Joined-up Thinking from across MSQ

What Will Be Hottest Tickets at Next Year’s Ad Festival Line-Up?

Smarts' Brand Futures Director, Nat Moores, explores how the Creator Economy has evolved and where it may be heading next.

The Ritualicious Lunch: Part Two

A year on since the launch of our Ritualized research, we brought the buzzword of the moment, 'Rituals' back to Cannes, for an afternoon lunch discussing its importance when it comes to understanding customer needs, complete with the premiere of our short documentary explaining our thorough research, in partnership with The Marketing Society.

In conversation with Aaron Lang at Cannes Lions

North America President of MSQ, Aaron Lang, talks all things Cannes, creativity, and boosting momentum - sharing what sets MSQ apart thanks to our specialised expertise with senior-level thinking, all under one collaborative network.

Where the real Cannes happened: A view from Mallory and Kaitlyn

Following an epic week of insights and inspiration, Cannes first-timers and MSQ's Young Lions for 2025, Mallory Cross and Kaitlyn Powers from SPCSHP gave Campaign the run-down of all the places you want to be at the industry's most prestigious festival.

B2B’s New Brand Manifesto: Key Takeaways from Cannes 2025

Cannes Lions 2025 marked a turning point for B2B marketing, with the spotlight on bold, human-centred strategies that challenge long-held assumptions. From emotionally driven decision-making to integrated brand-to-demand models, the trends point to a new era of growth and creativity in B2B, which you can read all about in Stein's post-Cannes report.

Beyond the Lions: Brand takeaways from Cannes 2025

After judging nearly 400 projects from the Design Jury, one thing’s clear: the best work wasn’t loud - it was smart, purposeful, and deeply human. Here's what stood out to Elmwood's Design Director, Paul O'Brien.

Does Cannes Lions really get design?

This year Elmwood's Design Director, Paul O'Brien, had the pleasure of serving on the Design Lions jury, an experience that was just as inspiring as it was revealing, when it came to how the world of design is changing...

Cannes Lions 2025: Meet MSQ’s Young Lions – Mallory Cross and Kaitlyn Powers

For a fourth-year running, MSQ is backing the brightest rising talent within our network to experience the buzz of advertising’s most prestigious week in the calendar, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Karo Healthcare picks MSQ for global creative roster

European consumer healthcare company and owner of E45, has picked MSQ to join its global creative roster following a competitive pitch managed by Flock Associates, where MSQ took on several global marketing groups.

London-based, insights-driven strategy and innovation consultancy, The Forge, joins growing MSQ family

Greater depth and scale will supercharge insights and innovation capabilities for clients

Stein, formerly Stein IAS, rebrands to lead the future of B2B marketing

Founder and Chairman Tom Stein and new Global CEO Kate MacNevin redefine the agency as a progressive force focused on the advancement of B2B into the future.

Turtle Wax appoints MSQ as Global Media Agency of Record

The multi-year global partnership will see MSQ lead media strategy and execution across marketplaces, retail, and D2C channels - spanning multiple agencies within the MSQ group, including 26PMX, The Gate and 26 DX & MMT.