MUMBAI: DDB Worldwide has won 79 Lions at the Cannes Lions 59th International Festival of Creativity, placing the network among the top three vying for Network of the Year for the sixth consecutive year. These wins were by 27 offices in 23 countries across the DDB global network.

Chuck Brymer, President and CEO of DDB Worldwide, said, "Cannes Lions represent the epitome of creativity in our industry, and are a measure of not only our success but our clients? as well. A special congratulations goes to our client Mars for being named Cannes Lions 2012 Advertiser of the Year. We are proud to be associated with them."

The Lions were won across numerous industries and brands, including McDonald?s, Volkswagen, Harvey Nichols, C&A, Henkel, State Farm, Swedish Armed Forces, Tourism Australia, and Lion Nathan, as well as other local brands throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latina, and North America.

Amir Kassaei, Chief Creative Officer for DDB Worldwide, said, "To have 46 offices win Lions or be shortlisted is a massive achievement for us as a worldwide network. Each and every one of our regions contributed to our haul, clearly demonstrating the power of DDB?s creativity across the entire globe."

Mumbai: The Advertising Club Bombay along with The Times Group, the official representative of Cannes in India, is offering an opportunity to undergraduate & postgraduate students this summer to earn the prestigious Roger Hatchuel Academy at The Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2012.

Applicants along with their Identity Cards and zerox copies of the first & last two pages of their passport can register. Possession of a valid passport is an essential requirement. Non Passport holders need not apply. You can register at the Ad Club?s Office address - 504, Radhe Vallabh Society, French Bridge Corner, Opera House, Mumbai ? 400004 before Tuesday, 15th May, 2012 between 10.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. The registration fee is Rs.200/-.

A written test will be held on Tuesday, 22nd May, 2012. It will be followed by another exercise of making of a theme based ad. The answer paper and creative will be judged by a panel of top ad professionals. The venue will be informed on the day of the registration.

Names of the Short listed candidates will be put up on our website www.adclubbombay.com. These selected candidates will be required to participate in a Group discussion and appear for an interview. The date and venue will be intimated later. The winner will be declared post the Interview.

The Advertising Club Bombay will sponsor the winner who gets an all expenses paid trip to the Cannes Advertising Festival plus the Cannes Lions BA Scholarship involving one week of training starting 17th June, 2012 to 23rd June, 2012.

The eligibility criterion as defined by Cannes is students must :-

1. Studying advertising, communications, or marketing with a view to working in the Advertising industry.

2. Be fluent in speaking and understanding English.

3. Be 18-23 years of age (born between 17th June, 1989 to 17th June, 1994).