MERZIGO AND YOUTUBE JOIN FORCES TO CO-HOST THE OFFICIAL MIPCOM CANNES 2026 OPENING NIGHT PARTY

Paris, France, 26 August 2026 – MIPCOM CANNES (12–15 October 2026) today announced the return of Merzigo, the global media technology company powering the next era of premium content distribution and monetisation, as Headline Partner of the MIPCOM CANNES Opening Night Party, renewing a successful collaboration following the 2025 edition.  Co-hosted in partnership with YouTube and with leading Media Cartographer Evan Shapiro joining as Merzigo’s special guest, the official Opening Night Party will take place at the iconic Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes on Monday, 12 October at 19:00, setting the cultural and commercial tone for the international market. Marking the official opening of MIPCOM CANNES, the Merzigo x YouTube x MIPCOM Cannes Opening Night Party brings together senior executives from across television, streaming, brands, digital media, technology and the creator economy for an evening of networking and celebration. The evening will feature a series of exclusive experiences and curated activations inspired by the evolving worlds of premium content, creators and digital innovation. Merzigo is the leading global media technology business redefining how premium content is distributed and monetised in the digital era. Merzigo’s continued partnership with MIPCOM CANNES echoes a shared commitment to making the world’s best content more accessible for audiences around the globe, supporting innovation, audience growth and new business opportunities across the global entertainment ecosystem. The collaboration underscores YouTube’s expanded footprint across MIPCOM CANNES 2026, where the platform continues to bridge the gap between traditional entertainment, digital-native IP, and connected TV growth. By convening studios, broadcasters, independent creators, and platform innovators under one roof, the Opening Night Party marks the starting point for deals shaping the next era of global storytelling. Yigit Dogan Celik, Chairman & CEO of Merzigo, said: « Our global audiences demand control and crave great entertainment. Working with many of the world’s leading rights holders, and as one of YouTube’s leading monetisation partners, we have a unique perspective across our 6,000 channels on how premium content is evolving in this platform era. Building on our positive partnership with RX France in 2025, we’re thrilled to once again co-host the 2026 Merzigo x YouTube x  MIPCOM Cannes Opening Night Party alongside YouTube and continue this conversation at such a pivotal moment in our industry. » Pedro Pina, Vice President of YouTube in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa said: “Co-hosting the MIPCOM Cannes Opening Night Party alongside Merzigo is a celebration of where the media business is heading: one driven by fandom-fueled IP, global audience scale, and sustainable commercial partnerships across screens of every size.” Lucy Smith, Director of MIPCOM CANNES and MIPJUNIOR, said: “As the official opening of MIPCOM Cannes, the Opening Night Party sets the tone for the week ahead and reflects the breadth of today’s global entertainment business.  We’re delighted to welcome Merzigo back as headline Partner alongside YouTube and Evan Shapiro, to celebrate an industry that continues to evolve through collaboration between broadcasters, streamers, creators, technology companies and brands.” Building on Merzigo’s significant presence at MIPCOM CANNES in 2025, the company will return to the market in 2026 with a dedicated presence at Stand C16.E supported by a week-long programme of meetings, panels, networking opportunities and curated experiences. The company will bring together partners, industry leaders and the wider entertainment community to explore the future of content distribution, audience growth and digital monetization. MIPCOM CANNES (12-15 October 2026) is the world’s largest and most impactful market and gateway to the international media and content business, bringing together studios, broadcasters, streaming platforms, distributors, creators, brands, and AI and technology companies from over 100 countries across an increasingly interconnected media landscape. It’s where deals are made, partnerships take shape, and new content reaches global audiences.

Agence relation presse Cannes: The Astondoa 577 Coupe makes its Cannes debut at the iconic FrenchRiviera show, setting the stage for the new yachting season.

Santa Pola, Alicante. Spain, August 2026.- The Spanish yacht builder returns toCannes with the Astondoa 577 Coupe and 677 Coupe — two distinctiveexpressions of a shared vision of contemporary Mediterranean luxury.Astondoa will return to the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 with a particularlysignificant showcase: The Coupé Collection, featuring the Astondoa 577 Coupeand Astondoa 677 Coupe. Two yachts with their own distinctive personalities, united by the same vision ofyachting: sophisticated design, character, intelligent functionality and an onboardexperience deeply connected to the Mediterranean way of life. The presentation of The Coupé Collection in Cannes marks another important stepin Astondoa’s evolution and, in particular, in the international journey of the new577 Coupe, conceived as a contemporary interpretation of the premium 55–60 ftsegment. More than presenting a new model, Astondoa arrives in Cannes with a philosophy:a quieter and more authentic expression of luxury, defined by craftsmanship,individuality and the pleasure of living the sea. The 577 Coupe embodies this evolution of Astondoa’s DNA. Design and functionality coexist naturally, while its spaces have been conceived around a more open, social and contemporary way of experiencing life on board. Alongside it, the 677 Coupe completes a collection that expresses Astondoa’s most dynamic and sophisticated character, strengthening the shipyard’s commitment to a distinctive design language and an unmistakably Mediterranean personality. The New Expression of Mediterranean Luxury With more than a century of heritage and four generations dedicated to yacht building, Astondoa continues to occupy a distinctive position within international yachting: that of an independent family-owned shipyard bringing together heritage, craftsmanship, customization and contemporary design. In Cannes, this philosophy will extend beyond the yachts themselves. Rather than simply exhibiting its models, Astondoa will create a meeting point for owners, clients, dealers, brokers and international media, offering them the opportunity to experience The Coupé Collection from a more personal perspective. An invitation to discover not only the 577 Coupe and 677 Coupe, but also what it feels like to live the Astondoa experience. ASTONDOA 577 COUPE A sporty and versatile 52.17-foot yacht with a 15.15-foot beam, powered as standard by Volvo IPS 800 engines and optionally by three Mercury Verado V12 600 hp outboard engines. The yacht reaches a top speed of 36 knots and offers two cabins.