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The GIF turned 30 last year and yet this simplistic medium continues to evolve and amaze. At first GIF's, relegated to flashy, pixelated pop-up ads that made your eyes bleed, were shunned by any sophisticated designer. Now, advancements in mobile,...
Posted by: Caleb (Phillip) Powdrill
Fresh from a big win at the NME Awards, where she claimed “Best British Solo Artist,” British pop star Charli XCX has lent her creative flair to a one of a kind piece of “GIFiti” art after teaming up with Pepsi MAX Cherry and London based...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Ruohan Wang makes beautifully simple illustrations that say more than at first meets the eye. She sometimes turns them into tongue in cheek GIFs, letting her style free from the static page to bring her thoughtful creations to life. Hailing from...
Posted by: Jade French
Social media has changed the way we live. That might sound like grandstanding for a second, but if you truly take some time to step back and analyse the incestuous way Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have managed to wean their ways into our shared...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
A guide to animation rates, with tips and advice from an experienced professional in the industry Animators are extremely fascinating professionals, often with a broad skillset and a full range of incredible ideas. They work with static images to...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Brands owe consumers much more than they usually let transpire. As both their advocates and their fiercest critics, consumers will fight for a brand they believe in and they will be ready to take it down just as easily. Often, a brand’s story...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
In a multiscreen world, it’s safe to say marketers have their work cut out for them. Capturing and keeping consumers’ notoriously short attention spans is hard enough, but that attention is now becoming increasingly split. Multi-screening has...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Last month, Penguin Random House collaborated with London-based studio Anyways Creative to create the ‘Books Make Us Better’ campaign to promote the joy of reading by gifting books at Christmas. The campaign aims to appeal to readers of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In a world of esports, influencers and dating apps, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. But all it takes is a little open mindedness to realise the power and potential of technology. A recent spot from Swedish creative company Acne deals with...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Creative at Revolt, co-founder of social enterprise CRACK + CIDER and D&AD judge for Side Hustle, Scarlett Montanaro has a penchant for purpose. Exploring the deeply personal and complex relationship she has with her passion project, she writes about...
Posted by: D&AD
There's just one week to go until Connect: London, a new creative festival that will see two days of insight, inspiration and thought-provoking conversation take place at Boiler House, Old Truman Brewery. With so much happening on the agenda...
Posted by: Creativepool
Mother - MoneySuperMarket MoneySuperMarket is back on our TV screens this week, as two Sindy dolls save money on their household bills and break out of “Sindyville,” in a humorous homage to “Thelma & Louise.” The 60-second...
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Ragged Edge - Whirli New toy subscription brand Whirli has been created to show that life’s more fun when we share. From strategy and naming, through to identity and launch, branding agency Ragged Edge worked with entrepreneur Nigel Phan to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
We are super excited to announce our most recent signing - Geoffroy de Crécy. Geoffroy is a French director and illustrator, who continuously explores many ways to apply and combine the techniques of traditional animation, stop-motion, 3D and...
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LOVE - Umbro Breaking news. UFOs have been discovered by Umbro and Premier League footballer Michael Antonio. The news broke following an ordeal in which comedian Brett Domino (alter ego of musician and comedian Rob J Madin) and Rich Hall were sent...
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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...
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isobel - Kelly's of Cornwall Top ice-cream brand, Kelly’s of Cornwall, returns to our screens with a new TV ad spoken entirely in Cornish. The quirky ad, by creative agency isobel, aims to show that there’s a Kelly’s flavour for...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
GTB UK - Ford WPP agency GTB UK and Ford of Britain have launched “Elephant in the Transit,” a new campaign born out of the Channel 4 Diversity in Advertising competition, and then developed into a meaningful partnership with the mental...
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DDB Worldwide Omnicom Group President and CEO John Wren has announced the appointment of Wendy Clark as President and CEO of DDB Worldwide. Clark succeeds Chuck Brymer who will assume the title of Chairman. Both roles are effective immediately....
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J. Walter Thompson London - HSBC This wonderful new advert for HSBC from J. Walter Thompson London is exactly what we all need in the lead up to Brexit. The narrative, starring British actor-director Richard Ayoade, celebrates the positive benefits...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
When looking ahead, it's always important to keep one foot firmly rooted in the past, particularly when examining adland, which has been in a state of flux for years now. With agencies and brands alike shifting their allegiances towards digital with...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
I'm not a designer, lacking both the patience and the creative impulse (at least when it comes to images), but design is something I, and almost everyone else on this planet, appreciate on a very primal level. It's the first thing we notice in almost...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Leeds-based integrated digital marketing specialist, Enjoy Digital, is spreading some extra special festive cheer this December with the launch of its interactive online Christmas GIF generator. The online application is available here:...
Posted by: Enjoy Digital
Havas London - Heathrow Heathrow has unveiled its second-ever Christmas advert, revealing the epic, 50-year-long love story of Doris and Edward Bair, the much-loved teddy bears, who were shown in the airport's first Christmas TV ad last year. The...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Renault's symbiotic vision for car and home Renault revealed an autonomous, electric concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, which it sees as an extension of the 'connected home' concept. Described by the car company as “an extra...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Uncommon Creative Studio - Halo Coffee/Headstart This week saw the launch of Uncommon Creative Studio, which has been built with one singular mission. In a world where people wouldn’t care if most brands disappeared tomorrow, Uncommon wants to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A torch created from a single sheet of rolled paper A new flat-packed light by Nendo is made from a single piece of conductive paper, which can be rolled up to create a handheld torch in emergency situations. The Paper Torch was designed by the...
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To launch Rowntree’s new 30% less sugar range of Fruit Pastilles and Randoms, the confectionary brand tasked Amplify with concepting, creating and delivering the two-month long nationwide #RowntreesTasteTour. The Rowntree’s Taste Tour invites a...
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The Leith Agency - Irn Bru Xtra Musical comedian Brett Domino? Talking Squirrels? Seb Cardinal (of Cardinal Burns) directing? Sounds like the perfect ingredients for a new IRN-BRU commercial. Working through The Leith Agency, Seb stepped behind the...
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DUKE - Foxy Bingo and Casino Foxy Bingo and Casino recently launched a series of six tongue-in-cheek ads for its new above-the-line (ATL) campaign. Created by London based creative agency DUKE, the first ad, “Dance Moves,” premiered last...
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Sophie Mayanne is a 23-year old fashion and portrait photographer based in The Cotswolds. Her style is unmistakable - favouring raw, striking images (often -though not exclusively- of people), which are instantly recognisable. The boldness of...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
Never ones to miss a trick (or treat) when it comes to mining popular culture for opportunities when it comes to riding the cultural zeitgeist, agencies across the globe have spent the best parts of the last week creating 'spooktastic' campaigns,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Coding is something that, until recently, was seen as the sole reserve of the neck-bearded loner. Thanks to advances in technology and social attitudes, however, it's now seen as a pretty cool skill that could amount to everything from a neat hobby...
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Lambie-Nairn - University College London Lambie-Nairn has unveiled a new brand identity for UCL’s (University College London) new global Philanthropy and Engagement Campaign. The university is aiming to raise £600 million for cutting-edge...
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Saatchi & Saatchi and Toyota Disrupt TechCrunch with “The Impossible Quest” A bold new VR activation made its world debut recently at the TechCrunch Disrupt event. “The Impossible Quest” is a sensory overload VR event that...
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The socially responsible lifestyle brand Lokai recently launched “Walk with Yeshi,” a first of its kind immersive journey built specifically for Facebook Messenger that provides the global community with a completely new way to experience...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial