About Us

The Unfiltered, Unofficial Lens on Cannes Lions 🎬

Unofficially Cannes Lions is your backstage pass to the world’s most iconic festival of creativity.

We’re an independent media publication—not affiliated with Cannes Lions or its organizers—created to deliver smart, fast, and fearless coverage of the ideas, people, and brands shaping the future of marketing.

Why We Exist

Every year, Cannes Lions brings together the most influential minds in advertising, media, and tech. But between the yachts, panels, beach takeovers, and surprise drop-ins, the real insights can get lost in the noise.

We created Unofficially Cannes Lions to cut through the clutter. Our team is on the ground (and online), capturing:

🔍 Creative trends you actually need to know

🎤 Hot takes from top marketers, founders, and tech leaders

🧠 Exclusive interviews and brand POVs

📩 Daily recaps and newsletters with zero fluff

📱 Real-time social content to keep you in the loop—even if you're not on the Croisette

Who We’re For

We speak to the people shaping campaigns, steering budgets, and setting strategy:

CMOs & VPs of Marketing

Brand Builders & Creative Leads

Growth Marketers & Media Buyers

Founders, Investors & Ad Tech Innovators

If you want more than highlight reels—and crave insights with edge—you’re in the right place.

Our Partners

We collaborate with amazing brands like Fospha, a measurement-first platform redefining how marketers scale profitably. You’ll see their expert POVs featured throughout our coverage.

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