Promoted

Day 18: Cannes brain teasers - the solutions

Puzzling over our selection of Cannes-related mind-benders? Don't fret - here are the answers

Day 18: Cannes brain teasers - the solutions

Word target

Using only the letters in the target, try to find as many words as possible. None of them must be plurals, foreign words or proper nouns. Each word must contain at least three letters, each letter can only be used once – and all words must contain the central letter. The key word is TRADEDESK.

Cannes: True or False?

  • The first International Advertising Film Festival was attended by 130 delegates. TRUE
  • The Cannes Lions trophies are designed by Cartier FALES
  • The International Advertising Film Festival didn't drop "Film" from its title until 1992 TRUE
  • Kim Kardashian received the first Cannes LionHeart award for making a difference FALSE
  • 40% of this year's jurors are women TRUE
  • The record holder for most Grand Prix won by a single campaign is for "Dumb Ways to Die" TRUE
  • There's a swimming race around the Islands of Lerins every year. FALSE
  • The festival didn't find a permanent home in Cannes until 1985 TRUE

Word search

Topics

We're counting down the days until the Cannes Lions kick off – and we've got something new for you every day until the festival starts. Check back here daily for articles and insights – or just something to stoke your anticipation for the big event.

Countdown to Cannes

About The Trade Desk

is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising.  provides a self-service platform that enables ad buyers to manage data-driven digital advertising campaigns using their own teams across various advertising formats, including display, video, and social, and on a multitude of devices, including computers, mobile devices, and connected TV.

Headquartered in Ventura, Calif.,  has offices across the United States, Europe, and Asia.