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The award is calculated by the accumulation of points within the Entertainment track.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside the Independent Agency of the Year honor, Edelman took home a Grand Prix in the Entertainment Lions for Sport for Asics Eternal Run, a Gold Lion in Radio &amp; Audio for Good Humor\u2019s, \u2018A New Jingle for A New Era\u2019 and a Bronze Lion in Entertainment for Dove, Hair Love for Unilever. Edelman has also received 16 shortlists as standalone entrant, and 17 wins and 15 shortlists as the Partner\/PR agency across 22 of the 28 Lions categories.<\/p>\n<p>These accolades are a demonstration of Edelman\u2019s continued investment in a framework of communications that is social by design, rooted in purpose, as fast as the news cycle and able to spark substantive dialogue, create movements and change culture. The firm now has 1,700 people in Data &amp; Analytics, Digital, Creative and Strategy and Influencer as well as its own entertainment, sports and brand experiences agency United Entertainment Group (UEG).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur performance at this year\u2019s festival is a testament to the hard work, dedication and pride the entire agency puts into the work we do for our clients,\u201d said Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman. \u201cFive years ago we made the decision to invest in, and develop, a creative offering that would produce industry leading work. Today, we are not only producing world class creative but work that is meaningful, culturally relevant and drives change. I could not be prouder of our people for the work they produced this year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is an incredible accolade for our entire team at Edelman,\u201d said Judy John, chief creative officer at Edelman. \u201cAs Richard said, this is a testament to what we\u2019ve been building and staying true to our roots in being culturally relevant and earning people\u2019s attention in everything we do\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Edelman has been named Independent Agency of the Year for the Entertainment Track at this year\u2019s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity. The award is calculated by the accumulation of points within the Entertainment track. 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