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For decades brand marketeers have worked hard to draw a direct link between a product and the possibility of success with the opposite sex (they’ve rarely been brave enough to suggest a connection with same sex relationships outside specialist...
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If you look to the left, you'll notice this is the one hundred and first column I've written for Creativepool. I must admit I let my century pass by unnoticed, which is rather typical of my lack of attention. But it does allow me the opportunity to...
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Last year, Nick Gill, executive creative director at BBH, was writing about the 2011 Arrows Awards. He made some interesting points about TV and how we seem to be watching more of it these days, rather than less. He said that we Brits are now...
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The advertising industry, as portrayed by the world of film and television, is a fascinating, deeply weird place, and likely a rather unrealistic one, given the things that happen in fictional boardroom meetings and as a consequence of imaginary...
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On 21st October 2008 a completely original advertising campaign was launched. Positioned on the sides of buses it carried the simple headline: 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life. This was the first time a marketing...
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Pedro Simko, General Manager of Saatchi & Saatchi in Switzerland says: ‘I compare the advertising message to a conversation between friends. Everything that is said between friends can, in my opinion, be said in advertising.' It's a...
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When you're as reviled as the Black Death, figuring out a productive advertising strategy is quite a challenge. Indeed, some might suggest shutting your fat gob and staying well off the radar might be a good call. But when you're a megalomaniacal...
Posted by: Creativepool When it comes to trends, what goes around comes around. Trends will invariably repeat themselves once enough time has passed for them to become 'In Vogue'again. This is true across the board, from fashion and interiors to music and lifestyle choices....
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Sky Media recently revealed WUKA’s advertising campaign as one of the five winners of the Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative. The taboo-busting ad encourages women to ditch plastic-riddled disposable pads and tampons in favour of its...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Was there ever really any doubt about who would be taking home the keys to number 10 this afternoon? No. The ink has been drying slowly for the last month on the Liz Truss bid for ministerial supremacy so the hundreds of news pieces that...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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
When the results for the Q1/FY 2021 were released a few months ago, tales of recovery and hope started spreading across the industry, as optimistic figures of growth and recouped losses started popping up from the industry giants and beyond....
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Digital marketing is constantly evolving, and with the new year bringing many more advancements, you must be aware of the changes we expect to see this year. Here, Marc Swann, Search Director at Glass Digital discusses the top digital marketing...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
One in 10 advertising industry employees have suffered sexual harassment at work in the last 12 months, a recent report by think tank Credos revealed. These shocking findings came despite previous steps taken by the industry to stamp out such...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
By Heather Andrew, UK CEO, Neuro-Insight... With Christmas ad spend set to hit an all-time high, the race is on again to achieve the coveted most memorable ad. Previous years have taught us that the aim of the game with festive spots is emotional...
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Proximity London adds Tan Proximity London has hired Ben Tan (above) as head of strategy to lead and oversee the growing department. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Tan joins from BBD Perfect Storm where he was executive planning...
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Curious Films - The Wilderness Society Zoë Bell’s latest spot, “Save Ugly” for The Wilderness Society, boasts an A-list cast with the likes of Rosario Dawson, Cate Blanchett and Joel Edgerton. A three-minute musical comedy,...
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When Theresa May announced yesterday morning (18 April, 2017) that it was her intention to hold a snap general election in the UK on June 8 (a move that was since validated earlier today by a vote of 522 to 13), the UK media did what it always does....
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
iris Amsterdam iris is investing in its senior creative leadership in Amsterdam, by appointing Kenn MacRae to the newly formed role of Executive Creative Director. Across his 20-year career in advertising, Kenn has held Creative Director positions...
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IAB UK Jon Mew has been announced as CEO of the IAB (Internet Advertising Bureau), making him the successor to Guy Phillipson, who recently stepped down from the role. Mew has been at the IAB since 2008, joining as head of mobile before being...
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Honeycomb, the revolutionary video advertising delivery platform, announced its expansion into France at the Effie France Awards Gala awards earlier this week. Refreshingly transparent and user-friendly, Honeycomb was launched earlier this year and...
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With the Christmas season fast approaching (the John Lewis ad runs on the 10th and Sainsbury’s on the 14th, so be sure to mark those dates in your calendar), ad land is starting to rev its engines. We're only one week into November, but we've...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In September 2016, World Leaders will mark the first anniversary of the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals; a plan to end poverty, fix climate change and address inequalities over the next 15 years. Issues like quality education, an end to...
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“The situation can be (in broad terms) broken down as such: Bigots voting for economic isolation, and a grave instability the people who will actually live to see it (for the most part) don't want. Politics is broken. We are not governing...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As part of our continuing coverage of the 2016 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity as official partner, we'll be bringing you the daily highlights from the festival. Ogilvy & Mather take Glass Lion and Two Grand Prix On the third day of the Cannes...
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Maltesers & AMV BBDO win Channel 4's £1 million Superhumans Wanted Prize Channel 4 has announced that Maltesers and AMV BBDO have won £1 million of the broadcaster’s commercial airtime, staked as part of its Superhumans Wanted...
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Channel 4 has announced the final eight brands and advertising agencies shortlisted for its Superhumans Wanted initiative following almost 90 brands and agencies pitching campaign ideas featuring disability and disabled talent to win £1 million...
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Winners of the 2016 Effie UK programme were revealed last week at the inaugural Effie Awards Ceremony in London. All 2016 UK finalists were celebrated at BAFTA in London, with 11 of them taking away hardware. MullenLowe Group was named the Agency...
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Saatchi & Saatchi - George & Matilda Eyecare George & Matilda Eyecare has announced the appointment of Saatchi & Saatchi as its creative agency. In a major development for the industry, George & Matilda will bring a distinct range of eye-care...
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The fourth edition of Advertising Week Europe is bringing more industry heavy hitters and unique programmes to the stages of the brand new Picturehouse Central venue. The thought leadership agenda and corporate partner roster for the 2016 event has...
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Rufus Leonard sweep the Transform Awards Europe Rufus Leonard picked up a haul of five awards at the Transform Awards Europe last night in a ceremony that recognises and celebrates excellence and innovation in branding. The agency’s total tally...
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Media Planners in advertising identify the best mix of media channels to deliver an advertising message to a clients' target audience. Using research data, they consider what is going to be most effective within the budget allocated and give the...
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Creative copywriters are employed by agencies both permanently and on a freelance basis to develop advertising concepts. They mainly deliver the words and verbal content that accompanies the visual elements. Agency copywriters usually work in close...
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LIA extends entry deadline and announces next LIAsons speaker The London International Awards has announced that the deadline for entries has been moved to the 31st July. All companies and/or individuals involved in the creative process are...
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Sunshine Nadya Powell is joining the creative agency Sunshine, in the newly created role of Managing Director. She is expected to join from DigitasLBi agency Lost Boys in August. Sunshine has grown significantly since it was conceived of two and a...
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Brothers & Sisters - Pearl & Dean Pearl & Dean, the UK’s best known cinema advertising contractor, has appointed Brothers & Sisters, without a pitch, to produce a new summer campaign. The campaign will celebrate the unique relationship Pearl &...
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