Ace Saatchi & Saatchi wins one Gold and two Silver Statues at the 25th London International Awards

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, NOVEMBER 8, 2010 – Ace Saatchi & Saatchi was the big winner from the Philippines in the 2010 London International Awards with one Gold and two Silver Statues, all for the agency’s superior Vespa print entries. TBWASantiago Mangada Puno won a Silver Statue in Design, while DM9 JaymeSyfu made it to the shortlist.

Ace Saatchi & Saatchi picked up a Gold Statue in Print for Vespa “Hug”, and a two Silvers for the entire Vespa campaign –  “Leaves”, “Hug”, “70 Miles” and “Bus” –  in Print – Copywriting Campaign and Print – Consumer Campaign.

 

TBWASantiago Mangada Puno, Makati City won a Silver Statue in Design for its posters for Shangrila, "Touch – Small Table, Touch – Big Table”. DM9JaymeSyfu, Makati City attained a Finalist in Poster – Automotive for "Rollercoaster" for Mini Cooper. 

 

“The Philippines has done very well this year,” commented Barbara Levy, President of LIA.  “I think it is such an honour be able to win the jury over, especially in a highly competitive medium like Print.”

 

The 25th LIA judging was held at the Wynn/Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, convening over a ten-day period. From the total number of 13,562 entries from 79 countries, only 0.6% won Gold; 0.87% Silver; 1.12% Bronze and 1.33% Finalist. Winners were honored at The London International Awards 25th Annual Gala Celebration held at the Troxy in London.