Cannes Lions Finale: Netflix v. YouTube Boils Over, CAA Moves In, Oprah’s OG Vibes

CREATING A SPACE “I choose to upload to YouTube because of the freedom it provides, the connection it provides,” Royal Court host Brittany Broski, right, told Ankler Media CEO Janice Min, left, and YouTube Chief Business Officer Mary Ellen Coe. (Brand Innovators) Share I covered all of Ankler Media’s conversations and convenings at Cannes Lions, listed 14 must-meet power players at the fest, profiled YouTube daredevil Michelle Khare and wrote about Hollywood’s creator gold rush and Netflix’s podcast ambitions . I’m natalie@theankler.com Wheels up! The extreme temperatures here in France haven’t let up quite yet, but it’s time for me to say au revoir to another Cannes Lions. This year’s International Festival of Creativity felt particularly frenzied, with panels and meetings and invite-only dinners and concerts and comedy shows crushing into every moment of the day. (Keep reading for my recap of Ankler CEO Janice Min ’s Thursday morning conversation with YouTube chief business officer Mary Ellen Coe and comedian Brittany Broski , where Netflix’s comments about YouTube and the streamer’s attempts to swipe its podcasters were front of mind, CAA’s big debut, Ankler contributor Claire Atkinson ’s sit-down with People Inc.’s Neil Vogel , and full videos of some
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