MENA Cristal Awards in Lebanon/Cont’d
As i said in my previous [post], it was really hard for me to net coz of the weather conditions
However, this didn’t stop the 4 days stay at the Intercon hotel with the MENA Cristal from being interesting and fun [check the full schedule here].
In addition to knowledge, seminars, conferences, round tables and discussions over brand building, digitalization, production and media, there were another good side of this event which is having the chance to mingle with advertisers that came from across the region, not to mention the idea of getting introduced directly or indirectly to the top notch people of this industry.
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Every night, dinner was sponsored by an agency. On the night of feb 13, Impact BBDO was hosting that dinner. They made a bold move by branding all the restaurant with recruitment messages.
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As for the list of winners, it’s not available with me yet hope will be able to get it soon
Now i leave you with some of great pictures i shot while staying in this amazing location in Lebanon. By the way, Mena Cristal CEO announced during the final ceremony that next year awards will be ran in the same place
In the hotel, my room view
The road to the restaurant
Someone’s frontyard:)
Someone’s backyard :)
On my way to the Beirut, left side view
Right side view
12 Comments, Comment or Ping
kre8tive
” I’m dreaming of a white Christmas….” Lovely!
Feb 20th, 2008
Moey
looks like you had a nice vacation :) cheers!
Feb 20th, 2008
kre8tive
Hey… where u at, Moey? Just chillin’ that’s about it…
Feb 20th, 2008
Moey
Kre8tive, I’m everywhere… Actually in Amman atm, I visit Beirut, Damascus, Dubai from time to time.
Feb 21st, 2008
Moey
Congratulations Leo Burnett on the big win, JWT came second (and I don’t care, I like LB & JWT)
Also, the agency I work for, JWT Jordan (ex-Idea JWT) got mentioned http://arabadzone.blogspot.com/2008/01/rebuilding-lebanon.html
Feb 21st, 2008
Mark
JWT won the most Gold.
JWT Kuwait won 2 golds, one for a Taiba Hospital ad and another for an MTC Atheer TVC. Mindshare got a gold for the Zain eGO launch.
Feb 21st, 2008
kre8tive
Mark, did Picasso and his agency joined the competition? Did he get the Platinum award for the no smoking campaign? lol
Feb 21st, 2008
Mark
Paragon got 1 shortlist
Memac got 3
Impact got 2
Team Y&R got 1
TBWA got 1
None won gold though (I believe)
Feb 21st, 2008
kre8tive
Who needs a shortlist? Hmmm, so he’s only good at the “Abou Ali Awards?” lol (jumping off the seat laughing)
Feb 21st, 2008
Mark
btw list of winners available here:
http://www.menacristal.com/results2007-2006.html
Feb 21st, 2008
Mark
Actually Leo and JWT i think are equal at 12? Can someone count the golds cuz I keep getting a different number everytime lol
Feb 21st, 2008
Moey
LOL me too. well I don’t care, JWT & LB deserve it!
Feb 21st, 2008
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