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2023 has been a lot of things. It’s been a year that saw great divisions widen and a year that seemed to almost revel in chaos, but it was also a year in which creativity continued to shine, even as it stood on the precipice of potential...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
What’s holding the world back from mass AR adoption? Is it the still admittedly rather cumbersome technology itself? The lack of readily available content? According to one company, the answer’s a little simpler - it’s...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
While 2023 is almost history, I hope you are ready, willing, and able to celebrate the best days yet to come. Are you focused on sharpening your skills for the new year ahead? If so, some of the world’s most elite organizers are preparing to...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
India, a nation with a passion for sports embedded in its cultural DNA, is witnessing a remarkable surge in its iGaming landscape, and sports betting is emerging as a major player in this digital renaissance. From the adrenaline rush of online...
Posted by: Creativepool Partner
At the time of writing, the feature film adaptation of the viral children’s horror game Five Nights at Freddy’s (known commonly by the acronym FNaF) has made over $250 million against a measly (by Hollywood standards) $20 million budget....
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Nate Camponi, a Director at Chief TV, made a series of beautiful short films for M&S with celebrity chef Tom Kerridge earlier this year. In this piece, Nate explores how to tell big corporate stories in a more digestible way and what you can do from...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Eleven years on from the start of the No More Page 3 campaign, which saw women’s rights advocates bring an end to the controversial topless pin-up page, feminist and sex positive porn pioneer Erika Lust is leading a campaign called ‘One...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This week, we sat down with Ghost Robot and it’s far less confusing than it sounds. CEO and Founder and Zach Mortensen and CCO Mark DePace form the creative partnership at the heart of the Brooklen-based content studio that’s won more...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There are few icons as iconic as Mickey Mouse. This is a cartoon figure that catalysed the birth of an entertainment empire, one that recently celebrated it’s 100th anniversary and continues to set the standard when it comes to mainstream...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
A commitment to lifelong learning promises many prolific returns. Expanding knowledge allows us to better understand the world and our fellow humans while advancing our skills. In a constantly changing world, innovation enhances professional...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
A key influence on the discussions at DMEXCO 2023 was how the emergence of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels is shaping the future of TV and premium video advertising. More than half of European CTV viewers in AudienceXpress’ CTV...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’s one of those ideas that you’re amazed nobody had before. Will Scougal, however, was the one to finally give it wings as the Founder and MD at Make My Day. The idea in question was using augmented reality to bring brands into...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Dr Rebecca Rose Stanton, author of ‘The Disneyfication of Animals’ and a Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, discusses the vilification and celebration of cats in the media and asks why so many of these cats are very...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Actor, author and woodworker Nick Offerman takes on his dirtiest role to date, starring in an NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) campaign created and produced by Incredible Beast Omnimedia in which Offerman, who hails from a farming family in...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Each year, the Cannes Lions score the global branded communications and marketing industry on Reach, Communication, Craft, Experience, Innovation, Impact, Good, Health, and Entertainment. The latest Global creative calendar edition is designed to...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
How did you get into the industry? A few years ago, I booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to follow a one year directing certificate. I started working as a production assistant on sets while I was there. I then started producing my own short...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
While brand partnerships and sponsored product placements have been a major part of the entertainment game for decades now, sometimes, it’s counter intuitive or simply too costly to use a ‘genuine’ brand in a film or TV show. But...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
England and Chelsea footballer, Raheem Sterling, and industry icon and music video director, Carly Cussen, recently launched their own creative production agency - Playmaker Films. Sterling and Cussen have a track record of working together to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A Radio Times survey recently revealed that two-thirds of people had watched one of their favourite shows again during lockdown, with 43% saying they did so to comfort themselves. Nostalgic videos set to a backing track of Simple Plan’s...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
With Generation Z (Gen Z) emerging as a powerful consumer force, brands are continuously seeking innovative ways to engage this tech-savvy and socially conscious audience. One highly effective and immersive avenue is gaming, which has become an...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The Official Charts Company - the producers of the UK’s Official Singles Chart as heard on BBC Radio 1 - is unveiling a new brand identity and consumer digital platform, where brands will be able to connect safely with an engaged and loyal...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For the better part of the last decade, the entertainment industry has been embroiled in what is commonly referred to as the "streaming wars." Streaming services have vied for dominance, competing fiercely for subscribers and content rights. From...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Finding so many extraordinary offerings to showcase in this creative calendar edition is a wonderful feeling. You are sure to recognize many of the social engagements taking pop culture’s center stage. Even if you can't hit the road to learn new...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
As consumers continue to cancel their streaming subscriptions, many are looking towards free ad-supported channels to get their entertainment fix. Having emerged in recent years, Free Ad Supported Streaming TV (FAST) offers audiences free-to-view...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In today's dynamic digital age, there's no predicting what the next big trend will be, not really. Yes, there are all kinds of analytical minds and algorithms that can make strong educated guesses, but it’s never going to be certain. However,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Charlie Mawer, Executive Creative Director at Red Bee, discusses the journey of Red Bee Creative. How was your company born and where are you based? We’re an agency born in TV and we’re based in Broadcast Centre, White City. Red Bee...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There are few brands as highly coveted as Disney. This year marks 100 years since Walt Disney first stepped onto the global stage with the iconic Steamboat Willy cartoon and heralded the birth of modern animated cinema and in those ten decades, to...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In a bold new move, Income Insurance recently unveiled its new feature of Enhanced Covid-19 coverage for its travel insurance with an 18-minute horror film created by BBH Singapore. Pioneering Singaporean horror film director Kelvin Tong, known for...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken over discussions from Parliament to Cannes Lions and beyond, industries across the world have begun to implement the technology into both their everyday processes and future plans. The greatest...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Iconic San Diego attraction Belmont Park, known for its historic wooden Giant Dipper rollercoaster, has unveiled a new brand positioning and identity that pays homage to its heritage and the vibrant culture of San Diego. Radiating the warmth of the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
By Dale Barnett, Insights Editor at Influencer Intelligence Nostalgia Marketing is a common strategy used to associate the target audience’s positive emotions about the past with a product or service to boost sales. Marketers use references to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
By Matthew Parsons, Head of Gaming at Azerion The incredible diversity of gaming audiences is finally being taken for granted. According to online gaming statistics, over a quarter (26%) of UK adults played some form of online game in 2022 -...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For years, influencers have taken social media by storm, endorsing brands, leading lavish lifestyles, and accumulating massive followings. As the AI craze continues to gain momentum, however, influencer culture has now been drawn into its embrace...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Among dozens of momentous events set to play out in the weeks ahead, many are already underway, or will commence with the dawn of August. The list includes some of the world’s most famous cultural and creative-industry gatherings set to welcome...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
Research conducted by Kantar has revealed that a new global sonic identity designed and created for TikTok by MassiveMusic is already performing far beyond industry benchmarks. After launching the sonic identity in late 2022, international creative...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’s been a full week now since the dust settled on the 2023 Cannes Lions and only time will tell if any of this year’s Grand Prix winners stand the test of time and earn their wings as legitimate “all timers.” Given that...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns