The Clearing has rebranded gym chain Fitness First, scrapping the incumbent blue and white brand colours to create a look that symbolises ‘energy and strength’, according to the brand. The interiors of the gyms are being overhauled by Checkland Kindleysides. Richard Buchanan, The Clearing founder and director of consulting, says, ‘We wanted to create a […]
The creatives at Anti Advertising creatively changed the look of the billboards at bus stops to highlight the discrimination that prostitutes face. Conceived for the 30th anniversary of the Norwegian National Center of Expertise on Prostitution, these billboards use visual cues to show that sex workers have been stepped on, treated like trash and are […]
WPP consultancies Brand Union and Digit are creating a new identity for Land Rover. The consultancies were appointed following a six-way pitch and are tasked with creating an identity that will ‘support Land Rover’s ambitions for growth in new international markets’. The consultancies will also work on a set of brand guidelines for parent company […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_oHVdKYEU4 Korean car brand Kia has launched an app in time for the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament which commences next week, which allows people to simulate returning a high-speed tennis serve live from their TV using their smart phone as a racquet. The serve is simulated to be from Australia’s Sam Groth, the […]
With temperatures dropping below freezing point in Chicago, one ad shop decided to take advantage of the situation to remind Chicagoans of warmer times with this clever Arizona tourism ad. Created by Off Madison Avenue, the ad shows a bikini-clad woman enjoying the warmth of the sun, with her sandals kicked off and landing on […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvLaTupw-hk According to the NZ Transport Agency, speeding is a contributing factor in “20% of all fatal and serious injury crashes on New Zealand roads”. To remind drivers to be more vigilant on the road and to “choose a safer speed”, the agency released a powerful, thought-provoking safe driving ad titled ‘Speed ad – Mistakes’. […]
ADFEST is pleased to announce that Shahir Zag, Chief Creative Officer at Y&R MENA in Dubai, is joining next year’s festival as Jury President of the Outdoor Lotus category. A passionate typographer, designer, poet and creative sage, Zag has been instrumental in turning the creative spotlight onto the Middle East since moving to Dubai from […]
Following a period of tremendous growth and exciting opportunity, 2014 promises to be another big year for Taxi Studio, starting with the arrival of new Creative Director Steve Burden in January. Steve has consulted all over the world for major players including WPP, Fitch and Interbrand for brands such as Vodafone, BP, Harrods and Qatar […]
H&M is planning to broadcast a Super Bowl TV ad starring David Beckham that will allow viewers to buy items from the former footballer’s underwear range directly through their TVs. According to reports, the Swedish fashion retailer is returning to the Super Bowl after a year away with a campaign for Beckham’s Bodywear range. Viewers […]
In-app mobile adspend will reach almost 17 billion USD by 2018, up from 3.5 billion USD last year, a new report from Juniper Research has found. According to the report, growth will be driven by several key factors including improved targeting capabilities, as well as a trend for more effective interactive rich media ads to […]