New York Festivals

We're celebrating health and wellness creatives who go all in, anytime and anywhere. Even mid-turbulance. Our 2025 competition is officially open for entries! www.nyfhealth.com

We gave McKinney Health some totally fake health terms (courtesy of ChatGPT) and asked them to define them. The results? Equal parts genius, nonsense, and way too relatable. Thanks for joining us Stefanie Paige Gunning, Lev Sloujitel, Julianna Strong, & Jordan Melaragno

Now that we’ve announced our Executive Juries for Health & Wellness and Pharma, you can be certain your work will be in the best hands. There’s still time to take advantage of Early Deadline pricing, so be sure to mark it on your calendar.

Introducing the powerhouse minds behind the NYF Pharma Executive Jury. Ten world-class creatives make up this jury, each fueled by a relentless pursuit of innovation and impact. They’re the ones who scrutinize every detail, ask the right questions, and hold work to the highest possible standard. Their goal is simple: to spotlight ideas that don’t just stand out but set a new bar. If your work is built on passion, precision, and purpose, this jury is ready to see it.

Meet the master minds of the NYF Health Executive Jury. The Executive Jury for Health & Wellness is made up of 10 relentless creatives who share an unwavering drive for excellence. They’re the thinkers who push boundaries, the challengers who never accept “good enough,” and the tastemakers who can spot brilliance from a mile away. Their mission? To champion ideas that are bold, meaningful, and transformative. If your work embodies that same spirit, this is the jury you want on your side.

Meet the master minds behind the 2025 NYF Health Executive Juries for Health & Wellness and Pharma. This is an incredible group defined by their relentless commitment and who share one thing in common: a healthy obsession with excellence. This year’s Executive Jury brings together 20 dedicated creatives from 17 agencies representing some of the most influential brands in health and pharma, along with two executives from top health brands. These are the people who push for better, ask the tough questions, and recognize work that is more than good—it’s exceptional. Allison Ceraso, CCO at Digitas Health, will lead the Health & Wellness Jury with her passion for bold, human-centered ideas. Kathleen Nanda, CCO at FCB Health New York | An IPG Health Company will head the Pharma Jury, bringing her precision, insight, and commitment to work that makes an impact. If your work is bold, impactful, and yes, a little obsessive in the best way, this is your chance to have it seen and celebrated. Early entry deadline: September 15

What happens when fearless creativity meets the world of health advertising? Find out during this compelling episode of In The Chair, hosted by Aleisia Gibson Wright, President of GW Health PR, in collaboration with New York Festivals. Joining her is Kathleen Nanda, Chief Creative Officer at FCB Health New York | An IPG Health Company and the newly named 2025 NYF Health Executive Jury Chair for Pharma, who brings a drive to explore how and why health campaigns deserve the same boldness as consumer work. Curious about the role of instinct, diversity of thought, and the drive behind meaningful campaigns? This one's worth a listen. https://lnkd.in/ewZYypcE

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of CYLNDR Studios’ Gold-winning short film for the Duke Lemur Center at NYFAi, launched in partnership with Lightricks’ LTX Studio. This global competition pushed the boundaries of storytelling by blending human creativity with the power of AI. CYLNDR Studios used the generative AI capabilities of LTX Studio to craft a powerful narrative that highlighted the Duke Lemur Center’s mission without disturbing endangered lemurs, showcasing how ethical storytelling and technology can work together. The film stands as a testament to the innovative collaboration between human creativity and AI, making a meaningful impact in both conservation and storytelling.

Join host Aleisia Gibson Wright, President of GW Health PR, on behalf of New York Festivals, for a thoughtful and engaging episode of In The Chair, filmed at the Publicis offices in Lower Manhattan. In this episode, Aleisia sits down with Allison Ceraso, Chief Creative Officer at Digitas Health and newly appointed 2025 NYF Health Executive Jury Chair for the Health & Wellness Jury. View the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eXAUu7T9

We’re obsessed. Thanks for the shoutout, Breaking and Entering Media.