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This week, we’re shining our company spotlight on Ewan Burns, a one-man Swiss army knife when it comes to photography, videography and filmmaking. How was your company born and where are you based? It was born under a bright star, born out of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For someone who’s supposed to draw for a living, I seem to spend a lot of time typing. Of course some people who type for a living make amazing things. Lines of code are amazing, I wish I could fathom it. And what some call typing others...
Posted by: Richard
Drew McMillan, Director of Internal Comms & Engagement for Deloitte UK, gives us his ‘top five’ ways to ensure copacetic success with your creative agencies. As a Comms professional of 25+ years, almost always working in-house and...
Posted by: Stocks Taylor Benson
Paul Mallon is a man who feels he was always a perfect fit for Lucky Generals as it’s an agency, like him, “born with mischief in their blood.” He came to LG after working at Paddy Power, who were the agency’s first client...
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A Canadian bank recently partnered with Homes for Heroes, a charitable organization that builds villages for veterans experiencing homelessness. HomeEquity Bank has taken the plans for Homes for Heroes’ future build in Kingston, Ontario, and...
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For this week's member spotlight, we're focusing on an up-and-coming designer that's really found her footing as a freelancer in recent months. Leanne Hardacre is a freelance Clothing Designer & the Founder of Hachure Active, an eco-conscious outdoor...
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The world of marketing has graced us with countless unforgettable (albeit controversial) campaigns over the past decade spanning a range of industries, from fast food to male grooming and women’s health. Recently, women’s health brand...
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PUSH Mind and Body, a leading wellbeing and mental health training company, recently joined forces with Brixton Finishing School to support a work-focused community training programme for young people. The ADcademy programme, run by Brixton...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
While we’ve shone our company spotlight on dozens of exceptional design studios here at Creativepool, we very rarely get the chance to speak to in-house studios. That’s we we jumped at the chance when information services company...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This article stemmed from a conversation in the studio, where we were looking at the multitude of ways we could tackle a project. As you’ll see from our site, we rarely have two projects the same. So, here we go with a three part blog, looking...
Posted by: Mighty Giant
Dave Sullivan is a Creative Director and Senior Creative with a copywriting background but a strong eye for design and art direction. During his 20+ year career he’s worked at top London agencies, won numerous awards at everything from D&AD...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Unless you’ve been living under a metaphorical rock, (and I wouldn’t blame you, the atmosphere over here in the UK has been pretty febrile) the last few weeks have lead us to changing political horses again. Well, when I say...
Posted by: Richard
Jo Webb, Creative Director at Merkle B2B, joined the agency last year and has 20 years of experience in the advertising industry. Former Campaign magazine ‘Face to Watch’ and an award-winning copywriter, Jo has had a successful freelance...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
An approach to doing better work We’re often asked about the way we work. New clients understandably want to look behind the curtain to better understand our approach, process and culture. They want to know when we’re available, and what...
Posted by: ELSE London
Every year, new innovations are introduced to the world that can change the landscape for a product almost instantly. It’s harder now than ever to stay current and relevant. Businesses can be creative and come up with new ideas. However, to...
Posted by: ELSE London
The other day, for reasons I hope are for the best, I was locked-out of LinkedIn. Something to do with the fact, I suspect, that I forgot my password (senior moments, I know.) As a result, my account was suspended pending “account...
Posted by: Richard
While he is more often than not simply referred to as "That motion guy", George Hurrell is actually a motion and animation specialist with a background in visual communication and design. With over 15 years of studio experience working...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Most people think they have interview preparation perfected, but you’d be surprised by how many people overlook basic elements, and some simple improvements, which can be key to your success. We’ve gathered the top 4 tips to make your...
Posted by: Hanover
For my money, many of the most creative tech concepts of the last decade have been those unofficial projects created by the “fan” community. From the bizarre and wonderful custom synthesisers built by the enigmatic Love Hultén (see...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Dan Goman is the founder and CEO of Ateliere Creative Technologies, a pioneering technological force that’s transforming the post-production and OTT industries with ground-breaking innovations, from digital supply chain solutions to unique,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For this week’s getting to know feature, we spoke to Allan Blair, Head of strategy at VaynerMedia. With 20 years of experience working across the marketing and communications sector in PR, brand communications and digital, Allan has more than a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
If there is one key thread running through the first ‘real’ Cannes Lions event in three years it’s a greater focus on sustainability. Is it any wonder, given the collective trauma of the last two years that ad land would be all...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Hernán Lindenbaum is a man that, in his own words, “entered the industry sideways.” But whoever said that being a successful creative meant getting in first time through the front door? The Argentinian freelance motion designer has...
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Christian Lund, Co-Founder at Templafy, discusses how outdated legacy tech is getting in the way of brand reputation, productivity, employee happiness and revenues. Content is - and always has been - a critical business asset. No one knows this...
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We speak to a lot of designers and creative directors here at the Creativepool member spotlight but, for whatever reason, we rarely speak to writers. Luc Benyon, however, is more than just a writer. The Zurich-based Luc is a branding expert, writer...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Spencer Buck studied at the revered Somerset College of Arts & Technology before landing his first job at drink's packaging specialists Blackburn’s. Two years later, he left London and helped run a small creative agency near Bath with two of...
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Csaba Szabo boasts more than fifteen years of experience in scaling global software and technology companies. The current Managing Director of the EMEA region at digital media company Integral Ad Science, he has also worked as VP at Shutterstock and...
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According to research, the functional beverage market is expected to reach $173 billion in 2025. Producers are taking note and embracing functionality in the beverage space as “better for you beverages” really took off during the pandemic...
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At the start of the bank holiday weekend, the Queen’s Jubilee was predicted to give a £6bn boost to the UK’s retail and hospitality sector as Brits used the four day weekend to spend in restaurants, pubs, hotels and shops. But the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Of all the roles in the creative industries, Creative Director is arguably one of the most coveted. It’s a role that means a thousand different things at once and offers complete creative control. But to be a CD at an agency means you’re...
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Stereotypically, the ideal employee is seen as strong, ambitious, and someone who strives for absolute perfection. These traits are not going to be the same for every employee. The expectations put on employees to be perfect is unfair. When...
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This week, we’ll be getting to know George Wu - a London-based director and creative currently working as Design Director at Mother Design in London. Originally from Manchester and a graduate from Royal College of Art, her work spans across:...
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Up till now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the world of marketing has largely been centred around using algorithms to make decisions or analyse data. Now, however, we are seeing real breakthroughs in AI successfully performing jobs that humans...
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I consider myself more a realist than a royalist but that doesn’t mean the Platinum Jubilee has completely passed me by. I mean, as a freelancer I’m not getting any time off and the constant TV coverage is started to frustrate me even...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
“From my earliest days in the crib, I longed for nothing more than to look at pictures and draw them.” These are the words of this week’s Member Spotlight honouree, Izabel Ciesinska, an illustrator who might very well have been born...
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The tech world has made some major strides towards gender inclusivity over the last decade. But the industry still has a long way to go if it’s to become truly reflective of the world in which we live. In order to do this, it’s important...
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