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Asked what was unique about Iris’ Annual-winning work for UK home improvement retailer Wickes last year, creative director Simon Mannion says it was its humorous nature which set it apart.
“It offered a different way of talking to the...
Posted by: Ryan Watson
Inspiration
This November - just like every November in recent years - the nation waited in anticipation for their favourite Christmas ad to officially usher in the beginning of the festive season.
Below, Greg Clark, MD of Sheffield-based creative agency,...
Posted by: Über Agency
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This year’s John Lewis Christmas ad has finally arrived and is led by the story of British music legend Sir Elton John who fronts the film.
The Boy and His Piano opens on the singer in his living room as he begins to play his classic tune Your...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Pick up the first foldable smartphone
Chinese tech firm Royole has beaten Samsung to launch the world’s first foldable smartphone.
While Samsung recently unveiled its own bendable offering, Royole’s flexible phone-tablet hybrid is...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Facebook opens Portal
What if you could easily connect with your closest friends and family and feel like you’re in the same room - even when you are miles apart? Facebook has announced Portal and Portal+, two new video communication devices...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Saatchi & Saatchi London taps 72andSunny ECD
Saatchi & Saatchi London has hired the former ECD of 72andSunny New York to be its new chief creative officer.
Guillermo Vega will join the agency on October 1 following the departure of Andy Jex, who...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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JCDecaux - Network Rail
JCDecaux has retained Network Rail's £280m outdoor advertising contract and is committed to converting all of the transport network's advertising space into digital screens over the next five years. The outdoor operator...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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CULT
The independent digital agency, CULT has announced its appointment of Matt Watson as Executive Creative Director. Previously, a creative director at Digitas UK and SapientNitro. Since Cat Turner and Bridey Lipscombe opened its doors in 2012,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Snap LDN - Good Hemp
SNAP London has been appointed lead creative agency for Good Hemp and will be working on the immediate launch of their new chilled milk product into key retailers. Good Hemp was founded by Glynis Murray and Henry Braham in 1998,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Sonic Union
NYC-based audio studio Sonic Union announces the addition of composer/experiential sound designer/mixer Rob Ballingall. Working out of both its Bryant Park and Union Square locations, Rob offers his talents in music and audio post, with...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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The 3D printed ceiling made from sand
A lightweight concrete ceiling with formwork 3D-printed from sand is among the innovations to feature in an experimental robot-made house built by university ETH Zurich. The “DFAB House,” currently...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Creativity, code and magic with Kano’s Harry Potter Coding Kit
Kano, a company best-known for its build-it-yourself computers and coding kits, has launched a new tool teaching kids and adults to code through the magical world of Harry Potter....
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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AKQA
AKQA welcomes Christine Grand as Client Partner in the San Francisco studio. She will report to AKQA Director of Client Services Kristin Goto. Christine is a global marketing leader with over 15 years’ experience driving digital...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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BrandCooke - London North Eastern Railway
Virgin Trains East Coast (VTEC) has been rebranded as London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), following the collapse of the private franchise. VTEC, now LNER, is a trainline which runs from London to...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Recipe - Birdseye
Birds Eye is building on its #Solidaritea campaign, championing parenting and putting an end to “parent shaming.” The new campaign showing solidarity with parents is breaking in the run up to Father’s Day on June...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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FCB West
San Francisco’s FCB West, best known for its work on the Levi’s and Clorox accounts, has hired Justin Moore to partner with the recently promoted Mike Long as Co-Executive Creative Director. Moore and Long will report directly...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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VCCP - Britvic J2O
J2O, the iconic adult soft drink made by Britvic, is on a mission to help people make the most of any social occasion in its latest, multi-million-pound campaign by VCCP, with the help of a colourful cockney alpaca named Mojo. As...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Dentsu Aegis Network
Dentsu Aegis Network has hired Victoria Milligan as Marketing & Communications Director for Media Brands, UK & Ireland. In the new role, Victoria will co-ordinate the marketing and communications of Dentsu Aegis Network media...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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TMW Unlimited - Genius Gluten Free
TMW Unlimited has been appointed by Genius Gluten Free, the UK’s market-leading gluten-free lifestyle brand, to handle its digital and social account following a competitive pitch. TMW Unlimited will work...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Raconteur
A women-led tour de force is in full swing, as Marissa Puget and Olia Ougrik take the mantle of ownership of Raconteur, the Los Angeles and Paris-based consultancy known for their creative storytelling approach to publicity, marketing, and...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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innovision - Pride in London
Pride in London has appointed innovision as its new production partner for 2018. The exciting new partnership follows confirmation from the Mayor of London that Pride in London has been re-appointed to organise The...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leagas Delany - The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion, the organisation providing lifelong support for the armed forces and their families, has today named independent global creative communications agency Leagas Delaney as its new...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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McCann London - Mr Kipling
Mr Kipling returns to television with its first new commercial in two years to bring a deeper meaning to the famous, much-loved “Exceedingly Good Cakes” slogan. Created by McCann London, this new campaign puts...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Taking the lead in providing production services for the financial services industry
With three fantastic new business wins adding to our already strong roster of finance sector clients such as JP Morgan Asset Management, M&G Investments, Investec,...
Posted by: LEAP
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RSA Films
RSA Films has added filmmaker and acclaimed actor Ewan McGregor for commercial representation globally. The film, theatre and TV actor, who won a Golden Globe this year for Best Actor in FX’s “Fargo,” is also a natural...
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Firstborn - Jagermeister
Spirits brand Jägermeister has selected Firstborn as its digital agency of record, following a review launched in October which included four undisclosed agencies, in addition to Firstborn. Firstborn will be tasked with...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial