Mr B & Friends launches new website for Curtis Banks

Mr B & Friends launches new  website for Curtis Banks

Brand, creative and digital agency Mr B & Friends has launched a new website for leading provider of self-invested personal pension schemes (SIPPs), Curtis Banks. The new website marks the completion of the rebrand that Curtis Banks has undertaken over the last two years to create a strong, cohesive brand identity following the acquisition of […]

YouTube and Ad Council tap AMP Agency and others for SXSW challenge

YouTube and Ad Council tap AMP Agency and others for SXSW challenge

YouTube partnered with Ad Council on three causes — empowering girls in STEM, preparing for disasters, and ending hunger —challenging AMP Agency and five other world-class creative agencies to explore how a deeper understanding of the people they’re trying to reach could create stories that drive real change. Working with YouTube and Google, the team identified 12 audiences interested in […]

You are greater than your fears, says O Boticário in new ad by F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi

You are greater than your fears, says O Boticário in new ad by F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi

O Boticário, one of the largest cosmetics and perfumes franchises in the world, presents a super production to introduce Quasar Brave, a fragrance that has purified sake alcohol and black Ceylan leaf (black tea) in its composition. The Asian elements give the perfume the aura of wisdom and courage of the samurai warriors. And, therefore, […]

Research unveiled at SXSW reveals that the secret to effective creative lies in low cognitive load

Research unveiled at SXSW reveals that the secret to effective creative lies in low cognitive load

Behavioural communications agency HeyHuman has unveiled neuroscience evidence revealing that ads with a low cognitive load – the mental effort required to process information  – actually generate the highest levels of brand recall. The study, launched at SXSW, found that even ads with high levels of engagement can generate negative motivation and low recall levels if the […]

Future Lions challenges students to ‘Break Through’ in the global competition for inspirational talent

Future Lions challenges students to ‘Break Through’ in the global competition for inspirational talent

Future Lions, AKQA’s global student competition to unearth the next generation of talent, is now open for entries. An undergraduate competition and showcase for inspirational thinking, Future Lions, is run in collaboration with the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. 2019’s Future Lions theme is a call to action for students all over the world […]

Dept expands stateside as Rocket Insights joins agency

Dept expands stateside as Rocket Insights joins agency

Dept, a leading creativity, technology and data agency in Europe has acquired Rocket Insights, one of the fastest growing product agencies in the United States. Rocket Insights has an extensive track record of delivering innovative products and services to clients like Foundation Medicine and Fox, and was responsible for the award-winning Virgin Pulse Apple Watch […]

Perq Studio strengthens team with new Studio & Project Manager

Perq Studio strengthens team with new Studio & Project Manager

Brand and design consultancy Perq Studio has appointed a new Studio & Project Manager, Louise Smith. Leaning on her experience of running a busy operations team and her combined PRINCE2 and AgilePM approaches, Louise will support Perq Studio’s thriving workflow as the company moves into its next exciting phase. Her content sales background and the […]

Cyance appoints new non-executive chairman

Cyance appoints new non-executive chairman

Cyance, a multi-award winning B2B customer behaviour SaaS company, has announced the appointment of Gary Boyce to the position of non-executive chairman. Boyce joins the company’s expanding board to drive growth, help retain customers, and develop its staff. Boyce brings a wealth of expertise to Cyance, with more than 30 years of experience predominantly in […]

Impact secures £56 Million in funding led by Providence Strategic Growth

Impact secures £56 Million in funding led by Providence Strategic Growth

Impact, the global leader in partnership automation, announced a £56 million ($75 million) investment led by Providence Strategic Growth (PSG), the growth equity affiliate of Providence Equity Partners. The new funding will accelerate platform development, further go-to-market and regional expansion, and fuel both organic and inorganic growth. Existing investor Silversmith Capital Partners also participated in […]