The JNS Next team also takes home one Silver and seven Bronze awards for the 2025 Competition
Monday, March 10, 2025 – JNS Next, has been honored with prestigious American Advertising Federation Awards for its exceptional creativity and innovation in marketing communications including one Gold, one Silver and seven Bronze ADDYs.
The American Advertising Federation Awards (ADDY’s), which celebrate regional and national creative excellence across various categories, including logo design, print and digital advertising, television, and integrated brand campaigns, have recognized JNS Next for its outstanding work produced for the 2024 calendar year.
The Gold ADDY was awarded for our Visit Palm Springs – How Do You Palm Springs? Video Campaign, in the Branded Content & Entertainment category. View the three new videos here.
The Silver ADDY was awarded for our GOCAL Annual Marketing Video in the Online Film, Video, and Sound category. View the Recap Video here.
The Gold Award Visit Palm Springs campaign, crafted by the dynamic partnership between Visit Palm Springs and JNS Next, showcased a series of brand videos that artfully narrates the destination’s unique and distinct offerings to travelers. Along with the client team of Kimber Foster and Kara Walker, JNS Next worked alongside a fantastic crew including Mariah Harkey (director of photography, videographer and editor), Jackie Catechis and Anthoula Medenas (second shooter and social shooter), Tara Howard (photographer), Kristie Jorfald (stylist), Trisha Daves (hair and makeup), and more. The JNS Next team included David Wells, Jeff Miraglia, Roshan Patel, Raquel Willys, Jenna Pilant and many more behind the scenes.
This recognition by the American Advertising Federation Awards underscores JNS Next’s commitment to creativity, innovation, and excellence in destination marketing. The team’s ability to captivate audiences through compelling storytelling and visually striking creative has undoubtedly set a standard in the industry.
“We are thrilled to receive these prestigious awards, which are a testament to the hard work, creativity and dedication of our team, our client partners, and our production partners,” said David Wells, Senior Vice President of Marketing at JNS Next. “This recognition further motivates us to continue pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation as we strive to showcase our wonderful clients as premier destinations for travelers worldwide.”
The JNS Next Bronze ADDYs were awarded for:
- GOCAL Out of Home Campaign: ONT Airport Baggage Claim Billboards;
- GOCAL Magazine Advertising: GO, GO, GO Travel Guide Ad;
- City of Palm Springs Branded Content & Entertainment: 2024 State of the City Video;
- City of Palm Springs Magazine Advertising: Palm Springs International Film Festival Welcome Ad;
- Galleri Classic: Television Spot;
- Visit Oxnard Brochure: 2024 Marketing Plan;
- Cal Travel Branded Content & Entertainment: Cal Travel Summit Recap Video.
The American Advertising Federation Awards, represent the pinnacle of creative achievement in the advertising industry, celebrating the best work from respected chapters across the United States.
