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Leaders

Is thought leadership the enemy of creativity?

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
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Industry

How to make the tech industry more inclusive | #TechMonth

The tech world has made some major strides towards gender inclusivity over the last decade. But the industry still has a long way to go if it’s to become truly reflective of the world in which we live. In order to do this, it’s important...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Leaders

Lover or fighter: Why your brand’s identity matters

Small businesses today want to be everything at once: bold yet approachable, innovative yet traditional. But trying to be everything often leads to losing the one thing that matters most: authenticity. This is where the 12 archetypes theory comes...

Posted by: Jane Kott
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Features

Bye Bye Birdie – Could Threads Do Better? #FutureMonth

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
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Inspiration

On paper - Learning from Boris Johnson's messy folds

Unless you’ve been living under a metaphorical rock, (and I wouldn’t blame you, the atmosphere over here in the UK has been pretty febrile) the last few weeks have lead us to changing political horses again. Well, when I say...

Posted by: Richard
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Industry

Proving your green credentials online

One of the standout events of last year’s COP26 summit was the landmark inclusion of key players in the luxury industry. Key luxury brands committing themselves to the climate crisis and to achieving net zero by 2050. Global powerhouse LVMH...

Posted by: Matter Of Form
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Features

Purpose: You're doing it wrong

With Brand Purpose back on the agenda for debate, I thought I’d finally get round to telling everyone you’re doing it wrong, using the purist’s example of a Purpose led brand to make my case. Death Cigarettes. The term...

Posted by: Whistlejacket
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Industry

Rainbow Washing & How to Avoid Slacktivism #PrideMonth

There have been lots of brands and businesses showing their support for Pride Month, and it’s easy to see why. After all, momentum for the month, which was first inspired by the Stonewall riots of June1969, has grown rapidly in recent years. In...

Posted by: Energy PR
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Features

Why design matters in bids | #MoneyMonth

The problem Today's market is more competitive than ever, and when teams come together to define their must-win strategy for a project, an essential part of this is often overlooked or left until the last minute when the pressure is on and time is...

Posted by: Wedidit Creative
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Features

Luxury that lasts: Six tenets for timelessness

From business models to branding, ideas of luxury are shifting rapidly. Keeping up with tech, anticipating sector developments and being part of cultural conversations are only a handful of essentials for luxury brands who wish to sustain the...

Posted by: Matter Of Form
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Inspiration

Why I changed my name - Playing the studio name game

Quite some time ago, I decided to move away from my old business name (Severn Agency) and am now working under my new studio name &Something. I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about the process, the reasons why, and how I went about...

Posted by: Tony Clarkson
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Leaders

Bringing your creative kicking and screaming into the digital world 

The way people consume information and entertainment has changed a great deal over the past decade or so. Traditional channels like print, which fell in circulation by 55% between 2010 and 2020, are no longer the places where consumers look to keep...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Workshop

Remote Control: Monetising your lockdown

Panic mode has officially been engaged and no industry is safe from the fallout. The tendrils of COVID-19 have spread with wanton abandon, latching onto every sector; decimating some whilst only wounding others. For freelancers, the sting is...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Leaders

Great customer experience adds value and makes our lives better

A conversation with David Shulman, chief experience officer of VMLY&R on how his recent visit to India shaped his opinions on the significance of customer expereince. The often-ignored subject of customer experience is gradually becoming an...

Posted by: David Shulman
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Workshop

What is the difference between web development and web design?

Anyone looking for a new website or to redesign an existing one will have likely at some point been confused by the terms "web development" and "web design." Even if you thought you had an idea what they were about, the lines can become so blurred...

Posted by: Cefar
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Features

How to make your employees your best brand ambassadors

If you scroll on TikTok, Instagram or LinkedIn, it won’t be long until you come across employee generated content (EGC). Household brands like M&S have used the strategy to achieve TikTok fame in recent years. Staff at their Romford branch...

Posted by: Warbox Creative Ltd.
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Workshop

Flipping the script: Why agencies must change to stop the talent drain

Advertising has a talent problem. Recent research has the industry as the worst for retaining its staff, with the average tenure of a UK marketing professional lasting only 2.8 years - far below the average of 3.7 years. The industry has pointed its...

Posted by: Jason Warner
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Features

Reputation on Sale? The Hidden Risks of Black Friday #HolidaysMonth

Louise Findlay-Wilson, managing director at digital PR agency, Energy PR, offers her advice on the steps brands should take to ensure their Black Friday strategy doesn’t damage their reputation. Whilst Black Friday sales might seem like a...

Posted by: Energy PR
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Features

Rebranding in the Age of Digital Transformation #FutureMonth

There have been few rebrands in recent history as catastrophic as Twitter under Elon Musk. Now, it could be argued that no rebrand could survive the man’s toxic persona and baffling business decisions but surely that bizarre name change, and...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Features

Emerging Brands with Legendary Potential #FutureMonth

In today’s oversaturated market, countless new brands emerge daily, yet only a select few possess the potential to become tomorrow’s icons. While many newcomers play it safe, blending into a sea of sameness, a handful of brands are taking...

Posted by: SocialChain
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Features

Has AI Grown Up Too Fast? #FutureMonth

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made tremendous strides over the past few years, evolving from a novel concept to a critical tool in various industries. In the creative sector, this rapid advancement has led to a significant transformation in how we...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Inspiration

Advertising’s Role in Historic Social Movements #HistoryMonth

Throughout history, advertising has played a significant role in supporting and promoting social movements. By leveraging the power of media and public influence, advertisers have helped shape public opinion and bring attention to various social...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Features

The Influence of Pop Culture on Advertising Trends #HistoryMonth

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
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Features

The rise of the challengers

Purpose-driven brands are proving that businesses can be a force for good, while changing consumer behaviour and unsettling the incumbents. Our Brand Strategist, James, tells us more. In a world that’s rapidly changing and constantly...

Posted by: Better

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