Juraj Kováč appointed Jury Chair for Internetics 2024

Juraj Kováč, Creative & Strategy Director at THIS IS LOCCO and President of ADC Slovakia, will serve as the Jury Chair for the 24th edition of Internetics, a competition by The Institute.

„I am truly excited and honoured to serve as the Jury Chair for this year’s Internetics Awards, and I can’t wait to see the very best in Romanian online communication. For years, I have admired Romania’s incredible creativity and innovation, with many of the country’s campaigns ranking among my all-time favourites. The American takeover of the ROM candy bar is my go-to case study for working with traditional products in innovative ways, to name one. I look forward to recognizing the outstanding work of the talented individuals and teams who continue to push the boundaries of digital advertising in Romania“ – said Juraj.

Juraj Kováč is one of the most awarded creatives in the region, with over 250 awards in international creativity and effectiveness competitions, such as Global Grand Effie, Euro Effies, Cannes Lions, Eurobest, Epic, and Golden Drum. His campaigns are known for unexpectedly blending the latest technologies with pop culture. He is also the President of the Art Directors Club Slovakia, where he is dedicated to promoting the creative community in the country.

THIS IS LOCCO is an independent full-service agency founded in 2012 in Bratislava, Slovakia. It specializes in cross-line advertising campaigns that combine culture, creativity, and technology. This unique approach creates extraordinary experiences for consumers and profitability for brands. THIS IS LOCCO has been the most awarded Slovak agency in recent years, winning Best Digital Agency for three consecutive years and Best Advertising Agency for two. In addition, at the 2023 Golden Drum, it was named the best independent agency.

This year’s 24th edition of the Internetics competition has 150 registered projects, which will be evaluated over two rounds of judging. The nominated projects will be announced on November 11, and the winners will be revealed on November 25 at the Internetics 2024 Awards Gala.

Internetics 2024 brings together 28 participating agencies and companies, which have submitted projects for 59 brands and NGOs. The projects were submitted in six categories: Website & Mobile, Social Media & Communities, Video, Digital Brand Experience & Activation, Digital Campaigns, and Internetics Digital for Good. The category with the most entries is DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS, with 47 submissions; SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITIES, with 39 entries; and DIGITAL BRAND EXPERIENCE & ACTIVATION, with 31 projects.

The sections with the most submissions are Act and React, with 18 entries; Best Community Engagement, with 17; and Influencer Marketing, which gathered 12 project submissions.

The Internetics 2024 jury consists of 98 digital marketing and online communication specialists, research and media experts, independent consultants, and representatives from online consultancy boutiques in Romania. The members represent a diverse mix of industries, including retail, telecom, FMCG, e-commerce, financial services, technology and apps, real estate, and others.

