Thinkerbell leads the Australian agency pack with 11 finalists, followed by M&C Saatchi Sydney with five. Fenton Stephens has scored three finalists, whilst Dentsu Creative Sydney, Innocean Australia, LOUD, Rasic & Partners, Southern Cross Austereo and The Studio at SCA have scored one finalist apiece.
Chosen out of entries submitted from 60 countries, the 2022 Grand Jury, of 400+ industry innovators from 65 countries, determined the shortlist which will be advancing to the next round.
Shortlisted entries will now be judged by the 2022 Executive Jury led by jury president and BCW global chief creative officer, Fede Garcia. The executive jury sessions include the return of a Live EJ in NYC and multiple digital juries all populated with industry leaders.