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Cannes Lions 2007 to have content showcase area
MUMBAI: Cannes Lions will introduce a content showcase area in 2007. This will be a dedicated exhibition space inside the Palais des Festivals, where content creators and providers across all media platforms can display their products and capabilities to the 10,000 attendees.
“As a growing trend, content creation is affecting how the media and advertising markets will operate in the future. In a consumer-led market where control and choice are the buzzwords, the advertising industry is at the heart of this evolution. Branded content, mobile content, Podcasts and gaming are just some of the opportunities, both traditional and non traditional, that will shape the future,” said Cannes Lions 2007 executive chairman Terry Savage.
The Cannes Lions Content Showcase aims to be both informative and educational. Within the dedicated area, to complement the stands, there will be a series of content-related workshops available to all registered delegates.
Earlier in the week Bob Scarpelli was named as the president of both the film and press juries and will chair them. It was also announced that Cannes Lions would be using BEAM.TV to facilitate the uploading of commercials in the entry process via the Cannes Lions website.
The 54th International Advertising Cannes Lions 2007 will be held from the 17th to the 23rd of June.
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WPP appoints Jane Geraghty Global CEO of Brand & Design
Veteran leader also named Global CEO of Landor in dual role.
MUMBAI: Jane Geraghty just landed the ultimate brand double-header because when you’re already running Landor, why not take the whole WPP design empire along for the ride? WPP has appointed Jane Geraghty as global chief executive officer of WPP Brand & Design while simultaneously naming her Global CEO of Landor. The dual role, announced via Geraghty’s LinkedIn post, positions her to lead the group’s specialist brand and design agencies at a time when clients increasingly demand stronger differentiation through multidimensional strategy and experience design.
Geraghty, who joined WPP earlier this year as chief client officer, brings over three decades of experience in marketing, branding and communications. She previously served as Global CEO of Landor (2017–2020), President for EMEA (2013–2018) and Managing Director (2011–2016), after earlier leadership stints at Saatchi & Saatchi, McCann-Erickson and Ogilvy in New York.
In her post, Geraghty said she was “thrilled” to step into the role, highlighting that branding and design are becoming critical for clients seeking differentiation. She emphasised the opportunity to harness WPP’s collective capabilities across agencies, noting that AI powered by WPP Open is already reshaping brand creation, management and global collaboration.
The appointment reflects WPP’s push to integrate its brand and design network more tightly, positioning it to deliver seamless, high-impact work at the intersection of business strategy and brand experience.
In an industry where creativity meets commerce, Geraghty isn’t just leading two titles, she’s steering the ship that turns brands from recognisable to unforgettable, one bold move at a time.
