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Granger to chair Cannes Lions 2011 Film and Press juries

 AWARD NEWS   WORLDWIDE    November 24, 2010 15:18 (Edited: February 17, 2023 05:19)
https://www.bestadsontv.com/news/upload/tony-granger-young-rubicam-3.jpgTony Granger, global chief creative officer of Young & Rubicam, will lead both the Cannes Lions Film and Press juries at next year's Festival.

Under Granger's creative leadership, at Cannes 2010, Young & Rubicam's global network ranked third, leaping forward five places in a single year; Y&R New York was the number one agency in the US and second globally. Also in 2010, Young & Rubicam was named Network of the Year by the Art Directors Club, NY Festivals and London International Awards.

"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. Chairing both the Film and Press juries is a highly demanding role, which Tony will no doubt excel in and relish," said Terry Savage, Festival chairman.

Says Granger: "This is a great honour. 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."

Granger believes in the magic of ideas and their power to generate change. They form his passion to transform brands and agencies. Since arriving at Young & Rubicam in 2008, he has done both. He has attracted some of the industry's best creative talent, fully integrated digital into the agency, and built a global creative community in both spirit and practice. It's resulted in radically refreshed work for clients like Virgin Atlantic, Land Rover, LG and Telefonica.

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 TBWAHuntLascaris, a shop of proud heritage and creative pedigree.

Granger and his agencies have won numerous awards, and he's been fortunate to serve as president of several international juries. But he's most proud to have shaped top creative agencies, and worked with the world's most sought after clients on some of the most recognised and influential global brands. He is fanatically focused and excited for the future of the business and this industry.


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