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LIONS Advisory

Winning the Long Game: Strategies for Sustained Creativity & Effectiveness

Monday 22 June, 12:00–12:30

Duration: 30 mins
Location: Basement Stage, The Palais

Description:

We get it: "short-termism" has been marketing's nemesis for so long it feels passé. Yet despite years of industry conversation, brand behaviour has only worsened. Daily dashboards and pressure for instant results fuel bad habits, making it tough to convince budget-holders to build for the long-term. But fear not: LIONS Advisory brings evidence and tactics to shift your business toward long-termism—walking the walk, not just talking the talk. Drawing on new research and studies of Lion and Effie winners, we'll unpack how to overcome barriers to investing in long-term creativity and effectiveness. Gain practical guidance through case studies from leading brands, complete with concrete data and practices to breed long-termism in your business.

Content Stream

Insights & Trends

The strategic challenges, consumer behaviours, cultural shifts and creative thinking driving the industry forward.

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Speaking
  • James Womersley

    LIONS Advisory

    Director

  • Annie Smith

    LIONS Advisory

    Director

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  • Insights & Trends
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  • Festival Talks