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BMF Nicole Hetherington and Simon Fowler, the award-winning creative duo, joined the BMF creative department. The Kiwi team moved to Sydney five years ago after winning New Zealand Young Lions competition, and have since created unique and effective...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
The Black Cab Interviews have flown all the way from London to Singapore just in time for Spikes Asia - Singapore’s Festival of Creativity, in collaboration with Cogs Agency with production support by The Flying Kick Asia and Shooting Gallery...
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UPDATE: Since this article was first posted, Pepsi have decided (wisely in my opinion) to pull the ad from YouTube. A Pepsi spokesperson said in a press release: "Pepsi was trying to project a global message of unity, peace and understanding. Clearly...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
When Pepsi dropped their no-doubt incredibly expensive and undeniably ambitious new ad earlier this week, they probably had no idea that, by week's end, the spot would have dominated global headlines, which is particularly impressive, given the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
It was the definition of ‘too little, too late’ in Twitter form. Just an hour earlier Kylie Jenner had posted a more scathing tweet: "sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore? Or is it just me... ugh this is so sad” and,...
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There are countless merits in growing up with technological advancement. One of them is having the skills to carry out complex tasks in hours, rather than days. But it also means that sometimes you lose touch with nature. Toby Tinsley loves nature...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Taking the next step in their implementation of a fresh creative structure across Australasia, DDB Australia have appointed Toby Talbot as the chief creative officer at DDB Sydney. The move follows hot on the heels of DDB's recent appointment of...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The details in Toby Willsmer's beautiful illustrations are as fascinating as the countless career paths he's ventured into. From web design to being a scuba diving instructor, from illustration to running a music label, we have collected some of the...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
Keith Smith, the international president of TBWA, announced earlier this week that Dave King was to be appointed as chief creative officer at Whybin\TBWA New Zealand. King will be joining the Auckland-based team in July, replacing Toby Talbot, who is...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The Creative Mentor Network (CMN) is a London-based charity working to make the creative industries more diverse and inclusive through mentoring. The programme sees a host of talent from some of world’s top agencies link up with young mentees...
Posted by: Ryan Watson
"Style is everything: don't leave home without it." Creativepool grabs five minutes with Toby Willsmer, Artist and Illustrator, to talk creative control, dream projects with Marvel and finding your own style. How long have you been an Artist and...
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How did you get into the industry? I had a fascination with drumming as a child, bought my first kit when I was 14 and formed a local band the following year. I turned professional with The Meteors in ‘87 and spent a couple of years touring...
Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
For those who think Wimbledon wouldn’t be the same without strawberries and cream and a glass of Pimm’s, you’re not alone. Every year, an estimated 191,000 portions are eaten, accompanied by more than 276,000 glasses of the tipple....
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--- We speak to recruitment professionals from the industry to bring you interesting articles and advice every month. If you'd like to contribute, email Chris for more information The creative industries just need to do more to reach out and promote...
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The ban on “harmful gender stereotypes” that can into force in the UK thanks to the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) back in 2019 is a move that, at the start at least, had its heart in the right place. In the ensuring five years,...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
The average brand spends millions of dollars on marketing every year. For the big global brands, it's billions. "Half my advertising spend is wasted; the trouble is, I don't know which half" - US retail magnate John Wanamaker (1838-1922). These...
Posted by: Matt Batten
While marketing to diverse groups has always been a successful strategy for some brands in order to sell products, it’s now become a priority for all major brands who want to stay relevant. But how well do brands navigate the difficult...
Posted by: Hanover
Among the many fascinating terms originating from Gen Z and millennials, Cancel Culture is certainly an interesting one. It connects brands and influencers with the direct consequences of their actions, paving the way for an age of brand reputation...
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MullenLowe Profero launch new Magnum with Kendall Jenner The Magnum ice cream brand is working with reality TV star and model Kendall Jenner to launch a decadent new variant at the Cannes Film Festival. MullenLowe Profero has helped to launch Magnum...
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The Wildfang ladies describe themselves as a modern day band of Robin Hoods (or should that be Maid Marians?) and their aim is simple; to redistribute, recategorise and rebrand menswear for women. The Wildfang story is pretty rad, and it all kicks...
Posted by: Kate Lewin
When Ogilvy Australia CEO David Fox approached Toby Harrison, Toby was probably not expecting that he would soon become the one driving a substantial change in Ogilvy Australia's structure. Moving the company from compartments and silos to working...
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We've seen so many Christmas ads that by now we are used to all the unboxing, red-dressed gift-bearers and poignant moments that we so deeply link to Christmas. That's why Very and Grey London wanted to do something different. Something focused on...
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The Annual 2021 wrapped up earlier this month, featuring some of the most exciting winners in the history of the Creativepool community. Who are these talented professionals and why do they represent the best of the best in the realm of...
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Consider this a devil's advocate piece, as I genuinely believe that the Brexit has been, for the most part, a tremendous blow to the UK's creative industries and the country in general, with spending forecasts set to fall this year and next in the...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Leo Burnett India - General Mills Leo Burnett India has won the integrated communication mandate for the entire product portfolio of General Mills in a multi-agency pitch, with most top agencies participating. After Bajaj this is yet another...
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Pop culture has long been a driving force behind the evolution of advertising. You could say, in fact, that it’s like one hand washing the other. As societal trends shift and new cultural phenomena emerge, advertisers must adapt to remain...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Cultural sensitivity in advertising is paramount in today’s increasingly globalized and hyper-aware social media infatuated market. As brands expand internationally, understanding and respecting cultural nuances becomes essential to avoid...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
“So bad it’s good” is a line that’s been used to forgive woeful creative for eons now, but has it ever been applied to a popcorn bucket before? I’m referring, of course, to the viral popcorn bucket celebrating the launch...
Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
Whether you love her, love to hate her, or are somewhere in the middle, there's no denying that Kim Kardashian is one of the most influential and successful women of our time. With an estimated net worth of over $1 billion, she's built an empire that...
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We live in a dangerously divided world where politics, branding, and capitalism continue to collide. Fueled by social media’s immediacy, vast reach, and influence, and a society stoked by activism, we’ve never been more socially...
Posted by: Lysle Wickersham
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
Peter Watson, Social Media Expert and Managing Director of Digital Marketing Agency, Distract, takes us through his thoughts on how Instagram’s push to be “like everybody else” could end up beings its undoing. When it comes to...
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Horrendous rainbow suits are on sale, brands have momentarily added some multicoloured pizzazz to their logos and, if you’re lucky, you might get a mumbled “Happy Pride” as the barista hands you your flat white. It can only mean one...
Posted by: House 337
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a rise in popularity for brands who are more purpose-driven. The past year has shown us how important it is to have a purpose to which your customers can connect, one key message that can be described in one sentence...
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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 Lupo
Recent history has shown that in times of crisis it’s the brands that stay in touch with their customers and offer genuine care and value that come out of tough times stronger and better for it. By applying the lessons of 2008 to today, we can...
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