-The final Cannes Lions 2012 shortlists are out. link
-Did WPP’s AKQA acquisition create a “digital arms race?” link
-Valassis acquired Silicon Valley-based display, video and mobile advertising network/technology platform Brand.net. link
-This was all the rage at Cannes yesterday when Bill Clinton showed up and was interviewed by Pereira & O’Dell co-namesake PJ Pereira (above).
-Here’s your startling ad stat of the day: funny beats frugal. link