DB Corp congratulates Cannes Lions 2013 Press winners

The Press Awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity announced last night saw Indian agencies winning a record 11 medals including 4 Gold, 2 Silver and 5 Bronze Lions. Out of the 37 entries shortlisted from India, 28 entries were awarded with 11 medals.

Speaking on the occasion at Cannes, France, Pradeep Dwivedi, Chief of Sales & Marketing said, “Dainik Bhaskar Group is delighted to congratulate the Indian contingent present at the Press Awards in Cannes Lions this year. Their works exemplify the pedigree of innovation and fresh thinking in Indian press advertising, something that Bhaskar Group has been proudly supporting through initiatives like Mosaic – a compendium of India's best work in print advertising which featured in 121 print campaigns across 105 brands from 31 top agencies. The Indian winners and shortlisted entries reinforce our belief in the significant importance of print media both across India and globally.

We will continue to work with the creative teams as well as our partners in media agencies and marketers to ensure the sustained focus in this area. We hope that the Indian representation at Cannes will continue to grow and yield more well deserved wins amongst global peers. We believe that The Cannes Lions international festival of creativity is a great venue to engage with global press leaders and clients alike, and kindle thought leadership.”