FCB is Network of The Year at Cannes Lions 2020/2021
NEW YORK, June 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity announced today that FCB won the coveted Network of the Year title, a first for the network in its 148-year history. After celebrating a momentous week that included Healthcare Network of the Year for FCB Health Network, Healthcare Agency of the Year for AREA 23, an FCB Health Network company, two Titanium wins, five Grand Prix, the prestigious honor of Network of the Year was the crowning achievement for the network. In total, FCB accumulated an amazing 80 Lions, consisting of two Titanium, five Grands Prix, 15 Gold, 26 Silver and 32 Bronze no easy feat, especially in these unprecedented times.
FCBs historic showing this year can be attributed to the creative leaders who comprise our global network, said FCB Worldwide Chief Executive Officer Carter Murray. One of Murrays top priorities since becoming CEO has been creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive and grow. Its also a testament to Global Chief Creative Officer Susan Credles creative vision.
This incredible honor has been a tremendous affirmation of FCBs Never Finished spirit and 456 scale, said Global Chief Creative Officer Susan Credle. And most importantly the generosity of the network-wide Global Creative Council (GCC) where, bi-yearly, our Chief Creative Officers come together to evaluate and amplify the brightest work around the global network. Credle, with worldwide creative partner Fred Levron, and the GCC, have put FCBs creative transformation on full display this week on the largest creative marketing stage in the world.
FCB Chicagos Boards of Change on behalf of the City of Chicago and FCB Chicago/FCB New Yorks Contract for Change on behalf of AB InBev achieved Titanium glory a prestigious honor given to game-changing work that breaks new ground on the final day of the festival. Boards of Change won an astounding 14 Lions total, including a Grand Prix. Contract for Change garnered 9 significant wins during the Festival, including an esteemed Grand Prix.
Major highlights across the network include FCB Chicago placing third for Agency of the Year and notching 24 total wins, FCB New York ending the week with 18 wins, FCB Canada with 7, FCB Inferno with 6, FCB Interface with 7 and AREA 23, an FCB Health Network company, with 11 Lions, including two amazing Grands Prix.
This incredible showing at Cannes comes on the heels of an impressive year for the FCB Network, including being named Adweeks 2020 Global Agency of the Year, which recognized the networks continued growth, innovation and unwavering focus on its people, clients and the creative work they accomplish together.
Please refer to the charts below for information on all of FCBs Cannes Lions 2020/2021 accolades: Cannes Lions Sustainable Development Goals Lions
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Office
Campaign Title
Client/Brand
Category/Media
Silver Lion
FCB CANADA
PROJECT UNDERSTOOD
GOOGLE AI AND CANADIAN DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY
Sustainable Development Goals Reduced Inequalities
Bronze Lion
FCB CHICAGO/FCB NEW YORK
CONTRACT FOR CHANGE
AB INBEV
Sustainable Development Goals Responsible Consumption and Production
Bronze Lion
FCB ULKA
OUT AND PROUD CLASSIFIED
THE TIMES OF INDIA
Sustainable Development Goals Gender Equality
Cannes Lions Titanium Lions
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Office
Campaign Title
Client/Brand
Category/Media
Titanium Lion
FCB CHICAGO
BOARDS OF CHANGE
CITY OF CHICAGO
Titanium
Titanium Lion
FCB CHICAGO/FCB NEW YORK
CONTRACT FOR CHANGE
AB INBEV
Titanium
Cannes Lions Brand Experience & Activation Lions
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Office
Campaign Title
Client/Brand
Category/Media
Gold Lion
FCB CHICAGO
BOARDS OF CHANGE
CITY OF CHICAGO
Brand Experience & Activation Corporate Purpose & Social Responsibility
Silver Lion
AREA 23, AN FCB HEALTH NETWORK COMPANY
SICK BEATS
WOOJER
Brand Experience & Activation Healthcare
Silver Lion
FCB NEW YORK
MICHELOB ULTRA COURTSIDE
AB INBEV
Brand Experience & Activation Live Brand Experience or Activation
