Tag: Cannes Lions

The ICAS GLOBAL THINK TANK to co-host ‘CANNES RULES!’ – The first ever day dedicated to advertising law and self-regulation in Cannes

Stuart Mitchell

The ICAS Global Think Tank announced that it will be co-hosting ‘Cannes Rules!’ on June 23, 2026 – the first-ever day dedicated to advertising law and self-regulation in Cannes.  The full day program, which will cover critical topics such as artificial intelligence, influencers, environmental marketing, and the vital role that self-regulation plays in the advertising ecosystem – is presented by the ICAS Global Think Tank together with l’Autorité de Régulation Professionnelle de la Publicité, the European Advertising Standards Alliance, the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, and the International Chamber of Commerce. The…

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Cannes Lions announces 2026 Shortlisting Jury line-up

Stuart Mitchell

Cannes Lions has announced the Shortlisting Jury for this year’s Festival. The Jury will shortlist world-class creative work that will go on to be judged, awarded and celebrated during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place 22–26 June 2026. This year’s global line-up brings together a diverse collection of experts reflecting the full breadth of disciplines across the creative landscape. The line-up welcomes increased representation from across Pacific and Africa, including Jurors from Ethiopia, Namibia and Zimbabwe for the first time, alongside over 40 independent agencies making their…

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AB InBev wins Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year for an unprecedented third time

Stuart Mitchell

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced AB InBev as the 2026 Creative Marketer of the Year. The honorary accolade is presented to a marketer that has amassed a body of iconic, Lion-winning work over a sustained period of time. AB InBev’s continued commitment to using creativity as a growth lever across its portfolio resulted in it winning an impressive 37 Lions at last year’s Festival. AB InBev is the first company in Cannes Lions’ history to be honoured with the award for a third time. Since 2021…

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Cannes Lions announces 2026 Awarding Jury line-up

Stuart Mitchell

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, taking place 22–26 June 2026, has announced its Awarding Jury line-up for this year’s Festival. This exceptional group of global experts will convene in Cannes this June to set the global benchmark for creative excellence. This year’s Juries reflect the growing diversity of the voices shaping the global creative industry, with fresh perspectives from independent agencies and brands across an array of sectors. Amongst those making their Jury debut is French brand, AXA, following its success in 2025, winning 13 Lions. The line-up…

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Cannes Lions announces the 2026 See It Be It cohort

Stuart Mitchell

First-time representation from Serbia and South Korea Cannes Lions has announced the cohort for the 2026 See It Be It talent programme, designed to accelerate the careers of women and non-binary talent. The 2026 cohort selected for this unique learning and development programme includes 20 creatives from 15 markets, with Serbia and South Korea being represented for the first time. Taking place at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, between 22 and 26 June 2026, the programme includes mentorship opportunities and private masterclasses with industry leaders, as well as…

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