catalin manciuc
Creative Director at WHATIF COLLECTIVE
Bucharest, Romania

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PHNX Jury Interview 2024

Why did you think it was important to join the PHNX jury this year?
There are so many creative ad shows out there. But PHNX is truly the most democratic one. With 0 money entrance fee, can I say it's truly inclusive? That's gold for all those courageous small to medium creative entities that don't have the chance to show up elsewhere. And this year, with all the buzz about AI, I felt the need to contribute to this beautiful celebration of human creativity.
What do you think of our hybrid jury, featuring creatives but also strategists, clients and people from all corners of the industry?
I think the mixture is gold! Bringing different competencies to the judging table ensures a 360 approach that gives depth and true value to the final decision.
What do you think of the idea of free entry until the shortlist stage?
There are so many creative entities not having the chance to compete in award shows because... well, money. At the same time, awards can be a precious fuel to small and medium organizations. Somehow, they are more precious to these entities than to the giant networks. And still, all the award shows seem to be put out there only for the big ones. It's just another form of discrimination, truly. That's why the free entry it's such a good idea.
How would you define the perfect PHNX Awards winner?
Courageously creative, wonderfully strategic, authentically empathic. Humor is a plus.
What is having the biggest impact on creative trends at the moment?
AI. And the reaction to it. We'll see a counter movement raising soon. Stay tuned.
Who would you nominate as your two or three “creatives of the year”?
Bill Bernbach. I'm sorry David.
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