OMD secures triple win with Cannes Young Lions 2024 finalists

AUCKLAND, Friday: OMD New Zealand is super excited to share that the top three teams in the 2024 Young Lions Media competition are all from our agency.

Last week, the finalists got a dose of inspiration at Axis Speaks 24. Soon after, we learned that OMD secured the top three spots—1st, 2nd, and 3rd—what a sweep!

Out of 40 competing pairs, nine were from OMD. Following intense judging, five of our teams made the finals. We were ecstatic when the judges awarded our young talent bronze, silver, and GOLD!

We’re thrilled to participate in the Young Lions programme, supported by the Comms Council & Stuff, sponsoring the media division.

“We’re so proud of our young talent. It’s incredible to see the next generation of media stars coming through.”

Nigel Douglas, CEO of OMD New Zealand, shared, “We’re so proud of our young talent. It’s incredible to see the next generation of media stars coming through.”

Rachel Stewart, General Manager at OMD New Zealand, said, “I’ve long been a supporter of the Young Lions programme, it was great to be involved this year and fantastic that New Zealand gets this opportunity to send a team to compete on the global stage.

“The calibre of the work judged across all 10 finalist teams was extremely high, however the top team’s winning idea was born from a great creative media led concept that judges felt gave them the edge to take out the competition.”

The winning duo is set to hit Cannes in June, representing New Zealand on the global stage. We can’t wait to see what they do next!