Jonathan Mildenhall, CMO of Rocket Companies, talks about the brand's transformation, and the responsibility of CMOs now

At Cannes Lions 2026, Mildenhall said the company has, over the past 24 months, exceeded all brand and commercial metrics, calling it a “complete enterprise transformation.” He added that the effort is only “just got started,” implying continued momentum but without specific financial figures. Overall, the remarks are directionally positive yet unlikely to move markets on their own.

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At Cannes Lions 2026, Mildenhall said the company has, over the past 24 months, exceeded all brand and commercial metrics, calling it a “complete enterprise transformation.” He added that the effort is only “just got started,” implying continued momentum but without specific financial figures. Overall, the remarks are directionally positive yet unlikely to move markets on their own.