NYF Advertising Awards

NYF Advertising Awards Celebrating the World's Best Advertising®. A New York Festivals Competition.

01/22/2026

What Shannon Washington said 👀

It’s getting harder to advertise. That’s exactly why this matters.

Go watch the full Library 180 Safari Tour. Link in bio!

01/20/2026

Can Misirliogl, ECD, Design at CYLNDR Studios, takes a seat at Library180 to flip through vintage NYC restaurant ads and reflect on the power of simplicity, negative space, and ideas created in the moment.

Watch the video for his take on confident advertising, hand-drawn typography, and why some ads didn’t need explaining to make you feel something.

Check out the book: https://www.blurringbooks.com/product/p/receipts-2bh8m

01/15/2026

Daniela Varela, Group Creative Director at The Weber Shandwick Collective, takes a seat at Library180 to flip through vintage NYC restaurant ads and reflect on what it meant to consume art in a specific place and time.
Watch the video for her take on nostalgia, context, and the kind of advertising you can’t scroll back to.

Check out the book: https://www.blurringbooks.com/product/p/receipts-2bh8m

01/13/2026

The New York Festivals Advertising Awards are officially open for entries.
No politics. No agendas. No BS. Just the work.

Submit now.

01/08/2026

A behind-the-scenes moment from Library180 Ad Safari with Shannon Washington, Juliana Cobb, Candice Drakeford, Can Misirlioglu, and Nikki Igol, reminiscing about the early days of ad school.

Cutting layouts by hand, shooting physical comps, and that sinking feeling when you realized something was spelled wrong and had to start all over. No computers, no undo, nothing online. Just paper, paste, and learning the craft the hard way.

Link in bio to watch the full video!

01/06/2026

Shannon Washington, Partner and CCO at , stopped by Library180 to flip through vintage NYC restaurant ads and talk about what actually makes them work.

From cheeky copy and effortless confidence to ads that told a full story without trying too hard, she reflects on a time when restaurants knew exactly who they were and leaned all the way in.

Watch the video for her take on why restraint, personality, and New York attitude still win in food advertising. Check out the book: https://www.blurringbooks.com/product/p/receipts-2bh8m

12/16/2025

Can Misirlioglu, ECD of Design at CYLNDR Studios, stopped by Library180 to flip through a collection of vintage NYC restaurant ads and talk about what actually makes them work.

From confident negative space to hand-drawn type and ads that feel made in the moment, he shares why simplicity, restraint, and vibe still hit harder than overthinking.

Watch the video for his take on timeless food advertising.

Check out the book: https://www.blurringbooks.com/product/p/receipts-2bh8m

12/12/2025

A behind-the-scenes look at Shannon Washington and Juliana Cobb exploring the nostalgia inside Library180. From unexpected design choices to the charm of old-school restaurant ads, they dive into what made these pieces unforgettable.

Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/kEQL1ES5jLs

12/12/2025

A behind-the-scenes look at Shannon Washington and Juliana Cobb exploring the nostalgia inside Library180. From unexpected design choices to the charm of old-school restaurant ads, they dive into what made these pieces unforgettable.

Watch the full video, link in bio.

Industry Winners Announced!The 2025 New York Festivals Health Awards Industry Roundup is here, celebrating the top-scori...
12/11/2025

Industry Winners Announced!

The 2025 New York Festivals Health Awards Industry Roundup is here, celebrating the top-scoring companies and networks across this year’s competition. After evaluating entries through both the Shortlist and Executive Jury sessions, these organizations earned the highest overall points and rose to the top.

Holding Company of the Year: Interpublic Group (IPG)
Agency Network of the Year: IPG Health
Agency of the Year: FCB Health New York

12/09/2025

Candice Drakeford takes a deep dive into the art and graphic design behind our vintage restaurant ads, breaking down the nostalgia, the craft, and the storytelling baked into every layout.

Today we use Instagram and social media to communicate a vibe. Back then these ads were the vibe, the only window into a brand’s personality, mood, and message.

Step back into the era when design had to do all the talking.

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