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5 local agencies in first Cannes Lions shortlists

Five local agencies have been shortlisted for campaigns in the Outdoor, Print & Publishing and Radio & Audio Lions. The Odd Number and FCB have three shortlisted campaigns, while Grey, Joe Public and VMLY&R have two each and Ogilvy one.
5 local agencies in first Cannes Lions shortlists

The Outdoor, Health & Wellness, Pharma, Print & Publishing and Radio & Audio Lions shortlists were released today.

Outdoor

Consumer goods

  • Joe Public for Nigeria, Unity Laces for client Converse.
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    • VMLY&R for Jack, Vodacom for client Vodacom.
    • VMLY&R for Vincent & Jules, Vodacom for client Vodacom.

    Single market:

    • Ogilvy for Bride Armour for Carling Black Label for client AB InBev.

    See the complete shortlist here.

    Winners will be announced 20 June.

    Print and publishing

    Not for profit

    • Joe Public United for Car, Blood Donation for client National Blood Service.

    See the complete shortlist here.

    Winners will be announced 20 June.

    Radio and audio

    Food and drink

    • FCB Johannesburg for the Coca-Cola Beat Can campaign for the Coca-Cola Company of SA.

    Use of music

    • FCB Johannesburg for the Coca-Cola Beat Can campaign for the Coca-Cola Company of SA.

    Script

    • Grey SA for Jab Jab for Distell for Savanna Cider.

    Local Brand

    • Grey SA for Jab Jab for Distell for Savanna Cider.

    Casting and performance

    • The Odd Number for Gluten Free for Game.
    • The Odd Number for Caffeine Free for Game.

    • The Odd Number for Hands Free for Game.

    Audio-led creativity

    • FCB Johannesburg for the Coca-Cola Beat Can campaign for the Coca-Cola Company of SA.

    See the complete shortlist here.

    Winners will be announced 20 June.

    The Health category shortlist Health and Wellness can be viewed here.

    The Pharma shortlist can be viewed here.

    View the Glass Lions for Change shortlist here.

    View the Titanium shortlist here.

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