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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
With almost 1,000 items of clothing going to landfill every thirty seconds in the UK alone, it’s undeniable that fashion waste is hurting our planet. This is because the conversation is always centred around the new clothes we covet, rather...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Events have incredible power to positively impact the lives of their attendees, but their temporary nature and millions of visitors per year inherently drive wastefulness. We are running out of space and time to tackle this problem - our landfills,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The Digital Transformation Landscape As we navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape, businesses are faced with the challenge of not just keeping up, but staying ahead. To thrive in this dynamic environment, organisations must become...
Posted by: Creativepool Partner
Design agency Matter has collaborated with University of the Arts London to develop a concept for a bio-inspired sustainable earplug using the natural form of a helix to reduce material needed to efficiently block out sound. The concept takes...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
A major new billboard and digital radio campaign launched last month by creative agency Pablo and intensive care rehabilitation nurse Kate Tantam, calls for an end to the postcode lottery for NHS rehabilitation services that help people recover from...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Haleon and The Wild by Jungle have launched the new VoltarolNaturals gel with ‘Release the Tension’, a campaign encouraging people to own those awkward situations where the discomfort of post-workout discomfort clashes with social tension...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Award-winning brand and digital design consultancy Thompson Brand Partners recently announced a company-wide rebrand of its business to ThreeTenSeven to align with the company’s recent strategic shift towards the health and wellbeing...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
They say creativity is its own reward and sometimes that can be (at least partially). But when you choose to leave the comforting embrace of “normal work” and dive headfirst into the creative industries, you’re casting aside more...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Susannah Morgan, Deputy Managing Director at PR agency, Energy PR, discusses how Lizzo’s recent lawsuit and surrounding controversy is a sobering reminder to brands not to undermine the reason their audience loves them. Lizzo’s recent...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Media campaigns are designed to provoke attention, raise awareness, and build momentum around a cause, product, or event. The general consensus behind most media campaigns is the bigger, bolder and more colourful they are, the stickier they should...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As the world grapples with high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis, it isn’t exactly surprising to see a major shift in the marketing strategies of the world’s biggest brands. A new Marketers Most Wanted report, which analyses the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Tangerine’s social strategist, Ciaran Howley, takes on Threads and its impact (or lack thereof) on the industry, now it’s been live for a couple of weeks. Weeks on from the roaring success of Meta’s X/Twitter killer Threads’...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Team GB is the external facing brand owned and managed by the British Olympic Association. 100% commercially funded, its primary role is to unite, organise and prepare athletes from all Olympic sports, disciplines, and governing bodies as they...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As I sit here in a virtual meeting, trying to get my son to get his sick IN, not outside of, the bucket while making sure I’m still on mute and keeping up with the conversations, I’m reminded how incredible women truly are and the...
Posted by: Momentum Worldwide
Amid economic uncertainty, the advertising ecosystem is maintaining its resilience. With budgets continuing to grow, there is a sense of optimism that seems at odds with the economy at large. This positivity is not ill-founded. Many companies were...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
While our lives might be online now, and that’s probably not going to change anytime soon, there is still something quite special about a physical book. When the initial wave of Kindle fever kicked off in the early years of the 21st century, I...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
This year’s developments in packaging design reflect a world in flux, still evolving from disruption caused by the Covid pandemic, and becoming increasingly aware of its own vulnerability - and responsibility - in the midst of climate...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’s been the most competitive Christmas ad season ever. People want a reason to smile, and brands have pulled out all the stops to provide it with a series of feelgood festive ads. Advertising effectiveness company System1 have unveiled their...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
“The marriage of imaginative flair for business creativity and the diligent application of process is a match made in heaven to drive growth.” It’s no secret that the UK economy is in deep trouble. A botched mini-budget, consequent...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Holly Moore, CEO of the female founded, Manchester based full-service events agency, Make Events, launched a brand new podcast with an impressive line-up of familiar industry faces this summer. After recovering from a 5-year battle with OCD - a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A while back I had a go at asking a venerable UK retail institution if they thought I could help at all (well, in a very specific way) with what appeared to be a terminal decline in fortunes. Of course, nothing came of that ask and the company shut...
Posted by: Richard
Aimee Luther is Managing Director at The Liberty Guild, an invitation-only curated association of “the finest communication practitioners in the world.” In this week’s getting to know, we talk to Aimee about her career so far, the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Global technology brand HONOR recently announced “Gateway to the Future,” an initiative designed to enrich cultural heritage through the power of technology. Launched during its IFA 2022 keynote, the brand challenged two popular artists...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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
The pink pound is estimated to be worth £6 billion per year in the UK alone. It still sometimes feels, however, that brands are competing for this section of the market but have missed the mark when it comes to accurately communicating and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The creative industry continues to retain its reputation as a vibrant sector that has demonstrated immense fortitude against the ever-evolving challenges of the pandemic. But there is a reason why so many creatives continue to flock to the big cities...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Following the turbulence and uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s no secret that businesses throughout the UK have been forced to adapt to the evolving demands of the new normal. Although strategies have differed depending on sector and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Long form, short form, educator content, social media and inclusivity - a trio of industry leaders predict what they expect to be big this year, whilst examining where they come from in the first place. Simon Binns, editor of LAD Bible, Matt...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Dealing with "The Great Resignation" is one thing - but now talent seems to be holding all the aces when it comes to the recruitment process. As agencies recover from the pandemic and work starts to roll in, teams must grow, but hiring has never been...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’s been a year of great recovery for the creative industries, but still not quite one in which everything was as opened up as we hoped. With so many creative professionals left at home with their own imagination, you can bet that the most...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
There is an untapped opportunity for brands, advertisers and marketers around the world right now: connecting with an audience that is still much wary of 'getting back out there' and to their old lives. We've been living in a much more closed-up...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As one of the global economic hubs and one of the key cities in America, New York City was hit rather hard by the Covid pandemic. Yet the resilience of New Yorkers is legendary and the city folks have always been ready to rebuild on the ashes of a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As the Head of Design at Whitespace Creative, Ted Vesania identifies having reached an international client base as one of his greatest achievements, but we know that in truth there is much more he should be proud of. A simple look at his works...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Another edition of The Annual is ongoing. The Creative Industry’s ‘Most’ Award has evolved much in the past ~6 years, but the core values of the competition have remained the same: to drive positive change in the industry, to lead...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo