Showdown on the Croisette: Michael Kassan to Take on His Ex-Firm MediaLink at Cannes Lions

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The former CEO now involved in an epic legal battle with MediaLink owner UTA will make a personal comeback at the June ad fest

UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer and former MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan
UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer and former MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan (Chris Smith/TheWrap)

Will it be pistols at dawn on the Croisette?

Former MediaLink CEO Michael Kassan has confirmed he will attend the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity in June despite his messy departure from the firm he founded, now owned by United Talent Agency — all but guaranteeing the event will be a showdown between him and his former company.

The annual high-powered advertising conference attracts virtually every major brand to the French Riviera to make deals. Kassan and his company put the event on the map over the past two decades, transforming it into a buzzy gathering of top tech CEOs like Amazon’s Jeff Bezos which also regularly features top-flight entertainers like Sting and Lady Gaga.

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2 responses to “Showdown on the Croisette: Michael Kassan to Take on His Ex-Firm MediaLink at Cannes Lions”

  1. Jolene Avatar
    Jolene

    Good for Kassan for making his own moves!! Zimmer better watch his back.

  2. Jack Tanner Avatar
    Jack Tanner

    Oh this is going to be good! Kassan is Cannes and I am sure he will make his presence known.

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