Coup for DDB Singapore winning Agency of the Year for a record sixth consecutive year at the Singapore Hall of Fame Awards 2014

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DDBHOF1.jpgDDB Group Singapore has been named Creative Agency of the Year for a record sixth consecutive year at the Advertising Hall of Fame Awards 2014.

The gala dinner and ceremony which took place on Friday night and saw the agency group take the top spot in key people and company categories.

DDB also helped its key client, StarHub, take home the coveted Brand of the Year award, the third time the brand has picked up the award. StarHub’s Chief Marketing Officer, Jeannie Ong was also awarded Client of the Year (Brand Steward).

In addition, DDB was awarded Silver for Campaign of the Year for its integrated “One Force” campaign for client, Republic of Singapore Air Force.

neil johnson_DDB.jpgIn celebrating the industry’s best talent, Neil Johnson (left), Chief Creative Officer of DDB Group Singapore was awarded the accolade of Creative Director of the Year, while the Creative Team of the Year award was awarded to DDB’s Michael Chin and Sid Lim, Copywriter and Art Director respectively. 

“The reason why we’re No. 1 for the last 6 years is really because of the exceptional partnerships we have with our clients and the amazing spirit of our teams. I have seen a generation of stars rise up in this agency. This year is especially sweet for Neil Johnson. He’s finally won Creative Director of the Year at his young tender age of 51. We can now do the sort of work we love, take more risks and innovation – but course for our clients.” said David Tang, President and CEO of DDB Group Singapore.

The Singapore Advertising Hall of Fame Awards is a prestigious annual award ceremony organised by the Institute of Advertising Singapore, which recognises the excellence and outstanding achievements of the Singapore advertising industry.

 

Company Awards

Creative Agency of the Year

DDB Group Singapore

 

Brand of the Year

StarHub Singapore

 

People Awards

Client of the Year (Brand Steward)

Jeannie Ong

StarHub

 

Creative Team of the Year

Michael Chin and Sid Lim

DDB Group Singapore

 

Creative Director of the Year

Neil Johnson

Chief Creative Officer

DDB Group Singapore

 

Campaign Awards

Campaign of the Year – SILVER

Republic of Singapore Air Force “One Force”

DDB Group Singapore