2012 Cannes Lions now open for entry
Entries are now open for the 2012 Cannes Lions Awards with a closing deadline of March 9, 2012.
Entry to the Creative Effectiveness Lions is by invitation only, with a deadline of 17 February, 2012.
This year, two new categories have been added to the international competition – Mobile Lions and Branded Entertainment Lions.
Now in their 59th year, The Cannes Lions Awards continue to set the benchmark for international excellence in creative communication. The award winners will be announced at this year’s Cannes International Festival of Creativity, 17 – 23 June.
As the Australian representative of the Cannes International Festival of Creativity, News Limited is a proud supporter of the awards and the opportunity they present for Australian agencies and marketers to receive international recognition for outstanding work.
All Australian advertising work is eligible for entry provided it has been launched in a campaign for the first time between 1 March 2011 and 30 April 2012. Registration is also now open for delegates to attend the Festival.
YOUNG LIONS
News Limited is also a proud supporter of the Young Lions competition, which identifies the hottest young talent to represent Australia at the Young Lions competition at the Festival.
Representatives compete against each other in a 24-hour brief to create and present a campaign. News Limited will open entry for the Australian Young Lions competition on Monday February 27, 2012.