LIONS and Brand Innovators have announced the Brand Marketer Academy North America Series. The new multi-city learning program aims to accelerate the careers of high-potential client-side marketers. Together, the two organizations are bringing the established Cannes Lions academy format into four major U.S. markets. Each edition delivers an intensive two-day experience. It combines strategic content,…
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Susan Credle earns 40-year career honor at Cannes Lions
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that advertising legend Susan Credle will receive the Lion of St Mark, the festival’s lifetime achievement award. The honor recognizes Credle’s remarkable contributions to the industry over a career that began with an internship at BBDO New York more than 40 years ago. Simon Cook, CEO…
France crowned world’s most creative country at Cannes Lions
France has been honored as the 2026 Creative Country of the Year at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, highlighting the nation’s longstanding dedication to innovation and cultural influence. This annual award recognizes countries that demonstrate exceptional commitment to creativity as a driver of progress, growth, and economic impact. France’s creative legacy From fashion…
Adrianne C. Smith reveals how global access really works at Davos Inkwell
Photo provided:Davos_Asmith_CDC Adrianne C. Smith is a trailblazing leader in global inclusion, serving as SVP and senior partner, chief inclusion and impact officer at FleishmanHillard. As founder of the Cannes Can: Diversity Collective (C:DC), she created Inkwell Beach activations at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and during the World Economic Forum in Davos….