The View from Cannes: From the Basement and Beyond
Cannes 2026
Authored by Kate Maldjian; Dan Macena; Neil Mohan; Andrea Lillis; Kristine Brown; Jose Neto; Deirdre McGarrigle, PhD; Devon Taylor; Vedika Vohra
Every year, Klick Health sends a team to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity because we believe great creativity drives better health outcomes. Additionally, seeing the world's best work makes our own better. And every year, they come back changed.
This year, we asked them to share their experience.
From the basement of the Palais to the panels on the Croisette, here's what Cannes 2026 meant to the people who were there.
The Simple Truth
Kate Maldjian, Associate Creative Director
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Everything Communicates
Dan Macena, Associate Creative Director
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Community as Creative Brief
Neil Mohan, SVP Strategy
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Art's Missing Period
Andrea Lillis, SVP, Executive Creative Director
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Email the Pope
Kristine Brown, Associate Creative Director
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Dopamine, Labyrinths, and Band-Aids
Jose Neto, Associate Creative Director
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The Idiosyncrasy Advantage
Deirdre McGariggle, EVP, Medical Strategy
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Work With What Exists, Change What Matters
Devon Taylor, SVP Strategy
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You Don’t Get to Cannes Alone
Vedika Vohra, Copy Supervisor
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This year, Klick Health made history at Cannes Lions, becoming the first agency ever to win Healthcare Agency of the Year, Healthcare Network of the Year, and Independent Agency of the Year – Health. We're grateful for the recognition and even more grateful for those who trusted with their brands and causes. Our Silver Lion-winning campaigns, 867-5309 for Cancer Support Community’s and Gilda’s Club’s and Infinite Saree for women's safety and gender equality nonprofit Red Dot Foundation, both used creativity to drive change and that's what makes us most proud.
Klick Health is the world’s largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences and a leading full-service pharma marketing partner, serving as agency of record for leading pharma, biotech, and healthcare brands. Klick’s specialized offerings are rooted in deep medical and scientific understanding, including market insights, award-winning creative, and proprietary AI and data models to craft impactful brand narratives and seamless customer journeys. Backed by nearly 250 medical experts and advanced healthcare analytics, Klick delivers integrated marketing strategy and communications, from new product launch strategy to MLR review with real-world evidence, helping brands thrive in today’s complex healthcare landscape. Learn more at Klick.com.
Authors
Kate Maldjian
Associate Creative Director, Art
Dan Macena
Associate Creative Director, Copy
Neil Mohan
Senior Vice President, Strategy
Andrea Lillis
Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director
Kristine Brown
Associate Creative Director, Copy
Jose Neto
Associate Creative Director, Art
Deirdre McGarrigle, PhD
EVP, Medical Strategy
Devon Taylor
VP, Group Director, Strategy & Gaming Evolver
Vedika Vohra
Copy Supervisor
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