As part of its efforts to recruit programmers and developers in 2015, GE introduced its “What’s the Matter with Owen” campaign. The campaign was designed to attract tech talent by reinforcing GE’s position as a digital industrial company and focusing on how GE developers are helping to create digital solutions that solve some of the […]
Samsung is pushing its fledgling Gear VR headset in a big way after recruiting Hollywood star William H. Macy to sell its customised virtual reality headset for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The celebrity-studded commercial debuted during the first ad slot of the Oscars with 90 seconds of star plugs from the likes of […]
[KGVID width=”600″ height=”338″]https://marcommnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Geox_MovementFim_1080_Final.mp4[/KGVID] Full service creative agency, Doner London, has unveiled an integrated multi-million euro global campaign for Italian footwear brand Geox – #startbreathing – repositioning them as a modern, emotionally engaging, premium lifestyle brand with breathable sole technology. The new creative, directed by world-renowned photographer and documentary-maker Rankin, launches on 29th February 2016 and […]
The Premier League has appointed Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R (RKCR/Y&R) as its first advertising agency. RKCR/Y&R won the pitch after going up against Adam & Eve/DDB in the final round. M&C Saatchi took part at an earlier stage in the process, which was handled by Robin Consulting. The WPP agency will begin working on the advertising, […]
In celebration of Facebook’s new Reaction buttons, Chevrolet unveiled one of the first online videos to incorporate the new feature. The one-minute Facebook-only video by Commonwealth//McCann, pays homage to the extension of the Facebook “Like” button that gives people more ways to express themselves – and finally allows Chevrolet’s customers to display their “Love” of the new […]
Umbro’s new Medusae football boot has been given the magic treatment with a new marketing campaign by creative agency Love. A limited edition shoe box of tricks has been designed that replicates the back of a well-known magician’s prop. When opening the box there is an empty space, however, when closing the box the boots […]
LinkedIn will debut its first TV commercial during the Academy Awards on February 28. With the campaign, “You’re Closer Than You Think,” LinkedIn is looking to show how the platform can help everyone reach their potential. The commercial, which includes a voiceover by LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner, grew out of NASA’s decision in 2015 to use […]
Under Armour will showcase the U.S. women’s gymnastics team and international soccer star Memphis Depay in its biggest — and most digitally focused — global campaign to date. And the rising sports brand is not stopping there: Longtime endorser Michael Phelps will join the campaign in March via a short film, and the brand will […]
AllTogetherNow has created an atmospheric, documentary-style content campaign to celebrate the launch of Mercedes-Benz Vans’ new Vito Sport model – showcasing the versatility of the vehicle, which combines practical space with leading technology and comfort, enabling business use as well as an active lifestyle. Launching February 24, the campaign’s hero film, ‘Dirt vs Road’, tracks […]
In an eye-opening keynote at New York’s Social Media Week, New York Times (NYT) chief executive Mark Thompson outlined the future of the publication and how it fosters innovation. “Sometimes, you should just go with your instinct”; a phrase that reverberated not only around the main room at The Times Centre is Manhattan on Febraury […]