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<ul><li>LOVE DK. </li></ul>



I have already purchased my ticket for
the festival in April, can I use it in October? 



All tickets already purchased remain valid
for the new festival date on 29 - 31 October. This means you will have more than
enough time to manage your schedule ahead of time and join us at the first ever
fall edition of the festival in Rovinj.



<ul><li>FUCK NEW DATES. </li></ul>



I tried everything but I can’t attend
the new dates, what now?



If you have purchased your festival
ticket before 9 March and you can’t make the new dates, no need to worry. After
crying your eyes out, you can either use the same ticket for your colleague
instead (for 5+2 or 10+5 group deals, they need to be from the same company as
you) or yourself for DK2021 (you heard it here first – we’re coming back in
April 2021) or get in touch with us to get a full refund.



Feel free to contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@danikomunikacija.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">info@danikomunikacija.com</a>. 



For all tickets purchased on a later date, our&nbsp;<a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">standard cancellation policy</a>&nbsp;applies.



<ul><li>LOVE ROVINJ. </li></ul>



I have already booked my accommodation
in Maistra hotels, can I use it in October?



Your stylish suite, that sinfully delicious
hotel breakfast, poolside chilling, relaxing in spa&amp;wellness… all of these
luxurious amenities will still be waiting for you in October. All room
reservations in Maistra hotels confirmed before 9 March are automatically valid
for the new festival dates under the exact same conditions, so no need to do
anything, just confirm your reservation by replying to an e-mail from Maistra
that’s coming sometime this week.



If for any reason
you wish to make changes to your reservation or cannot make the new dates,
contact Maistra at <a href="mailto:danikomunikacija@maistra.hr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">danikomunikacija@maistra.hr</a> at your earliest convenience to modify your
hotel reservation, reschedule your hotel booking to a different date or get a
full refund. 



<ul><li>NO BULLSHIT. </li></ul>



What happens with the festival program?



Our festival program always remains
exceptional. Period. Leaders and makers from all over the world who planned to
join our DK family as speakers have been hard at work to adapt their schedules
to meet you in October. You can check out all upcoming program updates on our
official website. Be on the lookout because a few infamous surprises
are on the way.



<ul><li>FUCK CEREMONIES. </li></ul>



What happens with industry competitions?



Effie, IdejaX, Mixx and Young Lions Croatia
awards are still going according to plan. The new festival date does not impact
the submission of entries, the judging process or the announcement of winners. This
year we’ll skip the ceremonies and announce the winners before Cannes Lions in
June and use this unique opportunity this year to showcase the winners and
their best work.



<ul><li>SHIT. </li></ul>



What if the situation doesn’t get better
until October?



The developments on a global scale are a
mystery to everyone. The well-being of our attendees, speakers and partners who
make our festival one of the best in the world remains a priority. We are
monitoring the situation and following WHO and national authority guidelines and
we’ll keep you duly informed of any further developments.



 



 



 ...we remain incurable optimists so here’s one bright piece of information for you – Rovinj is usually warmer in October than in April. And yes, we actually checked.



 DK2020 



The Team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): DK2020 in October

Instead of April, DK festival will be held 29-31 October 2020 when global industry leaders will come to Hotel Lone in Rovinj to inspire the communications industry for three days.



Instead of the beginning of April, DK festival will take place on 29-31 October 2020. Following the WHO guidelines on the global spread of coronavirus and our commitment to the safety of all 3000 attendees, speakers and partners who make our unusual festival one of the best events in the world, we have decided to reschedule DK2020 to October. The decision was also based on the fact that several companies of festival speakers and participants have imposed bans on travel and attendance of public gatherings. The rescheduling put the festival on a growing list of national and international events that adapted their schedule to the precarious circumstances, prioritising the safety and well-being of every individual.



