-The Cannes Lions folks have started naming 2014 jury presidents. This year’s judging leadership includes DDB Worldwide CCO Amir Kassaei for Film, Y&R global CEO David Sable for Creative Effectiveness and Leo Burnett USA CCO Susan Credle for Promo & Activation. link
-L.A.-based commercial production company Biscuit Filmworks has added Matt Dilmore to its directorial roster.
-Nebraskan family-run seed company Hoegemeyer Hybrids has tapped Minneapolis-based agency broadhead to serve as its agency of record.
-The Ipswich, Mass. distiller of Privateer American Rum, which puts out Silver Reserve and True American Amber lines, has named Boston-based Forge Worldwide as its agency of record.
-The 55th annual CLIO Awards, which will take place on Oct. 1, is now open for entries and full jury members have been announced. link
-While we’re on the awards tip, Barton F. Graf9000 founder Gerry Graf will serve as 2014 AICP Next Awards judging chair as well as MC of the AICP Next Awards presentation