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New York Festivals Advertising Awards®(NYFA) is proud to unveil the esteemed 2026 Sports Executive Jury.  Led by Jury Chair Shannon Washington, Partner at 11Ounces, this distinguished panel brings together leading voices across sports, entertainment, brands, agencies, and platforms. Working at the intersection of sport, culture, creators, and community, the...

M+C Saatchi Talent Group has launched M+C Saatchi Studios, a new podcast and content incubator focused on developing original IP with its roster of talent.  The offering has been created to support talent in shaping and testing new ideas over time, with a focus on building formats with...

Integrated, independent agency Zambezi has been selected as creative AOR by Nex Playground with media strategy by its media agency, Scale by Zambezi. Nex Playground, which was recently named to the Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2026 list, is an active play system designed to get kids and families moving...

Invisible Collective is excited to welcome Emmy, Lion and Pencil-winning director Andrew Wonder to its growing roster of creatives. Known for his immersive, human-centered storytelling and a career that spans viral documentaries, narrative features and high-profile commercial collaborations, Wonder brings a fearless, hands-on sensibility to every project.  Wonder began his...

Company 3 is pleased to share that Raquel Balsam has joined its New York team as Executive Producer/Head of Sales. Raquel joins the post-production house’s advertising division with over 18 years of experience linking top-tier creative talent and leading global brands to deliver standout campaigns. In her role,...

Panic has acquired Amsterdam-based creative studio Kingdom of Something, bringing together two like-minded animation teams to deliver larger, more complex work for global brands.  Founded by creative director Gints Gutmanis and run by studio head Rita Steimane, Panic has built a reputation for bold animation, character-driven storytelling, and mixed-media production...