3 key insights from Cannes Lions 2026

Live from Cannes Lions, Jon and Kory reflect on the biggest themes, surprises and lessons from this year's festival.

From experiencing unreasonable hospitality firsthand to the continued rise of creators and the rapid evolution of AI, they unpack what really stood out, and why many of the biggest takeaways had very little to do with technology.

Whether you made it to the Croisette or followed along from afar, this is the Uncensored Renegades debrief on what actually mattered at Cannes Lions 2026.

Timestamps

00:00 - Start

01:50 - Unreasonable hospitality in action

12:22 - The power of creators at Cannes

15:25 - How brands can collaborate with creators

19:52 - The AI shift in 2026

23:00 - The impact of the World Cup

26:09 - How brands are getting involved with the World Cup

28:59 - Final takeaway - getting back to basics