Perhaps they couldn't afford the entry fees. Maybe they don't speak French.
Maybe a client, out of spite, scheduled an intensive brand review for this week.
Whatever the reason, Cannes' loss is Coney Island's gain.

Ad industry luminaries rub elbows, networking by the sea.

Gill Witt of Woods Witt Dealy & Sons judges the junior art director design competition.

Phyllis Dealy of WWD&S hosts insightful break out groups on pertinent marketing issues of the day.

Freelance writer Richard Kaufman and portfolio look for that next gig.

Richard remembers Cannes '86.

WWD&S' Thomas Kelley wins the young achiever’s award and...

...with that nose to the grindstone (or up the client’s ass), it’s easy to see why.

Mr. Witt reaches for the stars, and pulls down a best of show!

WWD&S' Harry Woods takes 2nd in the consolation bracket...always a bridesmaid...

Courtney!

What do the judges look for in a Grand Coney winner?

Ms. Dealy wins the Grand Coney...

...and brings the crowd to tears.

WWD&S sweeps the show!

WWD&S wines and dines Ed Cortese, Newport Development client, at a local hotspot.

A WWD&S intern is a hungry intern!

Cannes, Schmannes.

Winners know how to party!

”Help, my organs are burning!”

The special Olympics are down the beach.

"Mobile. It's quite clearly the first screen."

The WWD&S team dedicates their trophies to those who matter most, the clients.

Chateau Neuf de Poopie-face.

Mr. Cortese reminds Ms. Norych of his service as a fighter pilot in Korea.

The Grand Coney judges vote to break a deadlock.

Ms. Dealy and Mr. Witt on the Tilt ‘O Whirl just before their accident.

Buzz marketing is so 2006.