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Tell us a bit about you Colin... I'm a 6ft 3" one-time professional surfer and ex Abercrombie & Fitch model stuck in the body of a 5ft 10" balding Brightonian. Creative Director at VCCP, father of two beautiful daughters and husband to a very...
Posted by: VCCP
There is only one shot left to wrap up today’s shooting session. You liaise with the lighting department, the cinematographer and camera operators, you inform the actors and the whole crew is ready to shoot. You talk to the assistant director...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
The count-down has begun for another top event bringing together the brightest thinkers and the best creative work. From the organiser of Cannes Lions, Eurobest is the world’s most prominent celebration of European creativity. The festival...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Jim Capp, Creative Director at VCCP talks to Creativepool in the Ubiquitous Black Cab about how he always thought he was going to be a graphic designer, his crazy experience in Saudi Arabia and his 'marriage' with Colin Byrne. VCCP was founded in...
Posted by: Creativepool
Leading global PR firm and Interpublic Group agency Weber Shandwick have been named as the “Global Agency of the Year” for 2014 by The Holmes Report; a report conducted by the Holmes Group on the public relations business. The agency beat...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Adland has not always been known as the bastion of diversity and inclusion it is today… mostly. Indeed, we only have to cast our minds back to the halcyon days of the Mad Men and the regrettable ads that now seem as outdated as blackface and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Over Christmas last year, Irish independent creative agency The Public House launched their ampaign for EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum featuring a choir of NYPD veterans, correcting a musical myth at the heart of The Pogues’ classic Fairytale...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There are few retail brands in the UK as beloved as WH Smith and now that the Post Office has officially shat the bed as far as public perception is concerned, it remains perhaps the last bastion of wholesome, stationery-based high street...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The festive season has always been a pretty important time for ad land. Given the capitalist nightmare it all became around the middle of the 20th century, it’s only natural that advertisers would take advantage of the rampant commercialism at...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Sainsbury’s has kicked off the countdown to Christmas with its highly anticipated Christmas advert airing for the first time today. Set in a Sainsbury’s store as customers are busy shopping for their big day essentials, a curious girl...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Christmas exists, in my opinion, to soften the blow of winter. The nights seem endless, the days are barely given time to breathe, and the weather is reliably dour for most of us, so we need it really. Even as someone that doesn’t really care...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
We live in a dangerously divided world where politics, branding, and capitalism continue to collide. Fueled by social media’s immediacy, vast reach, and influence, and a society stoked by activism, we’ve never been more socially...
Posted by: Lysle Wickersham
Easter is traditionally a time for family, friends, tradition, and eggs. Lots and lots of eggs. But for advertisers, it's also an opportunity to flex their creative muscles and capture the spirit of the holiday. From chocolate bunnies to egg hunts...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
For its Christmas appeal this year, UNICEF enlisted the talents of Banjoman’s Dermot Malone to direct ‘Just A Little’, a moving campaign that takes a fresh look at the gift of giving. The spot centres on Hannah, a child struggling...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As the holiday season creeps up on us once more, the country braces itself for another round of Christmas adverts, from the humorous to the heart-wrenching. But which brands have got the festive formula down and have helped cement themselves as...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Last month saw the opening of the world’s first experimental LEGO Brick Café, an inspiration space giving adults the opportunity to experience and play with LEGO bricks. This café is unlike any place created to experience LEGO...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Wolff Olins partnered with Instacart to create a new identity system for the brand, as part of the grocery technology company’s ambition to serve more retail categories beyond food. Rooted in a new positioning and iconic logo, Instacart’s...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As a lifelong live music fan, I’ve been burnt quite badly in recent years. Granted, the vast majority of my musical favourites could be politely described as “niche” but on the rare occasions where my tastes and the general...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? I am the ECD and co-founder at SHARE Creative, and I am responsible our strategic and creative teams and their output, as well as overall agency growth and success. A typical day...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The eight-episode Max Original limited series “The Staircase” debuted Thursday, May 5 on HBO Max. Inspired by a true story, “The Staircase” explores the life of Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), his sprawling North Carolina...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
Drama takes the saddle in another heart-racing campaign for Royal Ascot. The ad, created by Isobel's Tom Dyson and Lance Boreham, takes the form of a 60-second film reminiscent of a Bond-esque movie trailer or a high-stakes Netflix drama. Directed...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Lucky Generals have worked on three previous adverts shown during the Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the NFL in the US. This year’s game will see the Cincinatti Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams, and the advert the UK agency has...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
After the terrific display of creative prowess from the industry in 2020, 2021 could only be a further step up for advertising campaigns all over the creative & mar-comms field. With campaigns to push vaccinations and groundbreaking ideas from brands...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
As it appears, everybody in Australia loves Caramilk, the new golden caramel chocolate bar by Cadbury. All you need to do is ask an Aussie about it. Which is what VCCP did for the release of Caramilk in the UK. Tasked with promoting the launch of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As one of the global economic hubs and one of the key cities in America, New York City was hit rather hard by the Covid pandemic. Yet the resilience of New Yorkers is legendary and the city folks have always been ready to rebuild on the ashes of a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There are many hidden powers in the beauty of music, but if we had to name our favourite, it would definitely be the power to connect. To fight prejudice and champion union through creativity and music, Lipton partnered with RedwoodBBDO and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Absolute discusses the concept and work that went into creating the brilliant Reverse Selfie campaign. Dove released ‘Reverse Selfie’ and it became more apparent than ever that beauty really is in the eye of the mobile phone...
Posted by: Absolute
Even the smallest gesture can bring a smile to someone who might need it. This is the simple, yet powerful idea behind VCCP's latest ad for Cadbury, named 'Bus.' Directed by Academy director Fréderic Planchon, the spot shows a little boy...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Who remembers the Acts of Homemaking campaign from Woodie's? It was one of the highlights of the 2020 Christmas ads, and a chance for Woodie's and Rothco to tell a lovely story about the kindness of a neighbourhood at Christmas time. Arguably, 2020...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This new wave of purpose comes with a caveat: brands are eager to jump on the most popular causes, and sometimes forget about their own, true essence. Purpose should be personal. It should be lived and breathed every day, from the brand's core and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Dove has become an incredibly well-known brand for challenging the established standards of "beauty" and promoting natural beauty across all ages. With this campaign by Ogilvy, the brand reached entirely new heights. The video campaign below shows a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
How do you make an ad for a demographic that quite famously hates ads? Looking at what Grey London did for Pringles might set you off on the right track. If you've been around Twitch at all lately, you will have seen the new zombie sensation Frank...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
"No one makes a difference in the world by playing it safe." Sachini Imbuldeniya didn't exactly have an easy or calm childhood. Growing up in one of the "roughest" council estates in London, she learned to look after herself quite quickly, with her...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There is a fine line separating sympathy and blunt exploitation, which means it takes as little as a misinterpreted image to fall on the wrong side of a conversation. COVID-19 is proving to be an ‘unprecedented time’ and a...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
You are a creative young receptionist working for a small advertising agency. And you have a dream. Ever since you were little you’ve had an ardent passion for creativity. You remember playing with your mother with cardboard and colours,...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Nineties or millennials, noughties or baby boomers, it is no secret that all generations have their myths and prejudices and marketers have to overcome these to make sure they're tailoring their offer appropriately. We've had the chance to learn...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial