cannes lions 2009
India 9th most successful country at Cannes 09: Cannes Annual Report
The Cannes Report, published for the first time this year, provides the rankings of agencies, regions, countries and even cities based on their performance at the prestigious Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. It reveals this year that Japan leads the way in Asian creativity, earning sixth place, just behind Brazil, by winning a total of 31 Lions as well as two Grands Prix, in Media and Promo. India is ranked next with 25 Lions, making India the 9th most successful country at Cannes Lions this year.
982 entries: India still bullish on Cannes
India has sent 982 entries for the 2009 Cannes Lions awards. The total number of entries received by the festival this year is 22652, from all over the world.India has sent 50 entries in the Film category, 93 in Design, 262 in Press, 284 in Outdoor, 52 in Radio, 25 in Cyber, 69 in Direct, 77 in Media, 47 in Promo, 11 in Titanium and 12 in the PR category. The countries which have more entries than India include UK, Brazil, Germany and USA. USA has sent the maximum number of entries at 2726, followed by Germany at 2131. Brazil has sent 1519 entries and UK has sent 1316 entries.
Cannes Lions 2009 seminar programme online
The program schedule for the 2009 Cannes Lions festival is now online. The festival, schedued to take place between 21 to 27 June this year, is currently open for delegate registrations.
Ad Club and ToI offer chance to win all-expense paid trip to Cannes
The Advertising Club Bombay along with The Times Group, the official representatives of Cannes in India, is offering an opportunity to undergraduate as well as postgraduate students this summer to earn the Cannes Lions Academy Diploma.
Roger Daltrey and Harvey Goldsmith to talk at Cannes 09
Cannes Lions 2009 will bring together two of the music industry's giants - the legendary Roger Daltrey (pictured, left) and music industry impresario Harvey Goldsmith (pictured, right), who will grace the stage as speakers.From his early days as the iconic frontman of The Who to his solo efforts, from his acting triumphs to his philanthropic roles, Daltrey remains one of rock 'n roll's most enduring and most exciting artists.
Cannes Lions to honour Steve Ballmer as Media Person of the Year
Steve Ballmer (pictured), CEO, Microsoft Corporation will be honoured with the Media Person of the Year Award at the 56th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.The honour pays tribute to a prominent personality who is an influential figure in the development of today's media landscape, which ultimately plays an integral part in shaping the future of the advertising industry.
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