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E57 | From Post Room To CEO. The Untold Story Of Cannes Lions CEO, Simon Cook
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79 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Simon Cook is the CEO of the LIONS Division, overseeing LIONS, WARC, Contagious, and Acuity Pricing to promote impactful creative marketing. Over the past decade, Simon has driven the creation of two-thirds of the Lions awards. He has also expanded LIONS' offerings to include year-round intelligence and advisory services, in addition to its renowned Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
A fervent advocate for creative marketing excellence that enhances business performance, Simon also founded the Global Chief Marketing Officers Growth Council. With over 15 years in the branded communications industry, Simon's career includes significant agency-side experience before joining LIONS.
In this week's episode, we explore crucial topics such as discussing racism, navigating life with divorced parents, and the importance of inclusivity.
We discuss:
- The power of creativity
- Journey from Devon to Brixton
- Coping with parental divorce
- Discussing the impact of racism
- Rising from the mailroom to CEO of Cannes Lions
- Tips for climbing the career ladder
- Conquering imposter syndrome
- Receiving an important letter
- Prioritising mental health
- Insights into Cannes Lions 2024
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Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content
Email: info@weunify.co.uk
This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion
Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Editor: Catherine Singh
A fervent advocate for creative marketing excellence that enhances business performance, Simon also founded the Global Chief Marketing Officers Growth Council. With over 15 years in the branded communications industry, Simon's career includes significant agency-side experience before joining LIONS.
In this week's episode, we explore crucial topics such as discussing racism, navigating life with divorced parents, and the importance of inclusivity.
We discuss:
- The power of creativity
- Journey from Devon to Brixton
- Coping with parental divorce
- Discussing the impact of racism
- Rising from the mailroom to CEO of Cannes Lions
- Tips for climbing the career ladder
- Conquering imposter syndrome
- Receiving an important letter
- Prioritising mental health
- Insights into Cannes Lions 2024
Watch on YouTube
Follow us @HOWIBECAME__
We're on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook
Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content
Email: info@weunify.co.uk
This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion
Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Editor: Catherine Singh
Released:
Jun 12, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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