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We thank our longtime partners and loyal
participants who have already purchased their tickets and assure them that their
tickets as well
as Maistra hotel bookings remain valid for the fall edition of the three-day DK
festival. So hold on to your tickets, they
are an invaluable investment in your education, business and the progress of
our national market communications industry.



The unyielding strength of the festival is reflected in its amazing lineup of global leaders and influential figures, who gather at DK festival as speakers. They will show their support for the festival by taking the stage at the first ever fall edition of DK festival: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Keith Weed (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/keith-weed" target="_blank">Keith Weed</a>, the most influential CMO in the world; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rory Sutherland (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/rory-sutherland" target="_blank">Rory Sutherland</a>, Global Vice President of Ogilvy and TED speaker; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Chris Do (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/chris-do" target="_blank">Chris Do</a>, Emmy award-winning designer with million followers on social media; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="James Whittaker (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/james-whittaker" target="_blank">James Whittaker</a>, former leading Microsoft evangelist; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Ari Popper (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/ari-popper" target="_blank">Ari Popper</a>, futurist and visionary; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/rei-inamoto" target="_blank">Rei Inamoto</a>, one of the top 25 most creative people in the world by Forbes; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Merlee Jayme (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/merlee-jayme" target="_blank">Merlee Jayme</a>, one of only 8 women among the 100 best Chief Creative Officers in the world; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/paul-holmes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Paul Holmes (opens in a new tab)">Paul Holmes</a>, the most influential figure in public relations and founder of The Holmes Report; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/david-orlic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="David Orlic (opens in a new tab)">David Orlic</a>, multi-awarded public relations expert; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/tim-leake" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Tim Leake (opens in a new tab)">Tim Leake</a>, coming with one of the most interesting Cannes Lions talks titled Ugly Sells; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/toshihiko-tanabe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Toshihiko Tanabe (opens in a new tab)">Toshihiko Tanabe</a>, award-winning creative from faraway Japan, <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/olga-gutierrez-de-la-roza" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Olga Roza (opens in a new tab)">Olga Roza</a>, Global Design Director at P&amp;G worldwide and many more.



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Find out how to join DK2020 at <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/tickets" target="_blank">www.danikomunikacija.com/tickets</a> and read <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Frequently Asked Questions (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/news/frequently-asked-questions-faq-dk2020-in-october" target="_blank">Frequently Asked Questions</a>.

DK2020 to be held in October

Two of the top 25 creative people in the world by Forbes and The Drum – Rei Inamoto and Merlee Jayme at DK festival will reveal what the key to success is in the era of hyperproduction and blandness.



Even though he is an identical twin, his ideas are certainly unique – which is why <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rei Inamoto (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/rei-inamoto" target="_blank">Rei Inamoto</a> was named as one of the top 25 creative people in the world by Forbes. This creative expert and one of the most influential individuals in the marketing and creative industry today is coming to the 8th edition of DK festival, held 29-31 October in Rovinj, together with Merlee Jayme, one of only 8 women in the 100 best Chief Creative Officers in the world, based on the Drum global ranking in 2019.



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Relentless entrepreneur and innovation advocate who uses her creativity for the good of (wo)mankind, Jayme is an opinion leader and Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Jayme Syfu. In the hope of pushing female leadership forward, she initiated the #sistergood project in her office to inspire young female creatives worldwide.



Inamoto’s presence as Chief Creative Officer of AKQA has been instrumental in bringing agency the highest worldwide recognition, delivering creative solutions for clients such as Audi, Google, Nike and Xbox. This renowned Cannes Lions speaker and founding partner at I&amp;CO, named Ad Age’s Creativity 50 multiple times, claims the secret ingredient to his flawless creative achievements is perhaps a seemingly simple — and zen — approach that requires honesty, humility and precision.



Jayme will take the stage in Rovinj to discuss the
glass ceiling in the industry and creative path to success as well as
share her own experiences and stories to prove that everyone can have original
and spectacular ideas. Inamoto will come to DK2020 to answer the question: how
to develop original creative solutions that will be memorable in the age of
hyperproduction.



