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Cannes Lions 2024: Pioneering the Future of Creativity

20 June

The sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera once again played host to the world's most prestigious festival of creativity, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2024. Over five days, leading voices from advertising, content creation, and marketing gathered to share insights and forecast trends that will shape tomorrow's society. This year's theme, "Innovating for Humanity," focused on how technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), will influence every facet of our lives. Day 1: AI and the Future of Content Opening the festival, renowned spiritual leader and author Deepak Chopra took the stage to discuss his latest book, Digital Dharma. Chopra's talk delved into the philosophical and practical implications of AI in our daily lives. He emphasized AI's potential to revolutionize content creation and distribution, arguing that it could enhance human creativity rather than replace it. "Artificial intelligence is not just a tool but a partner in our journey towards higher consciousness," Chopra asserted. He outlined how AI could help individuals achieve a deeper understanding of themselves and their surroundings, fostering a more compassionate society. Chopra's book, Digital Dharma, explores these themes in depth, proposing that AI can be a force for good, aligning with spiritual principles to create a balanced and enlightened digital ecosystem. He highlighted

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Cannes Lions Honours Mattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz with Entertainment Person of the Year Award

Cannes Lions Honours Mattel Chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz with Entertainment Person of the Year Award

10 June

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced that it will recognize Mattel's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ynon Kreiz, as Entertainment Person of the Year. This prestigious award highlights the significant impact of entertainment on the marketing and communications ...

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Kevin Hart, the Entertainment Person of the Year Award 2023 by Cannes Lions

Kevin Hart, the Entertainment Person of the Year Award 2023 by Cannes Lions

21 June 2023

Cannes Lions has announced Kevin Hart - Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Founder & Chairman of Hartbeat, the global media company creating entertainment where comedy meets culture - as the 2023 Entertainment Person of the Year. Presented in recognition of the vital role that entertainment plays ...

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Cannes Lions awards Spike Lee with the Creative Maker of the Year

Cannes Lions awards Spike Lee with the Creative Maker of the Year

21 June 2023

Cannes Lions has announced the first honorary Creative Maker of the Year award as part of the 70th edition of the International Festival of Creativity. The inaugural award will be presented at the Festival to legendary filmmaker, screenwriter, actor and producer, Spike Lee. When ...

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The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the following Lions

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the following Lions

21 June 2023

  The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has announced the following Lions in the second Awards Show of the week.  In the Entertainment Track: the Entertainment Lions, Entertainment Lions for Gaming, Entertainment Lions for Music and Entertainment Lions for Sport were honoured, ...

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Cannes Lions awards Kevin Hart as Entertainment Person of the Year

Cannes Lions awards Kevin Hart as Entertainment Person of the Year

17 May 2023

Cannes Lions has announced Kevin Hart - Entertainer, Entrepreneur and Founder & Chairman of Hartbeat, the global media company creating entertainment where comedy meets culture - as the 2023 Entertainment Person of the Year. Presented in recognition of the vital role that entertainment ...

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Cannes Lions honours Yvon Chouinard as the 2023 Cannes LionHeart

Cannes Lions honours Yvon Chouinard as the 2023 Cannes LionHeart

5 April 2023

Founder and former owner of Patagonia is awarded in recognition of his philanthropic contributions and commitment to environmentalism through his leadership of Patagonia 5 April 2023 - Cannes Lions has announced that it will honour the founder and former owner of Patagonia, Yvon ...

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Cannes Lions launches Entertainment Lions for Gaming

Cannes Lions launches Entertainment Lions for Gaming

11 November 2022

Cannes Lions launches Entertainment Lions for Gaming Cannes Lions has announced the launch of the Entertainment Lions for Gaming. The new Lion will be judged and awarded for the first time in June 2023, with Francine Li, Global Head of Marketing, Riot Games, ...

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Scott Galloway: Advertising is dead, New documentary at Cannes Lions

Scott Galloway: Advertising is dead, New documentary at Cannes Lions

23 June 2022

The film, presented by Togetherr, features exclusive interviews with industry legends including Scott Galloway, Cindy Gallop, Fernando Machado, Rob Reilly and more Kill Your Darlings, new documentary film about the world of modern advertising and the creative talent defining it, premiered today at the ...

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