Comms Council names Pitchblack CCO/Co-founder Josh Moore as convenor for 2024 AXIS Awards

The Commercial Communications Council (Comms Council) has announced industry veteran Josh Moore as the convenor for the 2024 AXIS Awards. This role places Moore at the helm of recognising and honouring exceptional achievements within the NZ advertising industry over the past year.

With a rich background in creative leadership, Moore currently serves as the chief creative officer and co-founder of Pitchblack Partners, an independent New Zealand-owned agency that collaborates with clients such as Burger King, Vocus, Sanitarium, Griffins, VTNZ, Air New Zealand and TAB, among others.

Moore’s career has an array of accomplishments. Prior to his role at Pitchblack Partners, he held the position of regional chief creative officer for Y&R NZ, overseeing operations in both New Zealand and Australia, and also served as the CEO of Y&R NZ. Under his creative direction, Y&R NZ achieved unprecedented success, securing the CB Agency of the Year title and D&AD Agency of the Year, clinching the Black and Gold Pencil, marking a historic milestone for New Zealand.

Known for his creative prowess, Moore has been recognised with numerous accolades throughout his career, including 7 Yellow Pencils, 2 Grand Prix at Cannes, 1 Titanium award, the Cannes Black Lion for Effectiveness, the North American Grand Effie for Effectiveness and multiple Gold awards at Cannes, Axis, Award, The One Show, Clio, LIA, NYF and Spikes.

What sets Moore apart is his unique perspective, gained from being both a CEO and a CCO. This rare combination enables him to blend creative innovation with strategic accountability seamlessly, making him an exceptional choice to preside over the AXIS Awards.

The AXIS Awards are a celebration of the most creative and innovative advertising in Aotearoa. As the Convenor for the 2024 awards, Moore will play a pivotal role in ensuring that excellence and creativity receive the recognition they deserve.