--- title: Meet Samba at Cannes Lions description: Meet with the Samba team at Cannes Lions June 22-25, 2026. image: https://info.samba.tv/hubfs/Samba_Cannes26_LinkedIn.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://info.samba.tv/cannes#main-content) [![Samba Logo 2026_02](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Social/Samba%20Logo%202026_02.png?width=6764&height=1144&name=Samba%20Logo%202026_02.png "Samba Logo 2026_02")](https://www.samba.com) [Resources](https://samba.com/insights-resources) [Solutions](https://samba.com/advertisers) [Contact Sales](https://info.samba.tv/samba.tv/business/contact) ![Meet Samba in Cannes](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Samba_Cannes26_Hubspot%20header_v2.jpg?width=2000&height=666&name=Samba_Cannes26_Hubspot%20header_v2.jpg "Meet Samba in Cannes") Media Intelligence at 1.5 billion scale. See it in Cannes. Meet with our team in Cannes to learn how Samba is empowering human creativity with agentic AI and deterministic data from 1.5 billion people. Join us at the Samba Media Intelligence Lounge across from the Palais, where we'll host clients and partners all week for curated conversations, thought leadership, happy hours, and VIP events. Book time with our team to see how Samba can drive impact for you business with: - **A clearer picture of your audience.** Real behaviors and purchase intent from 1.5 billion opted-in people. - **Media that connects to outcomes.** See how cross-screen exposure drives real-world decisions across the full customer journey. - **AI that does the heavy lifting.** From insight to activation, without all the manual work. [![AW x Samba Le Rooftop - Cannes 2026](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/AW%20x%20Samba%20Le%20Rooftop%20-%20Cannes%202026.png?width=600&height=600&name=AW%20x%20Samba%20Le%20Rooftop%20-%20Cannes%202026.png "AW x Samba Le Rooftop - Cannes 2026")](https://luma.com/aw-cannes-2026) **Samba Media Intelligence Lounge** *Monday, June 22 - Thursday, June 25* Find us all week right across from the Palais. Stop in to meet with the team and recharge with a glass of rosé, light bites, and a complimentary massage.   --- [![AW x Samba Le Rooftop - Cannes 2026](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/AW%20x%20Samba%20Le%20Rooftop%20-%20Cannes%202026.png?width=600&height=600&name=AW%20x%20Samba%20Le%20Rooftop%20-%20Cannes%202026.png "AW x Samba Le Rooftop - Cannes 2026")](https://luma.com/aw-cannes-2026) **Advertising Week’s Cannes Conversations: Live at Le Rooftop** *Wednesday, June 24 | 5-8 p.m. CEST* Advertising Week and Samba are celebrating Cannes with an evening at Le Rooftop, perched above La Croisette between the Carlton and Hotel Martinez with unobstructed views of Cannes and the Mediterranean. Join us for rooftop BBQ, open bar, and sharp conversations with industry leaders about media innovation, AI, and what's actually working. [REQUEST TO JOIN](https://luma.com/aw-cannes-2026) --- [![Screenshot 2026-04-06 at 5.04.31 PM](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-04-06%20at%205.04.31%20PM.png?width=1092&height=952&name=Screenshot%202026-04-06%20at%205.04.31%20PM.png "Screenshot 2026-04-06 at 5.04.31 PM")](https://luma.com/aw-cannes-2026) **Cannes Win(e)d Down** *Thursday, June 25* *| 1-5pm CEST* Samba is taking over Baba Beach Club in Antibes for an afternoon of cocktails, canapés, and good conversation as the sun sets on a busy week. We're bringing together a fun group of clients, partners, and friends for a relaxed, no-agenda gathering on the beach.  [REQUEST TO JOIN](https://luma.com/samba-wined-down) ![LinkedIn Feed Square](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/LinkedIn%20Feed%20Square.png?width=2000&height=2000&name=LinkedIn%20Feed%20Square.png "LinkedIn Feed Square") The State of Advertising Webinar: What’s Working, What’s Wasted, and What’s Next **Thursday, August 21, 2025** 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT / 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET Ad spend is on the rise, with **68% of the top 100 advertisers** increasing their budgets in the first half of 2025. But where is all that money going, and more importantly, is it reaching the right people? Join Samba's upcoming webinar as we cut through the noise of today’s advertising landscape to reveal which brands are dominating, what’s leading to ad waste, and how to transform your next campaign with winning strategies. We’ll unpack the