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“It's not about standing still and becoming safe. If anybody wants to keep creating, they have to be about change.”- Miles Davies. This quote really stuck with me as the credits rolled on the brilliant Netflix documentary- “Miles...
Posted by: Tony Pipes
If one were to ask how exactly André Felix got to become the Global Creative Director of WhatsApp, the man would probably say that it had nothing to do with himself. We beg to differ. Grown up in a Brazilian favela, André moved to the US...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Admittedly, Tag Collective Arts had their work cut out for themselves back in August. Reuniting all the companies under the Tag umbrella into Tag Collective Arts was no mean feat, especially in the middle of a global outbreak. The business needed to...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Clearly, this has been an interesting year for everyone in the creative industry. Whether you are in the music industry, in live events, production or freelancing (aka: trying to hold onto your clients), 2020 has brought a new, unprecedented range...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
With a degree in Humanist studies, Irene Fogarty didn't know what to do. We can assure you it's a common feeling. There aren't too many practical applications for a degree in Medieval English, especially if you're not interested in becoming a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
To us men, sitting at a desk and sipping hot drinks from our favourite mug, this pandemic sure felt a bit strange. No more taking the Tube to go to work, no more spending huge chunks of our day to commute and so on. So much time saved. Most...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Spending ten years in the wrong place can truly wear you down. But it can also help you understand what you really want, and who you really aspire to be. That was the case for Garrick Hamm, Creative Partner at Williams Murray Hamm. Though he claims...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Being one of the world’s largest creative communities, Creativepool is in a unique position to understand to what extent the creative industry is recovering from the COVID-19 outbreak. We had the power to make a difference by asking about the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Few professionals know the value of contrast like film director Brendan Beachman - and it's not just a simple word play. Brendan started as a production assistant right after graduating in film studies, then moved to be an office PA at a reality TV...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
What advertising and influencers taught writer-director Rory Ab Forrest, now at Monument and launching a debut novel “Creative math isn’t hard. It’s about understanding what is missing, and nailing that space with something...
Posted by: Hype
We tend to forget how important it is to take care of ourselves, especially during a world-wide pandemic that makes us busier than ever. The story of giffgaff head of advertising Abi Pearl is as inspiring as it gets. If there is one thing you should...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
There are plenty of words we could write about Isobar Mexico VP, Patola Figueroa. There is plenty of time we could spend trying to capture her essence, her strength, her attitude to leadership and all of her personal backstory. But in truth, there...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The beauty of the creative industry is that every professional you meet in the field will be happy to tell you they're making money by doing something they love. Freelance 3D artist Paul Gawman is no different. He's lucky enough to be successful as...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Since the Government published its Coronavirus recovery strategy, we have been moving quickly through the relaxation of lockdown in ‘steps’ and are now celebrating the large milestone at which non-essential businesses are permitted to...
Posted by: Posterscope
Doomsday may not have befallen us yet, but a few of my acquaintances dare to disagree. Being stuck at home with 18-month-olds (and sometimes with 81-year-olds) makes some of us wish we could just step outside and catch that blessed virus once and for...
Posted by: Antonino Lupo
Millennials seem like a complicated generation through and through. They keep rewriting the way our society works and that can be confusing and tough for the people trying to retain Millenials in the office and give them work. Suddenly, cubicles...
Posted by: Liam Smith
The consumer sales landscape has been in a state of flux for some time with almost weekly news stories of store closures, losses, and the death of the high street becoming the norm. Hopes were riding on strong Black Friday and Christmas sales over...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
2019 was the year TikTok exploded and influencer marketing gained traction, especially with marketers in beauty, fashion, e-commerce and auto. In 2020, we predict that influencer marketing will continue to grow and that social commerce will achieve...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
A Sainbury's Twitter admin named Daniel published a tweet early on Friday morning that was meant to go out on Saturday causing a barrage of amusing responses from the supermarket chain's followers. "Morning folks! It's Saturday, which for me is fry...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It wasn’t too long ago that remote working was something of a rarity: ‘working from home’ was a thinly-disguised excuse for one of the senior bods to slope off for a round of golf, an extra-marital liaison or even just an afternoon...
Posted by: Ant O'Neill
Eloise Varma is social media manager at London-based Tribal Worldwide but earlier this year, she took time out from her role at the agency to get involved with the Creative Mentor Network (CMN) programme. The organisation’s mission is to make...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Samsung has launched a digital ad via We Are Social Australia fronted by four well-known personalities including Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. The spot sees the actor and creator appear alongside Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Steve...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
New research reveals that most workers in the UK would welcome the introduction of a gamified rewards system in the office. A survey of 1,000 UK workers was carried out by workplace incentives and rewards provider One4all Rewards and published in a...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
You may not have heard of US-based security analyst Jim Nitterauer, but if your boss is resisting your request to participate in a business conference, he is here for you. In a 2017 Tripwire article, Mr. Nitterauer listed the most common objections...
Posted by: The Darnell Works Agency
Besides being Twitter’s VP of EMEA, Bruce Daisley is intent on helping creative companies improve their working cultures and hosts the Eat Sleep Work Repeat podcast on the subject. He’s also written a book called The Joy of Work offering...
Posted by: Ryan Watson
I’m like one of those annoying reformed non-smokers who coughs, passively aggressively, as you spark up a social cigarette. I’m like the vegan who mocks you for eating Quorn, the new mum who tells my childless friends they haven’t...
Posted by: Amy Kean
Laurentino lands CCO role at Ogilvy Ogilvy UK has appointed André Laurentino (pictured above, centre) to run its creative department as chief creative officer. Laurentino has led multi-disciplinary teams to produce work for the likes of...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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
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
Ragged Edge - Assembly Most hotels want you to spend time in them. But for millennial travellers, the priority is to get out and experience the city. Assembly is a new hotel brand from Criterion Capital, designed to inspire people to make the most...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Park Village Park Village announces a new addition to its growing roster: Melody Maker. The London native has directed commercials and music videos for brands and artists such as HP, BOY, Gorgon City, Shades and Killa P, Shift K3Y, Jetta Fool,...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Cannes Lions 2018 was a more reserved affair than perhaps we were used to, but it was no less inspiring. Indeed, many found the atmosphere this year to be a little more relaxed and a little more open. Whether this was by happenstance or design, it...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Taking time out and reflecting on my first journey as a Founder, before I go again, I wanted to cast some light on an often overlooked reality. 72% of entrepreneurs are effected by Mental Health Conditions. There is much synergy between the creative...
Posted by: Ross Taylor
Supple Studio - Sex Talk Supple Studio has designed the identity for a new podcast series aimed at young adults that aims to discuss sex “openly” and without “judgement.” Sex Talk has been started by the producers of the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
This week, Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO and Founder of the world's largest advertising agency network, WPP, resigned from his post amidst circling 'personal misconduct' allegations that remain (at the time of writing) unresolved, much to the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Sibling Rivalry Award-winning production company Sibling Rivalry has bolstered its directorial roster by signing on renowned commercial, documentary and short narrative filmmaker, Sandra Winther. With a style that melds documentary and narrative...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial