The CIM Forum, held in Kotor, Montenegro, has recently become an unmissable stop on the map of regional events that bring together media, art, communications, technology, and the creative industries. Under the slogan “From Roots to Code,” this year’s edition explored how traditional values, art, and modern technologies intertwine to create innovative concepts and stories that push the boundaries of creativity. 

 One of the conversations that perfectly captured this spirit was the panel “Balkan Pride: The Code of Success“, where our colleague Jana Savić Rastovac, McCann Belgrade Creative Director welcomed IPG’s Creative Advisor and McCann Worldgroup Global Creative Excellence Director Carmen Bistrian.  

On the final evening of the festival, awards were presented, and we came back home with four recognitions in different categories and one Grand Prix! 

Let’s break it down! 

McCann Skopje: 

• BEST INNOVATIVE MEDIA FORMAT award for the “Startup Garage” campaign for HALK and the GRAND PRIX of the entire festival for the same campaign, which earned the highest overall score. 

McCann Belgrade: 

• IMPACT CHAMPION award for the “Swear on the Law” campaign for Autonomous Women’s Center  

• GAME CHANGER award for the “A Crumb of Patience” campaign for PLAZMA 

McCann Podgorica: 

• THE NEURO award for “Girls in ICT” for One  

Congratulations to our brilliant creatives!