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I've never been good with money. Since becoming a fulltime freelance creative, however, it's a skill I've been forced to acquire because accountants are expensive and "getting creative" when balancing the books means something else entirely. What...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The UK’s highest rated meal delivery subscription, Lions Prep, recently unveiled a name change to “Frive”, together with a full rebrand. Created in partnership with London creative agency Among Equals, it’s part of a mission...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Sexual harassment is a shared responsibility, not the burden of those who have been harassed. Whether it’s in an office, online, at a client meeting or at an industry event such Cannes, no one should have to work in an environment that allows...
Posted by: NABS
This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with Bo Bishop, Executive Director of Creative Strategy at Sibling Rivalry, whose approach to blending strategy with storytelling has made waves in the branding world. With a background in narrative fiction...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As creatives, we tend to sneer at the concept of “business”, at least in public. Our work is, after all, heartfelt, honest and pure and exists to elevate ideas and mould minds. It also exists, however, to make money. Because acumen and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Paddy Power and actor Danny Dyer have teamed up to celebrate England as 'Europe's favourites' to win Euro 2024 in a new campaign by BBH London. In a playful nod to England's unique post-Brexit position, the campaign features Dyer, embodying a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Times have changed since the halcyon days of Mad Men. Many agencies are established enough that they rarely (if ever) need to go through the traditional pitching process. For smaller agencies, however, or for situations where a brand is the belle of...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The popularity of digital video content is undeniable. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, all heavily video-based, are among the top social media platforms. For many young audiences, these platforms, along with a host of streaming services, are...
Posted by: Taker | Maker
In the heart of Camden, a vibrant cultural epicentre known for its eclectic mix of music, art, and subcultures, Lisa Gornick's new play, "Drawing on the Bottle," will be a standout feature in the Camden People’s Theatre 30th Anniversary: Camden...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Relationships are vital in life and in business. There are few professional relationships as important (and arguably codependent) however, as brands and agencies. This dynamic partnership can either propel both parties to brave new heights or, if...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
How did you first get into the industry? Becoming a designer is the dream that, with a lot of work, patience and a little bit of luck, of course, I managed to make come true. Design is all around us. I've had an extremely strong desire to create...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
5 reasons why you should be the first agency to present in a pitch Over the years, I’ve won more pitches than I’ve lost. I've been responsible for new business in nearly every agency I've worked for, and today, I'm frequently hired as a...
Posted by: Cris Hödar-Rasmussen
According to Ofcom, we check our phones on average every 12-minutes and are bombarded daily with between 4,000 and 10,000 messages. Separate research shows we tap our phones 2,617 times and scroll through 362 feet of content a day. In many cases, we...
Posted by: Collider
“Time is money” is a trite and overused phrase but in so many ways it’s never been more relevant. We’ve always traditionally measured our worth by our bank balances, but time is, in many ways, the great leveller. Because...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Tesco Mobile recently released the second film of the It Pays to be Connected campaign with BBH, Parent Posse. In the second film of three, Mum Flora describes what it’s like to be on a group chat with other parents, which she joined 8 years...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Generative AI has rapidly transitioned from a buzzword to an essential tool for creatives, enhancing various stages of the creative process, from ideation through to execution. This shift is particularly evident in the creator economy, where content...
Posted by: Billion Dollar Boy
Jo Barnard, Founder of the London-based design and innovation consultancy Morrama, explores a couple of lingering topics from purpose month. Design Thinking for Social Impact: Solving Real-World Problems with Creative Solutions In low-income...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Today, I caught up with Bloom’s Stuart Witter: Associate Creative Director and Reece Shannon: Midweight Designer, to discuss their recent work for Tango. What was the brief for the limited editions? Britvic wanted engage young consumers with...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chloe Christian and Olivia Dowd, the brilliant co-directors behind the powerful new production GRILLS, which is set to headline The Camden Roar Festival at Camden People’s Theatre from Tuesday,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
I’ve always loved magic, things that seemingly disappear into thin air and come back again. As a kid watching Saturday night TV, I would be dazzled by the likes of David Nixon, Paul Daniels and Ali Bongo. They sparked my imagination and belief...
Posted by: Chris Turner
The past two years have seen the luxury market expand exponentially, and market predictions suggest that this year will be no different. McKinsey forecasts the luxury goods market to increase by 2-4% in 2024, propelled by digital innovation,...
Posted by: Shoreditch Design Studio
AI has already established itself as a pretty formidable force in the advertising space but has adland already reached a little too close to the sun. AI, at its core, promises efficiency, precision, and the ability to analyse consumer behaviour like...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
OLIVER recently created a pan-London OOH campaign entitled “No pic, no vote” to raise awareness among young people of the need for photo ID to vote for the London Elections which took place on 2 May 2024. Led by a group of young...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
How did you first get into the industry? I've always had a passion for art and storytelling since I was a child. I pursued formal education in illustration and concept art, which eventually led me to internships and freelance opportunities. My first...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Not to get lofty, but what is life without purpose? An existence without something that drives us forward, gives us a feeling of achievement and a reason for being. Sometimes, it feels like advertising has taken purpose and turned it into a content...
Posted by: Social Chain
For many of us, the pandemic catalysed a period of intense reflection, and we came out the other side of it as fundamentally different people, particularly where our life goals were concerned. The days when a stable job and a steady salary were THE...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
A creative, concept driven animation studio specialising in multimedia motion for all digital mediums, from interactive web to full commercial campaigns. Ticktockrobot is a completely remote operation with bags of potential. We caught up with...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Something a little different today. As opposed to generating something physical, Initials CX were recently tasked we a project about the people, aligning markets and developing a brand strategy which had global buy-in. The objectives of the strategic...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The interplay between global trends and local creativity has become a defining characteristic of contemporary aesthetics. As cultures intertwine and technology bridges geographical divides, designers are increasingly drawing inspiration from a mosaic...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered who that uninspired individual was starting back at you? This existential crisis is something I found myself experiencing on an almost daily basis since turning 35 and, as a professional...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
How did you first get into the industry? My journey into the creative industry was a natural evolution of my lifelong passion for art and creativity. Growing up, I always gravitated towards painting, drawing, and exploring various creative outlets....
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For this week’s spotlight, we spoke to Ben Bush, Partner and Head of Strategy at The Frameworks, to discuss their new proposition, “Reinvention,”. This focuses on how building a winning business is fundamentally creative. It’s...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Music and sound design have always worked as invisible forces that work together to evoke profound emotional responses in creative works. As a musician myself, it’s something I’ll happily advocate until the cows come home. The aural world...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Welcome to the first issue of The Sleek Journal, where we will be sharing the latest marketing insights, experiences, and news from within the industry that have been sparking conversation here at Sleek HQ all month long. And hey, if you're itching...
Posted by: Sleek Events
We spoke to Richard Debenham, Design Director at Designhouse this week, about his agency’s job creating a new brand name and visual identity for a former subsidiary brand of the district energy business, Equans, set to lead the UK market in a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
How many times in your career have you been forced to choose between a lucrative gig that feeds your coffers but chips away at your soul and a low-payer or pro-bono gig that would make you feel like you’re contributing something positive to the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns