FiveTwoNine, the global creator platform and community, and Billion Dollar Boy, the global leader in creator-led brand building, have teamed up with Patreon, the network where creators and fans mutually invest in creative culture, to relaunch The Creator Fund in affiliation with Cannes Lions 2026. Now in its second year, The Creator Fund identifies and supports the next generation of creative entrepreneurs building original formats, businesses and audiences within the creator economy. As Cannes Lions remains the industry’s most recognised stage for creative achievement, a goal of The Fund is…
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Cannes Lions honours Susan Credle as its Lion of St Mark
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that it will honour Susan Credle with its lifetime achievement award, the Lion of St Mark. The award recognises Credle’s remarkable career and contribution to the industry that started with an internship at BBDO New York and has spanned more than 40 years. Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: “Susan Credle is a trailblazer and a creative force. Throughout her career she has consistently built cultures where creativity thrives, producing iconic work while shaping the values, standards and conditions for success. Cannes…
Read MoreCannes Lions honours France as the 2026 Creative Country of the Year
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that France will be recognised as the recipient of the 2026 Creative Country of the Year, the annual accolade that recognises a country’s exceptional and enduring commitment to creativity that drives progress and growth. France’s selection reflects its long-term dedication to creativity across advertising, fashion, craft, tech, culture and commerce. From the artistic movements that shaped modern design to the luxury brands that define global sophistication, France has consistently demonstrated that creativity is a national philosophy that permeates business, culture and…
Read MoreCannes Lions reveals 2026 Jury Presidents, spotlighting creative leadership across global disciplines
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place 22–26 June 2026, has announced its 2026 Jury President line-up, bringing together an exceptional group of global leaders to define creative excellence that will shape the year ahead. Across the line-up, Marcel Marcondes, Global Chief Marketing Officer, AB InBev, Global, has been named the inaugural Jury President for the Creative Brand Lion, recognising his leadership in building globally iconic brands through creativity at scale. Under his stewardship, AB InBev is the only brand to have been named Creative Marketer of the…
Read MoreCannes Lions launches LIONS Sport
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity today announced LIONS Sport, a new global forum dedicated to the cultural and commercial power of creativity in sport. Taking place 24–25 June 2026 during Cannes Lions, the two-day programme will unite leaders from across brands, agencies, rights holders and media to explore how innovation and creativity in marketing is redefining the US$417bn sports landscape. Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: “Sport is the world’s most universal language. It creates shared, borderless moments that no other medium can match. While we understand its scale,…
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