Two Cape Town creatives to judge 2009 D&AD

BBDO Cape Town's executive creative director: Ivan Johnson a D&AD awards 2009 judge for Radio Advertising

This honour comes off the back of Johnson's impressive collection of international awards during 2008 for his agency's radio commercial “Drums” for its client Marshall Music. Awards included a rare D&AD Yellow Pencil, Cannes Gold Lion, Silver Clio and One Show Merit award.

Johnson, who has a passion for writing radio ads, says his duties as a juror will require him to judge radio work from around the world and promote the awards. “Typically, local award shows are done by secret ballot, but D&AD requires us to vent our opinions prior to anonymous votes using wireless handhelds.” Johnson is both excited and daunted by this prospect considering the pedigree of his fellow judges.

“Radio work generally tends to cough up more cringe-worthy moments than glorious ones,” says Johnson. “I believe we have some brilliant, creative minds in South Africa and once we've gotten over ‘the telephone call' and ‘movie trailer' executions, we deliver some great radio.”

29 different disciplines

Rewarding the best creative work in the world across 29 different disciplines in advertising and design, judges from 22 countries will gather in London over 20 - 24 April 2009 in search of creative excellence. Agencies, studios and creatives can now enter their work to be judged by some of the best creative minds in the world.

Eligible entries will be accepted until 21 January 2009. Work entered before 19 November will receive a 10% discount. The winners will be announced on June 11 at the Roundhouse in London. Further information on how to enter, along with biographies of jury members, may be found at www.dandad.org/awards09.

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