Thirteen awards will be presented:
The event, to be co-hosted by Maggs and AdFocus editor, David Furlonger, is the first step in a partnership that will eventually lead also to a comprehensive, consolidated brand communications publication.
The integrated event has been welcomed by the advertising industry, which has been critical of the proliferation of awards in recent years. Furlonger says, "Jeremy and I both realise that too many awards can cause confusion, particularly when they bestow the same title on different agencies. We hope our merger will help solve that."
Financial Mail editor Tim Cohen observes, "We have always believed in the desirability of a single, credible and comprehensive set of advertising awards. This merger takes us a step closer to that goal."
Maggs adds, "I edited AdFocus for six years before starting The Annual with the Future Group and I'm thrilled the circle has closed."
This event is by invitation with a limited number of tickets available for sale. To book, email Marcia Minnaar at az.oc.erutufeht@aicram.