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2022 will forever be remembered as the year the Queen died and the year Vladimir Putin cemented himself as “Hitler 2.0” by invading Ukraine. But, as if often the case, a lot of good still managed to squeeze its way out of the muck and the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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
Accessibility is often the lens through which people consider inclusive design. But the best brands understand that inclusive design is a much broader concept that embraces how they can connect as many people as possible through innovation. Of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
By the end of 2024, third-party tracking will no longer exist, bringing fundamental changes to advertising. Without access to browser and device data, marketers are challenged with finding other means to engage with customers, deliver great customer...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Matt Powell was recently hired as Creative Director at Great State, where he joins a multi-disciplinary team redesigning the Royal Navy’s website, plus significant projects for Honda, Orange and Bristol Airport. Starting his career at Profero,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Design used to feel optional in tech, something to be sprinkled on at the end. Now, leading companies like Apple, Uber and TikTok rely on design and designers to identify new ideas and help users accomplish their goals - whether looking for their...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
In 2004, a Guardian article highlighted a new, innovative medium that stood out through “the intimacy of voice” paired with “interactivity (…) convenience and portability”. The journalist Ben Hammersley was talking about...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As far as musical equipment goes, Teenage Engineering are very much in a field of their own. Where competitors such as Behringer and Korg aim to cut costs wherever possible and deliver something affordable and practical, TE are all about that...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Pop culture and advertising have been walking hand-in-hand with varying degrees of success since ethe 1950s. In the latter half of the 20th century we saw brand and pop culture partnerships like Pepsi and Michael Jackson and Nestle and The Simpsons...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
B-Reel is a modern creative partner that believes in balancing creativity, innovation, and business understanding. Since their inception in 1999 they have shared a singular vision - to offer fully integrated solutions to the smartest and most...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Whether it’s to pursue a passion project or to maximise your income, side hustles have become more popular than ever in the UK as people look for different ways to navigate situations such as the lockdowns and the cost-of-living crisis. Almost...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Most of the big tech companies have been talking up their inclusivity policies in recent years. Google contracted the “Performance Paradigm” diversity, equity and inclusion specialist last year to develop their own diversity, equity and...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Jo Webb, Creative Director at Merkle B2B, joined the agency last year and has 20 years of experience in the advertising industry. Former Campaign magazine ‘Face to Watch’ and an award-winning copywriter, Jo has had a successful freelance...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Third-party cookies have been at the heart of digital advertising for years. But their days of tracking online customer behaviour for retargeting and personalised user experiences are numbered. Declaring the party over, major web players have started...
Posted by: We Are Amnet
As the Metaverse continues to evolve and take shape, retail brands and their creative leads, directors, and managers should be embracing early adoption to grab the opportunities this next-level, web3 presents. But as the shapeshifting Metaverse...
Posted by: We Are Amnet
Niamh Murphy, Head of Planning and Behavioural Science at In the Company of Huskies, on letting go of logic, rationalising in uncertain times, and the brands that are shaking things up with their pulling power. The difference between changing...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
As long as I can remember, I’ve always been a “Mac person.” Ever since my first gloriously blue iMac G3 that I bought back at the tail end of the 90s in a vain attempt to kickstart my musical career, the thought of going back to...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
According to research, the functional beverage market is expected to reach $173 billion in 2025. Producers are taking note and embracing functionality in the beverage space as “better for you beverages” really took off during the pandemic...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Will my work gets seen by the "right" people is a key question when deciding on whether or not to enter any award. As a part of our commitment to making The Annual the "Most" Award, we make sure that your entries are delivered to and downloaded by,...
Posted by: Creativepool
What exactly is cool and is it really still relevant in 2022? There’s something about the phrase itself that conjures images of contrivance and forced “attitude.” Think Sonic the Hedgehog circa 1992 or any MTV2 presenter ever (RIP...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Personalisation and privacy are two of the biggest buzzwords in conversations around customer experience right now. Personalisation allows brands to deliver differentiated and more meaningful experiences, but growing concerns over data privacy have...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
So much of our lives is online, so it’s no surprise to see that privacy and security concerns are taking centre stage. How do we keep our customers safe in a world that’s only becoming more digital? James Squires, Lead Consultant of Tech...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Design is a great differentiator. It can stop people in their tracks. Make them laugh. Bring them to tears. And even set your brand apart from the competition - if you dare to be bold. It’s important to understand what we mean by design. Too...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Never did I once think that in my lifetime we’d be seeing war in Europe and never did I think we’d see a historical figure in our midst that echoed the pure despotic evil of Adolf Hitler. But here we are, two weeks into a completely...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
It’s been almost a week now since Vladimir Putin did the unthinkable and plunged Ukraine into a war they didn’t ask for in a move that still feels like the megalomaniacal equivalent of throwing your toys out of the pram. It’s dark...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Greenwich Design, is a family-run business that “brings brands to life” by connecting them with customers in surprising and innovative ways. It started life over 50 years ago and has spent that time working with some of the biggest and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
James Keane is a man with some serious acumen in the world of advertising. With a background working for top flight agencies like J Walter Thomson and The & Partnership (CHI) as well as digital shops like Skive and design studios like Stylorouge, his...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
When news broke yesterday of Microsoft’s staggering bid to buy Activision Blizzard for a shade over £50 billion, three thoughts immediately ran through my head. Awesome, more games for me to enjoy on Game Pass. Wait a minute, isn’t...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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
This was a great year for product design. From the release of new smart home kits to the launch of iPhone 12 and everything in between, there were loads of incredibly inspiring products to buy, admire and learn something from. And though the smart...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Partner at branding agency Nomad Terry Stephens certainly isn't short of great stories, starting with his own. Used to wearing many hats in any given day, and with over 20 years of experience and contacts under his belt, Terry has learned to make...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Unless you have a little kid with an interest in horseriding games, you may have not heard of Star Stable before. It was our case when we were approached by Star Stable with a much interesting story indeed. Before Star Stable arrived in 2011, no one...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
When a certain Angry Therapist was in need of a mobile app to better connect with its established and growing community, the talented team at xeroproject was prompt to jump on board, crafting an app which granted them a win in this year's Annual...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
I’ve been married 21 years this year. That’s apparently celebrated via the gift of Brass things (which seems a bit mean). But it’s rare to see a design agency celebrate past paper (1 year) or cotton (2) or leather (kinky - but also...
Posted by: Simon Manchipp
This article is 2238 words. If you don't expect to zone out for at least 40% of them, I want you to stop reading now because you are probably not in a creative field, so this is not meant for you. Ironically, this article is for the few who have...
Posted by: Matt Batten
There’s been an ever increasing sense of unease around the industry in the past few weeks, as a number of retailers announced that supplies have been slow to come, and there is a labour and stock shortage in the UK expected to last until...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo