All the winners, the shortlists and the drama from this year’s edition of advertising biggest creative awards show.
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As Cannes wrapped up over the weekend, local agencies Colenso BBDO, DDB and Y&R pulled in their final Lions across the Creative Effectiveness, Integrated, Film and Radio categories.
DDB, Colenso BBDO and Y&R NZ are all in the running as the finalists for the Radio, Film Craft, Film and Creative Effectiveness are announced.
The good run continued on day four, with Kiwi agencies landing a gold and a silver.
Colenso BBDO has picked up its third gold Lion overnight, while DDB and FCB also had reason to celebrate having each picked up a Bronze.
Overnight, the next round of winners and finalists at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity were announced and there were again a number of New Zealand agencies in the mix.
Day one of Cannes generally sets the scene for the rest of week, with the finalists across six categories all holding their lucky charms close as they wait to see if they convert their shortlists into silverware. Here’s a rundown of which local agencies are in the running for glory.
With Cannes kicking off over the weekend, New Zealand agencies are set to fill their suitcases with Lions and already celebrating is Colenso BBDO, which has scored a Gold Lion in Cannes Health and Wellness category for its Fonterra ‘Milk Slams’ campaign.