Lynx announces first jury heads

Dubai Lynx organisers have announced the presidents for two of the juries for next year’s awards.

Richard Beaven, worldwide CEO of Initiative, heads up the Media jury, while Dylan Taylor, direct creative director of BMF, will chair the direct, sales promotion & interactive jury.

Commenting on his role, Beaven said in a press release: “Media is now taking centre stage in communications in MENA. I’m looking forward to seeing the outstanding media ideas and results coming from one of the world’s most vibrant regions.”

Meanwhile BMF’s Taylor opined: “I’m really excited to come back to the Middle East, it’s such a vibrant place. It will be great to see how the work has progressed, and I'm looking for some standout pieces that cement the region’s place on the creative map.”

Entries for the third Dubai Lynx awards open on 2 December. The ceremony will take place on 17 March 2009, in Dubai Media City.