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Ask anyone my age (yes, I’m a millennial) and they’ll probably tell you the pandemic changed the way they think about work. For me, very little honestly changed. I’ve been a freelance writer for my entire professional life and have...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Swhype is a UK-based company that declares itself an “end-to-end” video agency - a video production company, animation studio and creative agency rolled into one. That’s a lot of hats to manage and we want know how they balance...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Costanza Rossi is a rather fascinating individual who has fought hard for her creative spoils. Her career involved something of a baptism by fire, having moved from Rome to the UK with a very basic understanding of English and finding her first...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Two years ago, this forecast of upcoming events became irrelevant, almost overnight. Since then, we have adapted - and now, rejuvenation is on the rise. Comparatively, we may go less often, stay closer to home, and spend more time phoning it in...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
With a Masters in Medieval Literature, Creative Director Clare Wilson is yet another proof that there isn't a fixed way to develop some explosive creative talent - and her work demonstrates this in the best ways possible. Clare has all the features...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It was September 2016 when this article from The Guardian unveiled that millennials want “purpose over paychecks”. Fast forward to 2022, two years after the beginning of a global pandemic, and things are hardly looking any different. If...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In 2015, audiences on social media platforms hit a critical mass. Brands suddenly needed to find a new way to speak to consumers. It seems unthinkable now that we all create thousands of video formats for single ad campaigns but it was a much simpler...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A new digital era is on the horizon as the metaverse evolves from sci-fi concept into reality. While online channels have been the driving force of connectivity between businesses and consumers over the past couple of years, many are now...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Formed over 30 years ago, STB (Stocks Taylor Benson) Graphic Design is an agency with a defiant “no bullshit approach” to the process. In their own words, there’s “no pseudo-science, waffle or jargon” when it comes to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
We’re all in agreement that we need to urgently address the big gaps in representation that exist across the creative industries. But what are the fundamental issues that need to be tackled when it comes to creating a diverse workforce?...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
“Am I being paid enough?” This is a question I ask myself daily. Of course, as a freelancer, I technically control my own salary but it’s still a nagging itch that tends to kick in at the most inopportune moments. Generally, just...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
“Even the smallest of gates is more powerful than the tallest of walls” This is how The Gate introduces themselves and it’s quite the introduction. While they’re technically only 5 years young, they fancy themselves as an...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Having the right people on board is vital for a business’ success. Without the right talent, in the right role, at the right time, growth can be much slower - and can even reverse. The battle for talent has never been fiercer. Organisations...
Posted by: FJC
This was a great year for product design. From the release of new smart home kits to the launch of iPhone 12 and everything in between, there were loads of incredibly inspiring products to buy, admire and learn something from. And though the smart...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
While 2021 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 unleash...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
If you are looking to partner with or impress ITV Studios, be prepared to demonstrate your unquestionable love for creativity in every way possible. Creativity and passion for the audience is at the heart of everything ITV Studios do - which is clear...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Even before the pandemic, the stigma around mental health was starting to get lifted as more voices around the industry focused on the importance of voicing one's concerns, and seeking prompt help whenever possible. If anything, the pandemic could...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There have been many talks about implementing a 4-day work week over the past few years, with no reduction in salaries. It's a tactic that studies have shown could lead to happier and more productive employees and with the world shifting gradually to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
We are in November. That much is clear. A bit more obscure is where the last few years have been, and how we reached the end of 2021 so quickly. We all deserve some time to wind down while we savour some delightful Christmas meals. November and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The Annual 2021 winners have been revealed over summer, with some of the most exciting companies in the history of Creativepool. Who are these amazing teams and why do they represent the best of the best in the realm of creativity? Delightfully...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A healthier workplace is a better workplace. While there’s still a lot to do in terms of mental wellbeing, there used to be a time when mental health couldn’t even be remotely approached and only talking about it would make you appear...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
With an increasing number of customers flocking online, many brands and advertisers were looking to capitalise on this new digital exodus caused by the pandemic. Except they couldn't. With an over-reliance on automated keyword blocklisting, many...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Some time ago, I took a few days to read an interesting little book by Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier, named Blood, Sweat & Pixels. In it, Jason interviewed a number of game studios behind some of the most famous games, learning the crazy and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Among other things, the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us much about authenticity, honesty and humanity. The Black Lives Matter movement and the murder of George Floyd kickstarted a new chapter in the debate on inclusivity and diversity, showing us the...
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
Sugar Creative is regarded as one of the leading creative innovators in the UK. Through the power of emerging technologies such as AR and VR, the team crafts beautiful stories (often with well-known characters) and works with brands all over the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Crazy as it sounds, 2022 is around the corner and with it, a new age for the future of work. As Covid restrictions get lifted and people get their full round of vaccines, workers will be expected to return to the office at least a few days per week....
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
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
For Group Chief Strategy Officer Eva Grimmett, boredom breeds. Once it sets in, it corrupts everything you do, everything you want to achieve, and all your future plans. As simple as it may sound, her secret formula to success is to not allow...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For many, the term ‘metaverse’ probably conjures up images of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One, Tron, or Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner-but there is much more to dissect here. The future of experience - 'The Metaverse' As we...
Posted by: Imagination
For someone with an interest in gaming, Wayne Leonard's career can only sound incredibly inspirational. Wayne, now VP & Account Director at George P. Johnson, has been in the industry for decades, going as far as the production team for the first...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Never have we found so many extraordinary offerings to showcase in a Global Creative Calendar edition. Wherever you are, you will recognize many of the social engagements returning to pop culture's center stage. Historically, we have hit the road to...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
The future of work is hybrid - if you’ve been around the Creativepool Magazine for long enough, you’ve read this many times from me now. While remote work is definitely here to stay, there is still a significant percentage of the...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Virtual Reality is now. If most of the advertising industry hasn’t jumped on the VR ship yet, you can bet we will soon - or at least, as soon as those incredibly expensive headsets become a bit more affordable (or attractive?) for the general...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The advertising industry has been in turmoil for a while, but particularly over the past 18 months, following the announcement that Google Chrome would block third-party cookies by 2022 (now delayed to 2023). This is a strong push towards more solid...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
We heard a great deal of talks about mental health, work-life balance and authenticity during the past year, and the push to remote work is certain to leave a long-lasting mark in the workforce - creative industry or otherwise. What was once...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo