Havas
Coverage of Havas in the Nexus archive.
- Vincent Bolloré
Vincent Bolloré, owner of media outlets like Cnews and Europe 1, has expanded his influence by launching the Catholic think tank 'Institut de l’espérance.' The institute promotes policies such as restricting immigration, ending abortion barriers, and reducing public spending, aiming to shape the upcoming presidential election. Despite recent declines in CNews ratings, Bolloré remains confident in his media empire's impact on the political landscape.
- Creativity strikes back at the Cannes Lions advertising festival
The 2023 Cannes Lions advertising festival emphasized human creativity over AI, with Chipotle's Fernando Machado criticizing overreliance on optimization tools. A Havas study revealed 84% of brands face consumer indifference, while AXA France won a top award for a campaign addressing domestic violence coverage.