The best bits from the official Cannes in Cairns podcast for 2022. 

Well there you have it! The Cannes in Cairns inaugural event is all wrapped up! Over the past few days, we’ve chatted with some amazing guests to help bring you all the highlights from the event, so if you couldn’t make it or you’re just missing the fun of tropical North Queensland, take a listen to some of the best bits from the official Cannes in Cairns podcast for 2022.

All the best bits

Vanessa Jones, Sales Director at Pinterest

&nbsp;It has been a jam packed two days here at Cannes in Cairns, Presented by Pinterest. Speaking of Pinterest, in this episode we chat to Vanessa Jones, Sales Director at Pinterest about their Cannes in Cairns sponsorship and in line with the theme of turning an “Idea" into an "I Did", a great idea she has been inspired to undertake.&nbsp;

Vanessa Jones on what inspired Pinterest to get behind this inaugural idea of Cannes in Cairns 

Anais Read, Copywriter

Anais is a Kiwi-turned-Aussie copywriter with a background in design and a love of words. Anais blends creative naivety with a mature worldview beyond her years, making her a well-rounded creative who is changing behaviour for the better. Anais sits down with us to give us insight into what the female gaze means and how she uses it within her work at Ogilvy.&nbsp;

Anais Read on embracing the female gaze at Ogilvy

Bec Brideson, founder of Venus Comms

On the mic today we have Bec Brideson, the award-winning founder of Venus Comms. Bec is a strategic consultant to businesses, creating and implementing unique inside-out brand programs to better reach the audience of women. Bec chats through the female gaze and how she uses it within the work she does.

Bec Brideson on why the female gaze is so crucial 

Adam Ferrier, co-founder of Thinkerbell

Our next guest needs no introduction but we’ll give him one anyway. Adam Ferrier is one of Australia’s leading creative strategists, and a consumer psychologist. Adam co-founded Thinkerbell – where they practices ‘measured magic’ – bringing together marketing science and hardcore creativity and today he joins us on the podcast to chat through his Cannes in Cairns session titled ‘You Can’t Ask That!’&nbsp;

Adam Ferrier talks taboos and PC culture

John Safran, writer and film director

Joining us next on the podcast is John Safran, writer and film director, who quote unquote ‘Always gets in too deep for his own good’. John has won the Ned Kelly award for best true crime with his debut book, Murder in Mississippi - and his wild and hilarious documentaries have received accolades from the likes of the Australian Film Institute. John joins us to give us the inside scoop on his latest projects and his current views on the state of creativity in Australia.&nbsp;

John Safran on his latest creative projects 

Olivia Ansell, Artistic Director for the Sydney Festival

Our next guest is Olivia Ansell, Artistic Director for the Sydney Festival. Voted one of Vivid Sydney’s Top 100 Creative Catalysts, Olivia is a highly accomplished arts professional with over two decades’ experience as a curator, producer, director, choreographer and performing artist. Olivia sits down with us to chat all things Sydney Festival and some great advice for listeners on turning an "Idea" into an "I did".

Olivia Ansell on being a creative catalyst

Lucille McCart, APAC Communications Director at Bumble

Lucille McCart is the APAC Communications Director at Bumble, the dating and networking app where women make the first move. Lucille is fiercely smart, strategic and has a reputation for her invaluable leadership style and genuine passion for meaningful and innovative work which is why we’re thrilled to have her on the podcast to talk through her Cannes In Cairns panel on embracing the female gaze and why it’s so crucial.

Lucille McCart on embracing the female gaze at Bumble

Dr Nick Coatsworth, Deputy Chief Medical Officer

We have a real life doctor in the house! Dr Nick Coatsworth held a key national role in the Australian response to COVID-19 as Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Throughout the pandemic, Dr Nick became one of the most recognised medical spokespeople during the pandemic, engaging the Australian community through a variety of media platforms. He chats to us about the future of health communication and the one thing he would change about how it works now.

Dr Nick Coatsworth on The Future Of Health Communication

Cannes in Cairns, Le Podcast Officiale

Forget the South of France, B&amp;T are putting on a bash north of the Tropic of Capricorn and all of adland is invited. From May 16-18, the industry will get together for inspiring and thought-provoking sessions from high profile speakers from the Australian media, marketing and advertising industry. Feeling a hint of FOMO that you couldn’t make it to B&amp;T’s Cannes in Cairns this year or just want to hear from your favourite speakers all over again? Look no further than the official Cannes in Cairns podcast or should we say le podcast officiel.&nbsp; Powered by Acast - the world’s largest independent podcast company - we are going to keep you in the loop on all things happening at Cannes in Cairns, including key take outs from each day and interviews with some of the amazing speakers that B&amp;T have lined up. So get ready as we bring you on the journey of Cannes in Cairns!

Cannes In Cairns

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