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Unconventional Christmas Trees turn Xmas upside down in London
Amongst my friends and family members, I've become known as something of a Scrooge when it comes to everything festive. Long gone are the days when the opening chords of “Merry Christmas Everyone” would ignite an ember of longing in my...
Posted by: Benjamin HiornsIndustry
How AI Will Transform Marketing in 2024 and Beyond #MarketingMonth
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 HiornsInspiration
How real-time 3D and the Unreal Engine could make Christmas turkeys a thing of the past
We’re all accustomed to Christmas being the busiest time in our industry, and this year is no exception. With the slew of Christmas ads in full force the many months of painstaking meetings, edits and pressure to spread holiday joy in a...
Posted by: Collective LondonFeatures
How surrealism took over digital marketing
Keith Foggan, founder of creative social agency System, shares his thoughts on the rise of surrealist marketing. What drives these campaigns? Is it simply fitting for this era of escapism, or does it speak to a larger issue that brands are struggling...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
Pets at Home bring new life to their retail stores | #BehindTheBrand
Pets at Home, the UK’s leading pet care business, has unveiled its first location to receive an extensive refurbishment following the launch of its new identity. The new retail execution of the brand, put together by Household, is the next...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialFeatures
What AI really thinks of the world’s biggest companies
AI fever has swept the world over the past year, and businesses are scrambling to figure out how best they can take advantage of it to improve efficiency and profits, so it’s interesting to see how artificial intelligence interprets some of the...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialIndustry
How to create an AI film
Anxious about artificial intelligence changing everything? Not us... Not much. After a year of experimentation and embracing the new, it's time to celebrate the debut of our first real-world-client-commissioned-AI film for The IVF Network which came...
Posted by: We Are TiltWorkshop
The important differences between marketing and advertising | #MarketingMonth
Marketing and advertising are two essential components of any successful business. However, while they are often used interchangeably, there are significant differences between the two terms in terms of application and intent. Here, I’ll be...
Posted by: Benjamin HiornsInspiration
Anything but plane – WeRoad’s first global OOH campaign | #BehindTheIdea
In a first for the UK, millennial travel company, WeRoad, is getting the nation to mingle with strangers - no keys in the bowl required. In its first ever international OOH campaign, the travel company is encouraging Brits to trade rush hour for the...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialWorkshop
How to hire a great UX designer
Making our products and services as easy and natural to use as possible is often easier said than done. In many cases there are hundreds of moving parts and wheels within wheels to negotiate and condense into a cohesive and organic user experience....
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialIndustry
Are we drowning in data?
Ask most marketing experts and they’ll tell you we are currently living through “the age of data” and given the facts and figures, it’s tough to argue. The global big data and business analytics market was valued at 169...
Posted by: Benjamin HiornsWorkshop
Rewilding the smoothie space for innocent | #BehindTheIdea
London-based design and brand studio ShopTalk recently partnered with the innocent drinks brand to create a digital platform as part of the "Big Rewild" campaign. ShopTalk created a digital hub which forms an integral part of the digital toolkit for...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialFeatures
Does too much data hinder creativity? | #PurposeMonth
Data is everywhere. Indeed, we are currently living through the golden age of data where information is more valuable than… well… gold. But here at Creativepool, we are, above all else, creatives. We operate with the right sides of our...
Posted by: Benjamin HiornsWorkshop
5 careers for the environmentally-conscious creative professional | #SustainabilityMonth
As a creative professional, you’re probably on the lookout for a career path that is both high-paying and able to bring you some joy. The good news is that you’re not alone in this. Tons of other creative pros are in the same situation as...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialLeaders
How your creative campaigns can help fight climate change
Earth Day 2022 is this week, and as we all slowly return to the usual routine of our normal lives, it's undeniable we have been forever changed by a global pandemic to think about the world on a much larger scale. Talk to any creative professional...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialFeatures
Colour me impressed: What happens when the UK’s leading brand logos change colour?
Choosing the right colour for your brand is paramount. When it comes to choosing the colours to feature in your business’s logo, aesthetics are important. However, there are also subconscious ways that colours can make the consumer think, feel...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
Ads that made history: the Christmas Truce of Sainsbury’s
I was in a classroom, leaning over my desk as my Storytelling tutor dimmed the lights in the room, when I watched the 1914 Christmas ad for the first time. As someone who hadn’t lived in the UK until 2017, I’d apparently missed out on a...
