Social has three ceilings - the algorithm, the moment, and credibility

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WARC's Pace Principle stacks three ceilings on social. The platform ceiling is set by the algorithm: organic content has a short shelf life and reach stops when spend stops. The cultural ceiling is set by the moment: relevance fades when the trend moves on. The self-sustaining ceiling is set only by credibility, where creators carry ideas they trust and influence compounds across communities.

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The Cannes Lions Wrap-Up Live - Cannes Lions 2026, co-curated with WARC and Contagious (2026)

Cannes Lions with WARC and Contagious; speakers Laura Nestler (Reddit), Tessa Lyons (Meta), Alex Weller (Patagonia), Alex Jenkins (Contagious)

Slide 7, Cannes Lions 2026 Wrap-Up Live, citing the Pace Principle - From social sprint to sustained growth, WARC

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