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Peter Pilotto - winner of the BFC Vogue/ Designer Fashion Fund

British fashion designer Peter Pilotto has just been announced as being the next big thing in fashion by the prestigious BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund. Already adored by celebrities such as Cara Delevingne, Miranda Kerr and Beyonce and well-known...

Posted by: Jessica Hazel
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Features

F1: We Have A Winner

There are few sports as glitzy and glamorous as Formula 1. It's like rock'n'roll without the drugs but with everything else. A multi-billion dollar industry with fast cars (er, obviously), dashing men in shades, 'pit babes' (apologies to the...

Posted by: Creativepool
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Industry

10 top tips to help you win creative awards

After 11 year's of running The Annual we've picked up a few key pointers on how to craft a winning awards entry. Below is the Top 10 tips from ourselves, previous judges and winners on how to create the perfect submission. 1. Tell A Story An...

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Features

Are Parody Ads the Laziest Form of Advertising? #MarketingMonth

If sarcasm is the lowest form of with then parody surely can’t be fair behind. Parody is a well-tried and tested form of humour used in everything from comedy sketch shows to major motion pictures. It’s an artistic form in and of itself,...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

Beyond Radio

Throughout my career as a sound designer, I've witnessed rapid changes in the audio landscape. As I reflect on this, I realise that there has never been a better time to work in audio. Radio listenership is currently at an all-time high, podcasts...

Posted by: Chris Turner
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The most creative campaigns of 2023 #YearInReview

2023 has been a lot of things. It’s been a year that saw great divisions widen and a year that seemed to almost revel in chaos, but it was also a year in which creativity continued to shine, even as it stood on the precipice of potential...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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The best breakthrough brands of 2023

Interbrand, the world's leading brand consultancy, has launched its 2023 Breakthrough Brands report which names the top 30 innovative brands that are emerging to disrupt the global landscape. The report includes OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT,...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Industry

At Cannes Lions 2023, purpose was out and humour was in

If Cannes Lions 2022 has a singular united theme, it was “purpose.” Indeed, it’s perhaps been the unifying theme for the last decade. In the ensuing 12 months, however, we’ve all been purposed to death so when it came to the...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

Lacing up a new expert in all things luxury | #BehindTheBrand

Last year Laced commissioned SomeOne to fully overhaul their strategic, verbal and visual BrandWorld. From the world’s finest auction houses to the most codified streetwear hubs, reselling sneakers and other contemporary, limited edition items...

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Inspiration

The taboo-busting plastic-free period pants | #BehindTheIdea

Sky Media recently revealed WUKA’s advertising campaign as one of the five winners of the Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative. The taboo-busting ad encourages women to ditch plastic-riddled disposable pads and tampons in favour of its...

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Inspiration

Distinctly Japanese restaurant comes to the UK in style | #BehindTheBrand

This week we sat down with Kevin Grima, Creative Director at Harrison, to discuss how the 360 branding agency worked with casual dining Udon noodle restaurant Marugame Udon to bring the authentic Japanese experience to the UK market. What was the...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Industry

The 2 Most Frequently Asked Questions

As the clock ticks down to the next Annual 2023 deadline next week, we thought we’d answer a couple of the questions that we get asked the most from entrants. #1 What is the difference between Judges' Scoring and People's Choice? The Annual...

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Inspiration

The Luxury Report: The State of the Industry in 2023 and Beyond

Every year, as Q4 draws to a close, we scan the luxury futurescape for up-and-coming markets and macro trends that we believe expose the crucial spaces top brands need to innovate within over the coming year and well into the PCE (post-COVID era). A...

Posted by: Matter Of Form
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Features

ChatGPT - Who will be next to join the chatbot race?

As Alphabet throws its billion-dollar hat into the ring, the race is on to put chatbot AI on the map. The breakthrough technology made headlines last year when OpenAI’s ChatGPT tool went public, but how could this usher in a new age for...

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Inspiration

You are your own worst enemy in new Bulk campaign | #BehindTheIdea

With the start of 2023 just behind us and new year’s resolutions in full swing, consumers are looking for brands like Bulk to help them along their fitness journey. Through the launch of the new campaign, Initials was tasked with helping Bulk...

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Features

What to expect from Super Bowl LVII 2023

With the Super Bowl less than a week away, System1, the leading ad effectiveness agency, explores what we can expect from the big event this year in terms of the all-important (and increasingly expensive) ad slots. The Super Bowl is TV...

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Inspiration

Top 10 ads of 2022 | #YearInReview

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
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Features

Nostalgic this Christmas? Festive ad trends for 2022 | #HolidayMonth

Christmas is coming earlier than ever and it’s easy to see why. The festive season has always been seen as a soothing balm for the winter blues and things have never been bluer. But with things so unremittingly bleak, do we really want to be...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

Proving that Moonpig is more than just a card company | #BehindTheIdea

Moonpig, the UK’s leading online greeting card and gifting platform has created its latest advert featuring the Moonpiglets and this time they are promoting the wide range of gifts the brand offers. The campaign continues Moonpig's journey...

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Inspiration

Ads that made history - Meet the superhumans | #HistoryMonth

It’s been ten years since the Olympics and the Paralympics came to London and completely changed the way I felt about my country for a few months. You see, I’ve never been much of a patriot and am of the firm opinion that nationalism is a...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Leaders

From oppressed immigrant to streaming CEO - #GettingToKnow Dan Goman

Dan Goman is the founder and CEO of Ateliere Creative Technologies, a pioneering technological force that’s transforming the post-production and OTT industries with ground-breaking innovations, from digital supply chain solutions to unique,...

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Features

Which Platinum Jubilee ads got the royal seal of approval?

At the start of the bank holiday weekend, the Queen’s Jubilee was predicted to give a £6bn boost to the UK’s retail and hospitality sector as Brits used the four day weekend to spend in restaurants, pubs, hotels and shops. But the...

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Industry

The 2 Most Asked Questions

As the clock ticks down to the next Annual 2022 deadline next week, we thought we’d answer a couple of the questions that we get asked the most from entrants. #1 What is the difference between Judges Scoring and People's Choice? The Annual is...

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Inspiration

The Big Issue lets people know sellers are still here | #BehindTheIdea

Forever Beta launched a campaign this month to support Big Issue vendors after the difficulties they have faced over the last two years. Created in partnership with Ocean Outdoor, the “I’m here” campaign draws attention to Big...

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