With corporate reputation now heavily entangled with business and politics, brands are struggling to navigate today's highly politicised climate. This session explores how leaders can respond to polarization, manage reputational risk, and lead with clarity amid growing scrutiny, cultural flashpoints, and shifting expectations from consumers and stakeholders alike.
Join a select group of brand, marketing, and communications leaders for a candid, peer-led discussion of the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Brands. Held under Chatham House Rule, this session will go beyond the findings to explore what rising expectations mean for brand leadership, how to build stronger consumer relationships, and how to lead with trust when it’s never been more valuable—or more fragile.
Join Richard Edelman at Cannes Lions for a timely discussion on the evolving role of brand purpose. Once a cornerstone of trust, purpose is now under pressure in a polarized, high-stakes world. This session explores new findings from Edelman’s 2025 Trust and Brands research—revealing where purpose still works, where it doesn’t, and what brands must do to stay credible, relevant, and bold.
Access is limited to Cannes Lions accredited pass holders - no additional registration required.
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove joins AdAge Editor Ewan Larkin for an unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation on the power of comedy in advertising — where big laughs lead to even bigger business results. Together, they’ll explore how humor drives connection, inspires conversion, and boosts cultural relevance in bold, unexpected ways. This is storytelling at its most entertaining — and effective. Seats are limited. Laughter is guaranteed.
This panel—moderated by Jackie Cooper, Edelman’s Chief Brand Officer—explores how Gen Z is redefining brand relevance. With values like transparency, authenticity, and accountability, Gen Z is setting expectations beyond their generation. Crises can go global in seconds, leaving zero margin for error. This session unpacks how Gen Z is changing the rules—and how brands can stay culturally in tune, protect reputation, and control the narrative with real strategies and insights.
Hosted by Bloomberg and UEG, this exclusive evening features Emmy-winning comedian and master storyteller JB Smoove. Join us in Cannes for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and candid conversation as JB brings his signature energy, humor, and insight to the stage — sharing his personal journey from comedy icon to creative force, all in celebration of storytelling, culture, and creativity.
Partnership with Bloomberg Media. Today, the bar for authenticity is higher than ever—and trust has become a leadership issue. In this invite-only workshop, hosted under Chatham House Rule, Edelman and Bloomberg Media come together to explore how brand and corporate reputation can work harder in tandem. Backed by new findings from Edelman’s 2025 Trust and Brands report and Bloomberg’s Corporate Reputation Study, the session will surface fresh ideas, real tensions, and actionable paths forward for business leaders navigating a high-stakes trust landscape.
Marcela Melero (Chief Growth Officer, Dove) and Judy John (Global Chief Creative Officer, Edelman) share bold perspectives on evolving creatively, leading fearlessly, and staying true to their voice in an industry obsessed with the ‘new’ and the ever-present ‘Gen Z brief’.
Access is limited to Cannes Lions accredited pass holders - no additional registration required.
Leave your generational stereotypes at the door. In this exclusive session hosted by Jackie Cooper, Edelman’s Global Chief Brand Officer, we hand the mic to the audiences brands want most—Gen Z and Boomers. Powered by Edelman’s Gen Z and Longevity Labs, this interactive “ask us anything” features unfiltered insights from Gen Z creator Boman Martinez-Reid. Why do brands miss the mark? Why is older wealth ignored? Expect candor, contrast, and cross-generational truths that challenge assumptions.
Judy John (Global Chief Creative Officer, Edelman & Titanium Lions Jury President) joins leading voices from the industry to share personal stories of triumph and transformation through creativity. Together, they’ll explore how bold thinking turns good ideas into extraordinary ones — and why creativity is the key to driving progress in a constantly evolving landscape.
Access is limited to Cannes Lions accredited pass holders - no additional registration required.
The Cannes Lions Awards are the centerpiece of the International Festival of Creativity, and each year Edelman is proud to have several participants on the jury, lending their expertise and creative spirit to decide the winning work across multiple categories.
The work we’re proud to showcase at this year’s festival. From data-driven creativity to culturally defining campaigns, we’re spotlighting Trust in action.
Edelman's flagship podcast, The TrustMakers, take to Spotify Beach for an in-depth, six part special series unpacking our forthcoming Brand Trust report.
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