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Exactly 5 weeks left until Cannes Lions. Let's book some time in person - https://lnkd.in/ejUCcJ5d I will be roaming the Croisette, helping brands discover innovative technologies and making those 1:1 connections. #CannesLions #BrandInnovators #StrategyMeeting #BrandGrowth #Innovation.

Business Insider is gearing up for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. From June 17 – 21, we’re convening top CMOs across the industry to address a key question: How do you build a durable brand in a performance-driven world? Learn more — https://bit.ly/49RTemR #CannesLions #CannesLions2024

Next week Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity I´ll have the Honor to be part of Young lions Marketers competition 2024, what an honor and important responsibility. Can´t wait for an exited week! @Melissa Chen Andrea Quaye @chris brown Shannon Womack 🔜 I'm sure we´ll do our best 🦁 Gabriel Suárez Ortega #BusinessManagement #LiderandoEquipos #FMCG #Commercial #Innovacion #PlaneacionEstrategica #changemanagement #SalesAndMarketing

It’s simple: Purpose is effective when purpose is done for a brand and company whose values and intentions are authentic.

A special Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity bonus for you! ❤️ 🎁 Utiq's Carlos Molina del Rio, Director of Product: Ecosystem and Partnerships, sat down with the amazing Mediashotz team to have an exclusive conversation about our Authentic Consent Service proposition and plans for future growth. He also touches on sustainability - a part of our proposition that is incredibly important to us. As Carlos says: "We are a privacy focused business, but with this respect for privacy comes data minimisation, reduced energy consumption, and naturally a more sustainable way of enabling responsible digital advertising." Not only does Carlos have the best beard in #adtech, he's also one of the nicest people in the industry too, so sit back, relax and listen to the awesome Carlos Molina del Rio :) You can watch more from Carlos and Mediashotz here: https://lnkd.in/eFvwxH2T #cannes2004 #canneslions #teamutiq #yourchoicestaysyours Marc Bresseel Will Harmer Julia Gloning Jana Moran Laurent Norridge Norman Wagner Pascale Arguinarena Richard Finer Sophie Poncin Michail Piperakis Monica Rodriguez Paz Carlos Molina del Rio Boris Weiss julien delhommeau Beatrice Lhopitallier Alexandra Jaspar Sara Vincent Catherine Murray Gunter Everink Kostas Chrysovitsiotis Christina Lundari Paul Evans #adtech #data #digitalmarketing #innovation #technology #marketing #change #digitalsovereignty #brands #publishers #audiences #privacy #trust #people #digital #advertising #media #business #digitaladvertising #tech #telco #cookieless

Industry awards are everywhere... I say, sitting in the sunshine in the south of France 👀, but do they really matter? Beyond the glitz, they can boost morale, attract business, and validate hard work. Yet, with rising costs, is it time to demand more? Are awards just for show, or do they prove true success? With entries at Cannes Lions shifting towards effectiveness, it’s clear agencies seek proof that their strategies work. This year, entries into the Effectiveness category hit record highs. The shift towards effectiveness is not just a trend but a necessity. Agencies and brands are chasing proof of real impact, not just shiny trophies. I caught up with Laurent Simon, Susie Walker, Pablo González de la Peña, Brent Nelsen, Guy Melzack and Matthew Waksman who emphasise that awards should showcase how creativity drives tangible value for brands and society. Link to full article in the comments! #awards #advertising #canneslions #brands #creativity #effectiveness

🌟 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

From partnerships with retail giants in China to high-end designer collaborations, the museum and heritage space is one of the most exciting places to be in licensing. In this week's blog we deep dive into the archives and explore how iconic institutions are pushing boundaries and breaking new ground in the heritage licensing world. With the ramifications of the pandemic still being felt it’s more important than ever that heritage brands and organisations ensure they’re in sync with the consumer and embracing new opportunities for growth. What to expect: 💡 Tons of real-world examples of the most successful museum and heritage brands that have embraced licensing in unexpected ways 🧠 How international collaborations have extended organisations reach and tapped into new audiences 🌱 The importance of sustainability to consumers and how clever brands have integrated this into their ranges To find out more check out the full article 🔗 in the comments #brandlicensing #licensing #brandextension #museumandheritage

A recurring topic at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity I believe deserves our attention was the growing disconnect between agency fees and perceived brand value. Many brands voiced concerns that agency fees are too high while they view a lack of value in the work delivered. On the flip side, agencies argued that they are not being compensated enough for their efforts and creativity. Where is this disconnect originating and what could be a proper solution forward? This disconnect seems to stem from several factors: 🚩 Expectation vs. Reality: Brands may have high expectations for the impact of creative campaigns, sometimes unrealistic given budget constraints. 📊 Measurement of Value: There is often a lack of standardized metrics to measure the true value of creative work, leading to subjective evaluations. 🧐 Transparency: A lack of transparency in how fees are structured and how the value is delivered can cause mistrust and dissatisfaction. To bridge this gap, both brands and agencies could benefit from: 🤝 Longer-term Partnerships: Stronger creativity stems from longer-term partnerships, if brands embark on this they can lock in their fees multi-year. 📈 Value Metrics: Developing and agreeing upon the right standardized metrics to assess the value of creative work effectively. 💸 Transparent Pricing: Creating transparent fee structures that both parties understand and agree upon for better or worse. Addressing these issues collaboratively can lead to more successful partnerships and better outcomes for both brands and agencies. What are your thoughts on finding a middle ground in this ongoing debate? #CannesLions2024 #CEOinsights #CMOinsights #Marketing #Branding

"Now it is time to aim higher and elevate the view of marketing in the eyes of its most critical C-suite peer." Managing Director, Dan Southern, talks to The Drum about the importance of CFO presence at the Festival of Creativity in the mission to align marketing's importance with the financial side of the business. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e_G8AAWz