Highlights from Cannes Lions: How Do Celebrities View Advertisers?

CANNES, FRANCE — One of the most popular events of the year for advertisers, the global advertising festival Cannes Lions, has consumed the city of Cannes as entertainers and business leaders alike took to the stage to offer industry insights to advertisers. From actor Jack Black announcing that he is working on an animated series — possibly for Yahoo — to Sean "Diddy" Combs unveiling his new music channel, entertainers have been a trending topic at this year's festivities.

Mashable also unveiled the next evolution of our Social Lift product, Mashable Lift for Brand Partners, which will offer agencies and brands the opportunity to publish social assets on Mashable through a self-service interface. Check out other major news and moments from this year's Cannes Lions festivities.