Cannes Lions 2024 Spotlight: Insights on Creative Effectiveness in Advertising from Harjot Singh

“We need a clearer, more focused, more accountable understanding of what Creative Effectiveness means,” remarked Harjot Singh, Global Chief Strategy Officer at McCann Worldgroup, during the LIONS In The Making podcast. As the President of the 2024 Creative Effectiveness Lions Jury, Singh brings a wealth of insight into what constitutes impactful creative work in today’s […]
Cannes Lions 2024 Spotlight: ‘Sistas in Sales’ Founder, Chantel George on Building a Global Network for Women of Colour in Sales

Various sessions marked the opening day of the Cannes Festival of Creativity at the iconic Palais des Festivals et des Congrès des Cannes. From Pinterest to TikTok, Meta, Netflix, Cannes Diversity Collective, and LinkedIn as well as trade events by WSJ Magazine and numerous brand activations lined up the Croisette boulevard. One such brand activation was […]
Off with a Bang: Highlights from the First 48 Hours of Cannes Lions 2024

The 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity kicked off in the usual fashion—with a bang—on Monday, June 17, as industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers converged in France to celebrate the best in advertising, design, and beyond. Cannes Lions 2024 – Day One From keynote speeches to award wins, the first 48 hours of the […]
Cannes 2024: Celebrities Who Dominated the Red Carpet Multiple Times.

Awards season may have gone but Hollywood’s biggest stars were back on the red carpet for the annual Cannes 2024 film festival. The event, held from May 14th through the 25th, saw celebrities from around the globe flock to the sunny South of France to celebrate cinema and showcase some of the most spectacular couture […]
Jacques Séguéla to Receive ‘Lion of St Mark’ Award at Cannes Lions Festival.

Jacques Séguéla, France’s leading advertising pioneer and former co-vice-chairman/chief creative officer at Havas, will be honoured on stage in June. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that Séguéla will receive the prestigious Lion of St Mark award. With a career spanning over 60 years, Séguéla has created iconic campaigns for brands like […]
Cannes Lions Welcomes Diverse Shortlisting Jury for 2024, Including 12 New Markets.

Cannes Lions has revealed the lineup of global experts from various sectors of the creative industries who will shortlist exceptional creative works this June. The judging process will encompass submissions from around the world, with recognition and celebration scheduled during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, spanning from June 17th to 21st, 2024. The […]
Black Out Initiative: Cannes Lions and The Black Network Unite for Black Talent Empowerment at Festival 2024

Cannes Lions teams up with The Black Network for third year running to amplify black talent at the festival! In a bold move to continue championing diversity and inclusion, Cannes Lions has joined forces with The Black Network for the third consecutive year. This marks the launch of Black Out 2024 following the resounding success […]
LIONS Creators Debuts at Cannes Lions 2024!

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity unveils LIONS Creators; a groundbreaking initiative set to debut from June 18 to 20. This dedicated platform promises an amalgam of exclusive learning opportunities. It also promises networking events tailored for creators and professionals immersed in the broader creator economy. In collaboration with Viral Nation, a global leader […]
LIONS Launches Inaugural Creative MBA (cMBA) Program to Transform Creative Education Globally.

LIONS introduces its inaugural global Creative MBA (LIONS cMBA), a worldwide initiative crafted to democratize access to top-tier education and fast-track the careers of aspiring individuals. Drawing from over 70 years of award-winning Lion work and led by industry legends, the cMBA promises to redefine learning and empower talents globally. LIONS has announced the launch […]
Cannes Lions 2024 Jury Presidents Announced – Lydia Winters, Anselmo Ramos, Wendy Chan, Madeline Nelson and More!

Cannes Lions 2024 – The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has unveiled the lineup of global experts set to lead the 2024 Juries. Assembling in Cannes this June, these Jury Presidents will play a crucial role in assessing excellence in the world’s premier creative and effective endeavors. Notable among them is Tor Myhren, who […]