MUMBAI: The fifth Dubai International Advertising Festival to be held in March has announced Ted Royer as its radio jury president.

Royer, partner and executive creative director of Droga5, USA, will also chair the film, print, outdoor, craft and integrated jury.

Commenting on his appointment, Royer said, "How exciting to be picked as the jury president for the Dubai Lynx. In this business, nothing beats travelling to different parts of the world and seeing how things are done. I look forward to meeting the creative talent there and will do all I can to help encourage creative expression in such an exciting region. And I especially can't wait to see the work."

Leading the direct, promo & activation, interactive and mobile jury will be Gast??n Bigio, regional creative director of Ogilvy Latina, while Jacki Kelley, global CEO of UM, USA, will take the helm of the media jury. Richard Millar, CEO of Hill & Knowlton, UK, will preside over the inaugural PR Jury while Jonathan Ford, creative partner of Pearlfisher, will chair the design jury.

Cannes Lions CEO & Dubai Lynx organisers Terry Savage said, "This is an exceptional line-up of jury presidents. Highly respected professionals and leaders in their fields, they will guide their juries to seek out the best work produced in the region. Their decision will not only have an impact on the participating agencies, but also on the future of MENA's advertising and communications industry, which is currently going through enormous transformations."

The Dubai International Advertising Festival will be held from 4 March, 2012 in Dubai.

Delegate Registration: Now Open. Early Bird Discount available until 2 February 2012

Entries Open: Now Open

Entries Close: 2 February 2012

Festival Dates: 4–6 March 2012, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Dubai Lynx Awards: 7 March 2012, Madinat Arena, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE