WiTH Collective has scored the most finalists at the shortlist stage of ADMA AC&E Awards with 17 entries making the cut, followed by Clemenger BBDO Melbourne with 14, BMF on 10 and TBWA on 10.

The good news for WiTH follows close on the heels of a busy week, where the agency was acquired by the Dentsu Aegis Network.

Says Steve Coll, chief creative officer, WiTH Collective: "We have huge respect for the other established agencies that have scored highly on the ADMA AC&E shortlist, so this news is a great boost for the whole team at WiTH. The awards we are nominated for cross almost every client and every discipline in the business, including strategy, advertising, websites, PR, UX, content, writing, and mobile games from Fairfax to Qantas, Optus to NEHTA. And a special shout out to Nicole Hetherington for her Young Creative of the Year nomination - a great nod.

Says Justin Hind, CEO, WiTH Collective: "As an award show that recognizes both creativity and effectiveness, AC&E has always featured highly on our radar and I know it means a lot to our clients as well. We all feel fortunate to work with some of the best clients in the country, and this is also great recognition for them and their teams.

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