Cannes Can: Diversity Collective

"DEI is not only about race; it's about bringing in the right skillset from different backgrounds and people with transferable skills. And then, once they're there, we have to be clearly and strategically focused on how to retain that talent." Adrianne C. Smith, SVP and Senior Partner, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at FleishmanHillard, and Founder of Cannes Can: Diversity Collective. During the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Micah (Mee-kah) Gebreyes, Senior Manager, Content Marketing at Greenhouse, met with Adrianne at Greenhouse's Talent Makers Circle at Inkwell Beach to discuss how to shape a more inclusive future for the advertising and creative communications industry. Tune in to learn how to lead inclusive initiatives at your organization. To gain more tips on how to hire more equitably and fairly, check out our Talent Makers resource page, which offers access to toolkits for great hiring. https://lnkd.in/eWhcVMaF

DEI is at a crossroads. This week I was in Martha’s Vineyard, delivering a keynote on Inclusive #AI. By aggregating the best-in-class inclusive data and experts into a single LLM we can change the world TOGETHER! Welcome to Jodie AI: Inclusive AI + Expert Network Thank you to Adrianne, the Cannes Can: Diversity Collective and so many others who have support bringing this moment together.

This is not a drill! ALL THE WAY UP! RSVP to attend the welcome reception presented by Omnicom Click here to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eMsF_AfS #MarthasVineyard #Omnicom

Cannes Can: Diversity Collective Announces Partnership with Mission Impact Academy to Empower Future Leaders with AI Training Mia is providing a yearly AI membership program to selected CC:DC ambassadors from the 2024 cohort, on AI training and development. Mia’s membership model's official launch was June 4, 2024, so this year’s CC:DC group will be among the first to leverage it. As part of this collaboration, Mia will honor CC:DC as an Innovator Partner, a recognition given to organizations that drive positive change in their field. Thank you Mia for saying YES #PowerofYes #AITraining #FutureLeaders Read more here: https://lnkd.in/erVKjX3Z

Came. Saw. Conquered. And met some legends in the process (see pics for ⭐️s). Another amazing Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in the books with the best crew and the most popular + inclusive activation, #InkwellBeach, with the Cannes Can: Diversity Collective. #DEIWillNeverDIE #InkwellBeach2024

Inspiring, Insightful, Energizing Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity brought some of the top voices to the beach. Big thank you to Adrianne C. Smith Cannes Can: Diversity Collective Nneka U. Seth Schachner Veronica Carvallo Katja Iversen Rose Levy Isaac Bess @michellbell Dr Anino Emuwa Francesca Nxedhlana Megan O'Neill Pasha Kalachev Patricia Padilla Christy Tanner Melissa Stires Janna Salokangas Rosa Metra Love Malone Noa Gafni Lauren Gilbert Cheyenne Cameron-Pruitt Topher White Derrick Feldmann #earnYourLeisure #popVenture #askKat #inkwellBeach

Breast CANNES-cer Awareness! So grateful to have lended my voice to the Novartis "Lunch and Learn” at the Cannes Can: Diversity Collective during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It was inspiring to discuss its commitment to health equity and innovation with such esteemed panelists Martin Hamlette Tara Robinson M.ED & Moderator Ida H. Together, we’re paving the way for affordable healthcare solutions and increasing awareness in marginalized communities. Thank you Marion Brooks, MBA, Wanda Sims & Nikkia McClain for your unwavering support of me and SurviveHER Breast Cancer Awareness Nonprofit! 🫶🏽 #HealthEquity #Novartis #CCDC #Cannes #Gratitude #Innovation #breastcancerawareness

A great recap via Black Enterprise Magazine of the Novartis healty equity panel at Cannes Can: Diversity Collective x Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity !

Creativity Without Limits I am convinced that creativity knows no bounds. Neither race, nor age, nor gender are limitations when it comes to creativity. On the contrary, these differences are precisely what enhance and enrich the creative process. Each of us brings a unique perspective based on our personal, cultural, and social experiences. This diversity of thoughts and approaches is what makes ideas flourish in innovative and surprising ways. At CC:DC, we celebrate these differences because we know they are the key to achieving truly inclusive and transformative creativity. By joining forces with people from different backgrounds and experiences, we expand our horizons and discover new ways of seeing the world. This not only improves the quality of our creative work but also allows us to connect with more diverse and global audiences. It is vital to recognize and value the contributions of everyone, regardless of their race, age, or gender. At CC:DC, we are committed to promoting a space where every voice is heard and every talent is recognized. Together, we are building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive creative industry where everyone has the opportunity to shine. Creativity knows no limits. Let's celebrate diversity and let every story, every perspective, and every voice enrich the creative world we live in. Cannes Can: Diversity Collective Cannes Lions Colombia VML Adrianne C. Smith Tasha Gilroy Nicole S. Mestres #CCDC2024 #CannesCanDiversityCollective #CreativityWithoutLimits #Diversity #Inclusion #Canneslions2024 ---