Whether overturning governments or selling soap, the techniques of persuasion are similar. Effective communication motivates action. But new media, new visual landscapes, new moralities and new methods mean radically different challenges and opportunities.

Touch the sharp edge of communication, business and politics with our seminar, featuring a revolutionary panel of activists.

 

 

What
Advertising activism! presentation and conversation

Where
The Debussy Auditorium, Palais des Festivals

When
Thursday, 19 June, 9.45am

Special guest speakers
Markus N. Beeko
   Amnesty International
Sam Roddick, Coco de Mer
Ted Royer, Droga5
Tom Savigar
   The Future Laboratory
Jonathan Torgovnik
   Photographer

Moderated by
Lewis Blackwell, Creative Advisor, Getty Images

  On display all week in front of the Palais, you can see 16 outstanding images that show the world as it is today. But can advertising use these effectively? You be the judge. Tell us how these images can and can’t be used.

The best entries will be featured on the Cannes website at the end of the festival.
  The top young talent will be fretting, spatting and pulling their hair out as they try to create an award-winning ad – in just 24 hours. We are one of the proud sponsors of the Young Lions Print, Cyber and Media Competitions.
Find out more
  Come and find us at the Getty Images beach bar, the hottest beach bar in Cannes. Have a chat, have a drink, enjoy the sun and do some work. From 9am to 7pm, Plage 45 (opposite the Grand Hotel), 45 Boulevard de la Croisette.

And don’t miss Massive Wednesday, our co-hosted beach party with Dutch music agency Massive Music. Wednesday, 18 June, 9pm at Noga Beach. Invitation only. massivewednesday.com.