Cannes Lions announces jury presidents

CANNES, FRANCE: Cannes Lions has announced the presidents for the Design, and Film Craft categories at this year's International Festival of Creativity, taking place from 17-23 June. 21 Feb 2012 08:13

Wrappa Branding and Design

The difference between branding and marketing

[Issued by Wrappa Branding and Design] Although often confused and seen as the same thing, branding and marketing are two very different and two very important business elements. A coherent definition of marketing, and an explanation of what branding is, will assist you in understanding the two and how they impact your business, both individually and together. 15 Feb 2012 11:07

South African to head up Radio Lions jury for Cannes

Rob McLennan, executive creative director for Net#work BBDO, will chair the Radio Lions jury at the 59th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. He will also form part of the global line-up of judges for the 50th D&AD Awards. 13 Feb 2012 10:22

Young Lions Design Competition launches

CANNES, FRANCE: Cannes Lions has announced the addition of a Young Lions Design Competition to the 2012 International Festival of Creativity, taking place from 17-23 June. 2 Feb 2012 11:57

South Africans invited to join global creative storytelling contest, win trip to Cannes Lions

Marketers from 30 countries across the world, including South Africa as part of the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, have been invited to enter the Microsoft Advertising Story Awards (MSAs), by submitting a campaign idea for a brand or non-profit of their choice, using Microsoft Advertising's storytelling platforms. The prize is two VIP trips to Cannes Lions this year. 1 Feb 2012 12:40

Cannes Lions 2012 entries open

CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is now accepting entries across all 15 categories for its 2012 awards - Film, Press, Outdoor, Direct, Media, Cyber, Radio, Promo & Activation, Titanium & Integrated, Design, PR, Film Craft, Creative Effectiveness, Mobile and Branded Content & Entertainment. 30 Jan 2012 10:16

Avi Savar: Jury president for new Cannes Lions category

CANNES, FRANCE: The International Festival of Creativity - Cannes Lions - will reward creativity in branded content & entertainment, defined as the creation of, or natural integration into, original content by a brand. Avi Savar, founder and chief creative officer of Big Fuel, will chair the inaugural Branded Content & Entertainment Lions jury. 19 Jan 2012 10:41

Cannes Lions 2012 delegate registration open

CANNES, FRANCE: From today, the 59th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is open for delegate registration. Taking place from 17 - 23 June in Cannes, France, delegates wishing to attend can now register online at www.canneslions.com. 13 Jan 2012 09:07

Cannes Lions: Tham Khai Meng 2012 Film and Press Jury president

CANNES, FRANCE: The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that Tham Khai Meng, worldwide chief creative officer of Ogilvy & Mather, will head up both the Film and Press Juries at the 59th festival, taking place in Cannes, France, 17-23 June 2012. 10 Jan 2012 08:07

Panel comments from Cannes Lions screening

Following the local screening of the winning ads from Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, held recently by Cinemark, the panel has released its comments. 12 Dec 2011 10:10

View, review winning Cannes ads from 2011

A review panel, led by Jeremy Maggs, will offer a screening and discussion of the award winning adverts at the Cannes Lions Festival 2011 on Tuesday, 15 November 2011 at Ster-Kinekor Sandton, 8am-9.30am. 11 Nov 2011 09:07

2011 Cannes Report: SA in top 20 for countries, cities

South Africa has been placed 13th in the overall country rankings in the 2011 Cannes Report on the back of particularly strong performances in radio this year. Johannesburg has also been named in the top 20 most creative cities, coming in 14th. 5 Oct 2011 10:08

Bizcommunity.com

How to contribute to Bizcommunity, from op-ed pieces to news

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Bizcommunity.com

The true story of Bizcommunity lies in the numbers

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