Bold Ideas from Cannes Lions 2025: B2B 201 – The Social Operating System Behind Every Business Decision
B2B marketing has long been seen as the less exciting cousin of the fast-paced consumer-facing counterpart. It’s been approached as a highly rational, linear and data-driven purchase cycle.
Bold Ideas from Cannes Lions 2025: Joy as a Strategy
Day three at Cannes was jammed with alternative thinking, exciting announcements and another load of insights to bring back to the industry. In today’s meditation, I homed in on a beautiful through line. “Joy” as a strategic play.
Bold Ideas from Cannes Lions 2025: Purpose in Practice – How Brands Are Fueling Real-World Innovation
The session opened with two stark facts – half the world still lacks access to basic healthcare and one in four people don’t have safe drinking water.
Bold Ideas from Cannes Lions 2025- Maslow’s Pyramid, Reimagined
Day two at Cannes had a lot of insightful gems throughout the day. Rather than delving into a singular session, I will try to weave a narrative around one of my favourite psychological models – Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
Bold Ideas from Cannes Lions 2025: The De-Shittification of Advertising
One of my favourite themes emerging from today’s discussions on day one of Cannes Lions 2025 was the deep dive into a relatively new industry buzzword – and, arguably, a necessary rallying cry: de-shittification.
Bold Ideas from Cannes Lions 2025: Neurodivergent Minds – The Business Imperative Brands Can’t Afford to Miss
Amidst the AI buzz throughout the La Croisette another conversation started to rise above the noise — not because it was the loudest, but its clarity.
Cannes Lions 2025 – A Quick Guide for IAB Canada Members
As the 72nd Cannes Lions Festival approaches (June 16–20), we’ve pulled together a quick guide to help IAB Canada members navigate the week.
Postcards from State of the Nation 2025
State of the Nation 2025 in Toronto was more than just a conference; it was a real-time glimpse into the future of Canadian digital advertising. Here’s a look at the pivotal conversations and insider insights.
The Deadline Approaches – It’s Time to Repeal the DST
Ahead of the June 30th payment deadline, IAB Canada is making a final appeal to the federal government to repeal the Digital Services Tax (DST) – or at a minimum, remove its retroactive application to January 1st, 2022.
Shaping Canada’s Digital Future – Lessons Learned from the IAPP Conference 2025
IAB Canada was thrilled to participate in the IAPP’s 25th Anniversary Conference this week in Toronto. As Canada faces rising global competition, fast-moving AI innovation, and increasing privacy risks, public and private sector leaders are being called to respond with practical, forward-looking solutions.