Meet the LBB & Friends Beach Sponsors: thenetworkone
Top left to right: Alfie Buisson, associate director and Maddie Pluck, account manager
Bottom left to right: Alice Carr, sales and marketing executive; Julian Boulding, founder and president and Anna Poloczek, database manager
We’re excited to shine a spotlight on the brilliant partners who are bringing their energy, creativity, and expertise to the Croisette this year. Discover more about who’ll be on the ground in Cannes, what they’re planning throughout the week, and the conversations they’re most eager to be part of.
Q> What is your company name?
Q> What is your company website?
Q> What is it your company does?
We help brand owners and corporates to find the best independent agencies for their individual needs; and we help independent agencies to find partners in different countries, and with complementary skill sets.
Q> Are you a returning sponsor or a new partner to LBB?
Returning sponsor.
Q> Who will be on the LBB Beach representing your company?
Julian Boulding – founder and president
Alfie Buisson – associate director
Maddie Pluck – account manager
Alice Carr – sales and marketing executive
Anna Poloczek – database manager
Q> How are you hoping to connect with our community on The LBB & Friends Beach? Are there specific conversations you’re hoping to spark or trending topics you’re keen to explore?
“The secret of success is showing up” (Woody Allen)
Conversations:
- The new, post-holdco relationship between creative and media (or better said, content and context)
- The changing balance between short term and long term thinking, driven by large data sets and real-time analytics (AI)
Q> Are you hosting any events on LBB Beach, or elsewhere in Cannes during the week?
The Indie Forum: 15.00 to 16.00 on Tuesday 17th June.
Q> What are you most looking forward to about Cannes in 2025?
Gemma Greaves’ Amazing Nurture Lunch.
Q> What are your top tips for newbies going to Cannes, the Lions, and the LBB Beach for the first time?
Fill half your diary before you arrive, or you’ll wander around wondering what to do. Keep the other half free, for the new people you meet. Don’t be like the Australians and organise events that non-Australians aren’t excluded from. Come to Cannes to meet new people, not the same crowd you can see at home.
Q> Do you have any restaurant or bar recommendations in Cannes you’d like to share?
Le Caveau 30. Fantastic fresh fish for a fraction of the price you’ll pay on the Croisette.
Q> Lastly, what is your packing essential for the week at Cannes Lions?
A hat.
