WPP Media the Most Awarded Media Group at Cannes Lions 2026

WPP Media clients awarded 70 Lions, including 4 Grand Prix trophies  

For the second consecutive year, WPP Media has emerged from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity as the industry’s most awarded media group.    

WPP Media clients were awarded a total of 70 Lions — including 4 Grand Prix trophies, 16 Gold Lions, 20 Silver Lions, and 30 Bronze Lions — a testament to the industry-leading creativity and effectiveness of work done by WPP Media teams on behalf of the world’s leading brands.   

In total, 19 different client brands received Lions for WPP Media-credited entries. Unilever, Nestle, and The Coca-Cola Company were the most awarded overall with 25, 10, and 5 Lions respectively.  

The exceptional performance of WPP Media and our clients in the global awards program was underscored by success across key markets, with client teams securing 22 Lions in the US, 15 Lions in the UK and 14 Lions in Singapore. 

Client teams across WPP Media's agency brands all made significant contributions to WPP Media’s total performance, with Mindshare recording 20 Lions, EssenceMediacom 17 Lions, and Wavemaker 11 Lions.  

"We are privileged to work with clients whose vision and willingness to push boundaries makes wins like these possible. We’re deeply grateful for the trust our clients place in us to bring their ideas and brands to life with audiences and communities all around the world. These results are a powerful testament to their vision, the creativity and innovation of our teams across WPP, and the essential role of media in our industry."
-- Brian Lesser, Global CEO of WPP Media. 

For more about WPP’s strong performance at the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, visit WPP.com.