Louise McEwen, CMO of McLaren Racing, joins Edelman’s Jackie Cooper at Cannes Lions to discuss how her brand builds emotional connection with fans, drives cultural relevance, and balances heritage with innovation. She reflects on the importance of instilling trust through inclusive experiences and a fan-first mindset, while always honoring the brand’s racing legacy.
As gaming, streaming and social media reshape how audiences experience entertainment, marketers face a fundamental challenge: Learning to participate in culture rather than simply advertise alongside it.
Ann Piper, Head of Sales for the Americas at Spotify, moderated the discussion with Angela Steele, Chief Client Officer, U.S. at WPP Media; Wes Harris, Director of Marketing for YouTube TV at Google; and Juliet Litman, Director of Talent and Operations at Spotify Podcast Studios.
Traditional attribution and promo codes share the same blind spot.