
2026 Programme
Creative legends. Marketing mavericks. Inspiring content creators. They're all taking the stage at Cannes Lions 2026.
All& & Tracksuit
Brand Love Matches for Cultural Heat and Business Impact
Thursday 25 June, 17:00–17:30
Overview
Speakers
Description:
What happens when a brand finds its perfect match?
The world’s most influential brands often achieve outsized cultural impact and business growth through partnerships with the right personalities, creators, athletes and tastemakers. But great partnerships don’t happen by accident. They require chemistry, strategy and a little creative magic.
In this playful Blind Date-inspired session, leading brands will search for their ideal ‘human brand’ match in front of a live audience. Through unexpected pairings, candid conversations and a few surprises along the way, we’ll explore what makes partnerships truly resonate with people.
Join us as we uncover the ingredients behind iconic collaborations, cultural relevance and the brand-to-human connections that turn attention into lasting impact.
Questions this session will answer:
- How can you create brand partnerships using human relationship-building principles and evaluate the overlap and contrast between brands and celebrities?
- What tangible and actionable tools or filters can help brands identify and optimise their ideal brand–celebrity match to unlock greater creativity and impact?
- How can you identify red flags in potential brand partnerships and quickly determine whether a match is destined for success or failure?
Content Stream
Talent & Culture
The people and practices behind creative organisations that thrive.
Eric Nam
orchard
Actor, Singer, Entrepreneur
Phil Cook
WNBA
CMO
Jennifer Breithaupt
All&
Founder & Co-CEO
Peter Giorgi
Rocket Financial
SVP Brand Marketing, Partnerships & Creative Excellence
Suzanne Powers
All&
Founder & Co-CEO
Tags
- Talent & Culture
- Festival Talks