LONDON, May 28, 2009 -- Spice Design and Events International, a subsidiary of Futuremedia plc (Pink Sheets:FMDAY), and a leader in the exhibitions and events industry announced today that it once again played a significant role at the festivities surrounding the 62nd Cannes Film Festival which concluded on May 24th. For many years, the company office based in Cannes has been the "go-to" events planner for clients at this much publicized event. For the 10th year in a row, the Spice team organized the BBC Films cocktail party which is one of the most sought after parties to attend at the festival. Other clients included Summit Entertainment, the producers of the phenomenal worldwide hit, "Twilight" and Pathe International.
The momentum for the Spice team continues as it is now working feverishly to prepare for the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival which will take place June 21st thru June 27th. This world renowned event will bring together delegates from over ninety countries and will feature speakers such as Kofi Annan (United Nations), Steve Ballmer (Microsoft), Eric Smith (Google) and David Plouffe (campaign manager for Barack Obama). Spice will once again be responsible for both the opening and closing night galas. Additionally, the company will be coordinating major events, designing exhibitions and providing logistical support to the show's organizer and to numerous clients including Microsoft Advertising, the Japanese retailer Uniqlo and Yahoo! during the week-long event.
Futuremedia CEO George O'Leary stated "We are excited to be a part of these prestigious events, and value the continued trust that our clients have shown us. We intend to demonstrate once again our commitment to become the world's premier design, exhibition and events agency."
About Spice
Spice is a leading design, exhibition and events agency. With offices in London, Cannes, Los Angeles and Dubai, it has worldwide experience creating and delivering projects across a range of industries including IT & Telecommunications, Finance & Banking, Property, Television & Entertainment, Travel & Tourism, Food & Drink, Media & Publishing and Fashion & Beauty. With a proven track record spanning over three decades, Spice offers three-dimensional designs to provide creative solutions in the production and management of branded environments and content. Clients include CBS Paramount, Convergys, Estee Lauder, Microsoft Advertising, NBC Universal, Qatari Diar, Sony Ericsson and Union Properties. "SPICE" encompasses Strength, Passion, Innovation, Creativity and Excellence. For more information, visit www.spicedesign.com or contact Rita Johnson at rjohnson@buttonworldwide.com
Futuremedia plc (Pink Sheets:FMDAY) is a global media holding company providing design, exhibition and event services to public and private sector organisations. Established in 1982, Futuremedia helps its clients to communicate their values, product and brand information to employees, customers and industry. For more information, visit www.futuremedia.co.uk
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