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Besides <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/rei-inamoto" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rei Inamoto (opens in a new tab)">Rei Inamoto</a> and <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/merlee-jayme" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Merlee Jayme</a>, the outstanding DK2020 lineup already includes <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/keith-weed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Keith Weed (opens in a new tab)">Keith Weed</a>, the most influential CMO in the world; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/rory-sutherland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rory Sutherland (opens in a new tab)">Rory Sutherland</a>, Vice President of Ogilvy and TED speaker; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/chris-do" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Chris Do (opens in a new tab)">Chris Do</a>, Emmy award-winning designer; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/james-whittaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="James Whittaker (opens in a new tab)">James Whittaker</a>, former Microsoft evangelist; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/ari-popper" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Ari Popper (opens in a new tab)">Ari Popper</a>, futurist who worked for NATO; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/paul-holmes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Paul Holmes</a>, public relations leader and founder of The Holmes Report and <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/david-orlic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="David Orlic (opens in a new tab)">David Orlic</a>, multi-awarded communications expert. 



Find out more information about the speakers <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">he</a><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="re and find out how to apply for DK2020 here. (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers" target="_blank">re</a> and find out how to apply for DK2020 <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here (opens in a new tab)">here</a>.

World's top creatives coming to DK2020

Public relations visionaries are coming to DK festival! One of the most influential figures in the PR industry globally Paul Holmes, and award-winning communications expert David Orlic forecast future PR challenges – and their solutions.



The 8th edition of DK festival is shaping up to be the best one ever. Not only will you get to meet esteemed marketers and communications industry leaders, but also prophetic public relations experts, who will motivate, inspire and teach you how to use all available resources to your advantage. Get ready for a battle with time from 29 to 31 October in Rovinj.



You will get to know the great <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/paul-holmes" target="_blank">Paul Holmes</a>, often described as the most influential figure in the public relations industry globally. Yes, this is the trend-setter you see in almost every PR textbook. He started his career in England working for local newspapers, and today the world knows him as the leader, founder and CEO behind the famous Holmes Report. When it comes to trends, one of them is timeless – sustainable success of PR agencies and businesses in general, which can only be built on highest ethical and professional standards. “But today your brand is all the things that other people are saying about you and the challenge is to make sure that people are saying the right things.” So, what are people saying about you? How to take control? And the most important question – how to face the future of PR? Paul Holmes at DK2020 is the man with the answers – find out how to prepare for the changing landscape of PR and meet the challenges head-on to flourish as never before.



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<a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/david-orlic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="David Orlic (opens in a new tab)">David Orlic</a>’s work as Deputy CEO &amp; Head of Innovation for Prime Weber Shandwick, the world’s most awarded PR agency by Cannes Lions in the period 2010 – 2018 and also the 5th bravest and most innovative agency on the planet according to Contagious Pioneers 2017, was praised and covered by the New York Times and Obama Foundation. A multi-awarded creative director and business executive with 15 years of experience ranging from the corporate boardroom to the political campaign trail, Orlic is a trailblazer who will present a new paradigm of partnerships, enabling creatively led businesses to thrive in the coming decade. “Stop working for brands – start building your own” is his guiding principle. Join us in Rovinj to find out how to start your own brand from zero to one. As one of the few people with a Cannes Lions Grand Prix and an Oxford MBA, this expert in brand strategy, change management and creative development founded his company Orli&amp; in 2020, advising many prominent clients, such as IKEA and Electrolux.



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The PR content at DK2020 is manifold: from different panel discussions to masterclass talks, where you will learn everything about new trends in the PR industry and get the chance to meet distinguished experts who create these trends. In addition, there will be interesting content for students of PR, and the winners of Grand PRix of the Croatian Public Relations Association will give a presentation to introduce you to their unique and inspirational ideas and projects that were recognized by the industry.



