Adidas named Cannes 2006 Advertiser of the Year

Sportswear brand adidas will be honoured at this years' Cannes Lions International Advertising festival, receiving the prized 2006 Advertiser of the Year gong. <BR><BR> The award will be handed out in recognition of a stellar 2005, in which it won 11 Cannes Lions, taking its tally over the last decade to 34. The award will be accepted by Erich Stamminger, president and CEO of adidas. The award recognises the innovative and original global communications of the adidas brand, along with its worldwide influence on lifestyle trends.