IPG Issues a Memo Reminding Staff to 'Act Responsibly' at Cannes

Note urges employees to report misbehavior

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On Tuesday morning, IPG leadership sent out an email to all staff attending the 2018 Cannes Lions festival reminding them to conduct themselves properly while away and to avoid “misconduct,” especially in the presence of alcohol.

Senior vice president of talent at IPG Joe Kelly effectively used the note, which was acquired by Adweek, to tell staff that Cannes is a work event and not a party.

“When our work is conducted outside the confines of an office environment, there can be a sense that this isn’t quite work or that we can behave different, especially if alcohol is present,” Kelly wrote.

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