A week later, and I am still unpacking the incredible experience at my first Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The week was jam packed with content, connections, conversations, & creative sparks and each will inevitably impact the way I work and think going forward. The lead advice from those who have attended in the past was don’t expect sleep but do expect to be in awe—and that rings true. The non-stop action and fully packed days presented the opportunity for interaction with & inspiration from the biggest brains & brands in advertising. I loved getting to connect with our SiriusXM Media clients & creatives from around the world. I was engulfed by endless amounts of passion & creativity and our team had fun activating audio experiences at our beach side cabana, hosting trend workshops with ADCOLOR Conference and Awards, keeping energy up via nightly DJ sets, leading Audio is Magic sessions with GroupM and via participation in various panels. A big kudos to The Female Quotient, who knocked their rooftop Equity Lounge out the park and who I have to thank for my #Cannes speaker debut! Having the chance to share my insights on navigating career changes on the same stage as some of the industry titians I admire was an absolute honor (here’s looking at you Bozoma Saint John). I am left with not much more to say than a BIG 'merci beaucoup' and let's keep the energy going to kick off a strong Q3! #YesWeCannes
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Representing the squad - I know you brought some heat.
ah bummed i missed seeing you!
#YesWeCannes!
#Cannes was lucky to have YOU, Lauren Chesley - cheers! ;)
Food & Drink Columnist at Time Out Portugal
2moAmazing!! Happy you had this incredible experience, Lauren!