For its 2025 Cannes Lions participation, LinkedIn sought a reliable host and hostess agency based in Cannes. They prioritized close collaboration and aimed to establish a long-term partnership. Additionally, they required proven expertise. Personalized support was essential to define their staffing needs effectively.

LinkedIn’s presence was mainly at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, across different locations: private suites, the rooftop, and patio area. They also utilized ancillary venues throughout Cannes and Mandelieu-la-Napoule, including luxury villas and high-profile beach restaurants.

Together with their production agency, LinkedIn chose Agence Bonjour. We recruited hosts and hostesses for Cannes Lions 2025, focusing on a collaborative approach. Moreover, we helped identify the most relevant job profiles to match their needs.

The 2025 edition of Cannes Lions was larger than ever. There was a high demand for versatile, bilingual, English-speaking hosts and hostesses. Recruiting experienced event staff in Cannes with these diverse skills was a top priority for Agence Bonjour.

The project with LinkedIn and its production agency was launched five months before Cannes Lions 2025. From the very beginning, our client shared an overall plan, and we provided our expertise to support it.

First, we calculated the required number of English-speaking event staff for Cannes Lions. In total, we recruited more than 30 professionals. We then defined specific roles based on different areas: registration, guest guidance, badge scanning, meeting room management, VIP reception, and more.

Planning event staff in Cannes was a critical step. We organized schedules, break rotations, replacements, and rest days. Additionally, our deep understanding of the Cannes event environment brought added value to the client.

Our back-office team conducted briefings and set up before the festival started. This ensured everyone was comfortable with their roles and fully prepared. We also hired two Team Leaders who remained on-site throughout the event. Their main goal was to oversee team coordination, manage break times, and support LinkedIn whenever needed.

LinkedIn’s presence at Cannes Lions 2025 was a remarkable success. The festival organizers praised the high-quality event staff. Our team of hosts and hostesses in Cannes stood out as particularly noteworthy.

Thanks to LinkedIn and its production agency’s professional and welcoming approach, combined with the adaptability of our staff, integration was seamless. Our hosts and hostesses quickly became part of the client’s team.

Overall, the collaboration was a true success. The client expressed their satisfaction and confirmed they would like to repeat the experience. They already plan to hire our event staffing agency again for Cannes Lions 2026.