The amazing DK2020 lineup so far consists of <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/keith-weed" target="_blank">Keith Weed</a>, the most influential CMO in the world; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/rory-sutherland" target="_blank">Rory Sutherland</a>, a famous TED speaker; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/chris-do" target="_blank">Chris Do</a>, Emmy award-winning designer and Jedi master; <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/james-whittaker">James Whittaker</a>, a former evangelist for Microsoft and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/ari-popper" target="_blank">Ari Popper</a>, futurist and visionary. To find more information on registration fees, head to <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/tickets">www.danikomunikacija.com/tickets</a>.

Predicting the future of public relations at DK2020

Brevity is the soul of wit, so we asked Jelena Fiškuš and Sean Poropat, Creative Directors at Studio Sonda, to provide short answers to ten questions for ten years of IdejaX.



Last year they won the Grand Prix at IdejaX, which allowed them to compete at Cannes Lions Awards, where they received the prestigious Lion statue! The praised creative duo from Studio Sonda revealed what feeds their creativity, what the biggest misconception about designers is and gave helpful advice to future IdejaX applicants. Let them inspire you and <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/awards/idejax">apply</a> – who knows, a Cannes Lion could adorn your shelves after IdejaX.



<ul><li>One word that best describes Studio Sonda: </li></ul>



Curiosity.



<ul><li>What has been the biggest change in Studio Sonda over the years: </li></ul>



Moving from a small community to an even smaller one.



<ul><li>One thought on winning the Grand Prix at IdejaX:</li></ul>



Honoured.



<ul><li>The biggest reason why one should apply to IdejaX: </li></ul>



It makes you more aware of yourself and your work. 



<ul><li>The first thing you did after winning a Cannes Lion: </li></ul>



Weighed our anchor and set sail.



<ul><li>The most important driver of creativity is: </li></ul>



Ever-lasting, continuous and relentless curiosity. 



<ul><li>The biggest misconception about designers is: </li></ul>



With all due respect, the biggest misconception is equating design
with art. 



<ul><li>Advice for future IdejaX applicants: </li></ul>



If you accept the fact that only you take credit for your results,
whether good or bad, you will learn a lot. The worse the result, the bigger the
lesson.



<ul><li>Idea X that you hope to realize this year: </li></ul>



Finish the construction of our Creative Centre in Vižinada.



<ul><li>One final thought:</li></ul>



No matter how hard it seems
sometimes, it is important to remind ourselves why we love what we do and do it
while the love is strong. And, of course, it’s important to have fun while
doing it.

X questions for X years of IdejaX: Studio Sonda

The innovative work of these two unique speakers and visionaries will undoubtedly inspire your next business moves. Joining us at DK festival, 29-31 October, are evangelist James Whittaker and futurist Ari Popper.



As the 8th edition of DK festival, modernized with a new black and white visual identity, draws closer, the organizers present two more speakers whose talks you don’t want to miss. James Whittaker, technical evangelist, and Ari Popper, famous futurist, are coming to DK2020 to convince you that even the craziest of ideas can be turned into unrealistically good business moves. Get ready to be inspired and make use of the possibilities the future holds. 



James Whittaker is an evangelist of the communications industry whose alternative personality opposes the monotonous world of mediocrity. This authentic and brutally honest speaker worked for some of the biggest companies in the world, including Microsoft, Google and even FBI! A notable author of many highly renowned publications, he has written a book on Career Superpowers, providing invaluable insights on how to make a career journey extraordinary and get the most out of it. He is known to punch out a set of 50 push-ups before he gets on the stage, so get ready to meet this superhero on the stage of DK2020, where he will share his thoughts on the future because, as he puts it, the present pisses him off.



