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The fourth edition of Advertising Week Europe is bringing more industry heavy hitters and unique programmes to the stages of the brand new Picturehouse Central venue. The thought leadership agenda and corporate partner roster for the 2016 event has...
Posted by: Advertising Week
Idris Elba is a pretty cool guy. So I’m going to kick off with a quote from the man himself, before telling you why I’m so excited about Monday 11th April. “The Britain I come from is the most successful, diverse, multicultural...
Posted by: FCB London
Rufus Leonard sweep the Transform Awards Europe Rufus Leonard picked up a haul of five awards at the Transform Awards Europe last night in a ceremony that recognises and celebrates excellence and innovation in branding. The agency’s total tally...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
If there’s one word that comes to mind when thinking of Sir Quentin Blake’s work, it’s joy. As one of the world’s most eminent and well-loved illustrators, his art - whether found in his famous collaborations with Roald Dahl,...
Posted by: Monotype
Leo Burnett Leo Burnett has announced the appointment of Chaka Sobhani to the role of Chief Creative Officer. Chaka, who joins Leo Burnett London from Mother, brings with her 20 years of experience from both the Advertising and Broadcast industries,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This Mother’s Day (March 6), many people will be posting photos of their mums to social media, and Amref Health Africa wants to tap into this positive trend with the #SAVEMOTHERSDAY hashtag, and stand in solidarity with new mums across Africa,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
United Biscuits has launched two brand new initiatives this week as part of its adorable “Sweeet” campaign, which uses cute and cuddly critters in imaginative ways. The first is the latest ad in the iconic sweeet series, but the second...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
On the surface at least, there's nothing particularly exciting about the mail, and yet without it, many facets of our society simply couldn't function. Granted the internet has cut down significantly on a number of everyday necessities, but sometimes...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
There's no doubt that the UK advertising industry has always enjoyed an unrivalled reputation for innovation, creativity and flair. Despite much work becoming rather prosaic and generic in recent years, that reputation sustains and remains. However,...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Whilst our very own John Boyega might have sky-rocketed from obscurity to become one of the most famous faces on the planet thanks to his starring role in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it would appear he's not yet above low-level voice-over work....
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Boxer - McDonald's Boxer has designed a new packaging range for McDonald’s in order to help the fast food giant better reflect its vision as a more modern and progressive company. Beginning in the US, the new look will also roll out to the UK...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
BMF - ALDI Whilst it was once seen as the butt of a not particularly amusing joke, thanks to a significant brand refresh over the last few years, ALDI is now known for everyday groceries, special buys and low prices. However ALDI still isn’t...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
KITE is a UK-based optometry brand making waves with its innovative ‘eyewear’ and ‘eyecare’ products. Founder Asad Hamir was frustrated at optometry’s sterile marketplace and sensing that it lacked innovation or...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
Harnessing the power of social media to inspire more visitors to come and explore what makes Britain a great destination is the focus of a campaign launched in New York by UK Culture Secretary John Whittingdale. The Great Britain 'Home of Amazing...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Black Friday isn't a real thing. At least it wasn't until recently, but in recent years it appears to have become one of the most successful American imports since Breaking Bad. Thankfully the droves of rapid shoppers largely migrated online this...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Leo Burnett India - General Mills Leo Burnett India has won the integrated communication mandate for the entire product portfolio of General Mills in a multi-agency pitch, with most top agencies participating. After Bajaj this is yet another...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
B29 and the Royal James Bond garage Ever wanted to be James Bond, only without the espionage, fist fights and gun play? Well then you better either be a very handsome, established british actor (or actress?) in their late 30's, or be a member of the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Biking is officially cool again. Probably more due to the 2012 olympics and our growing concern with the environment and our individual health than Boris Johnson and his (admittedly rather successful) London bike share scheme, cycling to work has...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Creative Circle, the longest running advertising awards body in the UK, has launched a social media focused campaign called #namethebrand to mark their call for entries for the 2016 awards. The campaign, created in collaboration with Leo Burnett...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
BBH London – Tesco When I was a wee lad (in the heady days of the mid-90's), Halloween wasn't a particularly big deal. Sure we got together to watch movies we probably shouldn't have been watching and hit up our neighbours houses for Dime bars and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
BuzzFeed’s UK general manager, Kate Burns, and the president of BuzzFeed Motion Pictures, Ze Frank, who had flown from Hollywood especially for the IAB UK Digital Upfronts, chose Monday (October 19) to announce its launch of branded video...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I've always loved the atmosphere of the good old fashioned British pub. It might have something to do with the fact my father worked for a brewery throughout my formative year, and it's almost certainly been exacerbated by my general indifference...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Digital Cinema Media - Curzon Cinemas Curzon has appointed Digital Cinema Media (DCM), the UK market leader in cinema advertising, to grow its ad revenue and build brand partnerships across its expansive portfolio. DCM will take over the current...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Saatchi & Saatchi London - Direct Line Some might argue that this campaign has already been run into the ground, but I've really enjoyed it, and that's not just because I have a particular fondness for Quentin Tarantino movies. The latest spot in...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
OK, so it's a rebrand potentially so minor that few will even notice it, but considering the size of the brand in question we thought it pertinent to mention the transformation about to occur to the Royal Bank of Scotland. The bank, which recently...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
MEC has secured a major sponsorship deal between national law firm Irwin Mitchell and the BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge. The sponsorship will align Irwin Mitchell with the globally renowned BT World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge, which actively...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Disabled people deserve to have fulfilling sex lives, you'd surely have to be a raving lunatic to think otherwise. But discussing sex is messy (undoubtedly the first of many puns to... come) at the best of times, so how do you go about addressing a...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Somerset House At this year’s festival, Somerset House, which is often seen as one of the main hubs of the event, exhibited a range of exciting design innovations. From tree-shaped furniture to a piano played by light and a virtual reality...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Depending where you reside in the UK, you may be a listener to XFM. The original home of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, its format has largely been studenty, with a playlist dedicated to indie guitar bands, and a presenter roster of music buffs...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Six designs from six different teams were revealed this week for a new bridge over the River Avon in Bath. The Bath Quays Bridge will link a new development on the bank of the River Avon with Bath's UNESCO-protected city centre, which is renowned for...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The first ever UK Agency Awards (a joint venture between The Art of New Business and Don’t Panic Events) was held in a glamorous ceremony at the Emirates Stadium last Thursday (September 10), which was attended by 200 industry professionals...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The British Music Experience (BME) museum, which first opened in 2009 at London Greenwich’s O2 building, but closed down in April last year, is set to reopen next year (Spring 2016) with brand new interiors at the Cunard Building in Liverpool,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
If you haven't already acquainted yourself with illustrator and graphic designer, Eero Lampinen, I strongly advise that you clear your schedule. Based in Helsinki, his work offers a brilliantly skewed vision of the world, one influenced by magic...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The return of Winston Wolf This week, Direct Line launched the next stage in its popular campaign featuring Harvey Keitel as Winston Wolf from the cult classic Tarantino film Pulp Fiction. This time, the spot focuses on the insurance company's...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
John Lewis has created the largest home department in central London with a dramatic revamp that includes five individual creative spaces, and an installation designed to calculate customers’ design tastes. The brand's flagship department at London...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
We all know the agency Mother. Great client list, lots of awards, reputation for ace campaigns; but nobody really associates them with scarves. Until now, that is. Introducing Heidi Pridham and Nick Hallbery. Nick's a leading creative at Mother and...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw