Cheil Worldwide sponsor Spikes student academy

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Spikes Asia has teamed up with Cheil Worldwide to form a dedicated Academy for 15 students from across Asia. Launching this year, The Spikes Academy, sponsored exclusively by Cheil Worldwide will be a permanent addition to the festival offering a unique educational programme during the 3-day event.  

Guided by their own tutor, Noor Azhar Mohamed, lecturer in Creative Media Design at Singapore Polytechnic, the students will benefit from the various festival activities, which include seminars, screenings, exhibitions and workshops. And to further enhance their learning experience, the students will also enjoy their own unique master-classes and tutorials given by top international industry figures. The Academy’s activities will culminate in a graduation ceremony.

Commenting on their Spikes Academy sponsorship, Nack-Hoi Kim, CEO ofCheil Worldwide said, “We are thrilled to be sponsoring the SpikesAcademy this year.  To provide Asian students an opportunity to expandtheir horizons and to learn from top industry leaders shows ourcommitment in fostering talent in the region. We hope that the studentswho have been selected to attend the Spikes Academy will become keyindustry players not only in Asia, but globally as well.  We also hopethat each student will leave the academy feeling inspired and moredetermined to develop their abilities.”    

“We are delighted to work with Cheil Worldwide in launching the SpikesAcademy. We are both committed in supporting the future talent of ourindustry by providing a unique learning opportunity and insight to thebusiness which will further develop the students’ skills andprofessionalism giving a good foundation to prosper in their careers,”said Terry Savage, Festival Chairman.   

Students in tertiary education studying advertising, marketing andcommunications in Asia who wish to apply for a position at the SpikesAcademy should contact their local official Festival Representative.For a list go to www.spikes.asia/representatives