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- Time of India
Cannes was pleasant for India this year
The Indian contingent wrapped up its
Cannes
Lions run with a flourish, as BBDO India picked up a Silver Lion in the Sustainable Development Goals sub-category for Ariel's 'Share The Load' campaign on the final day.
The recognition, which falls under the larger 'Long-Term Brand Platforms' category, is for the agency's long-running campaign created for P&G, advocating for the equal sharing of household chores.
"We are honoured and thrilled. What a journey it has been-10 years of belief, commitment, and brand action for meaningful change. This award is a testament to the power of acts, not ads, in creating a better world," said Josy Paul, chairman and CCO, BBDO India.
The win brought India's overall medal count to 32, underscoring a year of creative impact on the world stage.
FCB India's 'Lucky Yatra' campaign for Indian Railways turned out to be India's most awarded campaign, with 9 metals across categories, including a Grand Prix. Ogilvy India followed with seven metals across campaigns made for Titan, Mondelez Cadbury's 5-Star, Amazon and Vi.
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Conversation Shift
Two years ago, the Cannes Lions stage was dominated by dialogue around artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge tech. This year, there's a focus on the 'human' factor, marking a shift - either due to a better understanding of AI or a reflection of the fear it evokes, says Kawal Shoor, co-founder of independent agency The Womb.
The agency also earned a rare shortlist spot in the Film Lions category for its 'We Broke the Jinx. We Won the World Cup' campaign created for Jim Jam Pops.
Shoor noted duality at play. "One track continues to celebrate the 'idea'- both spectacular and dubious, but another narrative is emerging through impact-led conversations that question the effectiveness of the previous year's winning ideas," he adds.
For Abhik Santara, founder of Atom network Cannes has always been a place of contradictions. "Remarks by industry heavyweights like David Droga, Cindy Gallop and others cast a critical eye on the direction of the creative industry, with a future increasingly shaped by platforms. On the other hand, there are some great wins by India which have happened on the back of strong cultural and creative interventions," he said.
Incidentally, there was an 18% increase in the participation of independent agencies this year at the festival compared to the previous year (total submissions at 26,900).
