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Creativity is our common language. Creativity is a force for change. People may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them 'feel'. Is my work driving 'me'. If you're creating alone, you're creating wrong. So many good messages in this clip for #canneslions2024. What brand has made you feel something through their story-telling? It most likely was memorable - whether it was a feeling of enlightenment, joy, sadness, pride, admiration, inspiration, motivation, maybe even anger (hopefully not confusion) - then it probably worked to build an impression, make you think, act, or feel something that you'll remember when you go to purchase, or alleviate tension if service was poor one day. #makeemotionalconnections #creativemarketing #takerisks #followyourexperience #followyourgut #insightsdrivecreativity #culturaldifferences #loyaltystillmatters

I like the concept of “color bathing”.

Last week at Cannes Lions, Mark Ritson reminded us that creativity, while important, isn't the be-all and end-all in marketing. According to Ritson, the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) are tactical levers that should be employed only after you've nailed down your STRATEGY and DIAGNOSIS. One critical piece of advice he shared was the need to focus on targeting. In my experience this is the most complex and overlooked aspect when businesses approach me. Companies frequently ask how they can improve specific areas like their social media. But the problem always certainly lies deeper. It starts with a comprehensive review of the business—a diagnosis to identify what's working and what isn’t. Only after this can we look at targeting and positioning before moving on to tactics and channels, which are what people typically associate with marketing. Without this foundational work, your efforts are like putting plasters on a wound—patching things up without addressing the root cause. If there's one takeaway from Ritson's speech, it's to invest in strategy. This means truly understanding your target audience through research and segmenting the market to find where the most potential lies. And it's not as simple as just creating a 'persona'; it's about profiling your customers to understand their purchase journeys and behavioural traits amongst other things. By focusing on these fundamentals, you'll ensure your marketing efforts aren't just tactical but strategically sound. This way, you’re not working blind, but with a clear, effective plan in place. Feeling inspired? Let's talk about how we can significantly transform your marketing by going back to the basics. Email natsharp@sharpthinkingmarekting.co.uk #MarketingStrategy #Targeting #BusinessGrowth #CannesLions

Cannes is neither perfect nor overblown. It’s up to you… if you want to consume all the creativity on display in the Palais. It’s up to you… if you want to sit through the plethora of GenAI conversations. It’s up to you…if you want to catch up with long lost colleagues along the Croisette. It’s up to you… if you want to party at Baoli or La Guerite It’s up to you…if you want to imagine & ideate the future of our industry in a pavement cafe. That’s the beauty of Cannes. What we choose to do; how we choose to do it; and who we choose to do it with. It’s entirely up to each of us. Cannes - like life - is up to each and every one of us. We get out what we put in. Choose your path Channel Factory Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Which of your brand collaborations did Licensing Expo make possible? Marijn Veerat from Van Gogh Museum tells us how they met Insight Editions at Licensing Expo which led to a years in the making collaboration. From show floor to consumer hands, it starts here. Learn more: https://utm.io/ugu21 #brandlicensing #artlicensing #brandcollaborations

The #WeatherAtCannes has been a hot topic these past few years, from tropical heat & rainstorms, to excessive winds & choppy seas…If you’re attending this year, have no fear, we’ve got you covered! Check out The Cannescast below and know before you go!

Exploring the nuances of arts leadership and the dynamic art industry. Join me in this fun conversation. 🎨 #ArtLeadership #IndustryInsights Sally Jane Brown (formerly Deskins)

We're celebrating 5 years of Dance Data Project® Research! The first annual Executive & Artistic Leadership Report was released 5 years ago in February 2019. Since then, DDP's research has expanded to season overviews, dance festivals' leadership and programming, contemporary and modern dance companies, collegiate dance administrators, and much more. Read all of our past and current research reports at https://lnkd.in/eFFZKWtb #DanceDataProject #GenderEquity #Dance #Research #ResearchReports

There are some interesting suggestions for topics on this year’s list. I encourage you to take a look!