Agencies
Cannes Digest: A final look at the 2019 Lions
A breakdown of the Canadian wins, as well as a roundup of the most-discussed insights and trends at this year’s festival.
Decoding Cannes Lions 2019
The Township’s Karen Howe on some of the ‘unsettling undercurrents’ on display at this year’s festival, and how to address them at home.
Cannes 2019: Grey wins Bronze Glass Lion
“First Shave” was one of only eight campaigns awarded in the category, while a Young Lions team wins a Bronze in Film.
Up to the Minute: Cult opens U.S. hub in Las Vegas
Plus, Havas named media AOR for Metro, Food Basics in Ontario and Craft PR wins the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Cannes Digest: Five days down, one awards show to go
Here’s a final recap of the week’s awards and what’s coming up.
Cannes 2019: Cossette wins Bronze in Radio & Audio
Meanwhile, work from McCann and Momentum earn more Lions in Brand Experience & Activation.
Cannes 2019: FCB/Six medals again, this time in Mobile
CCO Ian MacKenzie on Canada’s potential in the category following the Bronze win.
Cannes 2019: Two nods for Canada in Sustainable Development
The festival’s final shortlist, recognizing work that positively impacts the world, brought nominations for John St. and Rethink.
Cannes 2019: Gold, Silver and Bronze Lions in PR, Direct, Social
Canada can add six more Lions to its tally.
Cannes 2019: Two Media Lion wins for Canada
FCB/Six and Initiative win Silver for “Go Back to Africa,” while Ogilvy and Mindshare get Bronze for Hellmann’s “Real Food Rescue.”
Cannes 2019: FCB/Six wins Grand Prix in Creative Data
The agency took the top prize for Black & Abroad’s “Go Back To Africa,” while FCB Toronto won a Gold in the first edition of the Creative Strategy Lions.
Ryan Timms named president of McCann Canada
The new role comes with oversight of the agency’s four Canadian offices.
Cannes 2019: Canadian agencies earn 11 shortlist spots in Film
Brand Experience, E-Commerce, Radio and Mobile categories also saw several repeat campaigns add to their growing nomination tally.
Cannes 2019: A Bronze in Music for The&Partnership
There was only one Canadian win in the three Entertainment categories, but jury insights show where the bar has been set.
Colour acquires social shop, names president and CCO
The agency looks to beef up its strategy chops by acquiring Bright Blue Wave and making a handful of senior appointments.