The full jury includes: Adelina Din Țurcanu (Pernod Ricard România) // Adina Nica (Market Intelligence and Systemic Consultant) // Adrian Călărașu (Novo Nordisk România) // Adrian Păsărică (Orkla Foods România) // Adriana Muscalu (Exact Business Solutions) // Alecsandra Roman (Voxa) // Alex Dona (Desprevin) // Alex Oancea (VEKA România) // Alina Hinescu (TikTok) // Alina Neagu (MedLife) // Ana Maria Ghiurcă (BCR) // Ana Murray (Ashoka România) // Ana Stoicescu (OMV Petrom) // Ana Vișian (Bestjobs) // Anca Roman (ESG COMMUNICATIONS) // Anda Lazăr (UniCredit Bank) // Andra Voicu (Philip Morris International) // Andreea Dîrzu (Kantar) // Andrei Chirilă (Fashion Days) // Andrei Cismaru (PENNY | REWE România) // Andrei Lăscuț (ASM) // Andrei Paraschiv (Raiffeisen Bank) // Aneta Pleșa (Google) // Bogdan Țurcanu (PRO TV) // Camelia Manoil (Macromex) // Camelia Petrescu (Unlock Market Research) // Ciprian Hatneanu (Whirlpool. Hotpoint, Indesit) // Ciprian Postelnicu (PepsiCo România) // Claudia Tocilă (Vola.ro) // Claudiu Degan (BAT) // Cosmina Frîncu (BRD) // Cosmina Țapliuc (McDonald’s România) // Costin Radu (Communication Consultant) // Crenguța Dumitraș (JTI România) // Crina Chiru (Orange România) // Cristian Manafu (Evensys) // Cristiana Belodan (Brand Strategy Consultant) // Cristina Avram (AVON) // Cristina Miclea (Lactalis România – Dairy Division) // Dan Petre (D&D Research) // Dan Zloteanu (MRI / The Network) // Dana Pascu (Independent Strategy Consultant) // Daniela Ghimpețeanu (PlayStation / Balkans) // Diana Cireap (Reckitt SEE) // Diana Pașoi (Ferrero România) // Diana Sorega (Dell Technologies) // Diana Stan (ENGIE România) // Eduard Gongonie (Provident) // Elena Cîrîc (Teads) // Elena Frâncu (Auchan România) // Elena-Mădălina Șerban (500 Oaks) // Ema Prisca (Independent Creative Director) // Gabriel Iova (Regina Maria) // Gabriela Luca (Carrefour) // Gabriela Man (AkzoNobel) // Galina Pinteac (Hochland România) // Gina Zgubea (KFC, Pizza Hut & Taco Bell) // Ileana Cociaș (Procter & Gamble SEE) // Ioana Gheorghiță (Brand Strategist) // Ioana Pană (Mondelēz) // Ioana Vieru (Visa) // Irina Pocovnicu (Aurachain) // Laura Barbu (LegacyLab) // Luiza Domnișoru (Revolut CEE) // Mădălina Cazamir (Help Net & Farmexim) // Mădălina Stănculescu (Flip.ro) // Mădălina Ștefania Stănculescu (E.ON) // Manuela Bucur (Rompetrol – KMG International Group) // Matei Psatta (Blindspot) // Mihai Bonca (Brand Architects) // Mihai Păduraru (The HEINEKEN Company) // Monica Arapalea (Bringo România) // Monica Dudău (Storia & OLX Imobiliare) // Monica Jitariuc (Communication Consultant) // Nicoleta Gruia (spotmedia.ro & Arca Jurnaliștilor) // Nicoleta Mihăilescu (Freelance Brand Management Consultant) // Oana-Andreea Logigan (Communication Consultant) // Olimpia Norsesovici (IAB România) // Patricia Zegreanu (ŠKODA) // Raisa Beicu (ING Bank) // Raluca Duță (L’Oréal Global) // Raluca Frumușelu (The Coca-Cola Company) // Raluca Teodorescu (PPC România) // Răzvan Acsente (Tazz) // Ruxandra Rău (Vodafone România) // Silviu Buidan (Kaufland România) // Simona Corabu (eMAG RO | BG | HU) // Simona Panait (Samsung România & Bulgaria) // Sorina Diaconu (Communication & Foresight Strategy Consultant) // Ștefan Chirițescu (Purcari Wineries Group) // Teodora Mărăcineanu (Electrolux România) // Tudor Ghiurcă (Secom Healthcare Group) // Valentina Vesler (Valvis Holding) // Vica Schipor (LSEG) // Victor Teioșanu (Bergenbier – Molson Coors) // Victor-Ioan Bădescu (NielsenIQ) // Viorel Ruse (Salt Bank) // Vlad Popovici (Marketing & Business Consultant).

The judging process consists of two rounds: an initial individual online evaluation that establishes the Internetics 2024 nominees and a second round where the jurors will gather to determine the winners for each section. The meetings to finalize the Internetics 2024 winners will be chaired by Juraj Kováč, the Jury Chair.

The 24th edition operates under the message “Internetics. Update your clout,” showcasing how the festival updates the online image and prestige of everyone involved: participants, jurors, agencies, and their portfolios, as well as the brands they work for. The Internetics 2024 Awards Gala will take place on November 25.

Internetics is a project presented by THE INSTITUTE.
Partners: UniCredit Bank, Purcari, Kozel, Globalworth, Coca-Cola, YouTube
Cultural project funded by: Ministry of Culture
Industry Partners: IAA, UAPR, ADC Romania, BRAT
Supported by Bucharest Municipality through ARCUB
Strategic Media Partners: Pro TV, Rock FM, Euromedia, YOOH
Media Partners: IQads, Smark, BIZ, spot media, RADOR, Agerpres, PR Wave, EventsMAX
Traditional Partners: Netvibes, mediaTRUST
Campaign by: Gavrilă&Asociații

Founded and organized by The Institute, Internetics is a digital marketing festival that sets standards in online communication in Romania. The festival rewards the best interactive campaigns, technologies, websites, and online promotional tools, encouraging creativity and strategic approaches. The first edition of Internetics was held in 2001, in the early days of Romania’s online industry, and has contributed to its growth and development over the years.
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The Institute is an independent non-governmental organization that advocates for the interests of Romania’s creative community in dialogue with state institutions and international organizations. Annually, The Institute brings together over 80,000 people around its initiatives, projects, and events. It is the founder of Romanian Design Week, DIPLOMA Show, Internetics, and Gala Societății Civile and initiates programs such as ASAP Romania, Cartierul Creativ, and Combinat.
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