Another famous name joining the DK festival lineup is Ari Popper, a futurist whose innovation house SciFutures works with Fortune 500 companies and writes visions of the future to provide them with exponential growth – because he believes we live in an age of exponential possibilities. All of his ideas clearly state: if you looked at things from a different angle, you might see a brilliant innovation. Even NATO sought help from him and now it’s our turn to learn how to create and shape forward-looking ideas to reshape the reality as we know it – because the future is just a fictional step away.



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The impressive lineup of DK2020 continues to grow – besides Whittaker and Popper, Rovinj will welcome <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/chris-do" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Chris Do (opens in a new tab)">Chris Do</a>, an Emmy-award winning designer and Jedi Master of design, <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/keith-weed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Keith Weed (opens in a new tab)">Keith Weed</a>, the most influential CMO in the world, and <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/rory-sutherland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rory Sutherland (opens in a new tab)">Rory Sutherland</a>, Ogilvy’s strategist and a famous TED speaker.



Early bird offer for DK2020 ends on 9 February. You can find more information at <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/tickets">www.danikomunikacija.com/tickets</a>.

Saving the world from boredom one audience at a time – futurist and evangelist at DK2020

How to do what you love without selling your soul for profit? All will be answered at DK2020 by the Jedi Master of design – Chris Do!



More than a million of his fans on social media could easily agree on one thing – he lights up the room like a thousand light bulbs. His name is Chris Do, a designer who is no stranger to international recognition – alongside the impressive double Emmy, numerous other awards and accolades adorn his shelves, including Effie, Effie Gold, Huffington Post, D&amp;AD and Motion Design. At DK festival, held 29-31 October in Rovinj, he will reveal what stands between you and your next client.



Chris is on a mission to influence the lives of a billion
people. This comes as no surprise when you consider the fact that rarely
anyone remains immune to his uplifting energy and charisma – his ingenious work
is admired by the biggest design experts and laymen alike. You can revel in his
content on his educational platform The Futur, which gathers ambitious
creatives from all around the world.



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If you don't learn the language of business, you may limit your growth and be relegated to the role of order taker, says Chris, a true Jedi Master of design and creativity. At the 8th edition of DK festival he will lay it all bare: how to achieve exponential and organic growth, create high-quality yet fast-spreading ideas and build engaging customer experiences using his tried and tested methods.



Chris Do is only one out of the best makers from all around the world who are coming to DK2020. Chris joins the already announced Keith Weed and Rory Sutherland – the world’s most influential CMO and one of the world’s biggest agency leaders. DK festival will probably be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet these leaders while having fun at this not your typical festival. Early bird sale ends soon so don’t wait up to join the DK family!

Emmy award-winning designer Chris Do joins impressive DK2020 lineup

Entries are now open for the prestigious industry competitions IdejaX and MIXX. The tenth anniversary of both competitions is full of surprises that just might take you all the way to Cannes.



The best projects of the communications industry will be awarded at DK2020, held 29-31 October in Hotel Lone in Rovinj. The entries for competitions IdejaX and MIXX are now open to all agencies who wish to apply their creative projects. These prestigious competitions celebrate their tenth anniversary and the organizers have something special planned for this year's best of the best.



IdejaX



To celebrate the tenth edition of <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/awards/idejax">IdejaX</a>, a national creative competition that celebrates the most original and unique ideas which push the boundaries, the organizers prepared a special prize for the Grand Prix winner – in addition to covering the cost of the entry fee for the winning project for Cannes Lions 2020, the winner will also receive a pass for the biggest international festival of creativity!



A group of categories Media Neutral,
important to advertisers from various industry disciplines, has been renamed to
Best on Market, while a group of categories Craft, which
caters to digital designers and production studios, is now called Best of
Ad-Making.



IdejaX is open to integrated campaigns as well
as individual projects that ran from 1 January 2019 to 2 March 2020. You
can submit your applications until 9 March, which marks the final
deadline that will not be postponed.



