Cannes Lions
How Cannes jury presidents judged AI
Despite all the hype about AI-created campaigns, jury presidents say the technology had a minimal influence on award-winning work this year.
David Droga on moving from being a creative in business to building a business on creativity
The Accenture Song CEO speaks with Campaign about his vision for the company and where creativity plays a role.
Why wasn’t sustainability front and centre at Cannes?
Given the scale of the climate emergency, every panel at Cannes should have touched on adland’s role in shifting consumer attitudes on this crucial topic, opines Shape History's Ed Fletcher.
Was WPP right to give Elon Musk a platform at Cannes Lions?
Elon Musk’s presence at Cannes Lions sparked debate along the Croisette and across adland.
Cannes Lions 2024 in review: 17 marketers look back at the festival that was
Industry experts gleaned valuable insights from the festival, covering AI, innovation, sustainability, CTV, and retail media.
Can Asia up its voice at Cannes?
Ian Whittaker unpacks the underwhelming Asian presence at Cannes this year, and why greater representation might be the key to a better learning experience for all.
Industry needs to get better at short-form ads, says Film Lions president
Tor Myhren, vice-president of marketing communications at Apple Inc, said people don’t have the time to watch long ads.
Glass Lions Grand Prix awarded to body lotion for transitioning women
This is the first time a Singaporean agency has been awarded a Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions.
Cannes daily global podcast episode 5: Campaign beach party, plus latest wins
Campaign's editors and journalists from around the world are hosting a daily podcast during the five-day Lions festival. In episode five, we discuss the big award wins from the fourth night.
Publicis Conseil, Ogilvy and WPP win agency, network and most creative company of year at Cannes Lions 2024
WPP takes back holding company award from Omnicom.
The Monkeys Sydney, Ogilvy Singapore take home Grand Prix glory at Cannes Lions 2024
Thai agency Choojai and Friends also emerged as industry favourites, clinching the gold for their lauded "Sammakorn not Sanpakorn" campaign, as a number of other metals were awarded across Asia-Pacific.
Cannes daily global podcast: Elon Musk puts free speech before advertisers
EPISODE 4: Campaign's editors and journalists from around the world are hosting a daily podcast during the five-day Lions festival. In episode four, we discuss the big award wins from the third night.
Elon Musk on artistic ads, 'foolish' posts and telling advertisers to go F themselves
The chief technology officer at X told WPP's Mark Read advertisers were 'insisting on censorship' at the time that he unleashed an expletive-led response to them.
RNIB, MullenLowe and Cannes Lions announce new award celebrating alt text
Category will encourage ad industry to write image descriptions for the visually impaired.
Adland chiefs lead Cannes Lions fantasy jury experience
The Loudest Roar is a jury room simulation to help young talent develop their judging, teamwork and creative-thinking skills.
Cannes daily global podcast episode 2: Big wins in audio, health and outdoor
Campaign's editors and journalists from around the world are hosting a daily podcast during the five-day Lions festival. In this second episode, we discuss the big award wins from the first night.
Why Cannes Lions is taking sport seriously
Since its launch in 2021, the sports category at Cannes Lions has evolved to reflect a wider shift in marketing and culture, says the Entertainment Lions for Sport jury president and Fuse chief executive.
AI can bring greater precision and accountability to the business of creativity
Ahead of Cannes Lions, Campaign asked the CEOs of the big six agency groups how they make the business case for investing in creativity in the age of AI. Philippe Krakowsky of Interpublic Group is the latest in the series.
The business case for investing in creativity is stronger than ever
Ahead of Cannes Lions, Campaign asked the CEOs of the big six agency groups how they make the business case for investing in creativity in the age of AI. Dentsu's Hiroshi Igarashi continues the series.
Cannes Lions 2024: Inside the jury room with Vita Harris
Harris is the Jury President for the Creative Strategy Lions category.
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