Our Judges
Carat NZ
Launched in n 2000 (via acquisition of Strategic Media), Carat New Zealand is an international Communications company specialising in advertising media strategy, planning and buying.
As one of New Zealand’s top three media independents and with a client stable number over 45, Carat NZ has a credible standing in the market. Carat NZ is New Zealand’s only publically listed fully accredited independent media agency.
Julie-Ann Hedges
Julie Ann has over 20 years experience in the media industry , having worked across a range of full service advertising agencies including positions as Media Director with DDB and Total Media, and at TVNZ as the TV ONE Brand Manager.
Nick Pickering
Nick has worked in the media industry for 2 years. He works across all areas of buying and planning strategic media campaigns. Nick also went to Avalon Film & Television School and has experience working on short films and documentaries.
Dave Walker
Head of Advertising Sales TVNZ
Dave Walker leads the Advertising Sales team which is charged with delivering TVNZs commercial advertising revenue. Advertising Sales covers three distinct areas - Television Sales, Programme Partnerships, and Digital and Interactive Sales. The Digital and Interactive sales team manage revenue opportunities in the new and developing part of TVNZs business online (tvnz.co and tvnz ondemand). They also manage sales relationships with our emerging business partners such as Bebo.
