CANNES 2018
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London dubbed the ‘second most creative city’ in the world
Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO took the top spot for UK agency rankings, followed by McCann London and Ogilvy UK.
Have Cannes Lions lost their emotional impact? Putting winning ads to the test
Awards jurors love campaigns that drive social purpose yet consumers don’t always feel the same. That's according to research from System 1, which compared Cannes Lions winners against other ads.
Cannes Lions 2021: Titanium Lions creative debrief
Campaign US editor Alison Weissbrot interviewed Titanium Lions jury president Susan Credle about this year's award-winning work.
Cannes juror reflections: humour in short supply as brands join 'purpose parade'
Campaign spoke to members of the jury to see how this year's winners caught their eye.
The future of health must be equitable, a podcast sponsored by Weber Shandwick
Even as we emerge from the pandemic, the ripple effects of health disparities are felt in all corners of the healthcare system.
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Cannes Take-Aways – The Undeniable Power (and Potential) of PR to Drive Impact, a podcast sponsored by Weber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick CEO Gail Heimann talks with PRWeek and Campaign US editorial director Steve Barrett about macro and micro trends in the work, the power of PR to weave ideas into culture and more.
Embracing radical complexity, a podcast sponsored by Weber Shandwick
Radical simplicity used to be the creative holy grail. But now, marketers and communicators must embrace radical complexity.
Stevenage Challenge is the best BK campaign at Cannes
Campaign US readers agree, the gaming campaign took the trophy of all of Burger King’s winning campaigns.
AMV BBDO wins top agency, FCB top network, WPP top holdco at Cannes Lions
UK agencies performed strongly.
Cannes: Which Burger King campaign is the best?
Burger King has swept several categories at this year’s awards.
Cannes Lions: AMV BBDO takes Titanium Grand Prix for #WombStories
Six other campaigns won Titanium Lions, five of which are from US entrants.
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Cannes Lions: Essity’s #WombStories and Nike’s ‘You can’t stop us’ win Film Grands Prix
AMV BBDO wins fifth Grand Prix, following success in Titanium, Film Craft, Health and Wellness and the Lions Health and United Nations Foundation Grand Prix for Good.
Cannes Lions: See all of the 2021 Grand Prix winners
Campaign US rounded up some of the top winners at the International Festival of Creativity.
Cannes shows diversity in front of the camera, but not as much behind it
Most of the winning work this year was purpose-driven, but many of the faces accepting the awards were white and male.
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Send a cheeky ‘Cannes-dolence’ card and help support mental health
Awards season can be a stressful time for creatives – so Mark Kelly decided to inject a bit of fun into it.
Cannes shows diversity in front of the camera, but not as much behind it
Most of the winning work this year was purpose-driven, but many of the faces accepting the awards were white and male.
Cannes Lions: Carrefour, Marcel Paris take creative business transformation Grand Prix
AB InBev, Draftline and The Big Issue, LinkedIn and FCB Inferno snagged creative e-commerce Grand Prixs.
Cannes Lions 2021: ‘Audio is amazing to engage in while doing something else’
Gimlet’s Lydia Polgreen; singer and actor Brandy Norwood, and journalist Danyel Smith discuss the power of audio, the advancements made and more…
Cannes Lions pick: Mastercard's 'True Name'
The spot shows the discrimination trans and non-binary people face when the name on their bank cards does not reflect their identity.
'It was the best jury for me, ever': Merlee Jayme on Lions judging
The Cannes Lions Radio & Audio jury president dishes on content themes and production trends that made their way into the audio shortlist this year. Plus, how she gave her jury members an 'eargasm'.
Cannes Lions pick: Beats By Dr. Dre 'You Love Me'
The spot by Translation examines popular culture's contradictory relationship with Blackness.
Cannes Lions: Burger King scoops Grand Prix in Brand Experience & Activation
Burger King, Mastercard, Unilever, Woojer and Telenor Pakistan work also wins Grands Prix on day four.
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How are you keeping the Cannes spirit alive this week?
A wide varities of Provençal rosés is available in your local supermarket, but how about that certain, as the French would say, 'I don't know what'?
