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Today I learned an inquest has been opened into the death of a young girl, bullied to suicide by users of social media. This dreadful story adds a terrible darkness to the storm surrounding the abusive use of the internet. And, as happened with...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
As part of World Suicide Prevention Week, Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) has partnered with TBWA\Singapore to launch a new campaign called “Wear a plaster End the Silence,” which encourages people to show their support by wearing an SOS...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This week, we sit down with Molly Tappin, Associate Creative Director at The Wild by Jungle Creations, to explore the poignant and proactive campaign “Shirt 38.” Born out of a pressing need to address the alarming rise in domestic abuse...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Calling all marketers - we carry a responsibility to our brands. The responsibility to only speak when we have something of value to say. There was an article doing the rounds recently written by an influencer who recommended publishing content...
Posted by: ifour
This week, we sat down with two talented service designers from global innovation company Designit, Mimi Fuentes and Linn Cowie-Sailer, to delve into their pivotal role in the impactful ‘Silence Hurts’ campaign. This initiative, a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Spoiler: if you’re reading this, you probably are Like most other sectors, the creative industry is one of deadlines. There’s that deadline to deliver the pitch, that other one to complete a project, that copy to write, that award to...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
A guide to writing rates, with tips and advice on how to price your freelance services Writers are masters of words, weavers of stories and often incredible storytelling enthusiasts. When writing freelance and online, structure is their best friend,...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
What have we learned from this LGBT+ History Month? It just so happens that Cadbury decides to release a brilliant ad, called Golden Goobilee, where the brand showcases several ways of enjoying their gooey and delicious Creme Eggs. It just so...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (PDFK) is a national nonprofit organisation in the US that works to reduce substance abuse among adolescents by supporting families and reaching out to at-risk teenagers. DDB California is collaborating with them on...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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
Etcetera - Ben Dutch telecom provider Ben, and Amsterdam-based creative agency Etcetera, have launched the Ben-branded phone-condom - an eye-catching stunt to kick-off their “Better in Bed” campaign - and a radical solution to some of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Gravity Road - Sainsbury's Sainsbury’s obviously caters for those that love Halloween, but what about those that don’t? Every year there are people who actively avoid having to deal with trick-or-treaters. It’s a fact. 70% of Brits...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Last week I gave a presentation in Lincolnshire. It's been a while since I did this (give a presentation I mean, not visit Lincolnshire) and I realised I might be a little rusty. So the night before, I ran through a few 'golden rules' - just a mental...
Posted by: Creativepool
I've been rejected more times than I can remember. It doesn't get easier. And I've been trying to figure out how best to cope with it, get over it and move on. Rejections in my world come in all shapes and sizes. Film festival rejections are very...
Posted by: Stephan Bookas
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? Honestly, each day is different and that’s what I love about the role and ustwo as a company. Two thirds of my role is about “tomorrow” - balancing creating a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Daniel Bonner is the Global Chief Creative Officer at Wunderman Thompson and alongside his fellow CCO Bas Korsten, he's responsible for "bringing ambitious clients a competitive advantage through the formidable power of inspiration." Daniel has a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
With the start of 2023 just behind us and new year’s resolutions in full swing, consumers are looking for brands like Bulk to help them along their fitness journey. Through the launch of the new campaign, Initials was tasked with helping Bulk...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Was reading about the release of ‘Bad Reviews’ (Aleksandra Mir and Tim Griffin) who’ve painstakingly brought together 150 artist’s worst reviews, prompting memory-lane moments where my own work was (quite rightly) excoriated by tutors and...
Posted by: Richard
What do you see when you look at the image above? The face of the most hated man in the world? Or a subtle protest against censorship? Maybe both. Of all the dirty tricks currently being pulled by Adolf Putin, the blatant and violent censorship of...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
If you've come looking for an interview packed with inspiring insights, you are in the right place. As hard of a sell as it may sound, the Founder and Executive Creative Director of HarrimanSteel certainly has much to tell and his expertise in the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I’ve always believed ambition was one of the biggest drivers of change in my personal and professional life. I want to be this, I want to be that, I want to be so many things and, no matter what happens, I will get there. This has served me...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
This may be the most colourful and lovely identity you'll see today. Once known as Freaks of Nature, dairy-free dessert range Over the Spoon has recently relaunched with a new identity by strategic branding agency Robot Food - and we're loving the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There has been quite some stirring in the plant-based sector lately for the UK government's AM 171, declaring that brands should stop calling plant-based drinks "milk". Apparently this hurts the dairy lobby. Apparently it is also one of the most...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The story of amp Global CMO Uli Reese would sound incredibly inspiring to any musician out there. Forged by the scorching flames of TV composition in Hollywood, Uli entered the industry as a music composer and has found his own way through the music...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There are few things as painful as hearing your own parents laugh (or facepalm) when you say that you want to become a writer for a living. There are few things as painful as other departments in university mocking you and your classmates because...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
A further blurring of agency lines and overcoming an identity crisis are on the cards in 2019 according to global digital agency The1stMovement's LA-based CEO, Ming Chan. He offers his thoughts on what's ahead and urges companies to be more nimble...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A weekly roundup of the most important news from the advertising awards world Interaction Awards This week, the Interaction Awards announced the winners of its 2017 edition. The Best of Show winner went to “Kinetic” for One Million...
Posted by: TheNextGag
The Super Bowl is a little over a week away and ad land is building up with typical gleeful abandon for its biggest night of the year. I've always struggled to enjoy American Football to be brutally honest. The immediacy and skill appear lost in the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
LIDA – Blue Cross Award-winning customer engagement agency, LIDA this week released a new integrated campaign for animal charity, Blue Cross. The charity tasked LIDA with developing a bold and brave campaign running across press, social, radio,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Say what you want about adland, but it's always been an incredibly progressive industry, so it's only natural that many of the industry's biggest and best agencies and brands would want to piggyback on the social media frenzy surrounding...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Live from the Advertising Week Europe ITV Stage at Princess Anne Advertising Week Europe has 200+ events including more than 180 seminars and workshops. World-class industry thought leaders take the Advertising Week stage to tackle the industry's...
Posted by: Advertising Week
There is most certainly much business going on at Advertising Week Europe. When one sees the great work from Karmarama for the week itself, you’ll see that this not your “typical” gathering of advertising folk. Yes, there will most...
Posted by: Advertising Week
Karmarama has used inspirational quotes from influential people such as director Richard Curtis and TV chef Jamie Oliver as a basis for a new print and poster campaign that aims to raise awareness of this year's Advertising Week Europe. The work...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Vodafone Ireland has teamed up with Grey London for a campaign that promotes the telecommunication company's “Vodafone Home” plans. The campaign, called “not everything should be mobile,” consists of a 40 second TV spot (which...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Late last year, a picture of Cheryl Cole appeared on the internet and in various newspapers. Nothing particularly odd about that; Ms. Cole is a constant media fixture. Only this picture, which she had released herself, was of her backside, newly...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
by Jessica Hazel. Damien Hirst is one of Britain's richest people. In 1992 his pickled shark entitled 'The Physical Impossibility Of Death In The Mind Of Someone Living' was commissioned by Charles Saatchi for £50,000 and then sold in 2005 for...
Posted by: Creativepool