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Soho House

Reuters ↗

Soho House completes $2.7B take-private deal. Ashton Kutcher joins board

Soho House completed its $2.7 billion merger to become a private company, with actor and entrepreneur Ashton Kutcher joining the board as part of the transaction.

ReadingHospitality brands betting on longevity now need an LP story, not a growth story. The public market exit window has closed for community-driven platforms.

WatchWatch which other public clubs and residences announce take-private discussions within six months. The category has reset.

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HENRI IV Campaign Intelligence May 29, 8:06 PM EDT

AB InBev

Ad Age ↗

AB InBev wins Cannes Lions Creative Marketer of the Year. Again

AB InBev secured the Creative Marketer of the Year award at Cannes Lions 2025, reinforcing its position as the most awarded advertiser at the festival.

ReadingCreative excellence at scale requires centralized discipline and distributed autonomy. AB InBev has both. Most holding companies have neither.

WatchThe next question: which Fortune 100 brands will poach AB InBev's top creative directors in the next 18 months.

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MACALLAN 1926 Creative Direction May 29, 8:06 PM EDT

Accenture Song

Marketing Dive ↗

Accenture Song acquires Superdigital for social-first creator capabilities

Accenture Song completed its acquisition of Superdigital, a social and influencer marketing specialist, to strengthen creator and social-first capabilities across its network.

ReadingAccenture is bulking up before a broader reshuffling of the creative ranks. Expect senior creator talent to exit Song-owned networks within Q3.

WatchMonitor whether Superdigital's client roster stays attached post-integration or begins moving to independent social firms.

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LOUIS XIII Luxury Travel May 29, 8:06 PM EDT

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Luxury Travel Advisor ↗

Scenic Luxury Cruises joins Virtuoso as regional luxury travel partner

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours was accepted into the Virtuoso network as a regional partner, unlocking exclusive river, ocean, and discovery yacht experiences for affluent North American travelers.

ReadingBoutique travel operators are moving into managed networks. Independent capacity will shrink. Expect margin compression for non-network brands within 24 months.

WatchHow many other expedition and luxury cruise lines announce Virtuoso partnerships in the next quarter.

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PAPPY 23 Luxury Travel May 29, 8:06 PM EDT

Virtuoso

Travel Market Report ↗

Virtuoso reports 35% surge in high-end bookings. $50,000+ trips accelerating

Virtuoso's latest travel trend data shows a 35% surge in high-end bookings, with advisors booking significantly more trips at the $50,000+ price point.

ReadingProperties and experiences priced below $50K per person will see advisor interest flatten. Pricing power lies with the ultra-premium tier now.

WatchWhich luxury hotel groups first announce price restructuring to capture the new floor.

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JOHNNIE BLUE Campaign Intelligence May 29, 8:06 PM EDT

Cannes Lions 2025

Campaign Brief ↗

Cannes Lions 2025 Grand Prix winners span AI, social, and creator-native work

Cannes Lions 2025 Grand Prix winners demonstrate a clear shift toward creator-native platforms, social-first execution, and AI-assisted creative production across multiple categories.

ReadingHolding companies investing in broadcast-era infrastructure are pricing themselves out of the work that wins awards. The talent is moving to creator-focused shops.

WatchWhich legacy agency network announces a major restructuring away from traditional media planning in the next 90 days.

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WELL POUR Campaign Intelligence May 29, 8:06 PM EDT

Stéphane Gaubert

Cannes Lions ↗

Cannes Lions announces judging leadership. Award architecture shifts toward digital

Cannes Lions 2025 announced its judging panel leadership, including prominent figures like Stéphane Gaubert, signaling an increased focus on digital and creator-first work in award evaluation.

ReadingAgencies should audit their Cannes entries against the announced jury profiles. Category shift could mean your Gold-tier work lands in Silver.

WatchWhich category judges recuse themselves or resign due to conflict of interest before the judging period begins.

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