
Retreat from Cannes

Planeloads of tired and emotional members of the communication forces are heading back to their barracks around the globe, with aching kidneys and heads buzzing with ideas about new ways to tell stories and engage consumers.
New Zealand tally: 25 Lions

Nielsen shines a light on rare good news story in the print market
Arrivals & Departures
OOH up again
Mitre 10 Sandpit breaks longevity record

Film Lion finalists: DDB, Clems, Saatchi
New Zealand has four commercials through to the shortlist round of the Cannes Film Lions, announced overnight – two from DDB, and one each from Clemenger and Saatchi & Saatchi.
True Blood gets the Spritz treatment
DDB and Sky have launched their first campaign using text streaming technology Spritz to take a new-look message to Kiwi viewers.