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Each year, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity brings together leaders in advertising, communications and media to showcase award-winning work, advance global conversations and inspire new avenues for creativity. Alongside seasoned CMOs, rising stars of the industry are also making their mark.

More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. According to new data from the Alzheimer’s Association, that number is expected to increase significantly as the senior population in the United States continues to grow. It's a devastating disease, one that touches many of us personally. At the same time, we’re seeing that brain health is a rapidly growing area of interest, as more research becomes available and breakthrough early diagnostic tests and treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's emerge.

In November 2022, the Ad Council unified new and existing mental-health-focused campaigns under a cohesive Mental Health Initiative with the goal of creating a society that is more open and proactive when it comes to mental health. Now, for this May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we are exploring the ways in which the campaigns that make up this initiative have utilized distinct tactics and messaging to get mental health resources to the communities who need them, while working in tandem to address the issue holistically.

Alcohol-impaired crashes claimed a life every 42 minutes, according to the latest available data from NHTSA

Six students nationwide awarded scholarships for their winning TV, radio, and billboard ads

The Ad Council announced today that Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League (NFL), will be honored with the organization's prestigious Award for Public Service at its 71st annual Public Service Award Dinner on December 4, 2025, at the Glasshouse in New York City.