Cannes Lions boss on new awards rules: 'If we were to not use them, it would be falling at the last hurdle'
08-06-2026 07:21 via campaignlive.co.uk

Cannes Lions boss on new awards rules: 'If we were to not use them, it would be falling at the last hurdle'

Cannes Lions chief executive Simon Cook and Marian Brannelly, global director of awards at Lions, reflect on the new stricter awards process ahead of the 2026 festival.
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