New research has revealed that extent to which the mentally and physically disabled are being harmfully affected by stereotyping in the UK – and the role being played by advertising and the media. The mentally disabled are the most likely to be negatively stereotyped by society (64% think so, rising to 75% among those actually […]
MSQ Partners has launched a new integrated campaign for The Electoral Commission to encourage voter registration for the upcoming 2018 local elections in May. MSQ were tasked to create a campaign that targets those who have not yet registered, or who need to re-register because they have recently moved house. The activity marks a new […]
Ever since the Bumper Ads format, which plays a commercial for six seconds before the videos on YouTube, was introduced, Google has been challenging major international agencies to overcome their limitations and tell surprising and creative stories in this short period of time. In 2018, for the first time, a Brazilian agency – F/Nazca […]
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, kicked off the next evolution of its I’mpossible campaign with a full-page ad in The New York Times in honour of International Women’s Day. This next phase celebrates the courageous spirit and strength of female business owners and executives. Hiscox’s I’mpossible campaign, an extension of the award-winning Encourage Courage brand […]
The marketing and communications industries are commanded by some magnificent leaders — an increasing number of which are women. This year, MarComm’s Magnificence highlights 20 women with praiseworthy positions and accomplishments in those fields. Here are the magnificent leading ladies of 2018, in no particular order: 1. Jess Burley, Global CEO at m/SIX During an […]
The film footage and images, shot by British art provocateur Alison Jackson in partnership with Uncommon London, was released to support OVO Energy’s biggest and most provocative advertising campaign to date, entitled ‘Power Your Life Differently’ – a rallying cry for people to safeguard our environmental future by choosing renewable energy. The film makes the […]
New data from AI tech company Quantcast reveals that the automotive sector is still creating advertising campaigns focussed on heavily on concepts that appeal to men, despite rising purchasing power among women. UK government data shows that car ownership among women increased 75 percent in the 20 years up to 2014. However Quantcast found that […]
Oilatum, the trusted skin health brand from GSK, is to drive standout and hero diversity in the popular skin health category with a brand-new advertising visual and messaging. The new advert aims to put Oilatum top of mind for parents looking out for effective eczema and dry skin solutions for their children. In a crowded […]
Pringles have launched a series of animated films that transport us to new worlds with their classic potato chip flavours. Dark Energy, DigitasLBi and Cookie Studio created the quirky spots with the snack brand. In each mixed-media film, characters take a single bite of a Pringles flavoured chip and is momentarily propelled into a tantalising […]
LBC reveals a fresh regional TVC and national VOD in the UK, written and produced by London-based creative production agency, How Now. In a move to bring the national talk and phone-in radio station continued brand awareness and introduce LBC to a new audience, How Now have crafted five 30-second films. The campaign takes viewers […]