Purpose takes the spotlight at Cannes 2021
Campaign US readers agree that purpose is the most prominent theme.
Cannes Lions pick: Dove's 'Courage Is Beautiful'
The spot, created by WPP's Ogilvy Toronto and Ogilvy London, paid tribute to the frontline workers of the pandemic.
Cannes Lions: Tinder, Sinyi Realty pick up entertainment Grand Prix
Dove Men+Care and Coca-Cola among gold Lions winners.
Cannes Lions pick: Bodyform's 'Womb Stories'
The spot, created by AMV BBDO, tells the diverse tales of life with a womb through animation and live-action imagery.
Lions Health 2021: A Q&A with winning agencies Area 23 and VMLY&R
CCOs from the winning shops talk about the work.
Edelman Trust Barometer special report: Brands must be agents of societal change, say consumers
"The definition of brand relevance goes far beyond reflecting culture now," says Richard Edelman.
Cannes Lions: #WombStories takes Grand Prix in Film Craft for AMV BBDO
Fortnite’s Travis Scott collaboration Astronomical takes the top prize in Digital Craft, while Ogilvy scores another Grand Prix for Dove.
Cannes: AB InBev’s Richard Oppy on the brewer’s award-winning work
AB InBev’s Contract for Change, for Michelob Ultra, scooped up multiple Gold Lions and a Grand Prix for PR.
What’s the most prominent theme at Cannes this year?
Creatives predicted purpose would take the spotlight this year.
MSL, BCW and LLYC among winners as ad agencies dominate PR Lions
Advertising agencies have dominated the major prizes of the PR Lions, including two Grand Prix awards.
Cannes: Cheetos, Goodby Silverstein & Partners win Creative Strategy Grand Prix
The winners of the Creative Strategy and Creative Data Lions were announced on Tuesday.
Behind the scenes: Media Lions jury chair Philippa Brown on this year’s crop of entries
The CEO of PHD Worldwide talks about major themes from this year’s Media Lions shortlist.
Cannes Lions: City of Chicago, Telenor Pakistan scoop media Grand Prix
Volkswagen UK, HSBC UK and AB InBev USA among Gold Lions winners.
Cannes Lions: Burger King goes large with two more Grands Prix
R/GA San Francisco also won top prize for Reddit campaign 'Superb Owl'.
Cannes: Saturday Morning and Procter & Gamble discuss the launch of 8:46 films
The short film series reclaims the time it took to end George Floyd’s life and fills it with stories of Black joy.
Lions Health: 2021 Pharma, health and wellness winners
The Cannes Lions Health awards resumed today, announcing winners in the Pharma and Health & Wellness categories.
Google's Matt Brittin: businesses must 'rush in and seize' sustainability opportunity
Brittin was part of a Cannes Lions live discussion on fighting climate change.
Cannes Lions: Dove's 'Courage is beautiful' and BK's 'Moldy Whopper' win big
The first batch of Lions announced included the Print & Publishing, Outdoor and Design Lions.
Celebrating the everyday heroes of creative
Content that brands run day in and day out to support their businesses are the true unsung heroes of the creative world.
Cannes Lions announces pharma, health and wellness shortlists
The venerable festival will announce the winners on Monday.
Global ad industry's first inclusion census gets under way as Cannes Lions begins
Survey runs from 21 June to 2 July and aims to improve DE&I across the workforce around the world.
Cannes 2021 will put the spotlight on purpose
Creatives share their predictions for this year’s winning work.
Cannes Lions entry numbers dip as focus shifts to short-term Covid-era work
Total entries are down 6% on 2019 - but there has been a surge in entries from indie agencies and production companies.
TikTok celebrates Cannes Lions with creative showcase challenge
The challenge encourages TikTok creators to make campaigns for non-profit organizations.
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The month in advertising: awards juries should embrace advertising's raison d'être
All the big issues in adland this month...
Cannes Lions responds to DE&I controversy
The organization formally apologized to former dean Abraham Abbi Asefaw and committed to further improvements.
Cannes Lion gets called out for lack of diversity
Campaign US readers agree the organization is not doing enough.