According to the Hollywood Reporter, Cannes Lions—the marketing industry's flagship festival—is now exerting more influence than the Cannes Film Festival. As creators have become central to entertainment, the marketplace for brand partnerships and creator deals is proving more relevant to the industry than cinema's traditional showcase. Attendees describe the shift as unprecedented, reflecting where entertainment's power now lies.

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