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Inspiration

Happiness more important to teens than wealth according to MediaCom study

Happiness is more important to UK teens than earning lots of money and being rich, according to a MediaCom study on the aspirations and worries of young people. The research showed that nearly three quarters (73%) of teens believe being happy is more...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

Brand Case Study: Branding marijuana in the 21st century

In 2012 Colorado became the first state to pass laws governing the legalisation, tax and regulation of marijuana. Washington, Alaska and Oregon followed soon after, and overnight the magical herb’s image and perception in American culture was...

Posted by: Kate Lewin
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Leaders

Brand Case Study: H&M need to #REWORKIT

Back in April, H&M hosted World Recycle Week, an initiative designed to promote sustainability in fashion and to ‘Close The Loop’ on the thousands of items of clothing that are cast aside on landfill every year. But whilst the campaign...

Posted by: Kate Lewin
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Leaders

McCann study reveals the truth about global brands

A new study conducted by McCann Truth Central, McCann Worldgroup’s global intelligence unit, took an in-depth look at the changing dynamics of global brand marketing today, concluding that building global brands today requires a more nuanced...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leaders

Are female board members more guilty of greenwashing?

With 72% of brands stating that one of their biggest fears is to be accused of greenwashing, Bec Peel looks at its impact on brands and how they can communicate sustainability issues with clarity. I’ve read a few reports recently on the...

Posted by: Continuous
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Features

The Need for Conscious Creative on Social Media #SustainabilityMonth

Social media holds a mirror up to our society, reflecting both our best intentions - and our worst habits. TikTok, Instagram, X, and Pinterest aren’t just platforms for sharing; they’re powerful tools for driving cultural and behavioural...

Posted by: Social Chain
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Exploring Creative Colleges in the USA for UI Design

When you're passionate about user interface (UI) design, choosing the right college can feel like a crucial step in crafting your future career. But with so many educational institutions offering programs in UI design and related fields, how do you...

Posted by: Creativepool Partner
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Inspiration

How AI is Helping Adland Become More Sustainable #SustainabilityMonth

The intersection of AI and sustainability is reshaping ad land, offering new ways to reduce environmental impact while enhancing campaign effectiveness. For those who have seen the writing on the wall for a while now, this is a necessary next step...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Industry

10 top tips to help you win creative awards

After 11 year's of running The Annual we've picked up a few key pointers on how to craft a winning awards entry. Below is the Top 10 tips from ourselves, previous judges and winners on how to create the perfect submission. 1. Tell A Story An...

Posted by: Creativepool
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Industry

The Top 10 Most Asked Questions About The Annual - Answered!

The next Annual deadline is just a few days away! To help you with your submissions we have collected answers to the 10 Most Asked Questions about The Annual. 1. How do I submit my work? It all starts on your Creativepool profile. Choose the work...

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Leaders

Inspiring Female Leaders: An Interview with RAPP CEO Gabrielle Ludzker

Gabrielle Ludzker is not just any CEO. The current head honcho at customer experience agency RAPP has spent her career breaking away from the traditional corporate CEO stereotype. and leads to inspire rule breakers. Gabby is an inspirational rule...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Industry

How to hire a Fashion Designer

In the dynamic world of fashion business, selecting a fashion designer who aligns with both your brand’s requirements and the project’s needs is paramount. Whether you’re launching a new clothing line, rebranding your company image,...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

#MemberSpotlight on freelance animator Peter Shaw

How did you get into the industry? From watching too many cartoons as a kid, honestly! As a teenager, I saved up for a Wacom tablet and started experimenting with making my own animation in Flash and Photoshop. Later, when I studied animation at the...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

15 Typical Content Mistakes Marketers Often Make #MarketingMonth

Content marketing has become an indispensable aspect of digital marketing strategies, offering businesses a powerful means to connect with their audience and drive engagement. However, amidst the complexities of content creation and distribution,...

Posted by: Taker | Maker
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Features

Do Brands Still Believe in Love? #ValentinesDay

Valentine’s Day is a holiday beloved by few. For many of us, it’s little more than a cynical stopping gap between Christmas and Easter to claw at our pockets. There appears to be a disconnect, however, between how much we care about...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

The Transmedia Opportunity for Games

Written by the Strategy team at Waste Creative. Marvel, DC, Star Wars, Barbie, Lego… we watch their movies and shows, read their comics, collect their merch and in many cases, play their video games. They’re the epitome of something called...

Posted by: Teodora Miscov
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Industry

Augmented Reality: Supercharging consumer attention

Claudia Mastromauro, VP of Sales, Strategy & Operations, UK, Aryel Global attention spans are rapidly dropping, with the average attention on a screen falling from two and a half minutes in 2004 to 47 seconds in 2023. The average internet user is...

Posted by: Aryel
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Features

Is TikTok a positive influence on diversity? #DiversityMonth

If a fair proportion of the mainstream legacy media were to be believed, TikTok represents a very real threat to our children. In reality though, anyone that’s ever spent even a little time scrolling through the app will tell you it is, in...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

What all Creatives Can Learn from Hayao Miyazaki

There are few creative directors in recent history as revered and beloved as Studio Ghibli mastermind Hayao Miyazaki. His name alone conjures dazzling visions of dream-logic wonder and colourful melancholy. He is, to all intents and purposes, the...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

The Power of Brand Identity

So, what is a brand, and why is having a distinct identity so important? Marty Neumeier helpfully defines a brand as ‘a customer’s gut feel about a company’. It’s a simple definition which rightly expresses that a brand isn’t just a logo...

Posted by: Catch A Fire Agency
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Workshop

Watching the skies with 1947 #CompanySpotlight

This week, we're talking to Ferju Cuevas, Founder & CCO at 1947 to discuss how they've spent the last 12 months building an agency from scratch. How was your company born and where are you based? Alongside Rodsel Ticona, Founder & DCD at 1947, we...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

Can a scent really make you more creative? #XmasGifts4Creatives

Can you really smell your way to success? Of course not, the very notion is frankly ridiculous. But that doesn’t mean we should overlook the importance of the humble human olfactory system. Smell, after all, plays a critical role in our daily...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Workshop

Ten Red Flags to Look for When Hiring a Marketing Agency in 2024

UK businesses have been warned to look out for ten red flags when engaging with a digital marketing consultancy, such as guaranteed results, lack of transparency, a focus on vanity metrics and more. Despite current economic challenges, the first...

Posted by: outbloom
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Features

Are brands wasting money on ‘annoying’ digital ads?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, a new study by Picnic, in collaboration with YouGov, has brought to light a critical aspect often overlooked in advertising strategies: the user experience. This research, encompassing a broad...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns

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