Bestads Six of the Best reviewed by Matt Eastwood, worldwide CCO, J. Walter Thompson

In the months and weeks leading up to Cannes, we see a lot of great work appearing across all media. It's like the floodgates open and suddenly we're swimming in amazing case study after amazing case study. In Outdoor and Interactive, that premise held true. The work is excellent. And almost every one of the six spots shortlisted in Television could probably go on to win or shortlist at Cannes. For me, the disappointment was Print. Most of the work came from traditionally "easy" categories - toy stores, zoos and, of course, WWF. And, whilst the executions themselves were fairly well done, overall there seemed to be a very light touch in terms of strategy.

BEST TV
My favorite film is the charming Monoprix spot from Rosapark. It's a beautifully told story with a plot twist that I certainly didn't see coming. Engaging from beginning to end. The runner up is the iPhone 7 "Barbers" spot. Once again, Apple is making classic Apple ads. And I mean that in a very good way. READ MORE...