Tony Granger, global chief creative officer of Young & Rubicam, has been selected to chair both the Cannes Lions Film and Press juries at next year’s International Advertising Festival.
Under Granger’s creative leadership, Young & Rubicam’s global network ranked third at Cannes 2010, leaping upward five slots in a single year; Y&R New York was the number one agency in the U.S. and second globally. Also in 2010, Y&R was named Network of the Year by the Art Directors Club, New York Festivals and the London International Awards.
Since arriving at Y&R in 2008, Granger has attracted top drawer creative talent, fully integrated digital into the agency, and built a global creativity community in both spirit and practice. This is reflected in notable work for clients like Virgin Atlantic, Land Rover, LG and Telefonica.
“Young & Rubicam’s rising up the agency ranks in the last couple of years is a testament to Tony’s incredible talent, his belief in the power of creativity and brilliant leadership,” said Terry Savage, chairman of the Cannes Ad Fest.
Granger said of his being named chair of the Film and Press juries, “This is a great honor. Cannes Lions is the most prestigious global awards show in our industry–it gives us the chance to highlight what is possible while inspiring us to leap forward. It’s the celebration of creativity in all forms of communication, and I’m excited to be a part of it.”
Before joining Y&R, Granger spent five years at Saatchi & Saatchi. There, too, he led the agency’s creative transformation. Saatchi became the top creative agency in the U.S., and International Agency of the Year at both the Cannes and the Clio Festivals. He led a similar renaissance at Bozell New York, where the shop catapulted to best in the U.S. and third best at Cannes in 2002. Granger began his career in his native South Africa, where he led TBWAHunt Lascaris.
The 58th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival is slated for June 19-25, 2011 in Cannes, France.
Nominees Unveiled For Cinema Audio Society’s 61st Annual Awards
The Cinema Audio Society has unveiled its nominees in seven categories for the 61st Annual CAS Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing 2024.
The 61st CAS Awards will be held on Saturday, February 22, at the Beverly Hilton.
Nominated in the live action motion picture category were the audio teams behind A Complete Unknown, Deadpool & Wolverine, Dune: Part Two, Gladiator II and Wicked.
Animated motion picture nominees were the sound ensembles behind Inside Out 2, Moana 2, Mufasa: The Lion King, The Wild Robot and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
As previously announced, multi-award-winning sound mixer Tod A. Maitland CAS (A Complete Unknown, West Side Story, Joker), will be honored with the CAS Career Achievement Award. In addition, visionary filmmaker Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part Two, Blade Runner 2049, Arrival) will receive the Cinema Audio Society’s Filmmaker Award.
The CAS Award nominees highlight the outstanding contributions of sound mixers, recognizing excellence in the specialized craft of sound mixing for both film and television. Each year, accomplished CAS members—who possess extensive expertise in the art and science of sound—carefully review hundreds of projects to ensure the nominees truly reflect excellence in sound mixing in Motion Picture and Television entertainment.
“2024 was a year of remarkable achievements in the sound community, with exceptional talent on display across every category,” said CAS president Peter Kurland. “The innovation and artistry of these sound mixers continue to elevate the craft, and the upcoming awards will be a celebration of the outstanding contributions made this year. Congratulations to... Read More