Divisional Director of Marketing at Marketing Edge Magazine, Anietie Udoh, has been appointed a jury member for the 21st edition of the Lagos Advertising and Ideas Festival (LAIF) Awards 2026, in recognition of his professional standing in the marketing communications industry.
Udoh will serve in the non-ad category of the prestigious awards organised by the Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN), as the association intensifies efforts to position LAIF among internationally recognised creative awards platforms.
In its appointment letter, signed by the Chairman of LAIF Management Board, Funke Adekola, on behalf of the AAAN Executive Board and the 2026 LAIF Awards Management Board, the association commended Udoh’s professional reputation and industry influence.
According to the association, Udoh is “a respected and reputable creative person who has made marks in the global marketing communications community.”
The commendation underscores the value that AAAN places on his experience and standing as it assembles a jury to evaluate creative works at the 2026 festival themed “Glitch to Great.”
It will mark the 21st edition of LAIF, with the association expressing its ambition to establish the festival as an international award that compares favourably with global best practices.
Meanwhile, Udoh’s appointment adds to the recognition of experienced marketing communications professionals whose industry knowledge and creative judgement are essential to celebrating outstanding work and raising professional standards.
