The Daughters of Creative Leaders Explain at Cannes Why They Won't Pursue Careers In Advertising

But their mothers' dedication to work inspires them

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CANNES, France—It’s no secret that advertising can be a grueling job with long hours and impossible deadlines. But how does that world look to the children of creative leaders in the industry who are also mothers?

That’s what Goodby Silverstein & Partners’ CCO Margaret Johnson, Design Army co-founder and CCO Pum Lefebure, and Leo Burnett Canada CEO and North America CCO Judy John wanted to bring to the Cannes Lions festival.

And they did. On Monday, they took to the Debussy stage at the Palais theater with their daughters and gave them the floor to share their perspective on the ad world and what it’s like to have a very busy mother.

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