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Features

Death of the cool - What does "cool" really mean to Generation Alpha?

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
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Industry

Behind the Idea: nailing natural and clever humour with Zulu Alpha Kilo

You can tell at first glance why Zulu Alpha Kilo was an Annual 2020 Gold Winner. Their hilarious campaign for Bell, the largest telecommunications provider in Canada, is a testimony to the team's mastery and it's just so incredibly hilarious to...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leaders

Zulu Alpha Kilo make a comical RFP for both Clinton & Trump

The independent, Toronto-based agency Zulu Alpha Kilo has found an unusual way to get attention stateside, sending an RFP (request for proposal) to the campaigns of presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump to become either candidates...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Workshop

Colgate redefines oral care for parents and children #BehindTheBrand

Colgate, the world’s most used oral care brand, has launched its new brand system to transform dental hygiene for children and parents. Thanks to an integrated approach by brand acceleration agency bluemarlin, Colgate is now ready to revitalise...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Features

Valentine’s Day 2023 – The ads we’ve fallen in love with this year

How you feel about February 14th is going to depend on a few important factors, including your relationship status and general levels of cynicism. For advertisers, however, it represents the second holy grail of the month (the first being The Super...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Industry

Celebrating creativity at the Creativepool Annual 2022 launch

The creative industries ‘most’ awards celebrates its lucky seventh edition this year. And what a year it’s been, with the new work from home environment brining with it a disruption and uncertainty that couldn’t be overstated....

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Features

Hospitality and the Metaverse | #PurposeMonth

For the last twelve years, Matter Of Form have had the privilege to deliver exceptional brand and digital experiences to some of the very best luxury brands in the global travel and hospitality sector. And we have got to know the dedicated tribe who...

Posted by: Matter Of Form
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Inspiration

STOP THINKING!

This article is 2238 words. If you don't expect to zone out for at least 40% of them, I want you to stop reading now because you are probably not in a creative field, so this is not meant for you. Ironically, this article is for the few who have...

Posted by: Matt Batten
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Industry

See Annual 2021's best Agencies, Brands, Talent and Leaders of the Year!

The Creativepool Annual is all about championing excellence in the creative industries. Now that our stellar lineup of winners for Annual 2021 has been announced, it is time to take a closer look at those companies and professionals who defined...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Industry

Creativepool Annual 2021 Winners Announced

Chelsea Pictures is awarded our first ever Grand Prix with #Wombstories The Annual 2021 winners have been selected, showcasing the ‘most’ people and companies who have achieved creative excellence in the past year. Now in its sixth...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Industry

How to choose an advertising agency

The world of advertising does not work the way it does in Mad Men. Or at least, it doesn’t anymore. Indeed, it is often argued in some corners that a lot of the ‘old-school’ romance of the industry has been eradicated by decades of...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

Make what makes you smile - #MemberSpotlight

Richard Hill defines himself as a down-to-earth Creative Director, and we can definitely see where that sentiment comes from. As an extremely passionate creative professional, Richard can find inspiration wherever he goes, but makes it his own...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Industry

Looking back on Annual 2020

Shiny covers have started to flood our social channels, as the trophies for last year’s Annual 2020 reach our winners this week. Looking back on the year that’s just been, it’s hard to say this wasn’t somewhat of an...

Posted by: Antonino Lupo
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Leaders

Discussing sonic branding with the Global CMO of amp - #GettingToKnow

The story of amp Global CMO Uli Reese would sound incredibly inspiring to any musician out there. Forged by the scorching flames of TV composition in Hollywood, Uli entered the industry as a music composer and has found his own way through the music...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Inspiration

Are You In Your Own Way?

For the last few years I’ve immersed myself in the lives of great artists, writers, performers and musicians. I’ve read memoirs and biographies; listened to radio programmes and podcasts; watched documentaries and biopics. Over time...

Posted by: Richard Holman
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Features

Diversity in the industry is still a problem

So the industry isn’t diverse enough. Big surprise, huh? You’ve heard it a lot in the past year, that we’re still “a long way ahead” of where we should be in terms of inclusion for underrepresented talent. Diversity in...

Posted by: Antonino Lupo
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Industry

Creativepool Annual 2020 winners announced

The fifth Creativepool Annual celebrates the best in the industry from 2019 The Annual 2020 winners have been announced, featuring people and companies who have achieved creative excellence in the past year. Now in its fifth running year, the...

Posted by: Creativepool
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Inspiration

Open your ears – How brands can make sure they’re heard in 2020

It’s that time of year again when we start to cast off the shackles of what has been a rather turbulent year and look ahead at the beacon of hope that is the new year. In the first of our annual trend pieces for 2019, Michele Arnese, Global CEO...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leaders

Almost Famous: Shining the spotlight on celebrity relations

Just how far does the apple fall from the tree? Does Sibling rivalry multiply in the face of fame? Barnaby Slater interviews family members of famous figures in new podcast series Almost Famous. You probably haven’t heard of Barnaby Slater....

Posted by: Tag Collective Arts
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Leaders

What happens when an independent agency is sold?

Zulu Alpha Kilo is raising a glass (of lemonade) to independent agencies in adland with a funny spot that shows what happens after a company sells out to a buyer. The Toronto agency has created videos tackling a variety of well-known industry pain...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leaders

Commodore C64 set for Christmas comeback

Retro Games has finally released details of its long-awaited reimagining of the best-selling home computer of all time, the Commodore C64, with a December release date slated. The full-sized version of the 80s classic will launch in time for...

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Leaders

Dodge the Bullet app shows effects of gun violence in Toronto

The Coalition for Gun Control has released a new app highlighting how increasing gun violence has had an impact on Toronto, the fourth largest city in North America. Dodge the Bullet, created by local agency Zulu Alpha Kilo, uses geo-location...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leaders

Beer can QR codes tell stories of songs that were Big in Japan

Rock-themed craft brewery SingleCut Beersmiths has gamified the labels of its latest IPA, Big in Japan, to tell stories of well-known songs that got their big break in the country. The unique can packaging created by Zulu Alpha Kilo honours four...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial

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