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🌟 My Post-Cannes Reflections 🌟 I love Cannes. It’s a week of conversation, connection, and collaboration - a ‘creative mecca’ if you will. But now that the dust has settled and everyone is posting their top takeaways, I’ve been doing some reflecting. And I think something was missing from Cannes this year. In amongst all the awards and big name talks, our industry’s ability to do good got lost. So, here are my top takeaways from Cannes 2024: 🤖 Everyone is obsessed with AI. It’s no surprise that AI dominated the conversation again this year. As an industry, we’re still obsessed with chasing the latest shiny thing, especially if it makes us money. Sustainability has been completely deprioritised. A smattering of brands and agencies made nominal gestures in the right direction, and (embarrassingly) few took the train instead of flying. But aside from that, there was barely anything of note on sustainability at all. 😔 Change has arrived, but not on the main stage. The whole festival felt more diverse and inclusive than ever - WACL (Women in Advertising & Communications Leadership ) had its first real presence in its 101-year history, and lots of interesting conversations took place outside the Palais. But it was a conversation that mainly took place in back streets and small cafés. Meanwhile, the line to watch Elon Musk snaked around the block. 🤑 We need a reframe. AI took centre stage because it has been framed as a driver of growth. Sustainability and D&I remain fringe conversations because they have not. The exception might be women’s sport, which (quite rightly) received a lot of airtime this year because of its demonstrable commercial value. Growth is how you get attention at Cannes.   💚 You can do good and make money. The new Alt Text awards category next year (created by Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in partnership with RNIB and MullenLowe UK) is a great example. The inclusive practice allows brands to target an additional 2.2 billion blind and partially sighted people globally. So next year, let’s make doing good while making money a Cannes priority on and off the main stages. ✊🏼   #CannesLions #Sustainability #DiversityandInclusion #AI #WomenInSport #CreativeIndustry #Advertising

We've touched down in Cannes 🦁 and we're ready to take on the heat this week! There's nothing more exciting than being on the ground and connecting with our platform partners, clients and industry leaders. We, along with many others, are (perhaps overly) optimistic about getting invited to one of the many Spotify concerts. However, FOMO will be far less than in previous years, with the likes of Snap, Amazon, and TikTok coming through with great evening events featuring The National, Kelis, Honey Dijon, Tinashe, Mr. Eazi, INJI, + many more 🎶 There's no shortage of fantastic events (duh). Here are just some of the many that we're looking forward to: ⚡Amazon Port: Amazon are delivering the goods again with sessions including; Advertising that sparks emotion, Now trending: #Authenticity & Cracking the code to generative AI in ads. ⚡ TikTok Garden is unmissable as always; Made for TikTok: The Value of 'Always On' Creative & When Culture Is A Strategy are just two sessions in an epic lineup. ⚡ Pinterest Manifestival - food, fashion, tattoos and endless inspiration. What more could we possibly want. ⚡ Meta: NavigAIting the Future - a great pun and a great subject. Sold. ⚡ Snapchat: Beyond the Buzz: Using GenZ Insights to Create Balanced Generational Marketing. ⚡ Snap Beet TV: All About the Context: Leveraging AI to Reduce Brand Risk and Maximize Brand Equity. ⚡ CreativeX are also hosting a discussion on 'Metrics that Matter' all around elevating creativity to the board and C-Suite - we managed to score an invite to this one. 😎 If you want to meet up and chat, DM Dani Larimer or Jonny Mole. We’ll be sharing tons of exciting updates from Cannes on our TikTok and Instagram. Follow along below. #cannes2024 https://hubs.ly/Q02C6p8_0

Reflecting on Cannes Lions 2024, it's clear that creativity isn't dying but evolving 🌏 Hugh Stevens, UK MD LiveRamp spoke to Robin Langford from Performance Marketing World about witnessing the powerful blend of technology and marketing at Cannes, underscoring the festival's role as a hub for innovation. By uniting artistry with cutting-edge tech, we can break down barriers and embrace modern creativity. ✨ Dive into our full article to explore how this shift is transforming the industry and what it means for the future of marketing. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ePixvT3A #CannesLions2024 #Creativity #Innovation #Marketing #DataInsights

The countdown has begun! Join us THIS Wednesday as we get ready for the best week of the year in both advertising and the french riviera! We're talking about everything you need to know about packing, planning, and conquering your week at Cannes! Register to join us for this informational session through the link in the comments! #cannes #events #advertising #marketing #canneslions

☀ I can't believe it's less then 2 months until Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2024 ☀ Digital Voices will be back and even bigger this year ✨ We have some INCREDIBLE events planned, you won't want to miss out 👯♂️ More details to come... in the meantime, reach out if you're planning on attending! #cannes2024 #canneslions #influencermarketing

They don't call MAD//FEST the biggest UK marketing festival for nothing! We had an amazing time meeting incredible people and learning new insights from the top leaders in the industry. Elliot Nedas, our Director of Business Development, shares his key takeaways from MAD//Fest in our latest blog, revealing the top trends in marketing and advertising. From strategic partnerships to tech investments, investing in the right talent to market expansion strategies, find out which companies are shaping the future. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grMpEarh #Madfest #blog #marketinginsights #advertisinginsights #InnovativeCompanies #agencies #brands #marketingtrends

The ShowHeroes team is currently at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and CEO Ilhan Zengin has thoughts on this year’s atmosphere. This year’s Cannes Lions is very different from last year’s, where caution was the dominant feeling. But is it roaring excitement this year, or something more nuanced? Read his thoughts alongside other industry leaders in Digiday. 👇 https://lnkd.in/edYn9KD9 #Cannes2024 #CannesLions #digitaladvertising #digitalmarketing

Once again, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity was a great event filled with many great client meetings & dinners, impromptu run-ins, and frank discussions. If you get the chance to go, I highly recommend it. It truly remains our industry's best event. But despite all the chatter you'll hear this week, Cannes is NOT the place where the future is being created. The future isn't crafted at Villas, on Beach Lounges, or inside expensive pop-up tents. The future is being developed on whiteboards and napkins, in meetings between customer & tech teams to discuss ways to solve pain points, and in the minds of the many creative folks of our industry who REFUSE to accept the status quo. It's being created in the garages of talented entrepreneurs playing around with LLMs, privacy-enhancing tech, and novel ways to approach the intersection of entertainment, data, and distribution. So, while I'll certainly miss the croissants, weather and laid back life on the Riviera, I'm more excited to put my nose to the grindstone with our incredible employees, partners and customers to create the future of connected TV platforms. And if you didn't get the chance to go this year, don't worry, you didn't miss the future. You were likely too busy creating it. #householdidentity #privacycentricadvertising #connectedTV #cookieless

This event promises to be a groundbreaking gathering of minds in the entertainment industry, focusing on the latest trends, innovations, and discussions aimed at shaping the future of entertainment. Highlight of Our Participation MAV is not just a participant; we are proud sponsors committed to driving forward the conversations that matter. One of the pivotal moments for us at this event will be our involvement in the panel discussion titled "Innovation and Inclusion: Accessibility in Entertainment." 📅 Panel Details 📅 Time: 2:45 - 3:30 PM Topic: Innovation and Inclusion: Accessibility in Entertainment Overview: Join us as we delve into the crucial conversation about making entertainment accessible to everyone. This panel will explore innovative approaches and the importance of inclusion in creating a universally accessible entertainment landscape. We believe that entertainment should be enjoyed by all, without barriers. This panel is a testament to our commitment to innovation, inclusion, and the betterment of the entertainment industry. 🤝 Join Us 🤝 We invite all our connections, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to join us at #ConLoCon. Let's connect, learn, and pave the way for a more inclusive and innovative entertainment industry together. 🔗 For more details about the event, please visit: CON-LO-CON — Entertainment Globalization Association #gomav #Innovation #Inclusion #Accessibility #EntertainmentIndustry #Sponsorship #PanelDiscussion

The WHY is powerful. Understanding motivation and how minds work are powerful. Love how creativity is defined as connector, of various different minds. There are multiple ways to reach out to people. Creativity is finding the one that works. Creative empathy is finding the connection that works. #marketing #creativity #creativeempathy #connection