Cannes 2019

Rethink claims a pair of bronze Lions in Design and Outdoor; Leo Burnett and Sid Lee also night one winners.

Leo Burnett, lg2 and Momentum Toronto also appear on Industry Craft shortlist.

‘Boys Don’t Cry’ scores six nods, while BBDO earns four for its work with Right to Play.

Cossette Montreal and Rethink each shortlisted twice in Design Lions, while Taxi garners Canada’s lone nod in Print Lions.

Rethink makes the list twice for two different clients, while Grey’s “The Puck” makes it onto its second shortlist.

The Message will be on the ground at the world’s biggest advertising festival, which kicks off next week.

With the Cannes Lions about to begin, Karen Howe offers a reminder about why industry awards are so important.