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Pride Month is a concept with its heart in the right place but there has been a spate of rainbow washing in recent years. Companies that have no right aligning themselves with the LGBTQ+ community have been falling over themselves annually for a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
To say the political landscape in the states has become rather divisive would be the understatement of the century. There are, in no uncertain terms, two diametrically sides that fundamentally disagree on almost everything, to the extent that they...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
This year’s “All In” Census Data revealed that 36% of people (out of almost 19000 people that took part) are hesitant to report sexual harassment due to perceived impact it may have on their careers. This alarming statistic reflects...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
To say the political landscape in the states has become rather divisive would be the understatement of the century. There are, in no uncertain terms, two diametrically sides that fundamentally disagree on almost everything, to the extent that they...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As we all know, the creative industries thrive on the principles of diversity, open expression, and global collaboration. These are not principles even the most ardent supporter of former president Donald Trump would ever align him with and with the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Yesterday, Working Mother, the magazine for career-committed mothers, announced their 100 Best Companies for “Outstanding leadership in establishing policies, programs and corporate culture that supports working moms” in 2014 by including...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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
So 2020 was the year in which we saw brands moving increasingly closer to their consumers, in an attempt to show an understanding and humanity in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis. However, this was but the culmination of a long path which global...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
2021 has just begun and we can already see that it’s not going to be as shimmering as most of us were hoping. Amidst new lockdowns and old restrictions, there is but one thing we know for sure: after 2020, employee experience will be changed...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
This week, on May 25, data protection rules across Europe will undergo the biggest change in the last two decades. It's a change two years in the making. In April 2016, after years of negotiations and legal tussling, officials agreed upon the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
What’s the first thing you notice about this image? For International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting a huge issue we’ve been tackling within the industry. There’s a rather noticeable lack of women. This article takes a...
Posted by: Uniform
The pressure on businesses to become sustainable is on. Global trends such as digitalisation and the climate crisis have led to an increased awareness of social and environmental issues. Legislation is being strengthened on both national and global...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Officially stepping off the ropes to join the fight (after no small amount of persuasion and 'egging-on' from all and sundry), Google has announced an aggressive, three-pronged approach to addressing the problem of ad misplacement and brand safety...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
There was a great deal on internet chatter over the weekend regarding brands (both major and minor) pulling their ads from YouTube following the revelations from the ongoing investigation from The Times, which found that ads from brands including...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Regardless of your political affiliation, you'd be hard pressed to deny that this year's political race has been a bit of a farce thus far. With so many warring (and jarring) personalities vying for public attention in a staggeringly negative media...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Sexual harassment is a shared responsibility, not the burden of those who have been harassed. Whether it’s in an office, online, at a client meeting or at an industry event such Cannes, no one should have to work in an environment that allows...
Posted by: NABS
Have you ever found yourself in the situation of a flight getting canceled? It’s frustrating and a hassle when you have places to go. Like Brussels Airlines, it is known for its affordable flights but sadly prone to cancellations. Here’s...
Posted by: Creativepool Partner
In a world where our homes are filled with smart devices that listen to our every word and our phones have essentially become extensions of ourselves, sleep has been one of the last sanctuaries free from the clutches of advertisers. However, this...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Lemon8, TikTok’s sister-app is an innovative social media platform that aims to revolutionise the way users connect and express themselves online. Described as a romance of Instagram and Pinterest, with its unique blend of visual and written...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The use of attack ads has become increasingly common in British political campaigns, as both parties seek to gain an advantage over their opponents by highlighting their flaws and weaknesses rather than extolling their own virtues. This is a plague...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Was there ever really any doubt about who would be taking home the keys to number 10 this afternoon? No. The ink has been drying slowly for the last month on the Liz Truss bid for ministerial supremacy so the hundreds of news pieces that...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Personalisation and privacy are two of the biggest buzzwords in conversations around customer experience right now. Personalisation allows brands to deliver differentiated and more meaningful experiences, but growing concerns over data privacy have...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
People love coming together for a number of reasons, and more than anything else. It is one of the many things that this global crisis has taught us - and a positive lesson, for once. There is nothing like a worldwide illness to make people feel...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The new year is upon us, January is almost over, and chances are you’ve been spending the past few weeks thinking about the next steps in your career. Or perhaps you would like to know how to make your business the best out there for employee...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Stonewall’s legacy lives on today. Peaceful marches of Gay Pride movements all around the world, from Europe to the US and beyond, echo the days of riots and violence which erupted at the dawn of the Seventies. The LGBTQ+ community has come a...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Tens of millions of workers all around the world are being asked to stay home as we speak, in the attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. At the same time, millions of others have no choice but to keep going to work. No matter where you stand in...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
LEVO is the social network specifically developed for air-travellers In the age of digital connectedness, this startup goes above and beyond to bring people together and make networking everyone’s cup of tea. LEVO is a platform that allows...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
No-one would have believed, at the dawn of the 21st century, that within 20 years we would soon witness the election of the first reality TV American President. The cult Mike Judge (of Beavis and Butthead and Office Space fame) film...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
When it comes to politics, I personally put little stock in the personality of a party leader. Just because a person comes across as unlikeable and more than a little boring, doesn't necessarily mean they will make a poor leader or that their...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
If you’re to believe the right-wing influencer space (I really recommend you don’t) then Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is anything from a deep state psyop conspiracy to a misguided attempt at redefining the status quo. In their...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The creative industries are, of course, magnets for the thoughtful and the extroverted. However, beneath the glamour of the brilliant campaigns and award-winning ideas lies a challenge that leaders must address: the mental well-being of their teams....
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The digital revolution is rapidly transforming the way we consume media, and the latest Ofcom report confirms a historic shift-online news consumption in the UK has officially overtaken television for the first time. This milestone is more than just...
Posted by: Billion Dollar Boy
This week, we sit down with Josh Harris, Managing Director of the London-based creative agency Neverland. Born from a serendipitous conversation at the school gates, Neverland was founded over the disconnect between brand strategy and creativity in...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In an increasingly polarised world where every rogue tweet could potentially ignite a minor culture war, brands are constantly walking on eggshells so who could blame them for taking the easy path? The desire to maintain a neutral stance in the face...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As the UK stands on the precipice of a potential political shift, with parliament set to return from recess in just a couple of short weeks with a brand-new government at the helm, the creative industries are poised to undergo transformative changes...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Creature London worked with Child Poverty Action Group, the leading charity campaigning for an end to child poverty in the UK, to launch its first above-the-line campaign. Child Poverty Action Group works on behalf of the more than 1 in 4 children...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial