CANNES, FRANCE — Tokyo-based agency Dentsu Inc., led by President & CEO Norihiro Kuretani, was awarded Agency of the Year – Craft at Cannes Lions 2023, the world’s largest festival of creativity, held in Cannes from June 19 to 23. In addition to that, the festival also bagged eight awards, including the Industry Craft Lions Grand Prix, three Gold, one Silver, and three Bronze Lions.
Dentsu Inc.’s Highlights:
- Winner of the Agency of the Year-Craft
- Winner of the Grand Prix in the Industry Craft Lions
- Won an additional three Gold, one Silver, and three Bronze Lions
As a Group, dentsu won the Industry Craft Lions Grand Prix and the Pharma Lions Grand Prix, in addition to five Gold, five Silver, and 17 Bronze Lions. This adds up to an impressive 29 awards for the network. Furthermore, dentsu was named “Regional Network of the Year” for the Asia region.
Cannes Lions 2023 was held in Cannes, France from June 19 to 23. A total of 26,992 entries were submitted and judged in 30 categories.