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This week, Disney+ finally launched in the UK at perhaps the most opportune time in history - when almost all of us are forced to stay indoors. We can gently chuckle at the conspiracy theories about Disney engineering coronavirus to maximise...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The second awards show of the week in Cannes last night saw the focus shift to the Craft and Entertainment Tracks, with Nike's Dream Crazy from Wieden+Kennedy Portland picking up the first ever Entertainment for Sport Grand Prix. The Digital Craft...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Lions Entertainment, the Festival’s two day-specialist event, kicked-off yesterday, bringing the worldwide entertainment industry together with global brands for a programme of speaker sessions, live performances, curated roundtables and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Regardless of your opinions on electronic music, it can't be denied that, more often than not, the sheer versatility offered by the genre makes it perfect for soundtrack work. Indeed, many of the greatest soundtracks of recent years have been almost...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It was announced over the weekend that Finnish mobile gaming company Rovio Entertainment's CEO, Mikael Hed is to leave the company after five years, which have seen him helm them through a genuine pop culture phenomenon in the shape of Angry Birds;...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
I don’t know if you caught Joanna Lumley on TV the other night. She was there to talk about a new movie that she’s made with Martin Scorsese which she was understandably thrilled about. Now I’ve always liked Lumley. I like the fact...
Posted by: Creativepool
The invention of cookies in 1994 changed the web forever. And with their 'death' in 2023, the fate of the internet hangs in the balance again. The disappearance of cookies has kick-started a new era of innovation in online privacy, and reminded us...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I was just explaining to my 10 year old son about how, when I was his age, if you missed an episode of Doctor Who, you missed it. I mean, it was gone, you’d literally missed it. You couldn’t catch up, you couldn’t buy the DVD, you...
Posted by: Tony Pipes
Will my work gets seen by the "right" people is a key question when deciding on whether or not to enter any award. As a part of our commitment to making The Annual the "Most" Award, we make sure that your entries are delivered to and downloaded by,...
Posted by: Creativepool
The pink pound is estimated to be worth £6 billion per year in the UK alone. It still sometimes feels, however, that brands are competing for this section of the market but have missed the mark when it comes to accurately communicating and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For the last twelve years, Matter Of Form have had the privilege to deliver exceptional brand and digital experiences to some of the very best luxury brands in the global travel and hospitality sector. And we have got to know the dedicated tribe who...
Posted by: Matter Of Form
For this week’s company spotlight, we’re looking to the Midlands for a change and getting to know a little more about one of Creativepool’s top 20 marketing agencies. The Birmingham-based Big Cat is an agency of strategists,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Influencer marketing has become a commonly used alternative to traditional advertising and a great way to increase brand awareness and consumer reach in an authentic way. Although this can be extremely useful and cost effective in building your brand...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Ownership is one of the fundamental principals of capitalism. It’s also something that has become significantly less tangible in the digital age, as everything from our entertainment to our work has been turned into ones and zeros. In such an...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The generation of young people currently (and rather patronisingly) being dubbed the “zoomers” have spent their entire lives glued to screens. From the moment they were born, high-speed internet and smartphones were always the norm and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
A 3D artist from Manchester, Alex Hindle divides his time between 3D character modelling for animation, 3D design and visualisation projects and animation work. From an early age, creating characters has always been a passion for him and that much...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Costanza Rossi is a rather fascinating individual who has fought hard for her creative spoils. Her career involved something of a baptism by fire, having moved from Rome to the UK with a very basic understanding of English and finding her first...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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
You never know who's going to come and introduce you to a person, piece of software or career that's bound to change your life forever. For Bart Reszelski, an incredibly eclectic designer, director and animator, it was an architect friend,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Across this month’s full slate of alluring extracurricular activities, everyone open to new experiences has worlds to gain. Current and future leaders spanning all industries are going all in: Curtains will soon draw back and stages will...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
Never did I once think that in my lifetime we’d be seeing war in Europe and never did I think we’d see a historical figure in our midst that echoed the pure despotic evil of Adolf Hitler. But here we are, two weeks into a completely...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Many industries had to move their entire networks online overnight in March of 2020, however, there is no doubting the impact a well-run live event can have for brands of all shapes and sizes. However, with all COVID restrictions having now lifted,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’s been almost a week now since Vladimir Putin did the unthinkable and plunged Ukraine into a war they didn’t ask for in a move that still feels like the megalomaniacal equivalent of throwing your toys out of the pram. It’s dark...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Warning: Featured happenings in this Global Creative Calendar edition are closer than they appear. Over the past several years, these updates have presented thousands of opportunities to advance knowledge, sharpen skills, immerse within world-class...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
Just when you thought all of the year’s trends had been discussed, dissected and digested, here’s one final piece of insight from some of the leading female voices in advertising. Pulled from a report by Digital Leading Ladies (the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Great news: according to The Collins Dictionary, NFT was the word of 2021, which means there now exists a go-to way to explain these elusive virtual tokens to your grandparents... Defined as “a unique digital certificate, registered in a...
Posted by: Matter Of Form
After working in the corporate world for a few years, Virgile Loisance saw how difficult it was to engage employees around different themes. So, he started Emeraude Escape to bring a little joy into the corporate world and gamify company...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Following the turbulence and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s no secret that businesses throughout the UK have been forced to adapt to the evolving demands of the new normal. Although strategies have differed depending on sector and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The closest experience to war that most young people have nowadays is through virtual entertainment and video games. Titles such as Call of Duty and Battlefield are constantly topping the charts as some of the game industry's best sellers, and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
2022 will mark two years since the murder of George Floyd and two years of investigation in our industry around DE&I (diversity, equity and inclusion) in our workplaces. How can we collectively move the conversation on in 2022? In this exclusive...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The phenomenon known as SXSW was launched in Austin, Texas, USA, back in 1987. Starting on 11 March, the unified 2022 SXSW Conference will introduce what's next in the worlds of film, culture, music, and technology, providing rich opportunities for...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
When news broke yesterday of Microsoft’s staggering bid to buy Activision Blizzard for a shade over £50 billion, three thoughts immediately ran through my head. Awesome, more games for me to enjoy on Game Pass. Wait a minute, isn’t...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Sonic and audio branding is a much fascinating field in the industry, and one which is certainly growing. Blending corporate identities across an almost-all-encompassing sensorial experience is bound to be the future of marketing, and if that's true,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The way people consume information and entertainment has changed a great deal over the past decade or so. Traditional channels like print, which fell in circulation by 55% between 2010 and 2020, are no longer the places where consumers look to keep...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In 2021, amp predicted a rise in investment in audio branding and audio-focused content. As many brands shifted to more immersive digital storytelling and e-commerce, the role of sound in branding across all industries has significantly changed. New...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In the months ahead, this Global Creative Calendar will once again open exciting new doors of possibility. Entering any of them can impact your life in epic ways you could never anticipate. Spend a few moments now, investigating and imagining what's...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency