Tag: Cannes

WFA launches Charter for Change at Cannes to drive global action on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Stuart Mitchell

WFA has launched a Global DEI Charter for Change at Cannes Lions, with the aim of driving real actions and improving the lived experiences for multiple groups working in the marketing industry. Developed with input from members of WFA’s D&I Taskforce, the Charter identifies actions that all global organisations need to undertake to ensure a better experience for the one in seven members of our industry who say they could leave their company or the industry due to lack of diversity and inclusion. While these actions may already be common in…

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Gerety announce Diamonds Are Forever BBQ Party

Stuart Mitchell

The Gerety Award returns to Cannes on Tuesday, June 21 to celebrate the shortlist winners at the famous Diamond BBQ party with hosts Tantor Films and event partners Owned by Women, De Falcon, MSQ Partners and The Gate. The Diamonds are Forever BBQ Party is by invitation only. Past and present judges, 2022 entrants and friends of the Gerety Awards are invited to RSVP here. Tantor Films has for 20 years been a pioneer in unifying the talent, work force, and diversity of the industry in Latin America, always providing…

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29th Saatchi & Saatchi New Creators Showcase presents the best new talent in directing and creating

Stuart Mitchell

The Saatchi & Saatchi New Creators’ Showcase (NCS) inspired, educated and entertained over 2,000 people at Cannes Lions. The show lasted 60 minutes and presented the very best, groundbreaking directorial talent from across the globe. Working closely with Facebook, Google, Twitter and Instagram, the NCS celebrated the very best in creativity, storytelling and innovation. Its aim is to provide a platform that rejoices up-and-coming talented creators. To watch the entries click here. Previously known as New Directors Showcase, the NCS took a new direction this year and chose to highlight the ever-changing craft…

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New Episode of Cannes Lions Podcast released

Stuart Mitchell

In episode 4, Philip Thomas asks whether brands should “do good” in the world or stick to selling products and services.   Should brands leave making the world a better place to politicians, NGOs and the UN? Philip takes a moment to explore whether brands should “do good” with SY Lau, Senior Executive Vice President, Chairman of Group Marketing and Global Branding at Tencent, P&G’s Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard, Patagonia Marketing Director, Europe, Alex Weller, Michelle Melendez, Senior Director of Global Philanthropy at Global Citizen, and Gustavo Lauria, the CCO…

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Two new Lions in 2019 reflect “a shifting industry landscape”

Stuart Mitchell

Two new Lions will be added to the Cannes Lions awards line-up in 2019. The Creative Strategy Lions will sit within the Reach Track and will celebrate the idea behind the idea, how strategic planning can redefine a brand, reinvent its business, and influence consumers or wider culture. Elsewhere, complementing the Entertainment Track, the Entertainment Lion for Sport will celebrate creativity that leverages the galvanising power of sports and eSports for brands. Simon Cook, VP Creative Excellence, Cannes Lions said: “Both of these Lions represent a shifting industry landscape and now…

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