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Young advertising professionals, in particular, eagerly anticipate the Forecast Awards ceremony, which was held last week at Club Q in Zurich’s Westend district.
Young talent in particular eagerly awaits the Forecast Awards ceremony, which was held last week at Club Q in Zurich's Westend By Beat Fritsch There is no other event for which young talent dresses up so finely. Apart from Yves Spink, a well-known party animal and FFF producer, who, strictly speaking, no longer belongs to the new generation. He commented succinctly: "Stars can wear whatever they want." He has been constantly nominated since the awards began, but has never been voted for. Perhaps one day he will be presented with a "Lifetime Achievement Award".
Forecast boss Andi Hess was satisfied with the show. The event went off without any major glitches. Hess also proved to have a good nose when selecting the program items. All the acts and performances were well received.
Even more popular than the shows, however, was the VIP lounge, where only specially invited guests were allowed to hang out and drinks were free for most of the night. While the club was incredibly crowded, there was plenty of space here. Many lounge guests therefore only went home in the early hours of the morning for a well-earned weekend nap.
A few days earlier, Conelli circus directors Herbi Lips and Conny Gasser hosted the festive premiere at Zurich's Bauschänzli. The gala is a celebrity event of an almost un-Swiss format. In addition to many business and cervelat celebrities, seven incumbent city councillors also made their way to the circus tent this year; no wonder, there are elections next year. The premiere was not a bad opportunity to look the politicians in the mouth. In the circus, it's very easy to tell the level of quality by the punchlines of the comedy and slapstick acts that make people smile, laugh or shout. The illustrious guest list reminded us of a bon mot: "What's the difference between board members, politicians and the clowns in the Conelli circus? - You can still take the clowns seriously today."
Radio-Z marketing manager and GL member Mike Gut revealed himself to be an artist with clown potential. Alongside bosom miracle Monika Kaelin and another guest, he cut an excellent figure in the ring when he was brought to the front by ventriloquist Nicolodi. While the three guests had to move their mouths on cue without actually speaking - bravo, Monika K.! -the ventriloquist put all kinds of naughty things in their mouths. In the end, Mike Gut even intoned "La Cucaracha" in his typical ventriloquist's croaking voice, which caused huge laughter.
The premiere is also worth seeing because only top celebrities sit in the front rows. And they often get wet when clowns enter the ring. Hans Heinrich Coninx and his wife Christine Gerber were hit pretty hard this year. First, clown Gaston ("Mir isch gliich") sprayed them with water, then comedian Jan van Dyke took the mickey out of them. The fact that Coninx - whose finger was in plaster following an operation - was unable to clap was probably misunderstood by the entertainer. The Tamedia boss clearly enjoyed the program and laughed a lot. Perhaps also because that evening was one less burden on his shoulders. The premiere took place one day before the TV 3 press conference at which Tamedia announced the closure of its money-destroying machine. And Coninx, well aware that this could only be good for the price of his shares, already felt like a winner again.
Conclusion of the Conelli premiere: Go and see it! The best and most imaginative program in a long time. It wouldn't be at all surprising if next year one or two of the circus ring themes were used in a campaign by a resourceful advertiser. My favorite would be the dog act.
Another advertising event last week was the traditional ASW annual gala at the Pavillon restaurant in Baden. In contrast to the other events, no circus of any kind was used here so that there was more room for encounters and intensive discussions. A rich buffet with delicacies from almost all over the world provided the perfect culinary setting. The culinary voyage of discovery led from Asia to India, Italy and Mexico. There were all kinds of lively discussions among the world cuisine globetrotters. The Indian cucumber salad chatted with the Mexican fish soup, the spinach gnocchi exchanged news with various tortillas.
Nobody missed the show blocks. Finally having time for an uninterrupted exchange of ideas and lively discussions was welcomed and intensely appreciated by all. However, there was a brief interruption to the journey: Pablo Erat, owner of the Arbon-based agency Erat Design Group, welcomed a new member of the ASW. Ursula and Peter Grob also received an ovation. Both have been committed to the industry throughout their long careers in advertising, mostly on a voluntary basis. Be it at the Sawi, in commissions, on the ASW board or as active members of the Idée-VfW. Ursula and Peter Grob have been running the ASW office since the beginning of November. And last but not least, the work of the previous Managing Director, Karl Heinrich von Grote, had to be thanked with much applause.
