Havas Worldwide Showcases Expertise in Marketing & Digital Media Creatives

Tuesday 18 August 2015 17:35
Bangkok-based innovators invited as judges at two of the region’s most coveted awards event

Bangkok, August 18th 2015: Connecting people and brands, Havas Worldwide are official industry leaders, and two of dynamic executives from their Bangkok offices have been selected to be expert judges at two highly respected advertising and communications events.

Business Development & Integration Director at Havas Worldwide SEA, and Managing Director of Havas Worldwide Bangkok, Sunny Hermano (left), has been selected to sit on the judging panel for Effie 2015 in Hong Kong. The globally-celebrated awards, to be held on September 10th, 2015, are a prestigious accolade, honouring the absolute best examples of marketing effectiveness across 42 countries.

Sunny is honoured to bring his near 30 years’ of experience to share insight and expertise to judge the work of his peers and to recognize some of the cutting-edge marketing communication campaigns that inspire brand success.

“As a judge, I want to share multi-faceted insights that I have gained from driving forward digital marketing strategies in brand development, to accelerate business success and see real, effective results. I’m passionate about integrating digital solutions into business communication needs; it’s an exciting, constantly evolving world of multi-media marketing,” said Sunny.

With marketing background in the USA and SEA, directing award-winning campaigns, Sunny’s agency portfolio is an impressive who’s who of some of the biggest brands and blue chip clients in the world.

Meanwhile, Tommy Korad (right), Havas Drive APAC Design Director, Havas Worldwide Bangkok’s specialist design and digital innovation division, pushes the boundaries of visual design and digital marketing concepts through his unique perspective, bringing imagination to the world’s top brands. Formerly with R/GA New York, Tommy will be the judge for Spikes Asia Festival, which is being held in Singapore during September 8th – 11th, 2015. Tommy will display his 20 plus years’ experience as an industry expert, judging cutting edge of creativity in communications; a coveted role which reflects the Thai native’s originality and design inspiration.

When it comes to judging creativity, Tommy, follows his heart and his appreciation of real design commitment, believing he will also gain from the positive experience at the Spike Asia Awards.

“First impressions and passion for craft count. Personally I know almost instantly if I like something but I also appreciate the finer details, the passion and effort that go into any creation. I love seeking out inspiration and observing the way others create. I'm still learning and there are so many things that inspire me; my old New York subway commute, my family, and being in Bangkok,” added Tommy.

A global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company, with a network spanning 75 countries, Havas Worldwide is renowned for its design, digital and social media solutions; pioneering, fully-integrated marketing strategies utilizing the latest technology, trends and creative, results-driven talent.