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Cannes Lions 2010 Entries Increase 7%
03 June 2010

24,242 total entries – the 4th highest number in the history of Cannes.


The Organisers of the 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival today announced that more than 24,000 entries from 90 countries, the 4th highest level of entries ever, will be competing for the coveted Lions at this year’s event, an increase of 7% versus last year.

"Cannes Lions reflects the communications industry, and these results tell a fascinating story,” says Philip Thomas, Festival CEO. “Firstly, of course, they suggest that the industry as a whole is recovering from the distress of 2009 (entries to the Festival were down 20% last year) and indeed they show recovery coming not only from places you would expect like Latin America or India, but also countries like Sweden, Turkey, the UK, France and the USA, all of which have picked up considerably.”

“The figures also show different categories showing differing levels of growth. While some traditional sections are down year-on-year, there are significant increases in Media and Cyber as well as in the newer Cannes Lions sections – especially PR and Promo & Activation which have grown by 32% and 43% respectively,” continued Philip Thomas. “We look forward to welcoming the 12 juries to Cannes where they will take on the daunting task to view, judge, deliberate and honour the best creative work from the world’s communications industry.”

 

Category 
2009
2010
% Variation
2010 v 2009
Cyber Lions
2205
2603
+18%
Design Lions
1139
1297
+14%
Direct Lions
1364
1440
+5.5%
Film Lions
3453
3191
-7.5%
Media Lions
1840
2162
+17.5%
Outdoor Lions
4498
3822
-15%
PR Lions
431
571
+32%
Press Lions
5048
4821
-4.5%
Promo & Activation Lions
1118
1595
+43%
Radio Lions
1153
1235
+7%
Titanium and Integrated Lions
403
395
-2%
Film Craft
n/a
1110
n/a
TOTAL
22652
24242
+7%



All the entries can be viewed in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes during the Festival week. To register to attend the Festival, please go to www.canneslions.com

 

- Ends -

 
57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, 20-26 June 2010, Cannes, France.

The International Advertising Festival - Cannes Lions - is the world's biggest celebration of creativity in communications. As the most prestigious international annual advertising awards, over 22,500 entries from all over the world are showcased and judged at the Festival. Winning companies receive the highly coveted Lion trophy, honouring the most creative film, film craft, print, outdoor, interactive, radio, design, sales promo & activation and integrated advertising, as well as the best media, direct marketing, PR and Titanium ideas. The Festival is also the only truly global meeting place for advertisers, advertising and communication professionals. Over 6.000 delegates from 90 countries attend seven days of exhibitions, screenings, as well as over 50 high-profile seminars, 30 workshops and master classes presented by renowned worldwide industry leaders. As the networking and learning opportunity of the year, Cannes Lions is the must-attend event for anyone involved in brand communication.

 
For further information, please visit www.canneslions.com or contact:
Amanda Benfell, PR & Press Manager
Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival
Greater London House, Hampstead Road, London NW1 7EJ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-20-7728 4040; E-mail: amandab@canneslions.com

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