Crashing Cannes #2: Ruth Mortimer, Global President at Advertising Week
June 29, 2026 · 6 min
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The Global President of Advertising Week shares what Cannes actually teaches about leadership and ideas that matter.
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In this episode
- What separates impactful ideas from forgettable ones
- The real reason networking at Cannes is worth your time
- A leadership philosophy shaped by years at the world's biggest ad festival
- How to bring something meaningful back from a major industry event
About this episode
Cannes isn't just about parties and awards—it’s about the people.
In this minisode recorded live from Cannes Lions, Jason and Lindsay Harris chat with Advertising Week Global President Ruth Mortimer about ideas that make an impact, the real value of networking, and the leadership philosophy she brings back from Cannes every year.
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