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SBP 126: The Cannes Cut Day 1&2: Hot Takes & Croissant Mistakes.

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In this lively episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast, hosts Marc, Vassilis, and special guest Conor Byrne (That's What I Call Marketing) recap their first two days at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Broadcasting from Cannes (though not from a yacht), they reflect on standout sessions, evolving industry trends, and a few jetlag-fueled laughs.

Key takeaways include:

Karen Nelson-Field & Adam Morgan delivered a memorable session with a multisensory activation that literally smelled like burning money—an impactful metaphor for wasted media spend.

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