What Cannes Lions 2025 Reveals About the Future of Advertising

Shubhranshu Singh , Board member Effies LIONS foundation, Forbes Global most influential CMO writes a review on takeaways from Cannes

by e4m Desk
Published: Mar 6, 2026 4:35 PM | 1 min read

I first went to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in 2013. Since then, things have changed. The essence has remained the same. It’s bigger , better, more tech infused and buzzier than ever.

As the global marketing elite descended upon the French Riviera this June, a powerful narrative emerged not just about innovation and awards, but about the very soul and survival of advertising in an age of disruption.

There is a lot that goes on at Cannes and assimilating it all takes time. Dozens of awards, talk sessions, seminars, showcases, demos etc coexist with a swirl of parties.

With insights drawn from this year’s sessions, winners, and backstage conversations, a clear picture forms of an industry being fundamentally reshaped by technology and new modes of storytelling.

The creative industry is at an AI crossroads. Few developments have shaken advertising as profoundly as artificial intelligence. Its attraction is compelling. Its repercussions are increasingly clear.

What was once a novelty has now become a cornerstone of operations for many agencies. From creative conception to campaign automation, AI has woven itself into the DNA of modern advertising.

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Published On: Mar 6, 2026 4:35 PM

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