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Amid economic uncertainty, the advertising ecosystem is maintaining its resilience. With budgets continuing to grow, there is a sense of optimism that seems at odds with the economy at large. This positivity is not ill-founded. Many companies were...
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Today’s consumers are a more discerning bunch than those that came before. They don’t just want to know what a brand sells but what it stands for and this is where brand purpose comes into play; its reason for being beyond just making a...
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In 2018, Richard Stanton and Toby Strangewood had a working hypothesis for a new agency. They wanted to build a marketing communication agency purposely designed for the unique needs of businesses going through critical periods of change. 5 years...
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The creative industries are very much known for their high-pressure environments. It’s something you thrive on as a creative, yet we all have our limits. Creative work is often solitary in nature, however the pandemic has seen job losses,...
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Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? My days are incredibly diverse, spinning multiple plates at any given time. I think the only typical moment within my day is drinking coffee. I could be writing briefs, reviewing...
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We Are Futures is a brand and social impact agency, which specialises in the youth markets of tomorrow. They analyse how young people think, react, talk and behave, and help businesses connect with young people and their families. This week, we...
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How did you get into the industry? An old high school buddy of mine (who I later produced 20+ years of work with) brought home a Sony ½” reel to reel video camera/deck during a Christmas break from college. We played around with it over a...
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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
Customer service is the face of a brand. The ease and speed of communications and how customers are spoken to and treated by advisors, helps them decide whether that company values their loyalty and repeat business. When customers have a negative...
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In recent years, there’s been a growing emphasis on sustainability in many advertising campaigns as brands and agencies alike discover the financial and ethical virtues of “going green”. As consumers become increasingly aware of the...
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Last week saw the launch of Channel 4’s Diversity in Advertising Award-Winning campaign, with an emotive and powerful ad about a young girl with autism premiering during Gogglebox. Created for Vanish by Havas London, the campaign was crowned...
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Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? I am part of the Retail Experience(RX) leadership team at VCCP, alongside Rob Sellers, Steph Thomas and Stephen Renou and am responsible for the creative output, working on clients...
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Brits abroad can be a lot. I’ll be the first to admit it. Indeed, who amongst us hasn’t felt their souls wither a little at the sight of a shirtless drunken brawl instigated by pasty ‘lads’ while enjoying a family holiday on...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
No matter your line of business, you’ll need to create engaging copy - the words you use to promote your services online. Whether you’re trying to catch the attention of passers-by with a poster, convert leads into customers with...
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A former investment banker and serial entrepreneur, Ifigeneia "Fi" Paziana has always loved fashion. Frustrated by the lack of choice for stylish, high-quality, functional yet affordable clothing, in her spare time Fi would hand-craft bespoke items...
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Interview with ICONIC founder, James Kirkham How was your company born and where are you based? ICONIC is a London based agency, launched just last year, but it feels like it has a much longer history, with its roots in my previous agency, holler,...
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Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we in the creative industries work at every level. But rather than getting carried away with talk of machines replacing people, we’re finding the technology is taking human creativity to the next...
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Seasonal marketing is key for running a business successfully and reaching your target audience. Every important date brings its own set of both opportunities and challenges for SMEs and consumers. Mother’s Day is no exception, as consumers of...
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Research suggests that creatives only spend around 29% of their day on creative work, and are often preoccupied by administrative processes such as project management, managing review loops, and keeping on top of admin. Office clutter, and...
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Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? My day is anything but typical. When we founded the business, my time was spent on client-facing activity and project management. Fast forward 7 years, and now that we have scaled...
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There are multiple factors behind any paradigm shift, but consumer behaviour is arguably one of the biggest for marketing. When audience habits and mindsets change, so too must the way marketers consider and approach their communications. As demand...
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The CEO and Founder of social media agency KOMI Group, Andrew Trotman, highlights what’s keeping marketing directors awake at night in 2023. Move aside SEO, a new era of search has arrived. Long gone are the days of relying on SEO to increase...
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How did you get into the industry? As soon as I could hold a pencil I started drawing on every surface. All my studbook, walls of my parental home, tables… nothing was safe. I never wanted to do anything else. They were therefore happy when I...
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Parkview is a London-based independent creative studio, working with brands to tell stories across film, photography, animation, and podcast production. This week we spoke to Rachel King, Founder and EP, to discuss how they work directly with brands,...
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Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? A creative’s day is never “typical”, that is why we love doing what we do! No matter what the day brings, my goal is to guide our branding work to become iconic....
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The UK’s number 1. Premium milkshake brand, Shaken Udder, launched a new packaging design earlier this year which evolves and strengthens branding and dials up premium taste credentials, whilst celebrating its festival heritage. Shaken Udder...
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You wouldn’t let an employee loose on your core IT systems without training, so should your media outreach be any different? Amy Stone, Senior Communications Consultant at Hard Numbers discusses her surprise and frustration at how many times...
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Thierry Albert is a French Director and Creative Director based in Amsterdam who writes and directs music promos, advertising campaigns and documentaries for the likes of The Pet Shop Boys, Dazed, Instagram, Duke Dumont, Format B and Uber. A fan of...
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Curiosity powers change. It forges connections. And connections are key to brand growth now more than ever. So why do the majority of brands ignore it? Jamie Wood, Senior Communications Strategist at Sticky, aims to find out. As individuals, every...
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How did you get into the industry? Creativity and image making pulls at me like a magnet. I’ve tried out other paths but it’s the only thing that I feel like I truly connect with. When I was a kid I was obsessed with all the illustrated...
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The great diversity project is still very much a work in progress. Yes, there are more opportunities than ever before for people who don’t look like Don Draper but still, only 11.4% of industry jobs are filled by BAME individuals. And...
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Following a shock announcement last week, Nicola Sturgeon is stepping down as First Minister of Scotland. After serving in the role since 2014 the leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party has said that the decision came as she felt she had less...
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Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? The VaynerMedia model is built for the speed of culture so there’s always a lot going on. I wouldn’t say there’s a “typical day” but most days involve...
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A senior motion and digital designer with over 10 years of experience in the industry, Nor Mira Canales is a man loaded with total dedication and passion for what he does. From brief to render, he takes care of every part of the process and is also...
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We are currently living through a period of powerful unrest, with those who are on the side of progress and those who are on the side of conservatism seemingly unable to coexist. For brands that might have a preconceived notion of their target...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
On Sunday, Super Bowl LVII glued 200 million eyeballs to screens all around the world as the Chiefs clipped the wings of the Eagles in Phoenix. It was one of those rare moments in time where people from every corner of the world tune in to a sports...
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