Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity’s Post

Great to see how creativity is used in the advertising industry to consider both business goals and wider sustainable impact. Find out more on how content created can be sustainable and responsibly considered here: https://lnkd.in/erbZbj49 #TogetherWeCan #ConsciousAdvertising #Sustainability #CreativeEffectiveness

If Golin's success at Cannes has whetted your appetite for how awards can help build the profile of the most outstanding work coming out of your agency, the good news is that you've got over a week to get your Creative Moment Award entries in. 😀 Good luck folks The link to the Creative Moment Awards site is in the comments

ICYMI: Cannes may be over, but the Adland is still buzzing with insights and debriefs on the groundbreaking work showcased at the festival this year. Ben Essen has shared some thoughts on how creativity thrives on reimagining the past, featured in his piece for Campaign. He states, "...all the ground-breaking Grand Prix winners contain recognisable fragments of great ideas that have come before." He continues, "A [better] question for any creative review is: "We know this worked before, so how do we twist it for a new context?" This lets us leverage the proven effectiveness of past campaigns while infusing them with contemporary relevance." Read his analysis and explore the trends and winning work that filled the Croisette conversation: https://lnkd.in/ecYZXVfn #CannesLions #Creativity #Adland

We’re thrilled to celebrate the creativity at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity this week and wish all our agency clients the best of luck as awards are announced. 🦁✨ A recent study of agency data reveals a clear link between strong client relationships and the number of awards won, reinforcing what we’ve always known:  ✅ Stronger relationships lead to better work ✅ Enhanced team morale ✅ Significant growth and improved margins💡🤝 Here’s to recognising the power of relationship intelligence in driving creative excellence and business success. Best of luck to all the incredible agencies competing this week! 🌟 #CannesLions2024 #Creativity #ClientSuccess #RelationshipIntelligence #BusinessGrowth

Little reminder to all join this great session!

In today's digital landscape, where there is a vast amount of overwhelming content and the spread of misinformation is faster than ever before, facts serve as the foundation of truth, crucial for fostering trust—the cornerstone of strong customer-brand relationships. Building trust with customers starts with maintaining transparency and authenticity in every piece of content, messaging, and interaction. Great insights were shared in the speech by Maria Ressa, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and recipient of the 2024 Cannes LionHeart Award. #CannestLions2024

On Cannes, Part 2. To get the most out of your Cannes experience, a few pointers from someone who has been there, done that, many times (me below, keynoting on my favorite topic - brand narrative and storytelling, in the world of the ephemeral web): 1. Look at the Work - take a day, or two, to really look at the work. It's a trope to believe that all the inspo, comes from listening to panel discussions about how long walks on the beach fuel someone's creativity. No doubt, it does. But, pass on a few and take the time, to really look at the work. Absorb it, study it, learn about how it was made. Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity does an amazing job of exhibiting all of the award entries, so take the time to explore. 2. Schedule Key Meetings, Ahead of Time - Cannes publishes a list of all the attendees. Rarely are most key players in our industry, gathered in one place for so long. Do take the time to set up one on one meetings, with the folks that really matter to you. Equal parts, business and inspiration. 3. Avoid the Gutter Bar - yes, I've been there. I know the scene. If you do go, leave by 22:00. Late nights and hangovers, are better left for your time back home. Make the most of Cannes - and the dollars being spent on you to attend - by being on your best form, well-rested and clear-eyed to properly digest all that Cannes has to offer. 4. Take Notes, Share Notes - if you take notes as if you're in Uni, you'll better absorb the material being shared. You'll be more present in the moment, engrossed in the creative discussions happening all about you. Yes, your friends and colleagues back home will delight in seeing you holding a Rose at a beach party...but they'll be forever indebted, if you impart some wisdom and help them better understand, what was discussed. SHARE your notes. Nothing creates better absorption of material, than sharing your pov and takeaways, with your colleagues and mates. Record to share, and apply your pov - because your take on the event, is value-added indeed. Ok...more soon! SOCIALDEVIANT #Cannes #Creativity #Lessons #Advertising #CreativeAwards

Few ads are truly "award worthy". This one was, and by a mile. Congrats for the win on one of the best spots I've ever seen. This piece will push social impact advertising FORWARD. #socialimpact #nonprofit #psa #awareness #advertising #creative

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