Beat Fritsch
Forecast boss Andi Hess was satisfied with the show. The event went off without any major glitches. Hess also proved to have a good nose when selecting the program items. All the acts and performances were well received.
Even more popular than the shows, however, was the VIP lounge, where only specially invited guests were allowed to hang out and drinks were free for most of the night. While the club was incredibly crowded, there was plenty of space here. Many lounge guests therefore only went home in the early hours of the morning for a well-earned weekend nap.
A few days earlier, Conelli circus directors Herbi Lips and Conny Gasser hosted the festive premiere at Zurich's Bauschänzli. The gala is a celebrity event of an almost un-Swiss format. In addition to many business and cervelat celebrities, seven incumbent city councillors also made their way to the circus tent this year; no wonder, there are elections next year. The premiere was not a bad opportunity to look the politicians in the mouth. In the circus, it's very easy to tell the level of quality by the punchlines of the comedy and slapstick acts that make people smile, laugh or shout. The illustrious guest list reminded us of a bon mot: "What's the difference between board members, politicians and the clowns in the Conelli circus? - You can still take the clowns seriously today."
Radio-Z marketing manager and GL member Mike Gut revealed himself to be an artist with clown potential. Alongside bosom miracle Monika Kaelin and another guest, he cut an excellent figure in the ring when he was brought to the front by ventriloquist Nicolodi. While the three guests had to move their mouths on cue without actually speaking - bravo, Monika K.! -the ventriloquist put all kinds of naughty things in their mouths. In the end, Mike Gut even intoned "La Cucaracha" in his typical ventriloquist's croaking voice, which caused huge laughter.
The premiere is also worth seeing because only top celebrities sit in the front rows. And they often get wet when clowns enter the ring. Hans Heinrich Coninx and his wife Christine Gerber were hit pretty hard this year. First, clown Gaston ("Mir isch gliich") sprayed them with water, then comedian Jan van Dyke took the mickey out of them. The fact that Coninx - whose finger was in plaster following an operation - was unable to clap was probably misunderstood by the entertainer. The Tamedia boss clearly enjoyed the program and laughed a lot. Perhaps also because that evening was one less burden on his shoulders. The premiere took place one day before the TV 3 press conference at which Tamedia announced the closure of its money-destroying machine. And Coninx, well aware that this could only be good for the price of his shares, already felt like a winner again.
Conclusion of the Conelli premiere: Go and see it! The best and most imaginative program in a long time. It wouldn't be at all surprising if next year one or two of the circus ring themes were used in a campaign by a resourceful advertiser. My favorite would be the dog act.
Another advertising event last week was the traditional ASW annual gala at the Pavillon restaurant in Baden. In contrast to the other events, no circus of any kind was used here so that there was more room for encounters and intensive discussions. A rich buffet with delicacies from almost all over the world provided the perfect culinary setting. The culinary voyage of discovery led from Asia to India, Italy and Mexico. There were all kinds of lively discussions among the world cuisine globetrotters. The Indian cucumber salad chatted with the Mexican fish soup, the spinach gnocchi exchanged news with various tortillas.
Nobody missed the show blocks. Finally having time for an uninterrupted exchange of ideas and lively discussions was welcomed and intensely appreciated by all. However, there was a brief interruption to the journey: Pablo Erat, owner of the Arbon-based agency Erat Design Group, welcomed a new member of the ASW. Ursula and Peter Grob also received an ovation. Both have been committed to the industry throughout their long careers in advertising, mostly on a voluntary basis. Be it at the Sawi, in commissions, on the ASW board or as active members of the Idée-VfW. Ursula and Peter Grob have been running the ASW office since the beginning of November. And last but not least, the work of the previous Managing Director, Karl Heinrich von Grote, had to be thanked with much applause.
Beat Fritsch
is hidden behind invitations to the Forecast Awards. The nightlife magazine awarded prizes for special achievements in the party scene for the third time. The premiere of Circus Conelli also took place last week at Zurich's Bauschänzli; and last but not least, there was the annual ASW Gala.
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