MIXX



The <a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/awards/mixx">MIXX</a> competition celebrates its tenth anniversary by continuing to recognize the best digital advertising campaigns and digital tools/platforms within market communications. A special jury will declare the winners – it will consist of 9 previous jury presidents, experts who are vastly acquainted with the competition's philosophy. The president of the first MIXX jury Saša Škorić (Publicis) is coming back to reprise his role at this year's competition.



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This year's MIXX jury includes the following
members: Vanja Bertalan (CEO, Human), Angela Buljan Šiber (Director, Izone),
Marko Črne (Digital Client Service Lead, GroupM), Domagoj Davidović (Founding
Partner / Creative Strategist, Švicarska), Sanja Đekić (Head of Digital,
GroupM), Vladimir Končar (Design Director, Five), Gjuro Korać (Creative
Director / Co-founder, Nivas) and Nikola Vrdoljak (Director / Partner, 404).



In the last decade there was a great change in
digital marketing and platforms, which is reflected in the adjustment of awards
categories over the last ten years, so the organizers decided to keep the
number of categories the same as last year. Competitors can apply for three
awards for the campaigns and the Best in Show award, while digital tools and
platforms are awarded in eight categories.



The jury will look for creativity, strategy,
execution, media use and results. You can apply your projects up until 20
February 2020. Projects who ran from 1 January 2019 to 20 February 2020
are eligible.

Celebration of the first decade of IdejaX and MIXX marked by exciting surprises

DK2020 has announced its first star speakers - Keith Weed, the world's most influential CMO by Forbes for three years in a row, and Rory Sutherland, a sharp-minded strategist, author and eccentric speaker whose TED Talks have been viewed by millions and millions of people.



World's most influential CMO by Forbes in 2017, 2018 and 2019, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Keith Weed (opens in a new tab)" href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/keith-weed" target="_blank">Keith Weed</a> is behind one of the biggest marketing revolutions of the last decade – a shift towards a purpose-driven marketing that can not only sell a product but also change the society we live in. Weed, former CMO of Unilever, the world's second largest advertiser, who in 2018 received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his immense contribution to the communications industry, will join us at DK festival, held 29-31 October in Rovinj.



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Have you ever wondered what the&nbsp;secrets of consumer behaviour&nbsp;are or why advertising will always remain one of the key driving forces of the communications industry? The answers lie in the hands of&nbsp;<a href="https://danikomunikacija.com/speakers/rory-sutherland" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Rory Sutherland (opens in a new tab)">Rory Sutherland</a>, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, an advertising agency present in&nbsp;83 countries and 132 offices, and one of the most fascinating and influential communications strategists of today. Sutherland, who lives in the home of Napoleon III (but as he likes to point out, in the attic), founded Ogilvy's&nbsp;behavioural science practice&nbsp;and advocates the use of psychological and&nbsp;marketing techniques for defining human behaviour. Sutherland is coming to Rovinj to discuss the persuasion techniques that blur the line between ads and entertainment.



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For years DK festival has pushed boundaries and gathered the world’s leading experts. When these global industry leaders spread the good word about us, we know we’re doing something really positive for the industry, said Anđela Buljan Šiber, Chairwoman of HURA.



Dunja Ivana Ballon, Festival and Program Director, added:&nbsp;We scoured the world for the leading experts&nbsp;who dominated the market and created an industry that is interesting and exciting at the same time.



At the press conference on the new festival edition, Ballon added that the announced speakers Weed and Sutherland – the world's most influential advertiser and one the world's most influential agency leaders – are only two out of the best experts from a range of industry fields that will create the final festival lineup. Thus, DK2020 will probably be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet these leaders while having fun at this not your typical festival.



If you wish to join our DK family, recognized as <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://hura.hr/vijesti/days-of-communication-recognized-as-one-of-the-best-events-in-the-world/" target="_blank">one of the best events in the world</a> by the British Association Excellence Awards, you can apply at the official festival website. The 8th edition of DK festival has already surpassed last year’s numbers and expectations, so the organizers encourage you to apply and book your accommodation as soon as possible.

