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What do Pokémon GO, L’Oréal and McDonald's have in common? Lots as it happens - all three have very effectively harnessed the power of Geolocation services in their quest for market domination. If you’re a little hazy on what...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
It’s been a full week now since the dust settled on the 2023 Cannes Lions and only time will tell if any of this year’s Grand Prix winners stand the test of time and earn their wings as legitimate “all timers.” Given that...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As designers and developers increasingly build robust, app-like experiences into their websites, it’s no surprise that JavaScript use has proliferated across the web. It’s a client-side language that allows for many of the rich...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This year at Cannes Lions, we saw a lot of key trends emerge, from the importance of sustainable advertising and steps towards more eco-conscious practices, to our place in the metaverse. But, as expected, audio advertising and the innovation the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Forever Beta launched a campaign this month to support Big Issue vendors after the difficulties they have faced over the last two years. Created in partnership with Ocean Outdoor, the “I’m here” campaign draws attention to Big...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Matt Batten, ECD at Momentum Worldwide Australia, describes his country as a "small and insular market." When your agency knows that and still manages to secure, create and produce groundbreaking work, you know there must be something really special...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
"Don't learn advertising. Learn people." Associate creative director Augusto Correia has an ardent passion for creativity. You can easily get that from his words, and how vehemently he talks about his craft. Born a musician and grown in advertising,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For many, the royal wedding between Harry and Meghan brings inspiration for those looking to find their perfect partner - filling consumers with a lot of love and joy. Brands, publications and consumers alike have all been speculating about the...
Posted by: Oath
Officer & Gentleman - Pornhub Even for many Jewish people, Hanukkah can sometimes be hard to get excited about. That’s why this year Pornhub, the world’s largest adult network, is going to give people a whole new reason to rekindle their...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
ROTHCO - Soar Creative agency ROTHCO and independent national youth outreach movement, Soar, have launched a moving two-minute short film “It’s Just a Phase,” which aims to raise awareness around perhaps the most uncertain and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
April Fools Day is an event that's perfect for modern media, given the potential for wide reaching mayhem and confusion. With the world currently a place where the unbelievable and the borderline satirical appears to hit the headlines on a daily...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Hato - Pick Me Up Graphic Art festival Pick Me Up is launching a new identity based around a digital tool allowing anyone to create and submit a letterform to be used in the branding. The new identity has been created by Hato, who also developed the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
This device will stop hackers at the front door Start-up company Dojo Labs has created a connected device designed to scan your home and protect against malware, viruses and cyber attacks. The US-based team of security experts and hackers felt that...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Introducing the “Anti” Smartphone Whilst many of us have become a little too attached to our smart devices in recent years (myself included), there are still those amongst us who long for a simpler time, when our phones were just that;...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As part of Icon Magazine's “Rethink” project, the Glasgow-based graphic design and creative agency Warriors Studio were tasked with redesigning something they thought was in dire need of a visual upgrade. So they decided to focus their...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
We all like to think we’re making the world a better place. At very least, we’d like to think we’re not actively making it worse. The same is true of a brand. You want your brand to be a positive influence, not only for the sake of...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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
In the creative industries, the terms "green" and "sustainable design" are often used interchangeably. However, there are subtle but significant differences between these two concepts it might be important to understand if you’re a brand...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
How did you get into the industry? My MA degree was the catalyst to fall in love with art and design. My project was about a fashion app and I had to do all the designs from branding to UX and UI. After my graduation I wanted to combine Marketing...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Sometimes my day just feels precisely like this ‘50’s(?) game of ‘Domino - Circus’. Which is basically ‘match the pairs you idiot’. Or rather more romantically ‘ce jeu amusera les tout petits et les plus grandes.’ As the languid...
Posted by: Richard
In the giddy haze of the “I want it all and I want it now” culture of 2024, the very idea of getting excited over something tangible probably seems a little quaint. If, like me however, you’re old enough to remember the anticipation...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Sofa-in-a-box brand SNUG launched its first out of home (OOH) campaign in March with the tag line ‘Sofas to fit big, little or awkward spaces’, created by krow Group. The campaign aims to show Londoners they don’t have to sacrifice...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In the dynamic landscape of tech startups, content marketing emerges as a powerful tool for establishing brand presence, attracting customers, and driving growth. This article explores how startups can leverage content marketing strategies...
Posted by: Taker | Maker
There’s a certain logic to the idea that, in a truly sustainable world, out-of-home (OOH) advertising is always going to lag behind its virtual equivalent. However, with the right approach, there’s no reason why OOH can’t set a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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
Will my work get 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
Creativebloq recently published an article written by Dmytro Spilka that highlights the importance of branding within any organisation’s marketing strategy. Spilka writes: 'In an era dominated by the likes of social media, consumers are...
Posted by: Novagram
The history of electric vehicles goes back a lot further than you might expect. Indeed, in the late 19th century, when cars themselves were still a relatively new invention, electric motors were preferred as they were quieter and more economical....
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The fusion of sustainability and brand identity has been a subtle but crucial pivot point for a while now, but it doesn’t come naturally for everyone. How, for example, is a company that relies on fossil fuels meant to promote itself as a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Beyond the fledgling capabilities of ChatGPT, Generative AI is rewriting the rulebook. One person who knows that more than perhaps anyone else is tech influencer Bernard Marr, whose latest book, Generative AI in Practice, outlines the profound and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
This week, we spoke to Paul Alderson, Managing and Creative Director at North Eastern wellness branding specialists Wonderstuff. Wonderstuff does not pitch. The team has been expanding solely through referrals and word of mouth, but their plans to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Creativity is typically viewed as a softer skill. Consequently, it’s rarely valued in business as much as it ought to be. When budgets are planned and operations strategised, finance and technology are favoured, with creative roles habitually...
Posted by: Dawn Creative
What’s the obvious answer when putting together a campaign for an online education company? Create a four-part comedy series, of course! To learn more about this bonkers but brilliant idea, we spoke to the team behind it. What was the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
April Fool’s Day has rarely been seen as the bastion of creative excellence. It’s not about pushing the envelope or creating something with emotional resonance though, it’s about giving people a quick belly laughs and reminding them...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In today's digital age, incorporating animation is essential for businesses and individuals to effectively communicate their ideas. Whether your goal is to produce captivating marketing materials, educational content, or creative animation projects,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Can I tell you a secret? As a branding designer and consultant, I've come to realize a truth that might ruffle a few feathers: Design, in and of itself, doesn't sell. Before you sharpen your pitchforks, allow me to elaborate. Design, particularly...
Posted by: Marc Posch