and Tantor Films.

The 2024 Gerety Awards FINAL Entry Deadline is May 10th.

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