Mindshare, the media services company that is part of GroupM and WPP, has been named as Media Network of the Year at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 

The agency, picking up the award for the second time in four years after winning in 2019, was chosen by a cross-industry panel of international judges.

Held annually in Cannes, France, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is home to the world’s most prestigious advertising awards. Celebrating creativity, effectiveness and innovation in the global advertising, marketing and communication industries, it is the most sort-after global festival and award show for creative and media excellence. This year the festival took place at The Palais in Cannes, from June 19-23. 
Mindshare Global CEO Adam Gerhart said, “We are incredibly honoured, humbled and beyond thrilled to be named Media Network of the Year for the second time in four years by a jury of our peers. This award is testament to the energy and empathy that everyone at Mindshare displays every day to help drive Good Growth and this award belongs to every one of our amazing people, our partners and our clients.”

Commenting on the win GroupM Sri Lanka Managing Partner Namalie Herath said, “Whilst this win reaffirms Mindshare’s leadership in the global media eco-system, we are proud to bear the torch locally being the No.1 Digital and Media agency in Sri Lanka, driving business growth that is enduring and sustainable for our clients, partners and the industry at large, whilst helping to shape society and the world for the better.”