APG and News Corp present Cannes Download in Sydney, Wed, Aug 12 + Melbourne, Thurs, Aug 13

The Account Planning Group (APG), in partnership with official Australian representatives of Cannes Lions, News Corp Australia, present the annual Cannes Download in Sydney on Wednesday 12th August and in Melbourne on Thursday 13th August.

The annual event is a showcase of some of the most interesting, innovative and unexpected campaigns from the 2015 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

The event will feature a presentation of the Cannes Download, presented in Sydney by Liz Deegan, News Corp Australia’s group editorial commercial director, and in Melbourne by Bettina Brown, News Corp Australia’s general manager retail & media.

Presentations will be followed by insights from a panel of industry leaders comprising Cannes Lions jurors, award winners and industry leaders. The panels include:

Sydney

Sophie Price, chief strategy officer, UM

Ben Cooper, head of innovation, M&C Saatchi

Angela Morris, national head of planning, J. Walter Thompson

Sinead Roarty, senior writer, J. Walter Thompson

Chris Colter, strategy director, UM

Jason Lonsdale, executive planning director, Saatchi & Saatchi

Melbourne

Nick Garrett, CEO, Colenso BBDO

Paul Reardon, executive creative director, Whybin\TBWA

Jason Lonsdale, executive planning director, Saatchi & Saatchi

The presentation and discussion will explore:

•    Having promise and purpose

•    The importance of eachness

•    Showing truth and trust

•    Making a difference with data

Says Jason Lonsdale, chair, APG: “Cannes Lions is the largest global festival celebrating commercial creativity and effectiveness, it is an important barometer for our industry to understand trends, challenges and where to next. We are pleased to partner with News to bring this year’s showcase of unexpected thinking to our members and the industry.”

Tickets are $20 for APG and AWARD members and $45 for non-members. For event details and to book your ticket, please see below:

Date: 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Wednesday 12 August 2015

Venue: Verona Cinema, 17 Oxford St Paddington

Member $20 (inc. GST): BOOK

Non-member $45 (inc GST): BOOK

Date: 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Thursday 13 August 2015

Venue: Como Cinema, cnr Chapel Sts & Toorak Rd South Yarra

Member $20 (inc. GST): BOOK

Non-member $45 (inc GST): BOOK

The APG represents the discipline of planning and strategic thinking. The group is led by a committee of 12 leading Planning Directors from creative and media agencies. Membership is included in TCC corporate agency membership. To join, simply register to stay up to date.