latest trends and key insights from our State of Advertising report, including the explosion of ad-supported streaming, what's *really* fueling growth on linear TV, and eye-opening insights into who's actually seeing your ads across demographics. ### **Key Takeaways:** - Discover the game-changing ad strategies that distinguish industry leaders from their competitors - See where the real ad dollars are flowing and why it matters to your brand - Understand how ad-supported streaming is creating massive new opportunities - Gain a clear picture of how ad impressions are landing across diverse audiences - Get actionable takeaways for transforming your advertising strategy to keep up with the latest trends - And more! Don't miss your chance to get an indepth look at the strategies fueling smarter campaigns in 2025!  Ad spend is on the rise, with **68% of the top 100 advertisers** increasing their budgets in the first half of 2025. But where is all that money going, and more importantly, is it reaching the right people? Join Samba's upcoming webinar as we cut through the noise of today’s advertising landscape to reveal which brands are dominating, what’s leading to ad waste, and how to transform your next campaign with winning strategies. We’ll unpack the latest trends and key insights from our State of Advertising report, including the explosion of ad-supported streaming, what's *really* fueling growth on linear TV, and eye-opening insights into who's actually seeing your ads across demographics. ### **Key Takeaways:** - Discover the game-changing ad strategies that distinguish industry leaders from their competitors - See where the real ad dollars are flowing and why it matters to your brand - Understand how ad-supported streaming is creating massive new opportunities - Gain a clear picture of how ad impressions are landing across diverse audiences - Get actionable takeaways for transforming your advertising strategy to keep up with the latest trends - And more! Don't miss your chance to get an indepth look at the strategies fueling smarter campaigns in 2025!  **Meet the Samba Team Attending** ![Aden Zaman](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Aden%201.jpg?width=2000&name=Aden%201.jpg) ##### Aden Zaman Chief Commercial Officer ![Michael Sandor Headshot](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Michael%20Sandor%20Headshot.jpg?width=2000&name=Michael%20Sandor%20Headshot.jpg) ##### Michael Sandor VP, US National Sales ![Screenshot 2026-03-09 at 1.04.38 PM-1](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-09%20at%201.04.38%20PM-1.png?width=666&height=422&name=Screenshot%202026-03-09%20at%201.04.38%20PM-1.png) ##### Kate Roganti Head of Brand & Agency Partnerships ![SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621269](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621269.jpg?width=2000&name=SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621269.jpg) ##### Evgeny Popov Global Head of Enterprise   ![SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621197](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621197.jpg?width=2000&name=SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621197.jpg) ##### Scott Nagy **VP, Commercial Partnerships** ![SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621684](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621684.jpg?width=2000&name=SambaTV_SalesKickoff1.29.2621684.jpg) ##### Chris McCarthy **Senior Director, Agency Development** ![Dawn Headshot](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Dawn%20Headshot.jpg?width=2000&name=Dawn%20Headshot.jpg) ##### Dawn Valandra Senior Director, Platform Partnerships ![Screenshot 2026-03-09 at 1.28.32 PM-1](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-09%20at%201.28.32%20PM-1.png?width=582&height=391&name=Screenshot%202026-03-09%20at%201.28.32%20PM-1.png) **Sam Altman** **Director, Enterprise Partnerships** [![Samba Logo 2026_01](https://info.samba.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Samba%20Logo%202026_01.png?width=6764&height=1144&name=Samba%20Logo%202026_01.png "Samba Logo 2026_01")](http://samba.tv/business) The global leader in AI media intelligence [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/sambatelevision/) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/free-stream-media-corp-/) [twitter icon](https://x.com/samba_tv) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/sambatv/) Copyright © 2026, Samba TV