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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
With the war in Ukraine now well into its second month and news of fresh atrocities filtering through every day, it’s clear that the actions taken by Western governments and brands have done little to deter Russia. Originally designed to be...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There’s nothing like a good book to freshen up on your skills and learn something new to improve your career. Fortunately, there are thousands of interesting books, tomes and volumes out there that can be of inspiration to any creative...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Virtue signalling is by no means a 21st century invention. For decades people have been popping their heads up above the pulpit to loudly add their voices to the genius of the crowd to make themselves look good. It’s good PR, frankly. But we...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
What exactly is cool and is it really still relevant in 2022? There’s something about the phrase itself that conjures images of contrivance and forced “attitude.” Think Sonic the Hedgehog circa 1992 or any MTV2 presenter ever (RIP...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Never did I once think that in my lifetime we’d be seeing war in Europe and never did I think we’d see a historical figure in our midst that echoed the pure despotic evil of Adolf Hitler. But here we are, two weeks into a completely...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
For time immemorial, human beings have enjoyed putting things into their bodies that are bad for them. It’s why the McDonald’s arches are as recognisable as the Christian cross. Advertisers have always known this and have been peddling...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Ask any freelancers that’s been working for more than a few years and they’ll probably turn their noses up at the very mention of freelance platforms like Upwork and Fiverr. For my sins, I’d probably count myself amongst the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
When news broke yesterday of Microsoft’s staggering bid to buy Activision Blizzard for a shade over £50 billion, three thoughts immediately ran through my head. Awesome, more games for me to enjoy on Game Pass. Wait a minute, isn’t...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Between the continued acceleration of online deliveries, and the loud call of COP26, in 2021 had never been more aware of the role packaging plays in our world. But what have we learnt, and how will this influence packaging trends over the next...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There is a common misconception that rescue pets are simply animals in need of pity. In truth, a rescue animal is just as quirky, lovable and strong as any other pet - and it is the job of splendid charities such as Battersea Dogs & Cats to ensure...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Social media doesn't exist in a vacuum. Tapping into the needs of an ever-connected audience means recognising the true power of social ads - and if there's anything the pandemic has taught us, it is that consumers are increasingly turning to online...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Music is powerful. It can bring people together as much as empower them, leading them on the path to greater things. So it's no wonder Yamaha's focus is on people as much as on music. In a partnership with independent consultancy Zag, Yamaha...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
All the 2021 Christmas campaigns in one place As we all know, there’s no Christmas without a heartwarming, tear-duct-shattering series of lovely Christmas campaigns. Brands and agencies line up every year to release a stream of Christmas ads...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
It’s that time of the year! In mid-November, brands usually rush to release their best Christmas ads and capture a precious slice of attention from their target audiences. Due to the shortage crisis, this year was a bit different, but...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
When a certain Angry Therapist was in need of a mobile app to better connect with its established and growing community, the talented team at xeroproject was prompt to jump on board, crafting an app which granted them a win in this year's Annual...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There’s been an ever increasing sense of unease around the industry in the past few weeks, as a number of retailers announced that supplies have been slow to come, and there is a labour and stock shortage in the UK expected to last until...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The OREO brand has always been committed to playfulness and connecting with its most affectionate consumer base. To play on the nostalgia surrounding mixtapes for millennials, OREO has partnered with Digitas UK to create a digital activation that...
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Inspired by Mastercard and McDonald's in their respective sectors, Colgate saw a 'white space' in FMCG to tap into the realm of audio branding, and following their recent brand refresh, the time was right to start expanding the brand in this whole...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
What to do when your personality doesn't match the stereotypes required for a successful career? You keep going. Anna Jehan was recently appointed as the Head of Design at Digitas UK, and she admits spending some of her early career struggling with...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
You are having a stroll on the main high street, on your way to your favourite park in town. A few steps away from the main gates, you see a man running towards you. He looks scared. Click here to dodge him. Click here to stop him. You dodge the...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Did you think you knew everything about advertising? These top 25 historical facts about the ad industry will surprise you. It is History Month here at Creativepool, which is the perfect opportunity for us to be reminded that there is always...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
How do you usually feel on Sunday nights? Well, apart from when there’s a football match which fails to make history. If the answer is ‘awful,’ ‘anxious’ or anything in between, you might be looking at a case of Sunday...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Candide McDonald grew up in an advertising family. Her path into the industry was almost written in the stars, and her numerous years as an ex-senior creative are a testimony of that love for the industry. Later, Candide went on to found The Stable,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Time is ticking! With the standard submissions deadline now out of the way, we are little more than two weeks away from the Annual 2021 final submissions deadline, on Thursday 10th June. The Annual is the Most Distributed creative industry award....
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Love the new Conscious products made-in H&M. At least 50% of Conscious products is made from sustainable materials! And the remaining half, well… We don’t care about that, do we? H&M often makes the headlines for all the wrong reasons,...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
We’ve seen brands rise and fall during the last decade, but never as fast as in 2020. A correct approach to brand purpose could make or break a brand in the last year-and-something, and those regarding brand purpose as a shiny checkbox for...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Early last year, Unilever doubled down on brand purpose and argued that investing more in purposeful communications is the smart thing to do for any brand. That was January 2020, and since then, a global pandemic has proven Unilever quite right, with...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The global vegan market is predicted to reach $31.4 billion by 2026. The rise of the plant-based diet has recently generated a whole new wave of consumer awareness in certain sectors, with environmentally conscious consumers looking for greener...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Last year was one of change for many players in the creative industries. From brands to agencies and creative services providers, the entire creative sector was forced to adapt or die, embracing new technologies and adopting solutions to ensure...
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
It is always Pitch Season for a busy and established agency. It is an excellent occasion to gain some prospective clients, or even some leads to develop the future of the business. Whoever’s been in the game for long enough knows that brands...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
We have all been witnesses to what a global pandemic was able to do to the entire creative industry. As we are just about getting ready to enter a new normal, it is now more important than ever to support young creatives in these challenging...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
People love coming together for a number of reasons, and more than anything else. It is one of the many things that this global crisis has taught us - and a positive lesson, for once. There is nothing like a worldwide illness to make people feel...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
There couldn't have been a better time for Amazon to open its till-less store in London. Think about it: we're all stuck at home for at least a few more months, having to comply with social-distancing rules and probably quite bored during the...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
It was just at the beginning of February that Twitter announced its latest rebrand, a visual identity which I personally praised for being quite in line with Twitter’s recent moves. Around a month later, the next step in that rebranding process...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo