Day 1 of Ad Age’s Cannes Daily newsletter. Catch up on news, get tips from peers and discover events to attend.
Welcome to Day One of Ad Age’s Cannes Today newsletter.
The rosé is ready and so is Ad Age.
All week, my colleagues are on the ground in France tracking the deals, awards and major stories coming out of this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
Today, we’re helping you prep your day 1 agenda, grab quick context on recent news and catch up on the storylines to follow in the coming days.
Cannes Briefing: The ad industry’s power shifts, mapped in sand
Campaign Cannes Global Podcast, Ep 1: ‘Take time to absorb the work and the conversations’
Invisible Cannes: The hidden workforce behind the Croisette
10 Cannes Lions Events and Trends to Watch for at This Year’s Festival of Creativity
Creators are the new kings of advertising's biggest bash
What Is Cannes Lions 2026? Oprah, AI And 5 Essential Products To Pack
Cannes Ad Festival Puts OpenAI’s Projections in Spotlight
Cannes Lions CEO Reveals What Keeps Him Up at Night
Omnicom Media kicks off a series of partnerships at Cannes Lions with a first-time Netflix deal
The agency value stamp: Rejecting ‘good enough’ to push for greatness
At Cannes Lions 2026, the rosé and the temprature of deal making is at the same temperature it was last June.
From military-grade scheduling to embracing pure serendipity, adland executives share their top tips for conquering Cannes.
A rosé-soaked meeting in Cannes is like a postcard from the future
Editors from our sites around the world pick the work they would like to win and discuss agenda for Campaign House.
Agencies share how they’re approaching Cannes Lions this year—from airport billboards to beach takeovers—as costs rise.
Sessions, parties and networking hours for everyone from creatives to creators.
