When I used to go to Cannes for the Cannes Lions International Festival, it was more to hang out with friends at the bar of the Carlton or the Martinez, and to boo at the choices of the jury, after the more interesting topless attractions at the beach had gotten dressed. Volkswagen had a serious reason to go. They went home with a whole safari park of the coveted “Lions.” Volkswagen received a total of 34 Gold, Silver and Bronze Lions. (Read More…)
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Tagged as advertising, Bertel Schmitt, Cannes, Germany, Volkswagen
Tagged as advertising, Bertel Schmitt, Cannes, Germany, Volkswagen
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