The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity concluded its week-long celebration of creative excellence with the announcement of the final Lion winners. The prestigious awards spanned various categories, recognizing exceptional creativity and innovation in the advertising and marketing industry.
The Film Lions category, which honors outstanding work in the realm of moving images, received an impressive 1,867 entries. The jury awarded a total of 49 Lions, including 6 Gold, 16 Silver, and 25 Bronze. Notably, two Grands Prix were presented: Apple’s captivating “Relax, it’s ‌iPhone‌ – R.I.P. Leon” by Apple, Cupertino, USA, and ITV X CALM’s poignant “The Last Photo” by adam&eveDDB, London, United Kingdom.
Another significant accolade, the Glass: The Lion for Change, celebrated culture-shifting creativity. Among the 184 entries received, the jury awarded 7 Lions, including 1 Gold, 2 Silver, and 3 Bronze. The prestigious Grand Prix was bestowed upon Cheil Worldwide’s groundbreaking work, “Knock Knock,” for the Korean National Police Agency, Seoul, South Korea. This initiative cleverly utilizes Morse code, allowing victims of domestic violence to silently alert the authorities for help.
The Sustainable Development Goals Lions recognized creative problem-solving and initiatives that positively impact the world. This year, the jury evaluated 691 entries and awarded 21 Lions, including 2 Gold, 8 Silver, and 10 Bronze. The coveted Grand Prix went to McCann Poland’s “Where To Settle” for Mastercard. This platform enables Ukrainian refugees to explore the cost of living and income opportunities in various Polish cities and towns.
The Dan Wieden Titanium Lions, which celebrate boundary-pushing and industry-defining work, received 176 entries. The esteemed jury awarded 3 Titanium Lions, with the top honor, the Grand Prix, going to The Monkeys’ visionary campaign “The First Digital Nation” for The Government of Tuvalu, Sydney, Australia. This groundbreaking project redefines the concept of nationhood in the face of a sinking island.
Furthermore, special awards were presented to recognize outstanding contributions across the festival. Apple emerged as the Creative Brand of the Year, following a remarkable performance across various Lions in 2023. DDB Worldwide received the Network of the Year award, while GUT, Buenos Aires, secured the prestigious Agency of the Year title for the first time in Argentina’s history.
Reflecting on the Lion-winning work, Philip Thomas, Chairman of LIONS, emphasized its transformative power and its ability to shape societies, build businesses, and drive change. He commended all participants for their entries, shortlisted work, and Lion victories, acknowledging their role in setting the creative benchmark on the global stage.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity showcased exceptional talent across its nine Tracks: Classic, Craft, Engagement, Entertainment, Experience, Good, Health, Strategy, and Titanium. The festival also celebrated the winners of the Young Lions competitions, highlighting the emerging creative leaders of tomorrow.
During the final Awards Show, several esteemed individuals and organizations were honored for their significant contributions. Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) was recognized as the Creative Marketer of the Year, Susan Hoffman of Wieden+Kennedy received the Lion of St. Mark, and Tyler LaMotte, Marketing Director of EMEA at Patagonia, accepted the Cannes LionHeart on behalf of Patagonia’s founder, Yvon Chouinard. Additionally, the inaugural Creative Maker of the Year award was presented to the renowned filmmaker, screenwriter, actor, and producer, Spike Lee.
The Cannes Lions Festival also revealed the winners of the Special Awards, which recognized excellence across various categories. Omnicom, WPP, and Interpublic Group secured the Creative Company of the Year accolade, while DDB Worldwide, Ogilvy, and BBDO Worldwide emerged as the top Networks of the Year. GUT and Wieden+Kennedy were recognized as the Independent Network of the Year. GUT, Buenos Aires, Publicis Conseil, Paris, and adam&eveDDB, London, were crowned Agency of the Year in their respective categories. The Independent Agency of the Year titles went to GUT, Buenos Aires, Rethink, Toronto, and Wieden+Kennedy, Portland. Noteworthy production companies, including Somesuch, SMUGGLER, Biscuit Filmworks, Spoon., and Rebolucion, were honored with the Palme d’Or award. Apple, Dove, and Heineken were celebrated as the Creative Brands of the Year. Finally, the Agency of the Year titles were awarded to adam&eveDDB, Dentsu Inc., GUT, Wieden+Kennedy, McCann Poland, Ogilvy, Rethink, and Howatson+Company.
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity marked its 70th edition by setting a new standard for creative excellence. The visionary work showcased during the festival will continue to inspire the industry, driving positive change and shaping the future of advertising and marketing.
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