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The cruelty of killing fox cubs for sport is highlighted in a TV sports show parody created by Engine Creative in one of their first campaigns under their new House 337 banner. The campaign was conceived for Keep The Ban - a non-profit organisation...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Like him or loath him, Donald Trump is big news right now. With his extremist right wing views and terrifyingly persuasive rhetoric, the man has carved a path through the American presidential circus with a fire and fury that have even made us Brits...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Activism is about standing up for your beliefs in a way that could prove detrimental to your own personal or professional life and it’s a stance that has catalysed some of the most important moments and movements in history. Activism has...
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
Choosing the best ads of the year was once a straightforward process but in the information era, where advertising is so much more than just 30-second TV spots, it’s not quite as simple as taking your ten wittiest short films and putting them...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Speaking as someone that didn’t even realise they were a millennial until it was already too late (I’d already got heavily into the craft beer scene of my own volition), I honestly can’t say that I spared much thought for the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
There’s an adage in online media that you’ve probably all heard a thousand times before - “content is king.” But the thing is, content without context is just words and pictures. If content is king then context is...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Candide McDonald grew up in an advertising family. Her path into the industry was almost written in the stars, and her numerous years as an ex-senior creative are a testimony of that love for the industry. Later, Candide went on to found The Stable,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
To say that 2020 was a year of tumult is easily an understatement. With lockdowns, BLM protests and increasing awareness about climate change, it truly was an incredible start of the decade and one during which brands learned how to embrace purpose...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Creative success is often about chasing dreams, determination, and just the right amount of luck. It is also about teaming up with people in line with your creative vibe; and sometimes, in the case of Asterix and Obelix co-creators Albert Uderzo and...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Zulu Alpha Kilo is raising a glass (of lemonade) to independent agencies in adland with a funny spot that shows what happens after a company sells out to a buyer. The Toronto agency has created videos tackling a variety of well-known industry pain...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
FCB West San Francisco’s FCB West, best known for its work on the Levi’s and Clorox accounts, has hired Justin Moore to partner with the recently promoted Mike Long as Co-Executive Creative Director. Moore and Long will report directly...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
CAT VR is exactly what you think it is Brain-monitoring, emotion-measuring, digital marketing agency isobar was labeled one of the world’s most innovative agencies in 2018 by Fast Company. And with good reason! They’re one of the first...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Four years ago this November, I was on a date with a lovely Japanese businesswoman in downtown Shibuya, Tokyo. Desperate to impress, and wary about breaking some sort of cultural taboo, I started chatting about humour in different languages. I tried...
Posted by: Textappeal
Netflix get Abstract for the Art of Design series (January) Netflix began the year with the launch of a new documentary series that took an in-depth look inside the beating heart of the design industry, in much the same manner as their previous,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Renault's symbiotic vision for car and home Renault revealed an autonomous, electric concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week, which it sees as an extension of the 'connected home' concept. Described by the car company as “an extra...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has been portrayed in full Kiss makeup as part of the i newspaper's satire of UK political leaders in its general election campaign. The print and outdoor ads aim to highlight the newspaper’s concise, quality...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
TMW Unlimited - Lynx TMW Unlimited has created a candid digital campaign for Lynx about what it means to be a man in 2017. The “Men In Progress” campaign comprises nine videos featuring a cross-section of British men talking honestly...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
With Donald J. Trump set to claim the mantle of “World's Most Powerful Man” this afternoon, I thought it was about time to start laughing through the tears. So, instead of pontificating on the dark days ahead when the real estate tycoon,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Whilst it might seem a little mean spirited for the festive season, we can never say no to a bit of delicious satire, so we were thrilled to hear that mcgarrybowen had created a set of Brexit-themed crackers for the Guardian. Aimed at putting a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In the week following the 2016 US Presidential Election, many designers have responded to the news that Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States with shock, awe and amusement. We're be examining the latter today (but if you want...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Yesterday morning, John Lewis officially launched its 2016 Christmas advertising campaign; “Buster The Boxer,” on its official website social media channels. Within hours the internet had voiced its collective opinion. The first...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
180LA - Boost Mobile To address the fact that low-income and minority Americans typically face significantly more obstacles when it comes to casting their ballot this November, Boost Mobile, with the help from 180LA, is throwing its hat into the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
London office has a very cynical and satirical response to Brexit Unless you've been living under the an actual rock for the last few days, even if you live outside of Europe, you'll undoubtedly have heard of the the current turmoil that's been...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
London designer Keiichi Matsuda recently released a short movie that's well on its way to becoming a legitimate viral hit. The clip in question depicts a nightmarish, and oddly plausible futuristic scenario where digital media and the physical world...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Unfortunately there is still something of a stigma attached to grown men and women reading comic books. Personally I take umbrage with the assumption that all comic books are trite super hero stories as some of my favourite comics are anything but....
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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
Sometimes, ads lie. This is a fact, but as an affiliate and propagator of the industry, it's a fact I often attempt to mask with frilly words and subtle humour. It's (more often than not) a comforting and well-intentioned lie, but it's a lie...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Imagine if The Mighty Boosh had violent, unprotected sex with Sesame Street. The resultant offspring probably wouldn't be too far removed from the wonderfully bizarre “Don't Hug Me I'm Scared” series. I first stumbled upon the first...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Eric Yahnker is all about intricate pencil work, pop culture puns and a serious approach to his work. He doesn’t make it easy to dismiss his work as pastiche, mainly because his finger is superbly on the pulse of contemporary society. Whether...
Posted by: Jade French
What is it about the Simpsons that inspire graphic art? The simple lines? The spiky hair? A sudden influx of yellow and blue paint? From the 1990s to now, the Simpsons have held a special place in our hearts. There’s something about their...
Posted by: Jade French
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
When does homage become theft? And when does inspiration tip into plagiarism? Can a creative endeavour ever be called completely original? These were the questions facing a U.S. court, which last week found in favour of the family of the late soul...
Posted by: Magnus Shaw
If you've yet to climb aboard the Netflix bandwagon then it's probably for one of three reasons:- You simply don't watch enough TV/Movies to warrant the subscription. You're using a friend or family member's account and don't see the point in...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
By now you will almost certainly have seen the front cover of today's landmark edition of Charlie Hebdo. Indeed, it might even be your Facebook profile picture by this point. But whilst the image in question might seem a little tame given the events...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Nobody was prepared for the abhorrent series of events that befell the staff members of the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo yesterday in Paris. The vicious attack, brought on (once again) by nothing but harmless religious satire, shook the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns