Countdown to Cannes

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With 12 weeks to go, Cannes Lions 2024 is fast approaching. Last week, we were delighted to bring together industry friends and clients for an inside scoop on preparations for the festival from Cannes Lions CEO Simon Cook. 

This thought-provoking conversation and ‘Countdown to Cannes Lions’ dinner gave us advanced sight of several initiatives that Cannes Lions will be announcing very soon, and allowed many of us around the table the opportunity to share viewpoints that might mould future Cannes Lions festivals.

For many, this time of year is crunch time for Cannes Lions event planning, where companies start to cement activity and look for the best ways to amplify their presence during an extremely busy week. At Propeller, we look forward to this week  each year, and work with a number of clients to ensure they get the most out of the festival. 

Empower Cafe

We are looking forward to being in Cannes again this year, and proud to be working alongside WACL and Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity to bring the women-led Empower Cafe to life at the festival. 

By joining forces with the festival, along with Bloom, TimeTo, The Women in Programmatic Network and Join Our Table, people of all genders can gather to forge meaningful connections, share expertise, and foster a supportive network. 

As we champion diversity and inclusion, the Empower Cafe brings the underrepresented voices of women to the forefront of Cannes Lions, sparking vital conversations and empowering professionals in a relaxed and collaborative environment. 

There’s an opportunity for companies to get involved in this important part of the event through sponsorship, allowing them to champion women-led content. 

Fringe Events and Parties List

Following the enormous demand last year for our ever-expanding ‘Cannes Lions fringe events and parties list’ (which incredibly had over 1,000 downloads before the festival even started), plans are already underway to bring this back again for the festival this year. 

This summary of all the fringe events and parties taking place outside the Palais has gained cult status amongst attendees from all over the world, giving them a sense of what is going on – and a heads up on who to get in contact with for those all-important guest-list sign ups. We’ve already started compiling the list for this year – so if you have got a heads up on anything planned – drop us a line to have them included.

Need support on the ground? 

If you are thinking about potential Cannes activations, Propeller’s skilled team can be there to assist with bespoke packages before, during and after our time on the Croisette: 

  • Video and photographic content - ideate and film exclusive content for your business that will resonate with your target audience, and leave a lasting impression.
  • Social media management - strategically manage your social platforms, crafting engaging posts that spotlight your Cannes attendance and activities. Amplify your presence and enhance audience engagement.
  • Event management – meticulous event planning through to seamless execution, our team can provide on-the-ground support for smooth operations and a great experience. 
  • Speaking opportunities – utilise our extensive network and in-depth knowledge of Cannes’ fringe events. We can curate exclusive speaking opportunities for your spokespeople that amplify your brand’s voice and authority.
  • Press room - Entrust us with the management of your press room at Cannes, allowing our experienced team to handle all editorial matters on your behalf. From coordinating media interactions to managing press releases, we ensure seamless communication and representation of your business. 

For more information on how to be involved with the Empower Cafe at Cannes Lions or to have your event included in the fringe and parties list, please get in touch.