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Why do they bother? Politicians, I mean - and specifically their ideas concerning technology. Because each and every time they open their mouths on the subject, they make utter fools of themselves. A shining example of this idiocy appeared last...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
This week, Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a new brand campaign from VCCP, which builds on the charity's message that those suffering from cancer should never need to feel like they're alone. It's a sad fact, but most of us will be affected by...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
To celebrate the dawning of a new year, the Royal Mint has unveiled three brand new coin designs. The new designs are for the £2 and 50p coins, and commemorate the First and Second World Wars and the signing of the Magna Carta, which took place...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The Tate Archive, the largest archive of British art in the world, recently opened its vaults to the public by putting thousands of artefacts online. In all, there are 52,000 letters, photographs and sketchbooks belonging to some of the most notable...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Iceland, Peter Andre: When this low-market frozen food retailer had the strapline 'That's why Mums go to Iceland', they attracted enormous condemnation from those who pointed out, quite rightly, it was very sexist. They need worry no longer, for now...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the biggest rail franchise in Britain, recently rolled out a new brand identity by SomeOne to bring the whole company in line with the recently rebranded South Eastern network. The train operating company, which also...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There are few things more cringe-worthy than politicians trying to be any of the following: hip, funny, down with da yoof, normal, John Travolta. I had to add number five because I'm still haunted by images of John "Two Jags" Prescott bopping away at...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
What is it about British brand design that transcends borders and epitomises international branding? At R Design we have been enjoying a flurry of interest from overseas brand owners, which have come to us specifically for that international...
Posted by: R Design Ltd
At the glittering 2014 World Branding Awards ceremony, which took place over the weekend at One Whitehall Place in London, and were hosted by Sky Sports presenter David “Crofty” Croft, 69 brands from 25 countries were honoured, with...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Good Morning Britain 6:00am - 8:30am Suzanna Reid talks to Alan Yentob about his new beard. Meanwhile Simon Schama and Andi Peters drop into the International Symposium On Medieval Folk History in Bruges for more spins of the Wheel of...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Last week, I talked about what a moany lot we are, taking to Twitter to complain about U2's Song Of Innocence landing unrequested in our global iTunes accounts - because really, there's nothing we like more than having a good whinge. As if by magic,...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
Filmmaker Jon Avnet, who has worked on films such as “Risky Business” and “Black Swan” has launched a new fully integrated digital studio, which aims to deliver original, high-profile, premium half-hour and hour-long content...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
UK radio is in surprisingly good shape. As the first electronic media mankind ever enjoyed, we might reasonably expect it to have been overtaken or eradicated by something more futuristic. In fact, listening figures are pretty robust and, although...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Old El Paso, the brand famous for providing Britain with fast Mexican food, will be promoting its new “Stand 'N' Stuff Tortilla” soft taco range through Facebook and Buzzfeed in a new digital campaign engineered by UM London. The idea of...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In a completely bonkers (and utterly ingenious) move, Mr Kipling has teamed up with JWT London to create the latest part of its new-look ad campaign, which attempts to bridge the gap between print and experiential advertising. In this instance, the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Reports have been leaking in over the weekend that Liberty Global, the owners of Virgin Media, are looking at placing a takeover bid for ITV. The telecommunications and television company owned by billionaire John Malone has reportedly been...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Many of our capital city's most renowned cultural institutions are banding together in order to promote its exceptional upcoming Autumn season of events. Forecasts reveal that more than two million tourists are expected to visit the stellar...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Storytelling has always been at the heart and soul of a successful brand identity, creating an approachable personality to encourage consumer engagement. But with the rise of the tech-savvy Generation Z, brands are innovating by telling their tales...
Posted by: bluemarlin
Businesses and Government cannot rest on their laurels if the UK shall maintain the position as a world leader for the creative industries. Launched at the Create UK event last wednesday, hosted by Facebook, attended by Vince Cable Secretary of State...
Posted by: Creativepool
In much the same way as cinemas now use the lure of movies to sell popcorn at vast profit, so the World Cup can be seen as deploying football games as a lure to sell enormous quantities of advertising. Which is absolutely fine by me as I find...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Taking a primetime advertising spot last Saturday night during Britain’s Got Talent, the new television commercial celebrating John Lewis’ 150th anniversary was revealed. Created by Adam & Eve/DDB, the ad is called Never Standing Still,...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
The planned merger of major, global advertising holding firms Publicis and the Omnicom Group has hit a few major hurdles of late, which will need to be resolved before the $35 billion merger can take place. The first major hurdle to overcome will be...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In my own naïve way, when wandering around art galleries, I've often stood with hands clasped behind my back, looking up at some impressive bronze statue or other and thought... “What if the sculptor made a mistake?” That's more or...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
Getting an advertisement completely and utterly wrong is quite an art. For starters, it takes two parties who at least profess to know what they're doing: the client and the agency. Then the brief must wildly misunderstand the nature of the audience...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Yet another reality show came to an end last week, with Jermain Jackman being crowned king on The Voice. But these public competitions - from singing to cooking to interior designing to baking to skating - are nothing new. Did you know, for instance,...
Posted by: Ashley Morrison
It's been announced that Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R, the full service integrated creative agency of choice for the Great Britain tourism board campaign, has won the account of yet another esteemed British institution. The agency won the brief...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R have been appointed by the Cabinet Office, as the lead strategic and creative partners for their 'Great Britain' campaign, which aims to promote the country as a potential holiday destination for overseas visitors....
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Britvic soft drink makers 'Robinsons', have teamed up with Academy Award-winning visual effects wizards 'Framestore', to create a £5 million advertising campaign for their new Squash'd range of portable soft drinks. Framestore were the company...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In the UK, we have the odd instance of a fringe school pressing for the right to teach archaic or arcane ideas to children. This is usually the desire to include creationism, or other religious notions, in their science classes. In the USA it's a...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
On the whole, we don't tend to turn to The Sun for medical advice. Insensitive headlines about torpedoed foreign ships and prurient trivia about the borderline famous - yes, absolutely. But practical guidance on cancer prevention? Not quite so...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Earlier this week, I wrote about the exaggerated claims made by the hotel in Egypt in which I'm staying, on the website Trip Advisor. Somehow, the management was able to promote the establishment with four stars, when in fact its true status is...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Huw Thomas addressed a capacity crowd at the inaugural RunwaysUK Conference, 'Airport Infrastructure for a Future Britain'. The event was attended by Sir Howard Davies, head of the Government's Airports Commission, and moderated by Newsnight...
Posted by: Foster + Partners
For all its trials, hardships, wars and woes, 2013 still managed to inject some wonderful stuff into our busy, pressured lives. So, with 2014 snapping at our heels, this would be an appropriate moment to celebrate the things which enhanced the human...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Like most people in the creative industry, I know a fair few people who operate websites. Some of those sites are superbly designed and executed, others are a bit dull, and a minority are a right royal mess. It's also notable how few make real...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Our friends at the ASA have announced they are investigating the Government-backed campaign which saw vans driving through London, calling on 'illegal immigrants' to leave the country or face arrest. This follows 60 complaints and, despite some...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
Yesterday, the front cover of The Sun featured a montage of UK landmarks. Resembling a rather corny tourist poster, it was accompanied by the headline 'This Is Our Britain'. Now, I'm quite aware The Sun is rarely shy when it comes to jingoistic,...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw