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It is often said that introverts have both an amazing and a terrible time in this industry. Amazing, because any corner of the creative sector can feel like a caring team and a loving family; terrible, precisely for the same reason. David Keens is...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There’s a certain logic to the idea that, in a truly sustainable world, out-of-home (OOH) advertising is always going to lag behind its virtual equivalent. However, with the right approach, there’s no reason why OOH can’t set a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Will my work get seen by the "right" people is a key question when deciding on whether or not to enter any award. As a part of our commitment to making The Annual the "Most Award" we make sure that your entries are delivered to, and downloaded by,...
Posted by: Creativepool
Gabrielle Ludzker is not just any CEO. The current head honcho at customer experience agency RAPP has spent her career breaking away from the traditional corporate CEO stereotype. and leads to inspire rule breakers. Gabby is an inspirational rule...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In today's digital world, where market competition intensifies every minute, social media marketing is a mandatory tool for attracting and retaining customers. Especially for small and medium-sized enterprises with limited resources, effective use of...
Posted by: Taker | Maker
Content marketing has become an indispensable aspect of digital marketing strategies, offering businesses a powerful means to connect with their audience and drive engagement. However, amidst the complexities of content creation and distribution,...
Posted by: Taker | Maker
FutureBrand - the brand-led business transformation company that has helped transform household names such as American Airlines, Sanofi, McDonald’s, NatWest and Barilla - has appointed Lauren Maynard as its new Global Chief Growth Officer. In...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It should go without saying that the creative industries have the potential and the responsibility to reflect and celebrate the diversity of society, and to challenge and transform the status quo. However, according to a report by the Creative...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The creatives industries are often seen as a young person’s game, where fresh ideas and innovative approaches are valued over experience and wisdom. However, this perception overlooks the benefits of having a diverse range of ages in production...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Diversity is more than just a buzzword to be wheeled out every time you need to prove how “progressive” you are and it’s time all creatives sat up and took note. The clarion call has been ringing out for years now but from film and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
TikTok, the short-form video platform, has taken the world by storm, with users seeking fame and fortune through the power of viral content. Whether you're an individual looking to build a personal brand or a business aiming to reach new customers...
Posted by: outbloom
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? I’m based in Boston, and I generally start my workday rather early, by checking in with our Zappi teams in Europe. We begin each day with a daily virtual stand-up in our...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The Lucent building at Piccadilly Circus has been recently renovated, and now boasts a giant steel sculpture on one of its walls that’s been turning heads and claiming hearts for almost a month now. It’s a truly unique sculpture that...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The advertising industry is still operating as it has done for the past 40 years. You only have to look at the share prices of the networks in the space to know this is the case. While we have started to see data and creative companies combining for...
Posted by: Rodney Perry
If a fair proportion of the mainstream legacy media were to be believed, TikTok represents a very real threat to our children. In reality though, anyone that’s ever spent even a little time scrolling through the app will tell you it is, in...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Google is 25 years old, meaning that Search data is able to reflect 2.5 decades of human history. This time period includes, of course, the rapid popularisation of the internet, the genesis of social networks sites and YouTube - as well as much more....
Posted by: Novagram
We’ve already looked back at the year that was 2023 and what a year it was. But what kind of magazine would we be if we didn’t also cast our sights on the next 12 months? Of course, there are a few trends you can expect to see pop up...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
This is our chat with Alexander Fahie, CEO & Founder at Ethical Angel as part of ‘Design For Good’. Ethical Angel’s technology makes it easy and rewarding to give employees experiences for development and positive impact. The...
Posted by: ADLIB
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
How did you get into the industry? The truth is that I took a reverse path, as I started by doing traditional Editorial Design and Branding, to the point of becoming an Art Director and Creative in different Publishing companies and design studios....
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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
The recent news that prominent discount high street retailer Wilko has been plunged into administration sparked a flurry of conversations about not only its own misfortune but the future of the UK high street in general. While external pressures...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
At first glance, Threads is an exciting new addition to the ever-growing social media landscape. Dubbed the Twitter Killer, the app may prove to be a serious competitor to what used to be Twitter and is now re-branded X, with sign-ups totalling over...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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
For this week’s company spotlight, we spoke to Brendan McKenna, Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director at Hawkeye, a Publicis company. How was your company born and where are you based? Hawkeye is actually an amalgam of multiple...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For CMOs today, options for building your brand are changing before your eyes. These days, leading brands think like publishers, creating editorial calendars, hiring chief content officers, and curating their asses off. This is all good and well, but...
Posted by: Lysle Wickersham
AI has the potential to change our world beyond recognition. For example, the AI generated picture of the pope in the puffer jacket going viral looked pretty realistic - didn’t it? Or how about the images of Donald Trump being arrested in New...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? As MD of Studio PI, an artist management and production agency, no day is the same for me. Every day involves managing a number of projects, the content of which varies on a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Live & Breathe is an independent and progressive agency of 75 people based in the UK with global reach that believe collaboration is everything. It’s where they get their name from - by living & breathing their clients’ business needs for...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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
As a creative, you may understandably often wonder if awards are still relevant in today's rapidly changing world. After all, it’s all about the process, not the results, right? And with so many platforms available to showcase your work, do you...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Nonprofit design advocacy organisation, Where are the Black Designers? Recently announced a 12-month partnership with global creative digital product studio, ustwo. Together, the partners aim to create equity through service, and drive tangible...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
We Are Futures is a brand and social impact agency, which specialises in the youth markets of tomorrow. They analyse how young people think, react, talk and behave, and help businesses connect with young people and their families. This week, we...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As the clock ticks down to the next Annual 2023 deadline next week, we thought we’d answer a couple of the questions that we get asked the most from entrants. #1 What is the difference between Judges' Scoring and People's Choice? The Annual...
Posted by: Creativepool
How did you get into the industry? How I got into the industry might just be my favourite question! At age 18, I moved away from home to pursue a medical degree. My hope was to uplift and transform a hurting world. Feeling disillusioned after four...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There is a lot of competition in the advertising industry. If you want to make a living as a marketing professional, whether as a graphic designer, copywriter, creative director, or something else entirely, you'll need a lot of practice, natural...
Posted by: Creativepool Partner