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Well, there’s a thing. A few articles up (the one about yellow) I made a rather tongue-in-check prediction about ‘next years colour’ and yesterday afternoon what drops into my inbox? “Colour of the Year 2023 - Wild...
Posted by: Richard
We’re all in agreement that we need to urgently address the big gaps in representation that exist across the creative industries. But what are the fundamental issues that need to be tackled when it comes to creating a diverse workforce?...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
by Magnus Shaw. The last time I worked on a major print campaign, we employed a piece of software to automate the production process. It was a clever bit of kit. Once the parameters had been set by a designer (ad sizes, logo clearance, calls to...
Posted by: Creativepool
What value do digital marketing agencies bring to the table? For many years, this has been an easy question to answer. Performance-focused agencies were technical experts who understood digital channels through and through. They knew which buttons to...
Posted by: Precis Digital
The automation of specific functions has been met with two dominant barriers: one being the perception that only humans can do ‘creative’ tasks, and the other is the fear of humans being replaced by machines in a cost-saving exercise. If...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Alongside my recent pieces, Tech Trends: AI in 2017 and Creative Opinions on AI, I also conducted a series of interviews with some varied and insightful industry figures about their own experiences, hopes, thoughts, feelings and fears regarding the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
A couple of weeks ago, The Foundry, purveyors of creative software (who've worked with folk like Disney and Pixar and are the brains behind the tools that make more or less all modern CG movies possible) hosted an evening on 'creative automation'....
Posted by: Joe Bracken
Gabrielle Ludzker is not just any CEO. The current head honcho at customer experience agency RAPP has spent her career breaking away from the traditional corporate CEO stereotype. and leads to inspire rule breakers. Gabby is an inspirational rule...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In today's hypercompetitive digital landscape, brands are constantly seeking innovative ways to stand out and connect with their target audiences on social media platforms. Enter artificial intelligence (AI), a game-changing technology that is...
Posted by: The PHA Group
If the recent Willy Wonka spectacle taught us anything it’s that relying too heavily on AI for anything at this point is a fool’s errand. However, while there are significant drawbacks to using too much AI in a creative capacity, when it...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
In the ever-evolving world of business, the concept of outsourcing has become synonymous with adaptability and efficiency. As companies navigate the intricacies of a fast-paced global marketplace, they continually seek innovative ways to optimize...
Posted by: We Are Amnet
While 2023 is almost history, I hope you are ready, willing, and able to celebrate the best days yet to come. Are you focused on sharpening your skills for the new year ahead? If so, some of the world’s most elite organizers are preparing to...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
The Royal British Legion's 2023 Poppy Appeal launched last week with an appearance on BBC Breakfast that introduced the new 100% paper, fully recyclable poppy designed by Matter, and created through a collaboration of British partnerships. These...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Mulenga Agley is on a mission to grow unicorns. As founder and CEO of growth marketing agency Growthcurve, Mulenga and his team employ the latest marketing techniques to help VC-backed startups grow exponentially. After nearly a decade in the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Tell us a bit about your role! Is there a “typical” day? I don’t think there’s ever a typical day. And I love that there isn’t. I started Tactical ten years ago during the early days of the iPhone and in the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
“Roko’s Basilisk” is a popular thought experiment. It proposes a hypothetical situation in which an all-knowing, all-powerful. An evil artificial intelligence comes into power in the future. It may want to destroy every human who...
Posted by: Think Design Manchester Ltd
The freelance economy has seen significant growth over the past decade, with millions of independent workers across various industries choosing freelancing as their preferred mode of employment. I joined the freelance workforce over a decade ago now...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
As the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken over discussions from Parliament to Cannes Lions and beyond, industries across the world have begun to implement the technology into both their everyday processes and future plans. The greatest...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
At first glance, Threads is an exciting new addition to the ever-growing social media landscape. Dubbed the Twitter Killer, the app may prove to be a serious competitor to what used to be Twitter and is now re-branded X, with sign-ups totalling over...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
If you’re a creative currently in the midst of an existential crisis; you’re not alone. On paper there should be nothing to worry about. After all, creativity is subjective and reactionary, while AI is objective and purely logical. Never...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
AI has the potential to change our world beyond recognition. For example, the AI generated picture of the pope in the puffer jacket going viral looked pretty realistic - didn’t it? Or how about the images of Donald Trump being arrested in New...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It’ll have escaped the attention of nobody that AI has been the chief disruptive trend of 2023. The way things are going, it might end up being the chief disruptive trend of the century. But while there are so many catastrophising the end of...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
From art to adverts, we’re seeing increasing (and incredibly impressive) examples of creativity sourced entirely from AI. And if you look at the dictionary definition of creativity, it’s easy to see how this can be plausible. It says,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It was announced today by UK culture minister Lucy Frazer that the UK creative industries will get a 1 million job boost adding £50bn in value to the sector by 2030. For many of us creatives that’s a pretty big deal. But the real question...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Customer service is the face of a brand. The ease and speed of communications and how customers are spoken to and treated by advisors, helps them decide whether that company values their loyalty and repeat business. When customers have a negative...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Through its technology, Bynder is a company that helps all types of brands - including Spotify, Puma, Five Guys, and Icelandair - create timely and culturally-relevant marketing content for its advertising campaigns and branding efforts. Working at...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Unless you've been hidden away with your head down editing, animating, creating or filming, then you'll of seen the outpouring of mind-blowing creative AI tools across all of your social feeds, inboxes and events. At Tilt, we're very aware of how...
Posted by: We Are Tilt
A short article I wrote. Provides guidance and support for individuals who have been affected by recent layoffs. It covers the difficulties of job searching, tips for successful communication with hiring managers, and the importance of finding a...
Posted by: Peter Stylianou
For this week’s company spotlight, we focus on The Frameworks, an independent design consultancy and frequent Creativepool contributors. We caught up with James Trowman, Partner and General Manager, to discuss the origins, challenges and future...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Most brands accept that creativity is a positive thing when it comes to promoting their business. But, too often, they focus only on visual design when developing their creative assets - and tend to view it as just pretty pictures. That narrow...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
People use a new year as a fresh start, evaluating the past year with introspection and making goals for a better year ahead. Work-related new year’s resolutions for freelancers and business owners are created in this process. While many...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
AI writers - which automate the writing of blog posts, articles and website copy - are one of the most cutting-edge, yet controversial, digital tools increasingly employed by SEO specialists, copywriters, advertisers, bloggers and marketeers...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Digital Out of Home (DOOH) has made outdoor audiences easier to engage with for brands of all sizes. With a variety of screen sizes, and more campaign flexibility, many brands are taking the plunge for the first time. For those looking to take...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Last year, consumers spent $8.9billion over the Black Friday weekend while brands advertising budgets surged 168% compared to the rest of November. As consumers and brands gear towards celebrating Black Friday, lesser advertising and product discount...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This is a question those in the creative industry have probably asked themselves in the past few years. Hugo Evans, senior designer at We Are Tilt has a decade-long career spanning branding, print and digital. The arrival of artificial intelligence...
Posted by: We Are Tilt
The deal to acquire Twitter is done. Elon Musk has now completed his $44bn takeover of the social media company. But while many of us have been distracted by the ‘will he, won’t he?’ headlines over recent months, perhaps what we...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial