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6 November 2009
AANA sends Young Marketer to Cannes
As part of its “Window on 2010” Advertising , Marketing and Media Congress on February 12th AANA will announce the winner of the Young Marketer of the Year, including a trip to the prestigious 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival in France in June valued at $10,000.
The Young Marketer of the Year Award was established to foster the next generation of advertising, marketing and media industry leaders in Australia. It is jointly sponsored by Commonwealth Bank, Kellogg, News Ltd and Telstra and will be presented at the conclusion of the AANA Congress.
The competition is open to people 30 years and under (as of 15 January 2010) who work in a marketing communications or related field.
“We all know marketing is vital to a successful business, but not all corporate executives recognise marketing as a value creator,” said AANA CEO Scott McClellan. “This year, AANA is asking young marketers to devise a strategy to position marketing as a ‘value creator’ rather than a cost item, within the company.”
Entrants may choose to address the marketing function within their own organisation, a ‘virtual’ organisation, an industry sector, or across the whole marketing industry.
Entries will open on 9 November 2009 and close on 15 January 2010.
The winner can look forward to a prize package valued at approximately $10,000, including return airfares to Cannes, transfers, eight nights accommodation, and entry to the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival from 20th – 26th June 2010.
For further information: Scott McClellan, Chief Executive Officer, AANA 02 9221 8088