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Jun 13, 2013

McCann's 'Dumb ways to die' wins D&AD Black Pencil, five Yellows

GLOBAL - McCann's 'Dumb ways to die' campaign for Metro Trains Melbourne has won a Black Pencil and five Yellow Pencils in the 2013 D&AD Awards, amid a strong showing by agencies from Australia, Japan and New Zealand.

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