Features
Javier Suso, CEO of VCCP Spain, talks about increased competition for ad agencies and what his company is doing to combat that threat in this industry influencer interview.
He also outlines the importance of company culture, how his former bosses...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Workshop
One of the reasons why the Creative Mentor Network (CMN) was set up five years ago was to teach young people about the various roles that exist in the creative industries.
Schools don’t necessarily offer information on all the ways creative...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
British American Tobacco (BAT)’s e-cigarette brand Vype unveiled two new products at a launch event held at the top of London's Gherkin building last night.
The Vype iSwitch and Vype iSwitch Maxx devices are aimed at smokers who are yet to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Inspiration
- By Rhiannon Murphy, head of TV at the7stars -
Television, or at least our relationship with it, has changed. Over the past 20 years we’ve gone from celebrating the launch of a fifth terrestrial channel on our TV screens in the UK to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Inspiration
This November - just like every November in recent years - the nation waited in anticipation for their favourite Christmas ad to officially usher in the beginning of the festive season.
Below, Greg Clark, MD of Sheffield-based creative agency,...
Posted by: Über Agency
Industry
While most of this year is history, I hope you are ready, willing and able to celebrate the fact that the best is yet to come.
Are you focused on sharpening your skills for 2019? If so, some of the world’s most elite organisers are preparing...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
Leaders
Creativepool held its annual Connect: London festival at Boiler House, Old Truman Brewery last week with two days of inspiring talks, workshops and networking events for the creative industry.
The packed programme saw the action take place across...
Posted by: Creativepool
Leaders
Wahaca by Without
Mexican-style street food restaurant Wahaca in the UK has has been given a rebrand by London-based design studio Without with a focus on illustration.
The new branding centres around a line-drawn, illustrated logo of a hand...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
November 11 2018 marked the 100th Armistice Day since the end of World War I (WWI). It struck me how - despite all being tragic - most wars and conflicts have quite a different ‘feel’ in the public psyche.
I think a significant part of...
Posted by: Rob Pratt
Leaders
Burberry - Close Your Eyes and Think of Christmas
Vodafone - Christmas Covered
Agency: Ogilvy UK
Director: Gary Freedman
Production: Independent Films
Visa - #KeepItLocalThisChristmas
Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi
Director: Chris...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
BBC Sounds - Listen without Limits
This ad from BBC Creative is directed by Megaforce for the public broadcaster’s personalised music, radio and podcast app for young listeners. It features a slew of stars from the world of music and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Industry
Anyone who commits to lifelong learning can expect many prolific returns. Expanding one’s knowledge presents opportunities to better understand the world and our fellow humans while advancing our skills. In a constantly changing world,...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
Leaders
Facebook confirms AR glasses
Facebook has confirmed it is working on augmented reality (AR) eyewear technology. Last year, the company submitted a patent application for AR glasses which details using waveguide display with a two-dimensional...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Features
As we build up to Connect: London 2018, a new kind of festival for the creative industry taking place next month, a selection of names appearing at the event will be speaking to Creativepool over the next few weeks.
The aim is to offer insight into...
Posted by: Ryan Watson
Leaders
Kelly Anna joins Jelly
Print designer and illustrator Kelly Anna has joined Jelly London for representation. Known for her signature bold and vivacious style, Anna’s output has earned her clients such as Nike, Stylist and Stella...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
Sherwood Forest by Cafeteria
Sherwood Forest in the UK has rebranded with new work from Sheffield-based design studio Cafeteria and Birmingham-based illustrator Tom Woolley.
The assets include new branding, website, print and advertising...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
Ben Matthews, principle planner at Havas Helia explains how having kids and applying the rules of parenting can help your marketing strategy…
Being a planner often means applying knowledge from outside the traditional business sphere to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
Pablo
Pablo continues to gather momentum with the recruitment of Harriet Knight, from Ogilvy as Head of Account Management; and Marcus Eley, from Grey as Head of Production. Tim Doust, founding Partner of FCB Inferno, will also join as Non-executive...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
Elon Musk announces Yusaku Maezawa as the first ever commercial astronaut for SpaceX
Elon Musk announced last night at an event held at the LA headquarters of SpaceX, that Yusaku Maezawa, founder of the online Japanese clothing company Zozo, will be...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
The Gate - Gay Times Magazine
The Gate London has created “The Flag We Shouldn’t Be Proud Of” for Gay Times Magazine and Switchboard to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ youth suicide ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10th...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
The robot that helps ill children keep up with their schoolwork
Norway's installation at the London Design Biennale features a telepresence robot, which keeps kids in touch with the classroom if they're off school with long-term illness. Called...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
180LA
180LA announces that two new teams will be joining the agency, bolstering a highly regarded creative group. Copywriter Will Sands, previously at Deutsch and AKQA, will partner with Art Director Robison Mattei. Prior to joining the team at 180,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leaders
Mother Design
Mother New York has announced that Mark Sloan has been named Head of Mother Design. He came over from TBWA\Chiat\Day, where he served for over three years as its director of design. Mark’s prior experience included working on a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial