The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has added three jury presidents to its lineup. Shannon Washington, chief creative officer and managing partner at 11 Ounces will preside over the Entertainment Lions for Sport Jury. Pip Smart, executive producer and partner at Revolver in Australia, has been named president of the Film Craft Jury. And Tracey Brader, chief strategy and innovation officer, Remedy Edge, London, heads the Pharma Jury. Shannon Washington A globally respected creative leader, Washington is known for shaping culturally resonant platforms at the intersection of sport, entertainment, and community, championing inclusive storytelling and athlete-led narratives. On her appointment, Washington said, “Being named jury president for the Entertainment Lions for Sport is an honor I don’t take lightly. Globally, sport is one of the last truly communal experiences we have, and the creative work that lives inside it has the power to shift culture, challenge assumptions, and move people in ways that transcend the game itself. “In the jury room, I’ll be looking for work that earns its place in that conversation, with ideas that demonstrate genuine cultural intelligence, not just spectacle. I want to see campaigns that truly understand the game, the fan, the athlete, and the moment they exist in. This is the 73rd Cannes Lions, and with Lions Sport making its debut as a dedicated forum, there’s never been a more important time to set the bar high. This is what the culture of sport, and the dedicated people, brands and companies behind it deserve.” Pip Smart An award-winning executive producer and partner at one of Australia’s leading production companies, Revolver--most recently recognized... Read More