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Digital, digital, digital. Among the many things this pandemic has shown, the need to develop a digital presence took centre stage and demonstrated how some brands have probably been clinging onto their real-life, physical origins for one year too...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
“This too shall pass” is a popular saying derived from ancient Persia that reflects rather elegantly and succinctly on the ephemerality of the human condition. It’s a mantra that many of us have undoubtedly been muttering under our...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Or is it a creative use of animation, with a serious message behind it? The innovative, animated series ‘The Carton Campaigners’ has hit the mark when it comes to explaining why sustainable packaging is key to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Since the Government published its Coronavirus recovery strategy, we have been moving quickly through the relaxation of lockdown in ‘steps’ and are now celebrating the large milestone at which non-essential businesses are permitted to...
Posted by: Posterscope
Being one of the world's largest creative communities, Creativepool is in a unique position to understand how the creative industry is struggling in self-isolation for the Coronavirus lockdown. We had the power to make a difference by asking about...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Surrounded by pizza museums, themed mini-golf, and interactive paintings, you'd be forgiven for thinking that we'd awoken to some kind of cartoon nightmare. But no, this is the experience economy in 2020. Experiential activations are both physical...
Posted by: Luc Benyon
Exhibiting events have been around for over 160 years. Believe it or not, it was London’s very own Hyde Park that housed the very first trade show: The Great Exhibition. The reason for these type of events? To get all of the best products in...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Make no mistake the creative industries are thriving. The value to the UK economy exceeded £91 billion in 2016 and the sector is growing faster than any other. 1 in every 8 businesses in the UK is now defined as ‘creative’ which...
Posted by: Ross Taylor
The best of British creativity will dominate the skyline at Cannes Lions this year as part of the recently launched GREAT International Trade Campaign that showcases the benefits of working with the UK’s exceptional businesses. The campaign,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Inc Magazine recently reported 2017 as the “year of artificial intelligence” - the catalyst year that stands to kick-start it all. Fittingly, business secretary Greg Clark has announced that robotics and artificial intelligence will...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Up until now, recycling paint has always been a laborious and costly process, but thanks to a new collaboration between Dulux-owner AkzoNobel, design and innovation company Seymourpowell, and award-winning eco paint brand Newlife Paints, paint...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Before we begin discussing the fifth day of the 2016 Cannes Lions, if you want to keep track of all the award winners, you can keep checking the “Just Announced” page on the official Cannes Lions website for all award wins as and when...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Jacques Séguéla founded the ad agency RSCG. He was also the author of a book called “Don’t tell my mother I work in advertising. She thinks I’m the piano player in a brothel.” According to our data, one in three of...
Posted by: Advertising Association
Gretel transform Netflix into a literal House of Cards As maddeningly successful as it has become, few would argue that Netflix is long overdue for a visual upgrade. The internal design team unveiled a new, flatter logo design last year, which...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
When people ask me what I do for a living, I often simply reply; “I write.” This response is often met either by furrowed brows, genuine interest or complete surprise, as it would appear that to some people, the concept of actually making...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
It was announced yesterday that L&K Saatchi & Saatchi has been given the communication mandate for the re-launch of HSBC's 'Premier' offering in India. As one would expect given its name, HSBC Premier is a premium financial services product for the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As a distinguished Design & Art Director, Mirna Pticek's work is a testament to the power of authenticity, where every project reflects a deep connection to place, culture, and identity. Whether crafting the visual identity of luxury hotels in...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Aside from my “day job” as a copywriter/journalist/mercenary, I’ve also worked on and off as a semi professional musician for the last 20 years. At one point around 2008, it seemed as if that career might actually blossom into...
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
How we package our goods and services is more important than you might think. The packaging, aside from serving the practical purpose of protecting the goods inside, is the first opportunity we have to get an idea of the brand. It’s an...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Keith Foggan, Founder of social agency System, on what 2024 has in store for us across social media and digital marketing. Although many people think that influencer marketing is a relatively new phenomenon, borne out of the social media boom,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
It will have escaped nobody that we’re living through a tough time right now in the UK and nobody is suffering more than renters. Yes, those of us lucky enough to have mortgages are being shafted too but for renters, it’s less of an...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Harnessing the Power of Business for a Better World: The Intersection of Profit, Purpose, and ESG There is a growing realisation that businesses must do more than simply generate profits. They must also serve as a force for good and contribute to...
Posted by: We Are Tilt
Amid economic uncertainty, the advertising ecosystem is maintaining its resilience. With budgets continuing to grow, there is a sense of optimism that seems at odds with the economy at large. This positivity is not ill-founded. Many companies were...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Two-thirds of businesses in the UK have no kind of plan for sustainable operations. This is hardly a surprising statistic - in the current economic climate, enterprises across all industries are looking to reduce their outgoings and avoid any kind of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
2022 has been quite a year for social media platforms with the likes of TikTok booming and Twitter facing uncertainty following Elon Musk’s takeover. Hayley Jones, the Head of Social at The PHA Group has shared her thoughts on this year in...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
“The marriage of imaginative flair for business creativity and the diligent application of process is a match made in heaven to drive growth.” It’s no secret that the UK economy is in deep trouble. A botched mini-budget, consequent...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Was there ever really any doubt about who would be taking home the keys to number 10 this afternoon? No. The ink has been drying slowly for the last month on the Liz Truss bid for ministerial supremacy so the hundreds of news pieces that...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
If there’s one thing the creative industries should be doing more of, it’s giving opportunities to people who might otherwise feel such a career is beyond their reach. For decades now, there has been an uneasy unspoken rule that only the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Imagine you’re leading a scrappy cleantech start-up. You’re equipped with a vision for a healthier planet, a groundbreaking innovation that’s ready to make an impact, and the engineering muscle to bring it to life. Your team is...
Posted by: Orange Bird
Two years ago, this forecast of upcoming events became irrelevant, almost overnight. Since then, we have adapted - and now, rejuvenation is on the rise. Comparatively, we may go less often, stay closer to home, and spend more time phoning it in...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
New research from creative agency Impero today reveals that Gen Z consumers are moving away from traditional social media in favour of inward facing community platforms. In fact, over two thirds (65%) said they feel more confident online when using...
Posted by: Impero
TMW Unlimited is a company that’s something of a Creativepool veteran, having been a part of our community for more than 7 years now. It’s also our 3rd ranked advertising agency and has earned a veritable bounty of Annual Awards. So, this...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In geological terms, time moves rather slowly. For the first 4 billion years, life on Earth evolved at a subdued, glacial pace. Until, during a relatively short period of accelerated development about 500 million years ago, an unparalleled variety of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
If you love kittens and have been around the internet for a while, you know about cryptocurrency and the rise of NFTs. Spelled out as Non-Fungible Tokens, NFTs are a new form of bitcoin that is being discussed extensively in the creative industry and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The latest ONS figures show GDP shrank by 9.9% in 2020, the biggest decline since 1709. While the statistics are shocking, they’re not wholly surprising given the scale and severity of the pandemic’s effect on the global economy. The...
Posted by: Creativepool
