The 56th Cannes International Advertising Festival kicks off
22 Jun 2009
The International Advertising Festival Cannes Lions 2009 kicked off yesterday 21 June in Cannes, France ande will conclude on 27 June 2009.
The Cannes Lions is the largest gathering of worldwide advertising professionals and advertisers as well as the most prestigious annual advertising awards.
More than 10,000 registered delegates from 94 countries and around 12,000 visitors from the advertising and allied services attend this event to celebrate the best of creativity across all media mix, discuss industry issues and network with one another.
Over 28,000 ads from all over the world are showcased and judged at the Festival.
Winning companies receive the highly coveted Lion trophy, honouring the most creative TV / cinema, print, outdoor, interactive, radio, design, sales promotion, integrated advertising, as well as the best media and direct marketing solutions. A unique programme of high-profile seminars, workshops and keynote speakers are also presented by some of the biggest names in the industry.
