Strategy standouts from Cannes Lions

The WARC Podcast · Jul 16, 2026 · 29m

Creative Strategy Lions jury president Sarah Lemarié and juror Dan Hill share powerful advice on how to level up strategic thinking, their stand out campaigns from Cannes Lions, why they look for 'strategic firsts' in the jury room, and a warning on using AI in awards entries. Hosted by Effie Insight's John Bizzell.

Guests:

Sarah Lemarié, Chief Strategy Officer, Publicis France

Dan Hill, Global Chief Strategy Officer, Wieden+Kennedy

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro: Cannes Lions Creative Strategy Winners 2026

01:46 – Meet the Jury: Sarah Lemarié & Dan Hill on Judging Creative Strategy Lions

03:43 –…