Cannes Lions has announced a new shortlist, with Via Media’s campaign “It’s Time to Stop” once again among the projects still in contention for a Lion.
This is the campaign’s second Cannes Lions shortlist nomination. Following its selection in the Brand Experience & Activation Lions category, it has now also been shortlisted in the Sustainable Development Goals Lions category, under Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
With two shortlist nominations, Via Media remains in contention for two Cannes Lions awards, while “It’s Time to Stop” further strengthens its position among the most notable projects from the Adriatic region at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival.
Other regional projects to have made the Cannes Lions 2026 shortlists include Imago Ogilvy’s Cry For Hydration for Studenac, shortlisted in Social & Creator Lions, Local Brand, as well as Studio Sonda’s Label created by the wine itself – Piquentum Brut Nature, shortlisted in Creative B2B Lions, Challenger Brand.
The results for Brand Experience & Activation Lions will be announced on Thursday, 25 June, while the winners of the Sustainable Development Goals Lions category will be revealed on Friday, 26 June, the final day of the Cannes Lions Festival.
