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Executive Editor and editorial lead of the Ad Age A-List Judann (Judy) Pollack talks the value of industry awards, and tips for climbing Ad Age’s annual list of top agencies. She describes what defines success despite industry challenges, what judges look for in awards submissions, the dos and don’ts of a good application and trends to watch for next year’s A-List.
Executive Editor and editorial lead of the Ad Age A-List Judann (Judy) Pollack talks the value of industry awards, and tips for climbing Ad Age’s annual list of top agencies. She describes what defines success despite industry challenges, what judges look for in awards submissions, the dos and don’ts of a good application and trends to watch for next year’s A-List.