Industry powerhouses at DK2020 – world's most influential CMO and famous behavioral strategist join us

Sharpen your creative claws and let the hunt begin! Young Lions Croatia celebrates young talents and introduces Young Lions School, an all-day training provided by mentors coming straight from Cannes.



Teams of two young professionals under 30&nbsp;will go head-to-head to win the chance to compete on stage at&nbsp;Cannes Lions 2020, the biggest international festival of creativity.



DK festival in Rovinj – where Young Lions School will be presented – will provide an all-day program of training, lectures and mentorship with world-class experts. The program is exclusively available for the Young Lions contestants. It will provide the talented individuals with the chance for professional development in order to hone their skills and have a competitive edge on the market



Teams can compete in five categories, depending on their speciality: Design, Digital, Media, Print and PR. The competition will last for 24 hours and it will be held in Zagreb on 20 March.



Don’t hesitate and apply now. You don’t want to miss out on this unique and exciting experience as well as an opportunity to meet and hang out with your colleagues from the industry. There is also the chance of a lifetime for the talented team who wins the competition. Cannes is something you will remember for the rest of your life! – said&nbsp;Ana Tavić&nbsp;and&nbsp;Martina Ukić&nbsp;(Studio Sonda), winners of Young Lions Croatia 2019.



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Besides going to Cannes, it is important to emphasize the&nbsp;humanitarian nature of the competition. All creative solutions are given to a non-profit organization free of charge. Teams will solve the brief of a local client, which further reflects the competition’s efforts to bring positive change for the local community.



As always, the partners of the Young Lions Competitions are Shutterstock and Zagreb Innovation Centre (ZICER).



Teams can apply by filling out&nbsp;<a href="https://hura.hr/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/young_lions_croatia_2020-1.zip">the application form</a>. The deadline for the application is 2 March.

3, 2, 1 – Cannes! Roaring start to Young Lions Croatia 2020

DK festival, recognized as one of the best events in the world, will be held 29-31 October 2020 in Rovinj with the slogan “Fuck advertising. Love advertising.” You can expect some of the world’s leading and most influential creatives, leaders and futurists at this year’s edition of the festival.



Around 3000 local and international experts in advertising, PR, digital communications and design will gather in Hotel Lone in Rovinj to celebrate change with no bullsh*t. The 8th edition of DK festival, named as one of the best events in the world by the British Association Excellence Awards, expresses its identity with the slogan&nbsp;"Fuck advertising. Love advertising."&nbsp;The self-critical message aims to inspire the communications industry to be better and do better through creativity, thinking outside the box and focusing on the future.



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All year round we scour the world for the most interesting makers who don’t just talk about trends – they create them. This year some of the biggest industry celebrities are coming to Rovinj, including TED speakers with tens of millions of views, the industry’s most influential leaders, world’s best creatives, futurists, evangelists and many more. We will learn a lot, but also have a lot of fun. We are very happy that DK festival transformed into a place where our speakers want to come back time and time again. Think again if you want to miss the new edition of the festival,&nbsp;said Dunja Ivana Ballon, Festival Director.



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The numbers of the 2019 edition of DK festival speak for themselves: there were 65 speakers, 102 partners and sponsors, 287 competition applications and 51 awards. The incredible line-up of speakers who joined us included&nbsp;Sir Martin Sorrell, founder of the world’s largest advertising and PR group WPP,&nbsp;Peter Sunde, cofounder of notorious torrent portal The Pirate Bay,&nbsp;Jayanta Jenkins, ex-Global Creative Director of Twitter,&nbsp;Susan Credle, one of the biggest creative minds of today, and many more.



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Buy your ticket at the festival’s official website, which has just got a stylish new look. There you can find all information about the festival, early bird tickets and accommodation in luxurious Maistra hotels. Don't hesitate because the accommodation will sell out fast.



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