Show Notes
What were the biggest lessons and talking points from Cannes Lions 2026? PRWeek’s latest podcast takes a look.
Beyond the Noise looks at some of the biggest communications and PR issues. Download the podcast via Apple, Spotify, or listen on your favourite platform.
Joining this episode are PRWeek trio Danny Rogers (editor-in-chief), John Harrington (UK editor) and Siobhan Holt (deputy editor).
They discuss the big trends from the PR Lions in particular this year, and discuss why ‘The KitKat Heist’ by VML and Burson won the prestigious Grand Prix in the category.
The journalists talk about some of their favourite winners and what they tell us about campaigns today – including trends with purpose, humour and AI.
They also ask why smaller UK independents were largely absent from the awards in 2026, despite many still attending the event on the French Riviera.
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