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Facebook confirms testing of downvote button
Facebook will now allow users to downvote comments to eventually hide them. The social media giant is testing the ‘down-vote’ button, making it first available for a small set of users and...
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M&C Saatchi
M&C Saatchi has appointed Sereena Abbassi as Head of Culture and Inclusion, where she will be working closely with Victoria Fox, Chief Executive of LIDA and group sponsor of diversity and inclusion at M&C Saatchi Group. Sereena is...
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OurCreative - Brexit Wine 52:48 (concept)
In 2015 Great Britain held a vote to leave the European Union. The outcome was a 52/48 split in favour of leaving. OurCreative decided to spin the divide into a bittersweet celebration, creating 52:48. The...
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Brothers and Sisters - webuyanycar.com
The next two ads in the major new campaign for webuyanycar.com launched this week, starring much-loved personality Phillip Schofield. Created by Brothers and Sisters, the ads, “Kitten” (above) and...
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krow Communications - Sky Vegas
Sky Vegas, the online casino, has appointed krow communications to handle its advertising account. krow won the business following a competitive pitch process that also involved BJL, Fallon, and iris. The previous...
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Accenture - Vatican News
The Ministry of Communications of the Vatican has appointed Accenture Interactive to help design and deliver its new communications system called Vatican News. The move is part of the Vatican reform aimed at finding new ways...
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Robot Food - Harewood
The Harewood Estate, situated between Leeds and Harrogate, is known for its rich history and the expansive grounds around Harewood House. Now, the Harewood Food and Drink Project has launched a new collaborative initiative that...
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The robotic installation lighting up Hull for UK City of Culture 2017
Jason Bruges Studio’s latest kinetic installation opened in Hull last Friday (1 December). “Where Do We Go From Here?” is the last major art commission of the...
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Frank Kolkman's VR death machine
To tackle “death anxiety” among terminally ill hospital patients, designer Frank Kolkman has created a device that simulates a near-death experience using virtual reality. Visitors to Dutch Design Week...
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Jellyfish
Digital agency Jellyfish has bolstered its creative offering by appointing a UK team dedicated to building its dynamic creative proposition in the UK. Headed up by Shane Smith, who has been named Head of Creative Production, the team also...
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UM - iZettle
UM has won a four-way competitive pitch to become the exclusive UK media agency and lead agency for Europe for financial technology company iZettle. UM will handle all planning and buying for iZettle on an ongoing basis. This is...
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BBD Perfect Storm - The London Fire Brigade
The London Fire Brigade has appointed BBD Perfect Storm to handle a new campaign to recruit firefighters that will be launched later in 2017. BBD Perfect Storm was selected to work on the two-year...
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Leo Burnett - McDonald's McDelivery
McDonald's has handed its £77m global advertising account for the new McDelivery home-ordering service to Leo Burnett London after a pitch involving roster agencies. McDelivery has now begun testing in the...
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Havas Media - Emirates
Emirates, the Middle East's leading airline, announced today the renewal of its contract with Havas Media. Havas Media will continue to manage the global media strategy, planning, social, traditional and digital investments...
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DCT8 - McLaren
London-based media agency DCT8 has won the European Regional Office account for the high-performance and luxury sports car manufacturer McLaren Automotive Ltd. DCT8 Ltd, a full-service, global media agency, won the account as a result...
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MeringCarson - JetSuiteX
JetSuiteX has announced that MeringCarson has been charged with taking the air travel company’s marketing to new heights as media and creative agency of record for the year-old public charter brand. New advertising...
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Havas Media - Beats by Dre
Apple-owned headphones brand Beats by Dre has picked Havas Media to handle its media planning and buying across EMEA. Havas Media won the business after a competitive pitch againstOMD and the7stars. The media account...
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Navigate - Monarch
Airline Monarch has appointed Navigate to manage its affiliate programmes, Monarch Flights and Monarch Holidays. Previously managed in-house, the airline struggled to dedicate enough time and resources to the programmes. Navigate...
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DUKE - Foxy Bingo and Casino
Foxy Bingo and Casino recently launched a series of six tongue-in-cheek ads for its new above-the-line (ATL) campaign. Created by London based creative agency DUKE, the first ad, “Dance Moves,” premiered last...
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Olafur Eliasson reveals solar-powered Little Sun lamp
Fine artist and designer Olafur Eliasson has unveiled the design of a new solar-powered light aimed at off-grid communities. Eliasson, who is primarily known for major artworks such as The...
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LEVO is the social network specifically developed for air-travellers
In the age of digital connectedness, this startup goes above and beyond to bring people together and make networking everyone’s cup of tea. LEVO is a platform that allows...
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Nineteentwenty
Nineteentwenty has announced the appointment of Duncan Horn, who joins the company’s London office from Glassworks as VFX Supervisor. Duncan’s arrival completes a lucrative year for Nineteentwenty. 2016 saw the post...
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