Have you ever noticed that the first TV and Press Grand Prix were italian?
Posted: June 14, 2012 Filed under: Awards, Cannes Lions, Italy, Legendary, Press/Outdoor, TV/Film | Tags: cannes festival, Chlorodont toothpaste, grand prix, Il Circo, Italy, Levi's, Lion, McCann erickson, Outdoor, TV/Film Leave a comment »1954. European cinema contractors launch the Festival to celebrate great cinema advertising. The first Cannes Grand Prix goes to a spot called “Il Circo” from Italy’s Ferry Mayer for Chlorodont toothpaste.
1992. The Press and Poster category introduced. McCann-Erickson Milan is awarded first Grand Prix in the category for its Levi’s campaign.
Advertising Agency: McCann-Erickson Italia
Creative Director: Milka Pogliani
Copywriter: Alessandro Canale
Art Director: Stefano Colombo
Photographer: Graham Ford
Good Luck Italy.


