« The Meribel Ad Festival has an important role to play in recognizing and celebrating the rich diversity of European advertising and I’m delighted to be able to play my part in acknowledging the very best marketing communications to have emerged across the Euro zone. I’m looking forward to seeing the best work from the more mature markets but also some of the really exciting work that I know is being created in the emerging markets. Having a global role allows me to see work from across the globe and there is absolutely no doubt that Europe’s diverse cultures produce some of the best advertising in the world. As President I see my role as helping and guiding the jurors and ensuring that ultimately we reward not only great work but work that produces great consumer experiences. »

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« For several years now, the Meribel Ad Festival has grown as the new platform for communication, marketing and promotion. Its situation makes the festival a magical place and, in this year of French presidency of the European Union, I believe it will be the time to discover what’s new on our continent. As our societies are experiencing deep changes, we will be looking for ideas and new creative trends of course, but also for a new vision of our global way of consuming. How could I not be attending the Festival this year as you elected me “2008 Marketing Man of the Year”? As the co-President of the Marketing Services Jury, you can count on me to always challenge the advertisers of the jury so that they make their choices with innovation, professionalism and creativity. »