SMARTY LAUNCHES “LESS MALARKEY, MORE SMARTY” CAMPAIGN

<strong>SMARTY LAUNCHES “LESS MALARKEY, MORE SMARTY” CAMPAIGN</strong>

SMARTY, the SIM-only mobile network owned by Hutchison 3G, launches this week a new fully-integrated marketing campaign, “Less malarkey, more SMARTY”. The campaign was developed by MSQ, whose remit joins-up brand, direct response, customer engagement and PR. Launched in August 2017, SMARTY is powered by the Three UK network and has a mission to bring […]

Drop (RED) Gorgeous: Stellantis UK and Saatchi & Saatchi launch new work for Fiat New (500)RED collaboration

Drop (RED) Gorgeous: <strong>Stellantis UK and Saatchi & Saatchi launch new work for Fiat New (500)<sup>RED </sup>collaboration</strong>

FIAT UK and Saatchi & Saatchi London, UK agency of record for automotive giants Stellantis’s Fiat, Abarth and Jeep brands, have launched new UK work for the all-electric, Fiat New (500)RED collaboration, ‘LOOKS GOOD. DOES GOOD.’ The campaign, which launched across OOH, BVOD, digital and social, builds on a creative concept by Leo Burnett Italia […]

UK MEDIA INFLATION PREDICTED TO REACH 3.8% IN 2023, DOWN FROM 4.0% IN 2022

UK MEDIA INFLATION PREDICTED TO REACH 3.8% IN 2023, DOWN FROM 4.0% IN 2022

TV inflation continues to fall but remains significantly higher than other media types  Global media inflation remains high but forecast to be lower in 2023 than last year’s predictions UK media inflation is predicted to reach 3.8% in 2023, down from 4.0% in 2022, according to the ECI Media Management’s 2023 Media Inflation Report, which is released today.  […]

Designing for resilience: How to make brands work in a recession

<strong>Designing for resilience: How to make brands work in a recession</strong>

By Christopher Schilperoort, MD and Partner, brand design agency bluemarlin The current climate feels like the perfect storm for FMCG brands. The UK economy saw zero growth in the final three months of 2022. The cost-of-living crisis, a post-Brexit hangover, widespread strike action and energy price hikes have all compounded the sense that there’s a […]

“The Breakup-Proof Hoodie”. Portuguese streetwear brand +351 creates a garment that protects their clients from the end of their relationships.

<strong>“The Breakup-Proof Hoodie”. Portuguese streetwear brand +351 creates a garment that protects their clients from the end of their relationships.</strong>

During the month of Valentine’s Day, the brand wanted to stir the waters of romance with a breakup-proof hoodie. A unique piece that brings a lawyer-written reimbursement policy on its label. Wearing a piece of clothing from your significant other is seen as a sign of affection — and so, it’s more than natural that […]

Mediaplus International wins C&A account

Mediaplus International wins C&A account

The right message is what counts when you want to reach several million consumers at the right moment. C&A has dedicated itself to this topic and put its European media budget out to tender. The task is to make C&A the “most human centric fashion brand” in Europe. Mediaplus International was convincing in the pitch […]

Pavone Group’s SpotBowl is back, and it’s predicting the winners

<strong>Pavone Group’s SpotBowl is back, and it’s predicting the winners</strong>

Pavone Group’s annual Super Bowl commercial poll, SpotBowl, is celebrating a milestone this year with its 20th game. In addition to letting America sound off about their favorite (and least favorite) ads, the data scientists at Pavone Group are using predictive analytics to forecast the winners.  To bring predictive analytics to life, Pavone Group created a proprietary […]

McDonald’s converted billboards into digital food trucks

McDonald’s converted billboards into digital food trucks

For the launch of McDonald’s Sweden’s new fried chicken burger, a homage streetfood culture, the restaurant chain transformed DOOH billboards into digital food trucks to let people try their new offering. To further celebrate street food culture as part of the launch of their new Crafted Chicken burger, McDonald’s Sweden converted DOOH billboards into digital […]

Miso Tasty Shows Its Might in Redesign by Hunt Hanson

Miso Tasty Shows Its Might in Redesign by Hunt Hanson

Independent brand design agency Hunt Hanson has redesigned Miso Tasty, a contemporary Japanese-food brand that’s on a mission to empower all cooks to make meals mightier with miso. The bold new design, which recently hit shelves in the UK, takes the brand to the next level with confidence, character and a touch of premium craft.   […]

SUPER BOWL 2023: NEW RESEARCH FROM DLMDD HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF MUSIC ANTHEMS AT MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS

SUPER BOWL 2023: NEW RESEARCH FROM DLMDD HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF MUSIC ANTHEMS AT MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS

YouGov survey provides valuable insights for the use of sound to drive audience engagement and loyalty As sports fans and brands across the world prepare for the 2023 Super Bowl, new research has revealed the power of music anthems to connect audiences with their favourite teams and their national identity, providing important lessons for brands when […]