
2026 Programme
Creative legends. Marketing mavericks. Inspiring content creators. They're all taking the stage at Cannes Lions 2026.
Effie
Effectiveness Decoded: Outsmart to Outlast
Monday 22 June, 14:30–15:00
Overview
Speakers
Description:
Join Effie Worldwide, the global authority on marketing effectiveness, to tackle the ultimate challenge: sustaining success in today’s competitive landscape. Breaking through as a challenger brand is one thing, but staying on top? That’s the true test of greatness.
Discover proven strategies, creative approaches, and mindsets that transform disruptors into enduring leaders. This session unveils fresh analysis of the most effective work across 130 markets, brought to life through conversation with Global Best of the Best Effie-winning brands, eos and IKEA. Explore how they triumphed in their respective categories, redefining leadership while staying true to their disruptive roots.
Leave inspired by actionable insights and fresh perspectives, ready to thrive in the long game.
Questions this session will answer:
- How to outsmart, when you can’t outspend. Working with 3 big truths – brand, market and category.
- How to handle the dangers of scaling up. Managing the transition from challenger to leader.
- How to sustain your position as a powerhouse category leader. Maintaining your edge.
Content Stream
Creative Impact
The ultimate guide to proving the value and effectiveness of creativity.
Carley Caldas
eos Products
SVP, Marketing & Creative
Vincenzo Riili
IKEA
CMO
Karina Wilsher
Anomaly
Partner, Global CEO
Tags
- Creative Impact
- Festival Talks
- Live Captioning in 60 languages