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At a time when the Indian media agency landscape was dominated by established networks, Sohrabji embraced the challenge of building a new agency from the ground up
At Cannes Lions 2026, AI was no longer the headline act. The focus shifted to how technology can solve real problems, elevate craft and deliver meaningful creative outcomes
Aryendra Khan Jul 8, 2026 9:21 AM
As India reflects on a quieter Cannes Lions 2026, e4m explores what it means for the industry’s future
From business-first ideas to creator equity and a growing appetite for AI-era humanity, has Cannes Lions 2026 charted advertising's next chapter?
Aryendra Khan Jul 2, 2026 9:14 AM
As Cannes Lions 2026 closes with India's tally at a modest five Lions, the industry is asking a harder question: Has the race for constant content quietly replaced the pursuit of the big idea?
Aryendra Khan Jul 1, 2026 8:57 AM
France was adjudged Creative Country of the Year at Cannes Lions 2026
e4m Staff Jun 29, 2026 4:10 PM
JLL's Adelise Ashdown says AI should drive better marketing, not just faster execution, arguing that empathy, trust and brand distinctiveness will remain the strongest competitive advantages.
Brij Pahwa Jun 29, 2026 1:21 PM
In 2025, India was among the standout performers, securing 32 Lions, including one Grand Prix and nine Golds. This year, the tally shrank dramatically
India closed the 73rd Cannes Lions festival with 2 Silver and 3 Bronze Lions from 24 shortlists, a sobering step back from 2025's 32-Lion haul
Aryendra Khan Jun 27, 2026 9:39 AM
Can bigger really mean better? George Manas of Omnicom on the Omnicom-IPG integration, his hopes for India and why Cannes Lions 2026 became one of his favourites
Neeta Nair Jun 27, 2026 9:27 AM
Liz Taylor, Global Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy, and Kainaz Karmakar, CCO, Ogilvy India, reflect on Ogilvy’s Cannes year and how innovation, craft and culture shape winning ideas globally
Team Impact Jun 27, 2026 9:16 AM
Among the final day winners at Cannes Lions were Rethink (Independent Network of the Year), LePub, Milan, Italy (Agency of the Year) and Heineken (Creative Brand of the Year)
e4m Staff Jun 27, 2026 8:44 AM
For decades, Indian agencies have operated under a default setting: If it doesn’t impact millions, it isn’t Cannes worthy. Can we try commercial brand solutions and not bank on social macro-problems?
Neeta Nair Jun 27, 2026 7:52 AM
Guest Column: Adman Prabhakar Mundkur examines India’s Cannes Lions 2026 performance and asks whether fewer entries or weaker work led to the subdued showing
Prabhakar Mundkur Jun 26, 2026 2:58 PM
Cannes Lions 2026 proved that while AI dominated conversations, the most impactful work combined technology with human creativity, culture and business transformation.
Brij Pahwa Jun 26, 2026 1:33 PM
Olaplex CEO Amanda Baldwin explains why AI will amplify trust, brand distinctiveness and human creativity, making curiosity the defining skill for marketers in an AI-first era.
Brij Pahwa Jun 26, 2026 1:26 PM
With 24 shortlisted entries yielding five Lions so far, India looks forward to adding to its medal tally through Film and Sustainable Development Goals as the final awards are announced tonight
Team Impact Jun 26, 2026 12:56 PM
Binda Dey, Global Chief Marketing Officer, Knight Riders Sports, shares her experience of judging the Entertainment Lions for Sports
Simran Sabherwal Jun 26, 2026 12:36 PM
Microsoft Advertising's Paul Longo explains how AI agents, AI discovery and human creativity are reshaping brand visibility, marketing and consumer decision-making
Brij Pahwa Jun 26, 2026 12:28 PM
Jarrod Martin, Chief Transformation Officer, Omnicom Media Group and CEO of Acxiom, on why identity is becoming more valuable than data and how agencies can stay relevant in the media ecosystem
Team Impact Jun 26, 2026 9:12 AM
Jane Lin Baden, Publicis Groupe APAC CEO, speaks on Cannes Lions’ tougher scrutiny of entries, why AI should drive growth, not layoffs & how Asia will soon be leading in innovation, commerce & trends
Team Impact Jun 26, 2026 9:01 AM
At Cannes Lions 2026, Sir Martin Sorrell discusses AI, media concentration, Brand India, agency transformation and why human creativity still matters
Brij Pahwa Jun 26, 2026 8:59 AM
Anisha Iyer, CEO of OMD India and a Media Lions juror at Cannes Lions 2026, discusses India's limited presence in the category and why self-doubt may be holding Indian creativity back
Neeta Nair Jun 26, 2026 8:24 AM
Greece wins first-ever Grand Prix, in the Creative Business Transformation Lions, and Canada takes home second Grand Prix of the week in Innovation
e4m Staff Jun 26, 2026 7:59 AM
At the Debussy Theatre, the actor and producer argued that stories built on singular conviction are the ones that cross borders without losing their essential meaning
Aryendra Khan Jun 25, 2026 6:20 PM
At Cannes Lions 2026, SAS CMO Jennifer Chase says AI's biggest impact will come from better decisions, not just content creation
Brij Pahwa Jun 25, 2026 2:30 PM
Cannes Lions 2026 Day 3 saw winners announced across Direct, Media, PR, Social and Creator, and Creative Data Lions, with no Indian campaign securing a win
Aryendra Khan Jun 25, 2026 8:51 AM
Ellen Griffin, Global Brand President, OMD, and Charlotte Lee, President, OMD APAC, discuss why innovation is flowing from APAC to the world, and what the Omnicom-IPG integration means for future
Neeta Nair Jun 25, 2026 8:51 AM
Anupriya Acharya, CEO, Publicis Groupe South Asia, shares her experience as the Jury President for Creative Data Lions, her take on the use of AI and data, and much more
Simran Sabherwal Jun 25, 2026 8:35 AM
Peru wins Creative Data Lions Grand Prix and Puerto Rico takes home second Grand Prix of the week in the Direct Lions
e4m Staff Jun 25, 2026 8:30 AM
Nestlé Canada CMO Tracey Cooke discusses AI, brand distinctiveness, creativity, cultural relevance and why human judgment remains essential in modern marketing.
