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Author reflects on Cannes Lions advertising conference experience

This article discusses the author's experience at the Cannes Lions advertising conference, contrasting it with their previous work at VICE. The author describes Cannes as a place of excess and extravagant spending, noting the difference in access between journalists and executives. The piece reflects on the behind-the-scenes thoughts of creating content, particularly in the context of such high-profile events. AI

RANK_REASON The article is an opinion piece reflecting on a past experience at an advertising conference.

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Author reflects on Cannes Lions advertising conference experience

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