Merlee Cruz-Jayme to represent The Philippines on New York Festivals Executive Jury

New York Festivals Word’s Best Advertising, now in its 57th year, has announced the first round of the 2014 Executive Jury appointments, which includes Merlee Cruz-Jayme (left), Chairman & Chief Creative Officer of DM9 Jayme Syfu in The Philippines.

For the fourth year in a row, NYF will assemble a “dream team” of elite worldwide chief creative officers. They will all meet together on one panel in New York City April 25th – 29th to select the World’s Best Advertising across all mediums.

“This year’s Executive Jury once again brings together the most innovative leaders in advertising that are responsible for the world’s most ground-breaking and highly awarded campaigns,” said Michael O’Rourke, President, New York Festivals. “As members of the Executive Jury, they join together to evaluate work across all competitions and categories, allowing them to curate a body of work that represents that year in advertising. These prominent creatives raise the bar by providing entrants the opportunity to have their work evaluated by this incredible brain trust.”

The first round of the 2014 Executive Jury includes:

Pancho González, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Inbrax, Chile

Merlee Cruz-Jayme, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, DM9 Jayme Syfu, Philippines

James McGrath, Creative Chairman, Clemenger BBDO Melbourne, Australia

Debbi Vandeven, Chief Creative Officer, VML, USA

Stephane Xiberras, President & Chief Creative Officer, BETC Paris, France

Additional Executive Jury appointments are forthcoming.

The 30 members of the Executive Jury will evaluate every shortlisted entry selected by the online Grand Jury. The 2014 New York Show will take place on May 1st and will feature creative panel discussions, keynote speakers, networking events, the awards ceremony, and an after-party to honor the winners. For more information on the 2014 competitions go to: Rules & Regulations or to enter go to Log In.