On Sunday 4th June a number of advertising agencies took part in the Advertising World Cup at the Power League Football Centre in the city.  It was a chance for all those keen footballers within the industry to show off their skills and help raise money for the United Nations World Food Programme.

Wieden + Kennedy represented

Brazil

in this competition and were in Group B, along with

Germany

However, all was not lost, the teams who finished 3rd and 4th in each group then went on to play in the ‘Plate’ Competition.  We beat Mexico (BBH) in the semi finals of this competition and ended up in the final against Portugal (WCRS).  It was a 9 goal thriller of a match and we won 6-3.

Our boys did good.  Well done Shay, Stu, Ben, Rich, Arnie, Gio and Robbie.

The captain Shay picking up the trophy from his old boss Tim Delaney. Who seemed very happy for him

The plate. Solid silver.

Ben before his hospital visit.

Brilliant item available for sale from Shomer-Tec, producers of ‘Law Enforcement and Military Equipment.’

The descriptive blurb is so good it deserves to be reproduced in full:

The "Brief Safe" is an innovative diversion safe that can secure your cash, documents, and other small valuables from inquisitive eyes and thieving hands, both at home and when you’re traveling. Items can be hidden right under their noses with these specially-designed briefs which contain a fly-accessed 4" x 10" secret compartment with Velcro closure and "special markings" on the lower rear portion. Leave the "Brief Safe" in plain view in your laundry basket or washing machine at home, or in your suitcase in a hotel room – even the most hardened burgler or most curious snoop will "skid" to a screeching halt as soon as they see them. (Wouldn’t you?) Made in USA. One size. Color: white (and brown). To add realistic smell, check out "Doo Drops" on Page 65.

Or, of course, you could just hide your money in an actual pair of dirty pants.