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Some time ago, I took a few days to read an interesting little book by Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, named Blood, Sweat & Pixels. In it, Jason interviewed a number of game studios behind some of the most famous games, learning the crazy and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
We heard a great deal of talks about mental health, work-life balance and authenticity during the past year, and the push to remote work is certain to leave a long-lasting mark in the workforce - creative industry or otherwise. What was once...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
We will forever remember the past 16 months as the moment in which mankind realised they could be as productive from home as they are in the office - if not even more. Sadly, it was also a time of pay cuts, layoffs and job losses. A time when a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
From Twitch to Snapchat, Patreon and OnlyFans, the creator economy has boomed in recent years and especially as the pandemic hit some content creators quite hard. For those less familiar with the term, the creator economy is that sector of the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For a company that never entered The Annual awards before, Design Bridge came in during 2020 to utterly surprise us all. Pretty much all of their entered projects were either shortlisted or awarded a prize, and that is by itself the strongest...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Some of the best agencies and pieces of creative work in this industry are often born out of simplicity and clarity of vision. The story of Something Big, one of the Top 20 communications agencies on Creativepool, isn't much different in that...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Sure, advertising is exciting. The creative industries are home to millions of creative professionals all around the world, but all these pros need looking after to protect their wellbeing in the industry. That's where NABS and its CEO, Diana...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
You keep looking at the clock waiting for your day to end. The thought of Monday mornings just won’t let you enjoy your weekends. You can’t wait for the next day off - even if you just spent an entire week on leave. We’ve all been...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The Jefferson Talent Group have teamed up with Fiona Wilson to look at health and happiness in the marketing industry, running a series of workshops to discuss mental health and wellbeing. Alongside these workshops, we’ll explore the good, bad...
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Ingenuity head of events Emma Robson loves travel, food and football. While she dreams of a way in which she can blend all of these passions together, Emma also dreams of a more diverse advertising industry, one in which brands are not afraid to test...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As the world prepares for even more strict measures of lockdown, we decided to provide guidance on how to handle remote working for your employees. The below guide collects information from official sources, such as the UK Government's website, and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Cheddar Creative is a creative agency with a difference. They deal in campaigns that are unorthodox, engaging and create innovative user experiences peppered with moments of delight. They deal is creative that is crafted to inspire trust, credibility...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The human experience is growing increasingly complex. We know more and care more about our world and our impact upon it, and our changing priorities are filtering through to all areas of business and design. Changing mindsets, accelerated by rising...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The key to attracting top tech talent is having an innovative office with the latest devices and equipment, according to a new report from YouGov. British businesses need to invest in the latest tech developments in order to stay competitive and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Dutch Design Week is renowned for future thinking and concept-driven projects, making it one of the top design events of the year. This year’s exhibit revolved around something that’s top of the agenda for everyone from governments to...
Posted by: Pearlfisher
Slimming company Weight Watchers has rebranded as WW with a renewed focus on wellness and health, rather than weight loss. While the change represents an evolution of thinking at the company, the fact that the heritage letters have been retained has...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Cannes Lions 2018 was a more reserved affair than perhaps we were used to, but it was no less inspiring. Indeed, many found the atmosphere this year to be a little more relaxed and a little more open. Whether this was by happenstance or design, it...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
VCCP - Britvic J2O J2O, the iconic adult soft drink made by Britvic, is on a mission to help people make the most of any social occasion in its latest, multi-million-pound campaign by VCCP, with the help of a colourful cockney alpaca named Mojo. As...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
NotOnSunday - Scouts UK Scouts UK has a new visual identity that looks to make the organisation accessible to people from minority backgrounds and be seen as “cool again” by children and adults alike. The Scout Association was founded in...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
4D-printing allows flat-pack furniture to be assembled with heat alone Researchers have created a series of 4D-printed plastic objects that fold themselves into predetermined shapes when heated, which they believe could be scaled up to create...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
East London charity, Shoreditch Trust, and local content marketing agency, the tree, are finding new ways to engage young people in the area. They have developed a targeted creative workshop, encouraging young people to explore new ways to think...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This winter, with a burst of creative energy, simbasleep.com has commissioned five contemporary artists to screen-print a limited edition collection of 20 mattresses per designer. All profits from the sales of 100 mattresses will go to Crisis. The...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I’ve always loved magic, things that seemingly disappear into thin air and come back again. As a kid watching Saturday night TV, I would be dazzled by the likes of David Nixon, Paul Daniels and Ali Bongo. They sparked my imagination and belief...
Posted by: Chris Turner
Not to get lofty, but what is life without purpose? An existence without something that drives us forward, gives us a feeling of achievement and a reason for being. Sometimes, it feels like advertising has taken purpose and turned it into a content...
Posted by: Social Chain
A few years ago, the odious phrase “OK, boomer” became the de facto clarion call of every social media influencer under the sun. It’s a phrase that underlines popular culture’s general distain of anyone (or anything) over the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Comedy is a funny thing (naturally). For one thing, it’s incredibly subjective. Indeed, one person’s lol can be another person’s lawsuit. When it comes to humour in advertising, this means there’s an even finer line to tread...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In a perfect world, side hustles wouldn’t have to exist, but this is far from a perfect world. Rather than seeing a side hustle as a second job though (because, let’s be honest, the only reason we call them side hustles is because...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
You’re not likely to find me on TikTok anytime soon. I’m the kind of person who still refuses to listen to an album any other way than from start to finish, so short-form video is never going to appeal to me. However, it would appear...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Purpose-driven brands are proving that businesses can be a force for good, while changing consumer behaviour and unsettling the incumbents. Our Brand Strategist, James, tells us more. In a world that’s rapidly changing and constantly...
Posted by: Better
Generally speaking, my annual Earth Day articles tend to revolve around collecting the most interesting activations from the year but this year, I was offered a pretty unique opportunity. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Selina Donald, CEO and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
How did you get into the industry? I honestly had no idea what I was going to do after university (studying a Fine Art BA), and panic email blasted pretty much every creative agency in Sussex. One agency came back to me in Brighton offering the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Veganism is officially cool. That seems to be the general consensus among Gen Z right now, who see adopting vegan diet not only as a means of promoting animal welfare but the wellbeing of our planet. This is a good thing. However, there remains a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
There are so many ways to get a career in design, but it doesn’t necessarily follow that you just need the formal qualifications to be a good designer. It’s absolutely possible to be good at design without any qualifications at all. Like with...
Posted by: Tony Clarkson
Language is a fascinating thing. As the paint we use to colour our discourse, it shapes our perceptions, attitudes, and cultural norms. There’s a power in language that’s been wielded by every politician and playwright under the sun, and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
By Gaynelle Brautigam, Head of Innovation at Tactical Sometimes, inequality isn’t easy to spot until you experience it first-hand. For example, I never gave much thought to being a second-generation immigrant, until I started applying for my...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
How did you get into the industry? Hmm, so long ago now… I got into ‘editing stuff on a timeline to manipulate emotions’ from doing music production on an Amiga in my bedroom as a teenager and transferred that idea to video when...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns