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Before you even see the beach, there’s a different kind of friction at Cannes Lions this year: immigration protocols, risk memos and quiet absences.
June 16, 2025

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Before you even see the beach, there’s a different kind of friction at Cannes Lions this year: immigration protocols, risk memos and quiet absences.

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