A Fringe overview of the Golden Drum Festival 2007
October 18, 2007
The Golden Drum Awards is in its 14th year now and has established itself as one of the more significant advertising festivals in the world. Basing itself in Eastern Europe it has grown up out of the turmoil’s that the region has suffered in the past and is now recognized not only a European manifestation but also an important event noticed throughout the world. This year Cannes Fringe is broadcasting the event from the beautiful seaside port of Portoroz in Slovenia.
The Festival has grown from strength to strength and the larger it grows the more debate that takes place about the industry both positive and negative. This year the organizers have set the discussion based around the concept of “Beyond Horizons”. In true Golden Drum style they have opened the debate to the floor and have oraganized a Sunday afternoon of “Free” conversation called “Prologue” which we hope will uncover and unleash some of the more important theories and directions that the industry needs to undertake.
One thing is for sure at the International Golden Drum Festival that over the last ten years or so it has always been seen as a well-organized and friendly festival where countless long-lasting professional and business ties have been formed. It is an event which brings the world closer to the creativity that is growing out of the region and allows the by increasing the awareness year by year of this in turn creates more fluid industry relationships and trade both on the domestic and international stage.
The Fringe believes it is significant and as a result will be there reporting on all that occurs!
For more information on the Festival view www.goldendrum.com.
Already halfway through the Golden Drum 07
October 17, 2007
The 3rd day is over - we’re already halfway through the festival. Time for a little resume…
Cannes Fringe at the Golden Drum Festival
October 16, 2007
The 14th Golden Drum Festival started in Portoroz on the Slovenian coast - for sure Cannes Fringe is there!
This perfectly organized festival just started and 1,500 participants came from all over the world to enjoy an interesting and relaxed festival! We like it! On our first day people are getting adjusted to the way of life in this beautiful Slovenian town and gearing up for a week of industry discussion. Cannes Fringe went out and about to check out the town that is hosting this years festival.
Advertising Women of Excellence Party
October 3, 2007
Honorees Shawn Lacy, Executive Producer & Co-Founder, Biscuit Filmworks, and Jennifer Golub, Director of Broadcast Content Production, Cutwater San Francisco, were on hand to take their bows, sip free drinks and have their rings kissed by the throng of sales reps, directors, editors and creative types clogging the crowded and coal mine dark Retreat bar in Manhattan’s Flatiron district.
The subject of the evening? “Which party to go on to next ?” Yes, Advertising Week in NYC again provided the locals with plenty of party options - offered up by fawning and wild eyed vendors of every stripe.
CannesFringe USA caught up with Regina Ebel, EVP Director of TV Production, BBDO NY, to discuss the need for more diversity in the Ad biz and what she and her company were doing about it. Ebel received last years’ inaugural Advertising Women of Excellence honours.
Unfortunately Mary Baglivo, CEO & Worldwide Marketing Director, Saatchi & Saatchi - also on this year’s list - was travelling and could not attend.
Jonathan Verk, Publisher of ‘Boards attempted to quiet the rabble in order to say a few words in honour of the 2007 Advertising Women of Excellence but the half bagged mass would have none of that.
Needless to say, a splendid time was had by all.
- Owen Plotkin CannesFringe USA
Featuring 2006 Advertising Women of Excellence Honoree, Regina Ebel , EVP Director TV Production BBDO NY and Jonathan Verk , Publisher Boards Magazine THIS year’s Advertising Women of Excellence 2007 Honorees are:
Mary Baglivo CEO Worldwide Marketing Director Saatchi and Saatchi New York
Jennifer Golub Director of Broadcast/Content production, Cutwater, San Francisco
Shawn Lacy Co-founder, Executive Producer, Biscuit Filmworks, LA
peace and love,
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