Posted by: Antonino LupoFeatures
Have you already seen Christmas ads go up? Here's why
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 LupoInspiration
How a creative director makes a difference with his creative works - With an Annual 2021 Bronze winner | #AnnualSpotlight
The Annual 2021 winners have been revealed over summer, with some of the most exciting professionals in the history of Creativepool. Who are these amazing people and why do they represent the best of the best in the realm of creativity? Freelance...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
The rich, textured and figurative visual vocabulary of Adam Niklewicz | #MemberSpotlight
Based along the East Coast of the United States, Artist Adam Niklewicz lives in Connecticut with his wife and dog, crafting wondrous illustrations for a number of different clients around the world. Interestingly, Adam believes he would also make an...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialLeaders
"Design was always my safe space" - With Digitas UK Head of Design Anna Jehan | #GettingToKnow
What to do when your personality doesn't match the stereotypes required for a successful career? You keep going. Anna Jehan was recently appointed as the Head of Design at Digitas UK, and she admits spending some of her early career struggling with...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialIndustry
The poetry behind the Fireflies spot by Creature London - #BehindTheIdea
Who doesn't love fireflies? They are little, delicate, lovely insects made of the matter of dreams, perfect to showcase choreographed visuals and incredibly beautiful production value. The spot made by Creature London for Solita below is all this...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
"Don't just copy and paste with your entry" - #JudgeSpotlight
Brand Team of the Year is an interesting category to score. Judges are exposed to a number of brilliant brands and their creative strategies, and like in the case of EVEN Creative Founder Dan Wilkinson, there will always be something amazing to learn...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialIndustry
The very literal campaign for the green search engine alternative - #BehindTheIdea
The internet has been a pretty spectacular invention but it's not exactly been great for the environment. This is where Ecosia plans to step in and put a very green stamp on the search engine market. The concept behind Ecosia is that it's a search...
Posted by: CreativepoolFeatures
The role of cartonboard in communicating sustainable values - By the General Manager of Pro Carton
Packaging is often the first thing any consumer is bound to see when approaching a product for the first time. It is the most important touchpoint between a brand and its target consumers - the place where all conversations about sustainable values...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialIndustry
How to choose a design agency
Design is a fundamental pillar of the creative journey. Whether you’re a retail brand looking to stand out from the herd, a startup trying to cultivate some kind of identity or an agency looking for something special to pull your latest...
Posted by: Benjamin HiornsInspiration
Pursuing a healthy work-life balance - #MemberSpotlight
Being a creative professional isn't a job - it's a life commitment. We think creative, work creative, dream creative and sometimes even entertain us with creative hobbies. It's like a curse, but one we're much happy to have. Yet when Designer & Art...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialIndustry
Don't worry grown-ups, the KiwiCo Kids have got this - #BehindTheIdea
Sometimes kids are just wiser than us adults. They see things we don't see. They learn things we'll never learn. They grow up in ways we could never imagine. Because "when you're small, it's easier to think big." KiwiCo empowers children to think...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialIndustry
Behind a colourful Suffolk Libraries identity by Silk Pearce - #BehindTheIdea
No matter how you put it, a library's a library. Right? Well, not to Silk Pearce, it isn't. The Colchester-based branding agency has a special interest in creating beautiful and colourful identities, so why not make Suffolk Libraries as colourful and...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialFeatures
How to handle a PR crisis: the best examples from brands
Whether we’re speaking about our economy or the reputation of a brand, there’s no denying that 2020 has been a year littered with crises here and there. We've seen different kinds of responses here and there, and if you are a brand, you...
Posted by: Antonino LupoInspiration
The best free apps to boost your creative productivity
I know, I know - it's February already. Where did the first month of the year go? Most likely, in loads of planning for the year to come, and a healthy amount of procrastination too. As usual, the New Year came with its usual amount of hopeful...
Posted by: Antonino LupoInspiration
Festive Sustainability: Dreaming of a Green Christmas
Christmas is a time for giving and family celebrations. Yet, it can be a time of excess and over-indulgence - from gifting to greeting cards and glitter - we question if the glamour is worth the garbage. Figures show that the festive season...
Posted by: SGKFeatures
Is it a bird? Is it a plane?... Or is it a talking recyclable carton?
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Or is it a creative use of animation, with a serious message behind it? The innovative, animated series ‘The Carton Campaigners’ has hit the mark when it comes to explaining why sustainable packaging is key to...
Posted by: Creativepool EditorialInspiration
Don't Mind the Gap
If I were to ask you what the determining factor will be in your success or failure as a creator, there’s a good chance you’d say 'the quality of your ideas.' Without a good idea you have nothing. Yet there’s something else even...
Posted by: Richard HolmanFeatures
6 ways to tackle your remote team's mental health challenges
Can you smell the flowers blooming, the trees turning green? Can you feel the gentle touch of a summery breeze grazing your cheeks from a window draught? See the sun, calling you from the green park just around the corner? I’m not doing this...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo