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Every year, I go into Cannes a bit cynical, questioning whether it is all a bit performative. This year, however, I had a very different experience. Sure, there were certainly still aspects that were more spectacle than substance, but on the whole, I was inspired – by the work, by the camaraderie, and by the emphasis on true #creativity. For every benign, redundant mention of AI, there was an impassioned case made for the power of originality and unexpected creativity. I might have expected this from creative agencies, but I was most encouraged by the championing of creativity from the esteemed panel of CMO’s at Forbes' Most Influential CMO Luncheon.     Perhaps, we are collectively over the seduction of predictability and (faux) certainty. Perhaps, we are all realizing the diminishing returns of relentlessly pursued risk mitigation. Perhaps, the extremes of either dull sameness or shallow gimmicks will yield to smart, beautiful, big, bold, important ideas that build real brands and drive real business and if we are lucky, move society forward along the way.     I left Cannes feeling the renaissance has begun and that TBWA is exactly the right place to be for it, where Disruption is not a catchphrase, but an essence and a mandate.   My optimism was a direct result of spending time with Kyle Chayka, Lucia Aniello, Ben Tallon, Flau’jae Johnson, Beatrice Domond, Seth Matlins, The amazing women hosted by The Female Quotient, our ambitious clients, and my fellow Pirates.   As my partner Bruno Regalo says, a new season starts now – so may we all contribute to the renaissance and show up in Cannes next year with work that makes us proud.   Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity | TBWA\Worldwide | TBWA\Chiat\Day | Omnicom | Troy Ruhanen | Courtney Nelson | Emily Wilcox | Jen Costello | Anh-Thu Le | Kirsten Rutherford |Jacqueline Redmond | Desmond Marzette | Mark Weinstein | Hilton | Jennifer Murillo | Discover Financial Services | Ryan Ostrom | Jack in the Box | Kate Cronin | Moderna | Brandi Ray | Jane Wakely | PepsiCo    #CannesLions2024 #OmnicomCannes #TheDisruptionCompany

Well, how about that. The global leader in Effectiveness awards rankings on the WARC Effective 100 is Omnicom. While we are thrilled to lead the Middle East on the WARC Creative 100 rankings, the Effectiveness rankings lead at a holding company level is lovely news as well. Great creative leads to great effectiveness. #TheWorkTheWorkTheWork #IMPACTBBDO #BBDO #WARC BBDO Worldwide

So proud but still so driven.

In a moment of accelerated #data & #technology, talent matters more not less. Privileged to have spent a few days with Charlotte Lee, Tony Harradine and our inspiring OMD APAC leaders discussing the future of agency services and the growing role #APAC is playing in our worldwide strategy, especially when it comes to #digital #transformation and #commerce innovation.

The conversation on how the creative industry can drive more sustainable behaviors is hot at Cannes Lions this year! I had the privilege to join the brilliant Fleur Stoppani and Leo Rayman in a panel hosted by Ollie Joyce at GroupM to share the findings of the IRG Impact Study on creating value for all stakeholders. My key take out: shifting from competition to collaboration is what it takes! #instituteforrealgrowth #humanizedgrowth #mindshare #groupm #canneslions #sustainablemarketing

The 71st Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity concluded with the penultimate awards night. The awards were presented for the Film Lions, Glass: The Lions for Change, Sustainable Development Goals Lions, The Dan Wieden Titanium Lion, and The Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Good categories. Special awards were also announced to demonstrate Cannes Lions' dedication towards transparent and accurate results. Creative Company of the Year : 1. WPP 2. Omnicom Media Group 3. Interpublic Group (IPG) Network of the Year : 1. Ogilvy 2. Publicis Worldwide 3. DDB Worldwide Independent Network of the Year : 1. Rethink 2. Edelman 3. Serviceplan Group Agenturgruppe Agency of the Year : 1. Publicis Conseil, Paris, France 2. Rethink, Toronto, Canada 3. Ogilvy, New York, United States Independent Agency of the Year : 1. Rethink, Toronto, Canada 2. Edelman, London, United Kingdom 3. Klick Health, Toronto, Canada Palme d'Or : SMUGGLER, United States Creative Brand of the Year : 1. The Coca-Cola Company 2. The HEINEKEN Company 3. Apple Wieden + Kennedy | Superette | DoorDash | Marcel, Paris | Orange | The Monkeys | Accenture Song | Sydney Opera House | Ogilvy Singapore | Vaseline | Publicis Conseil Paris | Renault Group | INNOCEAN Berlin | Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Congratulations to all the winners! #Creativity #CannesLions #Advertising #Winners #Adtechtoday

It's not every week that some of the world's most acclaimed creative leaders get together in one room, much less speak on a dedicated panel to talk about creativity and its growth-driving power in business... But that's what happened last Wednesday, when Goodby Silverstein & Partners's jeff Goodby, Orchard's David Kolbusz, Accenture Song's Nick Law, VMLY&R's Kim Pick and Australian actor, writer and director #MirrahFoulkes, gathered for a #GrowthAgenda event at Advertising Council Australia's #ThisWayUp festival. It's clear that in an information-saturated world, brands can't afford to settle for creative "mediocrity", which the rise of #generativeAI will only further accellerate, according to some panellists. For those who weren't in the room at the MCA in Sydney, catch up on insights from the evening here: https://lnkd.in/gUJXPhM3 In other marketing news.... The Matildas have won the hearts and minds of audiences the world over. And those brands that were clever enough to back them through sponsorships and collaborations are reaping the rewards of record World Cup attendance and TV viewership. Football Australia's Peter Filopoulos, M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, Australia's Krystyna Frassetto and other marketing experts explain the growth-driving opportunity for brands taking part in this monumental cultural moment: https://lnkd.in/gusfDq44 Plus, an opinion editorial authored by the brilliant Dave Bowman, who penned his first piece for #TheGrowthAgenda as Publicis Groupe ANZ's newly-appointed chief creative officer. He offers a compelling call to arms to infuse the marketing and advertising with a more collaborative, playful spirit; and why it often yields better business results. https://lnkd.in/gFKz3Q7J More to follow: https://lnkd.in/gAaD9rTU

As The Disruption® Company, TBWA profoundly believes in the transformative power of creativity as a driver of business growth. In this video, our new co-CEO shares her thoughts on the harmonious marriage of business and creativity, the need to be ‘obsessed by clients’, and she extends an invitation to embrace more inclusive values in the industry. Read all about it in the article below 👇 FR : https://lnkd.in/e7GQUGpj NL: https://lnkd.in/em9_MkfP #TBWA #Creativity #BusinessGrowth #Disruption

TBWA\HAKUHODO welcomes Wataru Uchida as its new president and chief executive officer. 🏴☠️ A long-time pirate already, Wataru has been an integral part of TBWA\HAKUHODO's journey since its inception in 2006. Speaking about the agency’s commitment to innovation and societal impact, Wataru says: "In this era of rapid change, where the role of advertising and AI’s influence is hotly debated, we see an opportunity not just to adapt but to lead with joy. “Our creativity, powered by the Disruption methodology, is far from reaching its limit." 🚀 Read more via Campaign Brief Asia: https://lnkd.in/eTYMGMKS

A year ago, I said yes to my new job, and time flies here. One of the many things I have been excited about is the strong network of both GroupM and Mindshare. In the first quarter of 2024 our Global Mindshare Offices have been on a roll. The recognitions include Global Agency Network of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES X, Media Agency of the Year at the MMA SMARTIES North America, and Media Network of the Year at Spikes Asia, along with taking the #1 spot in both the WARC Media 100 and Effective 100 rankings. Additionally, Mindshare is ranked #1 globally in new billings for 2023 by COMvergence. Love the quote from our Global CEO Adam Gerhart highlighting how our success is always built on the strong collaboration, we have with our clients. “When clients lean in, embrace true partnership, and make brave decisions with us, the impact of the work is undeniable in driving measurable growth and positive impact for their businesses." #mindshare #groupm #success #collaboration #partnership #growth #impact #congratulations