Apr 24, 2016 08:00 JST

Source: Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Lions Entertainment Juries Announced

LONDON, Apr 24, 2016 - (ACN Newswire) - Lions Entertainment, the new specialist event dedicated to unskippable creativity at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, has today announced the jury members for the Entertainment Lions and the Entertainment Lions for Music.

Bringing together brands and creators, the event encompasses how content is incorporated into mainstream culture through effective storytelling and compelling content.

Commenting on the announcement, Terry Savage, Chairman, Lions festivals said, "In the inaugural year of Lions Entertainment we have combined creative pioneers across the spectrum of music, sport, gaming and talent with specialists in the industry to get the widest range of perspectives. We've seen again and again how important it is to create content that integrates into the lives of consumers instead of interrupting and these juries will be looking to award work that cuts through, sets standards and resets the discussion."

The 2016 Lions Entertainment juries are as follows:

Entertainment Lions Jury

- Jae Goodman, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Head, CAA Marketing, Global - Jury President
- Ben Hartman, Managing Director, APAC, Octagon, Asia Pacific
- Josh Black, CEO Content, GroupM Asia Pacific
- Simon Langley, Executive Creative Director, J. Walter Thompson, Australia
- Tadeu Jungle, Director, Academia De Filmes, Brazil
- Johnny Tan, Chief Creative Officer, BBH, China
- Anahita Kheder, Senior Vice President - Middle East, Africa, SE Europe, Freemantle Media International, Dubai
- Louise Johnson, Managing Director, FUSE EMEA
- Pascal Becleur, Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, MSLGROUP, Global
- Laurent Janneau, Global Brand Creative Director, Netflix, Global
- Izabela Derda, Head of Entertainment and Content, Havas Sports & Entertainment, Poland
- Stuart Harkness, Executive Creative Director, 72&Sunny, The Netherlands
- Jessica Thomas, Commercial Department Co-Head / Partner, WME / IMG, USA
- Rob Troy, Chief Creative Officer, Ant Farm, USA
- Teddy Lynn, Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy & Mather, USA
- Dave Roberts, Deputy Managing Director & Head of Entertainment, M&C Saatchi Sports & Entertainment, UK
- Scott Duchon, Chief Creative Officer, Twofifteenmccann, USA
- Kirstin Patrick, Chief Marketing Officer, PEPSI at PepsiCo, USA
- David Rolfe, EVP, Director of Integrated Production, BBDO NY, USA
- Shailja Varghese, Head of Content Solutions, Brand New Media, SE Asia

Entertainment Lions for Music Jury

- Josh Rabinowitz, EVP, Director of Music, Grey Group, USA - Jury President
- Roberta Medina, Vice President, Rock World, SA / Rock in Rio, Brazil
Kenna, Musician, Creative Director, Global
- Omar Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer, Beats by Dr. Dre, Global
- Olivier Robert-Murphy, Global Head of New Business, Universal Music Group, Global
- Prasoon Joshi, Chairman, Asia Pacific, CEO and CCO, India, McCann Worldgroup
- Toshihide Kimura, Creative Director, Dentsu Inc., Japan
- Paul Brazier, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, AMV BBDO, UK
- Marcie Allen, President and Founder, Mac Presents, USA
- Peggy Walter, VP, Director of Celebrity Services, Leo Burnett, USA

Evolving from the Branded Content & Entertainment Lions, the Entertainment Lions will honour work that has turned content into culture, while the Entertainment Lions for Music celebrate how integral music is to effective branded content.

Rob Dembitz, Head of Lions Entertainment added, "It's exciting to welcome so much new talent not only to the Jury but also to the speaking stages of Lions Entertainment. We also look forward to meeting many new companies in Cannes this summer as well."

Taking place on 23-24 June, Lions Entertainment is part of the overall programme of the Cannes Lions Festival running from 18-25 June. Further information about the festival and how to register for attendance can be found at www.canneslions.com.

Key Dates --
Delegate registration: open
Late entries: awards@canneslions.com
Festival dates: 18 - 25 June 2016, Cannes, France
Lions Health: 18-19 June 2016
Lions Innovation: 21-22 June 2016
Lions Entertainment: 23-24 June 2016

Contact:
Camilla Lambert
Head of Media Relations & PR
camillal@lionsfestivals.com
+44 20 3033 4016
www.canneslions.com
Source: Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
Sectors: Film & Video, Advertising

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