ADC Switzerland is now also looking for strategic planners

ADC Switzerland is seeking outstanding creative professionals in the fields of art direction, copywriting, digital media, design, editorial, film, photography, illustration, music and sound, direct marketing, promotion, and media who would like to become active members. Strategic planners are now also eligible to apply for full membership. With this move, ADC Switzerland aims to underscore the indispensable role of planning in the creative process, according to a press release. Candidates must have made a substantial contribution over an extended period to several competitions organized by ADC Switzerland or other recognized competitions, or have otherwise demonstrated excellence in the field of creative communication. Candidates must be Swiss citizens or residents of Switzerland.

An admissions committee, consisting of the board of directors and five active members of the club, decides on new memberships. On October 30, 2014, the committee will review the membership applications and decide which candidates will be invited for an interview on November 10, 2014. This year, the admissions committee is composed of the following members: Frank Bodin, Remy Fabrikant, Alexander Jaggy, Nadine Geissbühler, Markus Gut, Philipp Skrabal, Peter Brönnimann, Martin Spillmann, Diana Wick, Michael Hinderling, Christian Bobst, Matthias Freuler, and Livio Dainese.

In order to review the applications, the following documents must be submitted to the office at Zentralstrasse 18, 8003 Zurich, by October 22, 2014:

- Portfolio in A4 format
• DVD or USB for video/audio formats (movies, radio, digital, case films)

ADC Switzerland is the association of leading creative professionals in the communications industry. Its goal is to improve the quality of creative communication by judging and publishing the best work annually. ADC Switzerland was founded in 1976 and currently has 140 members.