Brij Pahwa Jun 24, 2026 10:19 PM
At Cannes Lions 2026, Edelman CEO Richard Edelman discusses AI search, earned media, trust, brand credibility and why marketers can no longer rely solely on paid visibility
Brij Pahwa Jun 24, 2026 10:11 PM
‘Mothers of Courage – Shifting Societal Norms, One Conversation at a Time’ secures India’s only shortlist in the SDG category
Team Impact Jun 24, 2026 1:49 PM
Direct and Media account for India’s entire Day 3 shortlist haul, while PR, Social & Creator and Creative Data draw a blank
e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 12:11 PM
Snapchat’s Kate Bird says the future of social media lies in connection, community and participation, not passive scrolling or automation alone
Brij Pahwa Jun 24, 2026 12:07 PM
John Mescall, Global Chief Creative Partner, Dentsu Creative, shares why he believes that now is the time to double down on human creativity
Simran Sabherwal Jun 24, 2026 9:10 AM
Christian Flouch, Global Brand President of PHD, and Eileen Ooi, President APAC of PHD, discuss human intelligence, AI and uniting diverse markets under a common vision
Team Impact Jun 24, 2026 9:06 AM
TBWA\Lintas Mumbai’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ for Steadfast, which won a Bronze Lion in Film Craft (Script), is built on a familiar behaviour seen across India’s cash-driven economy
Aryendra Khan Jun 24, 2026 8:54 AM
Rob Reilly, Global Chief Creative Officer at WPP, weighs in on WPP's recent business performance, Cannes Lions' changing priorities & the challenge of building creative momentum beyond Ogilvy in India
Neeta Nair Jun 24, 2026 8:49 AM
‘Original Forever’, for adidas, by Johannes Leonardo, New York / adidas, London, wins two Grands Prix in Entertainment Lions and Entertainment Lions for Music
e4m Staff Jun 24, 2026 7:48 AM
TBWA\Lintas secured Bronze for ‘Don’t Look Up’ campaign, bringing India's metal tally to 5; Gold and Grand Prix winners for the day are yet to be announced
e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 8:05 PM
Campaigns from Leo India, Ogilvy Bangalore, Enormous and Fundamental help India add five more shortlists
e4m Staff Jun 23, 2026 3:44 PM
Pooja Manek, Creative and Founding Member, Talented Agency India, shares her experience of being part of the Outdoor Lions jury this year
Simran Sabherwal Jun 23, 2026 3:29 PM
Cannes Lions Day 2 Opens With AI, Creators And Marketing’s New Power Shift
Brij Pahwa Jun 23, 2026 3:16 PM
At Cannes Lions 2026, PrismaIQ’s Carol Castillo-Frucher says marketers need cultural intelligence, human judgment and better data to use AI effectively.
Brij Pahwa Jun 23, 2026 1:25 PM
Design leads India’s charge with two shortlisted campaigns, while Film Craft contributes three entries ahead of tonight’s awards
Team Impact Jun 23, 2026 12:46 PM
Dhruv Warrior, Executive Creative Director, VML, India, recounts his experience of being part of the Print & Publishing jury, and the trend to say something without explicitly showing the product
Simran Sabherwal Jun 23, 2026 11:57 AM
Here are some glimpses from the French Riviera, as Cannes turns into a hub for creativity, marketing, media, technology and industry networking
Brij Pahwa Jun 23, 2026 10:03 AM
The opening day also brought attention to the role of creative leadership in shaping the industry
Brij Pahwa Jun 23, 2026 9:04 AM
Leo India, Ogilvy, The Refinery, Brand David Communications, and Humour Me delivered India's first metals of the 73rd edition, while Josy Paul and Sonal Chhajerh took the stage at The Terrace
Aryendra Khan Jun 23, 2026 8:51 AM