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Sony brings Aibo robot dog back to life with added AI
Sony has unveiled a new version of the robot dog it is thought to have killed off over a decade ago and now it comes with artificial intelligence. The tech brand announced this week that it will...
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WPP
Lindsay Pattison has been named Chief Transformation Officer of WPP with responsibility for getting its agencies to work more closely together for its top 50 clients. Her appointment to the newly-created role comes at a pivotal time for WPP,...
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Gravity Road - Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s obviously caters for those that love Halloween, but what about those that don’t? Every year there are people who actively avoid having to deal with trick-or-treaters. It’s a fact. 70% of Brits...
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New VR horror film draws awareness to the hell of homelessness
Just in time for Halloween, comes a new terrifying experiential advocacy short called “The Killer,” in support of Spitalfields Crypt Trust. Released on YouTube and live...
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AMV BBDO - Think!
Following an increase in the penalties for using your phone whilst driving in March, Think! have launched their latest campaign. The hero film “Pink Kittens” from AMV BBDO features 100 pink kittens and aims to educate...
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The self-driving vehicle to help Londoners reconnect with their surroundings
Transport designer Jonny Culkin has outlined a vision for future urban mobility in London, which would see a driverless “mini Routemaster” offering commuters a...
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McCann Manchester - Smyths
McCann Manchester has launched a major integrated campaign for Smyths Toys Superstores with the aim of getting every child in the UK & Ireland into a Smyths Toys store in the run-up to Christmas. The campaign, “Snot,...
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eBay launches "the world's first subconscious shopping experience"
eBay has teamed up with specialist retailer Saatchi Art to create an experimental shopping experience, which brings together art and technology to uncover shoppers' subconscious...
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Sebastian Errazuriz vandalises AR version of Jeff Koons' Balloon Dog sculpture
Snapchat recently paired up with the artist Jeff Koons to place an augmented reality version of his famous Balloon Dog sculpture in New York's Central Park - but in a...
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Havas London
Havas London has appointed former 101 London Partner & Head of Strategy, Clare Hutchinson, as its new Executive Strategy Director. In this new role, which she starts in November, she will report directly into Havas’ European Group...
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CHI & Partners - Godiva
Premium chocolate brand Godiva has partnered with esteemed photographer and director Rankin, to produce a new immersive global campaign, that showcases the sensorial artistry of its new range, Godiva Masterpieces. The...
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Dyson launching electric car in 2020
British inventor James Dyson (hero image) is investing £2 billion into developing a battery-powered vehicle, which is expected to launch in 2020. An email sent from Dyson to his employees revealed that a...
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Mindseye
MindsEye have announced the signing of directing duo Mindcastle to the MindsEye roster for commercial representation. Danielle Krieger and Casey Warren are MINDCASTLE. Together they create powerful emotional storytelling. They developed...
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Splendid Unlimited - Royal Holloway
Royal Holloway, University of London, has appointed Splendid Unlimited to transform the institution's website experience to communicate its reputation as one of the UK's best universities. Royal Holloway is ranked...
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Uber CEO apologises for mistakes in wake of London ban
Uber’s CEO has swallowed his pride and apologised in the wake of the controversial decision by Transport for London to not renew the ride-sharing app's licence when it expires this...
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UM - iZettle
UM has won a four-way competitive pitch to become the exclusive UK media agency and lead agency for Europe for financial technology company iZettle. UM will handle all planning and buying for iZettle on an ongoing basis. This is...
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Renault's symbiotic vision for car and home
Renault revealed an autonomous, electric concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, which it sees as an extension of the 'connected home' concept. Described by the car company as “an extra...
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The tree that reads minds
The leaves of an artificial tree at this year's Burning Man Festival in Nevada illuminated with “light flocks” in response to visitors' movements, heartbeats and brain activity. A team from New York, San...
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Carrot - Netflix
Streaming giant Netflix has partnered with creative agency Carrot and a California cannabis dispensary, to produce weed themed around several of its TV series. The marijuana, which was produced in limited-edition packaging and went...
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McCann London
McCann London has hired the dynamic creative team behind the multi award-winning Freedom Brewery campaign; Will Cottam and James Crosby. Joining from CHI & Partners, where they spent 4.5 years, Cottam and Crosby produced work for Lexus...
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The Full Service - Macmillan Brave The Shave
The striking black and white images featured in the clip above show the parents, partners and loved ones of people with cancer seconds after having all their hair shaved off in a bid to help others with...
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BMB - Campaign To End Loneliness
BMB has been appointed to lead the Campaign to End Loneliness account, raising awareness of the issue of loneliness among older people in the UK. The first piece of work from the agency premieres on September 20th at...
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Pentagram - Poetry Foundation
A Pentagram New York team led by Michael Bierut have designed a new, typography-based visual identity for US-based organisation The Poetry Foundation. The organisation, based in Chicago, is a literary group and...
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Engine (Fuel)
Engine has hired Will Lowe (left) to lead Fuel, its marketing data and analytics consultancy, and promoted former CEO Charles Ping (right) to the new position of Chairman as the company targets further UK and international growth. Lowe...
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Ogilvy & Mather - Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Great Britain has created its first ever ad made entirely out of its 100% recyclable packaging. “Love Story,” created by Ogilvy and Mather Berlin, tells the story of two bottles who fall in love as...
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