Advertising Council Australia (ACA) has unveiled the jury chairs for the 2025 Young Lions Australia Competition.
ACA has for teh first time joined with the AANA, MFA, and IAB Australia to select jury chairs.
Winners will fly to France to represent Australia at the global Young Lions Competition, held during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in June 2025.
2025 Jury Chairs:
● Media: Imogen Hewitt, chief media officer, Publicis Groupe ANZ
● Marketing: Jenni Dill, CMO, The Arnott’s Group & Chair, AANA
● Digital: Seamus Higgins, chief creative officer, R/GA Australia
● Film: Tara Ford, chief creative officer, Droga5 ANZ & Chief Creative Officer Accenture Song APAC
● PR: James Wright, Global chairman, HAVAS PR Global Network & Group CEO, HAVAS Creative ANZ
Hewitt said Young Lions Australia is a fantastic opportunity for emerging media professionals to demonstrate how strategic thinking and innovation can drive results.
"It’s about mastering the fast-paced, ever-evolving media landscape and showcasing your ability to deliver impact on a global stage," she said.
Dill said she's thrilled to be part of an initiative that highlights the exceptional talent emerging from Australia’s marketing industry.
"Young Lions allows young marketers to demonstrate their creative and strategic smarts, while also gaining recognition and invaluable experience that will shape their careers," she said.
Higgins said he's deeply passionate about supporting the industry’s future success.
"Everything we create connects a brand with a human. Digital offers unparalleled opportunities to enhance these interactions through innovation and participation," he said.
"We’ll be looking for creativity that elevates these experiences into something truly worthy of that human’s time."
Ford said "this is a unique chance for film and production creatives to experiment, innovate, and refine their storytelling skills while creating work that resonates both locally and globally.”
Wright said PR thrives at the intersection of creativity and strategy, and Young Lions celebrates this perfectly.
"It’s a platform for young professionals to prove their ability to craft compelling narratives, build influence, and leave a lasting impact. I can’t wait to see the ideas they bring to life," he said.
Early bird registration is now open, offering a $100 discount for a team of two until midnight AEDT on December 24 2024. The early bird cost for a duo is just $200 + GST, with general registrations closing on March 11 2025.
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