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Asked for his thoughts on the current state of the advertising industry, Michael Scantlebury, founder and director at independent agency Impero, says he feels we’re on the cusp of a recession. But that's not necessarily a bad thing, as the...
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Coca-Cola launched a campaign to mark a new strategic partnership with the Premier League last week positioning the beverage and sport as things that bring people together.
Alec Mellor, marketing manager at the brand, offers insight into the...
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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...
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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...
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Laurentino lands CCO role at Ogilvy
Ogilvy UK has appointed André Laurentino (pictured above, centre) to run its creative department as chief creative officer.
Laurentino has led multi-disciplinary teams to produce work for the likes of...
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Saatchi & Saatchi London taps 72andSunny ECD
Saatchi & Saatchi London has hired the former ECD of 72andSunny New York to be its new chief creative officer.
Guillermo Vega will join the agency on October 1 following the departure of Andy Jex, who...
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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...
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Mother - MoneySuperMarket
MoneySuperMarket is back on our TV screens this week, as two Sindy dolls save money on their household bills and break out of “Sindyville,” in a humorous homage to “Thelma & Louise.” The 60-second...
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CULT
The independent digital agency, CULT has announced its appointment of Matt Watson as Executive Creative Director. Previously, a creative director at Digitas UK and SapientNitro. Since Cat Turner and Bridey Lipscombe opened its doors in 2012,...
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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...
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BBH London - Burger King UK
Burger King UK has appointed BBH London as its first creative agency, without a pitch, following the UK’s franchise’s buyout at the end of 2017. The UK franchise was acquired by private equity firm Bridgepoint...
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AKQA
Chris Wallace joins AKQA as Client Partner of media in the San Francisco studio. Chris has 15 years’ experience in a variety of digital strategy and global client leadership roles focused on data-driven decision making, innovation and...
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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,...
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WCRS - Royal Marines Commandos
The Royal Navy has launched a new recruitment campaign for the UK’s world renowned amphibious force, the Royal Marines Commandos. The campaign gives new meaning to the Royal Marines’ long running line...
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Wavemaker - RNLI
Wavemaker has been appointed by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to handle all of the charity’s media planning and buying in the UK and Ireland for a wide range of campaigns and programmes supporting their long...
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Mother - Greenpeace
Dame Emma Thompson, backed by a host of other famous names, has taken aim at big brands including Unilever, Nestle and Mondelez, as Greenpeace releases a powerful new 90-second animation that highlights how orangutans are being...
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Snap LDN - Good Hemp
SNAP London has been appointed lead creative agency for Good Hemp and will be working on the immediate launch of their new chilled milk product into key retailers. Good Hemp was founded by Glynis Murray and Henry Braham in 1998,...
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Sonic Union
NYC-based audio studio Sonic Union announces the addition of composer/experiential sound designer/mixer Rob Ballingall. Working out of both its Bryant Park and Union Square locations, Rob offers his talents in music and audio post, with...
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Saatchi & Saatchi London - EE
EE has marked the recent launch of its enhanced BT Sport offer with a new brand campaign starring Kevin Bacon and cook and football fan Delia Smith. The campaign kicks off ahead of the new football season and shows how...
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Multiple - Shell
Shell Retail and Shell Global Commercial (Lubricants) have appointed eight creative agencies to their best-in-class agency roster and appointed MediaCom to handle global media planning and buying. The successful creative agencies...
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Park Village
Park Village announces a new addition to its growing roster: Melody Maker. The London native has directed commercials and music videos for brands and artists such as HP, BOY, Gorgon City, Shades and Killa P, Shift K3Y, Jetta Fool,...
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LOVE - Umbro
Breaking news. UFOs have been discovered by Umbro and Premier League footballer Michael Antonio. The news broke following an ordeal in which comedian Brett Domino (alter ego of musician and comedian Rob J Madin) and Rich Hall were sent...
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McCann Bristol
Jade Delaney, who dressed up as the Fearless Girl statue to convince McCann Bristol to give her a work placement, has bagged a full-time job at the agency. Delaney was offered a month-long placement on the spot when she stood outside...
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TMW Unlimited - Simple
The glamorous girls of Little Mix star in the new advertising campaign for Unilever’s skincare brand Simple, created by TMW Unlimited. Part of a tie-up between the award-winning band and Unilever, the activity also...
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AKQA
AKQA welcomes Christine Grand as Client Partner in the San Francisco studio. She will report to AKQA Director of Client Services Kristin Goto. Christine is a global marketing leader with over 15 years’ experience driving digital...
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Adam & Eve/DDB - Born Free
International wildlife charity Born Free has appointed Adam & Eve/DDB to its creative account, as it switches focus to highlight the plight animals in UK zoos. This year, Born Free will attempt to raise awareness of the...
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Unlimited Group
Unlimited Group has announced the appointment of Sarah Shilling as its new Group Chief Marketing Officer. Previously Managing Partner, Brand at Unlimited Group, Sarah joins the Senior leadership team as Unlimited Group embarks on a...
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Etcetera - Ben
Dutch telecom provider Ben, and Amsterdam-based creative agency Etcetera, have launched the Ben-branded phone-condom - an eye-catching stunt to kick-off their “Better in Bed” campaign - and a radical solution to some of...
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Thirst Craft - Cold Town Beer
There's a new craft beer brewery in the notoriously chilly city of Edinburgh, but they didn’t have a name, positioning or brand to speak of - so they turned to Glasgow studio Thirst Craft. With over 2,000...
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Y&R London
Y&R London has appointed Katie Lee, currently MD at Sunshine, as its new Managing Director to bring further experience and dynamism to the business. The appointment is the first major management hiring by Paul Lawson since he joined as...
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Havas helia
Havas helia announces the expansion of its senior management team, as Paul Kitcatt and Lisa Lee join to drive the business forwards and support the marketing agency’s sustained growth, following a series of new business wins. Both...
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MullenLowe London - UN Women/Unstereostype Alliance
UN Women and Unilever's Unstereotype Alliance first film explores the character stereotypes that actors are constantly called up to portray in adverts, including the happy housewife, the useless...
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M&C Saatchi - GambleAware
GambleAware has appointed creative agency M&C Saatchi to develop a new safer gambling advertising campaign. Broadcasters and gambling industry groups drew up proposals for a major responsible gambling advertising campaign...
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