New York Festivals

Amy Carvajal, Founder of Fulltank Studio, takes a seat at Library180 to flip through vintage NYC restaurant ads and talk about what made them stick. From punk-rock hangouts to classic New York steakhouses, Amy looks back at ads that trusted the audience. No menus. No dish callouts. Just a point of view, a sense of place, and the confidence to let people come in on their own. Watch the video for her thoughts on culture-led design, longevity over trends, and why some restaurant ads felt closer to movie posters than marketing. Check out the book: https://lnkd.in/eT2p5RkU

What Shannon Washington said 👀 It’s getting harder to advertise. That’s exactly why this matters. Go watch the full Library 180 Safari Tour here: https://lnkd.in/e3wcZsGv

Can Misirlioglu, 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://lnkd.in/eT2p5RkU

"Every silver is just a gold that didn’t call my number." – Bobby Lobby, Jury Whisperer And while Bobby’s working the phones (570‑GET‑GOLD), the real work is winning. "Teaming up with Grey continues to push boundaries, and their distinctive voice reinforces our commitment to celebrating work that demonstrates genuine creativity, innovation, and impact." – Scott Rose, President, New York Festivals New York Festivals Awards Open for entries. Closed for bullsh**. Read more: https://lnkd.in/emx3uzgZ

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://lnkd.in/eT2p5RkU

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

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. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/et8gqAJT

Shannon Washington, Partner and CCO at 11 Ounces, 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://lnkd.in/eT2p5RkU

Happy Holidays from New York Festivals 🎉 Wishing you some time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the season.