Spikes finalists announced, Create'06 underway

Judging for the 21st Asian Advertising Awards in Bali has been completed, with the full finalists list available at www.mediaspikes.com. The winners will be announced this evening at a gala event to be held at the Ritz-Carlton, with the judges' favourite works to be displayed tomorrow. <BR><BR> The live judging process preceded the Create'06 two-day conference which began earlier today, with delegates hearing from a host of renowned creative speakers, including futurologist Ian Neild, architect Paul Andreu and photographer Simon Thorpe. Media, along with selected judges and speakers are blogging live from the event, in addition to regular podcasts powered by Tribal DDB, all available at www.create-reaction.com. <BR><BR> This year's judging panel is headed by JWT Worldwide chief creative officer Craig Davis (pictured), and also features such names as HHCL United founding partner Steve Henry and Euro RSCG New York CD Nick Cohen.