-Cannes Lions is now accepting entries for the new Product Design category. link
-While we’re on the awards tip, the Clio crew has announced the launch of Clio Sports, which as you can gather honors sports marketing efforts. link
-Food court staple Panda Express recently selected Omaha, NE-based agency Bailey Lauerman as its new creative agency of record. link
-Nielsen projects that global ad spending climbed to $243.5 billion through the first nine months of 2013, up 3.2 percent. link
-Our respect for Seattle Seahawks player Derrick Coleman, star of the recent inspiring Duracell spot, just increased tenfold. link
-Original content provider Mass Appeal has announced a strategic investment with new partner, New York-based Cogent Entertainment Marketing.