Time for another round of top Cannes contenders. Today we share work from Bangkok, Madrid, San Juan and Atlanta. Each delivers key brand messaging in a unique and innovative way. The work includes Oriental Princess "Reflection," GModelo (Corona) "Save the Beach Desktop," Banco Popular "The Race of a Country" and United States Marine Corps "USMC YouTube Brand Channel." Check out the videos after the jump! (more...) 
Sharpen those pencils, young talent. This year’s Young Lions Competition has kicked off around the world, and it’s the opportunity of the lifetime. Held annually by Cannes Lions, the competition lets teams of young creative from around the world to compete against each other and showcase their creative talent. (more...) 
The Creative Effectiveness category in Cannes is only two years old. Last year’s jury had the responsibility of setting the category standards for a brand new award in our industry. I had the privilege of being part of the jury this second year, allowing me to learn some additional details on what it takes to win a Lion in a category that will undoubtedly become increasingly important. (more...) 
The ability to create has evolved. And it keeps evolving. The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity continues to show how the industry lives and breathes in real time. Having been here last year, we’ve witnessed a dramatic shift in how the industry understands social media. (more...) 
Congratulations are in order for JWT Puerto Rico for winning the first Grand Prix for Puerto Rico for PR! Jaime Rosado, the VP Regional Creative Director of JWT Puerto Rico, accepted the award at Cannes Lions and later said, “For Puerto Rico, this recognition is overwhelming.”
(more...) Colliding technology, social, and mobile spheres have helped create a dynamic digital space for advertising over the years. The Cannes Cyber Lions category which now spans websites, mobile, interactive, viral and more has come a long way from simple banners and sites. This year, JWT Sydney’s National Creative Director of Digital, Ashadi Hopper, will return to Cannes to judge the best work in the Cyber category. (more...) 
On June 13, JWT’s project FIVE won the Gold Pencil at the One Show Entertainment in the category of Television / Specials or One-Time Screenings. (more...) 
On Monday, Advertising Age announced that Rohit Dhamija and Udayan Chakravarty, two young creatives at JWT Delhi are the winners of the 2012 Global Cover Contest. Their winning cover design, “Streets”, has earned Rohit and Udayan a trip to the Cannes Lions Festival where they will be honored and celebrated amongst a global audience. We were able to catch the winning pair before they fly out to Cannes to speak with them about the competition, how it felt to win big, and what they’re most excited for in Cannes.
(more...) Cannes is less than two weeks away, which means it is time to start predicting some winners! We’d say the odds on these three contenders are pretty good thanks to their innovative approaches to using media.
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In just ten days, creatives will gather to celebrate their best work at the 2012 Cannes Lions Festival. Glinting in the industry's eye will be the prestigious Titanium Lions, which awards the most groundbreaking and innovative creative works. JWT’s Worldwide Creative Council Chairman, Fernando Vega Olmos, has his own history of creative achievement and will return to Cannes this year sitting on the Titanium & Integrated Jury. (more...)