Countdown to Cannes: Despite GFC, a record haul of Lions – even a Grand Prix – tipped for Australia

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Only three weeks to go before Campaign Brief and a handful of Aussies (as opposed to over 400 last year) defy the recession and lob up to Cannes for the 2009 International Advertising Festival.

This year’s Cannes promises to be a big one for Australia (just like the last big recession year, 1991, when Oz was placed #3in the world) with the strong possibility of a massive haul of Lions and even the odd Grand Prix or two.

As a reminder of what fun it was at Cannes in 2008, a few months before the GFC hit the fan, watch the CB Videoblog of the last day of the Festival.

GOING TO CANNES? Contact Lynchy so you are kept in the loop re: functions during the week. Also, apart from the CB Blog, follow Lynchy on Twitter for up-to-the-minute updates and pics during Cannes week.

PS: If there are any companies with any sponsorship budget left(laughs), CB is looking for up to three to sponsor this year’s CBVideoblog (which includes a full page ad in Campaign Brief magazineafter the Festival). Daily coverage will include exclusive reports fromall the key Aussie and Kiwi judges. If you are interested, contact Lynchy.