Ogilvy & Mather Toronto took the Film Grand Prix in Cannes last night

Following its success in the Cyber Lions, Ogilvy & Mather Toronto made it a double at the Cannes ad festival, winning the Film Grand Prix for Dove Evolution. However, the award was the subject of major controversy as, at the film press conference, one reporter asked the jurors, “Did you cheat to give Dove the Grand Prix?”

British agencies managed just two Golds at the Cannes Press and Cyber Lions, announced on Wednesday night. Cue much soul-searching on the Carlton Terrace.

“Manchester United is pleased to invite brand, marketing and communications leaders to a relaxed drinks occasion in the presence of their legendary manager, Sir Alex Ferguson CBE”.

So read a full-page ad in yesterday’s edition of Lions Daily, the Cannes advertising festival newspaper. Perhaps irked by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich ‘s conspicuous swanning about on his super yacht, the self-styled “world’s greatest football club” now have a big boat of their own, and they have parked it in Cannes for the duration of the ad festival.

Meet the face of PFLUM FORM – an installation based on a modular typeface designed by Central Saint Martins students, Thorbjørn Ankerstjerne and Jonas Lund. Installed in a darkened room as part of their degree show, the series of white triangular modules are displayed to form a “face” and also the letters “R”, “U”, “O” and “K” when coloured light is projected onto them. It’s a mesmerising effect.

From our Flickr favourites – Things that inspire us.
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Boy Scout Recordings sampler CD and patch, designed by Paul Flack

We’ve seen some lovely music-related artwork land on our desks this week at CR towers, which is great, though slightly frustrating as our July issue, complete with Music Showcase section has gone to press (it’s out in the shops this week). So we thought we’d post up some of the things that won’t appear in the magazine, but that we really like. Please note some of the content in this post is not “work safe”…