Why commercial creativity is a force for good, JWT's Ingram calls for hiring 'street savvy' creatives, Cannes shortlists

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Campaign: Agencies June 20, 2016

Latest Isn't creativity already a force for social good? David Kolbusz and Dylan Williams David Kolbusz and Dylan Williams remind Cannes judges that, while awarding work claimed to do good in the world is de rigueur, the very best commercial creativity has its own positive societal effect. JWT chief Ingram calls on adland to find 'street savvy' creatives by hiring non-graduates Simon Gwynn J Walter Thompson's global chief executive Tamara Ingram has said the advertising industry is missing out on some of the best talent by focusing too narrowly on the educational background of candidates. We need an award for the people who pave the way to Cannes Joe Alexander What a statement it would be if we recognised the unsung heroes of our industry, says The Martin Agency's chief creative officer. Pizzas and polished stones: how to build a great team Andy Nairn Embracing conflict is just one way to transform a group of also-rans into a team of world-beaters, says Lucky Generals' Andy Nairn. Iggy Pop recites Dylan Thomas to promote Cannes event with Nils Leonard Omar Oakes Iggy Pop has recorded a reading of a Dylan Thomas poem ahead of his first appearance at Cannes Lions next week, where he will share a stage with Grey' London's chief creative Nils Leonard. Charity work may be split from commercial work at Cannes Lions, says festival boss Kate Magee The organisers of the Cannes Lions Festival are considering splitting out charity submissions from commercial entries in their awards judging process. AMV BBDO leads UK entries in Creative Effectiveness Lions Omar Oakes Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO has three campaigns up for a Cannes Creative Effectiveness Lion award this year, as six UK entries made the shortlist. Ten UK entries vying for new Digital Craft award at Cannes Gurjit Degun The UK has taken ten entries on the shortlist for the inaugural Digital Craft category in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. AMV BBDO and Guinness win only UK nomination in Glass Lion shortlist Maisie McCabe Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO and Guinness have picked up the UK's only nomination in the Glass Lion shortlist for an ad featuring the gay rugby player Gareth Thomas. Grey and McCann lead UK entries on Outdoor Lions shortlist Omar Oakes Grey London and McCann London dominate this year's UK entries on the Outdoor Lions shortlist at Cannes, with more than half out of the 49 British entries. Grey and MullenLowe lead Print & Publishing Lions shortlist Omar Oakes The UK has 34 entries shortlisted across this year's Print & Publishing category at Cannes Lions. UK companies lead nominations in Product Design Lions Simon Gwynn Five UK companies have made the shortlist for the Cannes Product Design Lion - the most of any country. Grey leads the way for UK in Design Lions with nine nods Simon Gwynn Grey London is leading the UK's charge in the Design Lions, with nine nominations - the second most of any agency after Tokyo's Dentsu, which scored 15, including two collaborations. Saatchi & Saatchi leads UK entries on Promo and Activation shortlist Omar Oakes Saatchi & Saatchi London's "Sea hero quest" has been shortlisted three times in this year's Promo and Activation category. Nine UK entries in Cannes Radio Lions shortlist Omar Oakes The UK has received nine nominations in the Radio Lions shortlist at Cannes Lions 2016. Prime/Weber leads PR Lions shortlist ahead of Edelman, Engine and MSLGroup Sam Burne James Weber Shandwick and its subsidiary Prime lead the way in the PR Lions shortlist with seven nominations, while Edelman and sister firm Zeno Group have four, and Engine and MSLGroup three apiece - but ad agencies again make up the bulk of nominees in Cannes. Titanium Wives: Jonathan Burley's Cannes novella Jonathan Burley The eagerly anticipated follow-up to 2013's Titanium is finally here, and a certain reality star is the talk of the town. Private view: Bobby Hershfield and Jon Sharpe SS&K's Bobby Hershfield and RKCR/Y&R's Jon Sharpe review ads from BBC Asian Network, KFC, Paddy Power, Operation Black Vote and ThaiHealth. It's time political advertising was held to account Jeremy Lee The terrible death of the Labour MP Jo Cox was perhaps the final scene in a referendum campaign that plumbed depths never seen before in political advertising. Monday review recap: BT, Kingfisher, Amazon Audible Staff BT, Kingfisher and Amazon Audible are among the brands which are reviewing their agency requirements. Promoted Personal, predictive, powerful: the future of search Bing It's here. And it's called the Bing Network. In case you missed it... THE WORK Valio "The lick-hiker's guide to inner strength" by Hasan & Partners Helsinki Ian Wright is on a mission to seek out and lick the dirtiest locations in Europe for The Lick-hiker's Guide to Inner Strength, a campaign that promotes the virtues of Gefilus, a probiotics range by innovative dairy, Valio. Cobra "World's smoothest glass" by Karmarama Cobra beer describes its new Smooth Pour glassware, developed with Karmarama, as a breakthrough in pouring technology. Promoted 10 things not to miss in Cannes Hill+Knowlton Strategies Lions Health kicks off in Cannes tomorrow, and we've picked the top ten things we're looking forward to seeing at this year's event. Campaign Jobs Global Design Manager- 9 month fixed- term contract Competitive rb ( Reckitt Benckiser ), Slough, Berkshire Account Director - DIGITAL AGENCY £50-60k plus benefits JEFFERSON, London (Central) Creative Design Manager Competitive eFinancialCareers Ltd, London (Central), London (Greater) Digital Designer 35-45k Union Jackson, London (Greater) IT Programme Senior Design Lead £47,903 -£55,015 HMRC, Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne Director - Sky Creative Negotiable Sky, London Copywriter £28-32,000 per annum + benefits The Real Adventure Unlimited..., City of Bristol Product Design - Packaging Depending on Experience Burgopak, London (Central), London (Greater) Digital Designer Competitive Three, Maidenhead, Berkshire Marketing Manager , 6 month contract £40000 - £55000 per annum The Great & The Good, London

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