Observed Signal · Jun 23, 2026 · Award · Source: Horizont · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
HeimatTBWA Wins Germany's First Gold at Cannes Lions
HeimatTBWA won a Gold Lion in the Film Craft category at the Cannes Lions festival for the Hornbach campaign "Kein Projekt ohne Drama." The award is the first gold for German entrants at this year’s Cannes Lions. The article, published by HORIZONT on June 23, 2026, notes some had hoped for a Grand Prix but the campaign ultimately secured a gold. The piece is authored by Mehrdad Amirkhizi and Tim Theobald.
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- HeimatTBWA won a Gold Lion in the Film Craft category at Cannes Lions.
- The awarded work is the Hornbach campaign titled "Kein Projekt ohne Drama."
- This Gold Lion is the first gold award for German participants at Cannes Lions in 2026.
- Article published by HORIZONT on 2026-06-23; authors: Mehrdad Amirkhizi and Tim Theobald.
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