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    Rows of bright yellow PENNY iodized salt boxes, reminiscent of a Grand Prix display at Cannes Lions, with large white numbers and text, neatly stacked on a shelf under direct lighting.

    Cannes Lions Day 1: Serviceplan’s Grand Prix Leads Indie Triumph

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    Indie Agency News Team June 16, 2025
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    Doug Zanger June 16, 2025
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    Indie Agency News Team June 13, 2025
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    Indie Agency News Team June 12, 2025
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    Jess Zafarris June 12, 2025
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    Doug Zanger June 11, 2025
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    Indie Agency News Team June 10, 2025
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    Doug Zanger June 6, 2025
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    Show Off: Gotta Hand It to ‘Em

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    Jess Zafarris June 6, 2025
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    Doug Zanger June 6, 2025
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    Indie Agency News Team June 6, 2025
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    Doug Zanger June 4, 2025
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