Archive for June, 2007

Death of an eccentric

For years, pontoon B in the Old Port of Cannes was home for what many people considered the quintessential “English eccentric”. His dilapidated old yacht stood out from his neighbours, some of the most luxurious vessels on the Riviera. It was his home for some 20 years. Last January, however, the frail body of the [...]

accommodation, yachts June 30, 2007 5:01 pm 0 Comments

Dove film wins Cannes Lions award

Lots of advertising is really simple. The film by Dove for the Self-Esteem fund by Ogilvy & Mater Canada is a perfect example. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s a fast-forward shot of a girl being made-up for a photo shoot, with the subsequent photo being Photoshopped. And the strapline is… well, I wouldn’t [...]

Uncategorized June 26, 2007 4:59 pm 0 Comments

Cannes Lions: "Should we laugh? Should we whistle?"

Interesting post from an assistant brand manager of Campbell Company of Canada. Although largely an agency get-together, some brands send teams to Cannes to check the latest trends. Nicolle Nordmann, I must say, seems to be doing it diligently (remember what I said yesterday: some people come to work) as she has been sitting through [...]

Cannes Lions June 20, 2007 4:58 pm 0 Comments

Cannes Lions: Behind the noise, real talk

From running Cannes or Bust for some time now, I can see a very definite pattern. Journalists globally feel obliged to mention the parties, the beach and the excess. It’s as if editors worldwide wouldn’t believe people come here for something other than a “jolly”. But I’ve got news for them: work does actually get [...]

Cannes Lions June 18, 2007 4:57 pm 0 Comments

Cannes Lions: Converging branding and direct marketing

Award-winning Richard Rosen will discuss his method of converging branding and direct marketing at the 54th International Advertising Festival in Cannes from June 17. “The essential link between marketing and branding is uppermost in everyone’s minds now,” said Alastair Tempest, director general of the Federation of European Direct and Interactive Marketing (FEDMA). “This seminar will [...]

Cannes Lions, people June 7, 2007 4:55 pm 0 Comments

“Singing waitress” lands record deal

The British press is covering the story of Victoria Hart, an 18 year-old waitress who was chosen to sing at a George Clooney event at Cannes this year. Until recently, she was working at a London club that employs singing waitresses, but is now apparently looking at a number of record contracts. Hello magazine claims [...]

Cannes festival, people June 4, 2007 4:54 pm 1 Comment