Ad Industry Needs Ego Boost

Ad Industry Needs Ego Boost

A new study from agency research unit McCann Truth Central found that 70% of the nearly 500 agency professionals surveyed believe the industry’s “best days are behind us.” More than half (56%) said they wished they were doing something “more creative.” Chris Weil, who is also chairman and CEO of Momentum Worldwide, accentuated the positive. […]

Friends Show Their True Hand in New Online Campaign From Carlsberg

Carlsberg, one of the world's leading beer brands, has released its new online campaign, “Carlsberg puts friendship to the test”. The new online film has a twist to the tag line “That calls for a Carlsberg” through a real life, high drama set-up caught on hidden cameras.

Carlsberg puts friendship to the test by placing volunteers’ unsuspecting friends in the ultimate, dramatic and nerve-wracking situation. Receiving a call in the middle of the night by their best friend who finds himself in a sticky situation during a game of poker, they’re asked, “How far would they go for a friend?” Our chosen […]

“Connecting Cultures” With Graham Fink at ADFEST 2013

“Connecting Cultures” With Graham Fink at ADFEST 2013

ADFEST 2013’s Grand Jury President, Graham Fink, is presenting a Speaker Session that shares his personal experiences from working in Asia & London, celebrating the differences, the similarities, and the hilarities. ‘Connecting Cultures’ will be the last presentation at ADFEST 2013, wrapping up three days of illuminating, entertaining and provocative Speaker Sessions. “ADFEST is a […]

PEEPS Mark 60 Years by Expressing PEEPSonality With New TVC

This Easter, Marshmallow PEEPS Brand Candies are leaving the nest with their first live-action commercial to be run on TV and via social media. This is PEEPS’ first TV campaign in over ten years and is the brand’s first commercial to kick off an ongoing, year-round TV campaign. In March, PEEPS will present the “Brothers” […]

ADFEST & D&AD Launch The ADFEST+D&AD Academy

ADFEST & D&AD Launch The ADFEST+D&AD Academy

In partnership with D&AD, ADFEST is delighted to introduce the ADFEST+D&AD Academy, which takes place during ADFEST 2013 on 17th-19thMarch 2013. At the ADFEST+D&AD Academy, young creatives will have the rare opportunity to refine their creative problem-solving skills by participating in a series of ‘Inspiration Sessions’ presented by award-winning creative over two days. All delegates […]

Heal’s set to make heads turn, thanks to Whispering Window

Interactive window display at Heal’s Tottenham Court Road to showcase classic Warner Bros footage to capture shoppers’ attention

Heal’s set to make heads turn, thanks to Whispering Window

As part of a re-launch campaign for Heal’s Mattresses website, the iconic home furniture retailer is launching an interactive window display at its flagship Tottenham Court Road store, which is designed to make passers-by take maximum notice of what’s on show. The creative display, which has launched in time for Valentine’s Day, features three separate […]

Super Bowl Spots Score Big Repeat Views Online

Super Bowl Spots Score Big Repeat Views Online

Nearly one-third of viewers to the Super Bowl were so taken with commercials during the game that they watched at least one of the spots again online afterwards. A new survey from media shop Mindshare polled nearly 2,200 adults in the days following the game (Feb. 4-6) and 31% of those who watched the game indicated […]

The FAB Awards Name Daniel Bonner As Jury President

The FAB Awards Name Daniel Bonner As Jury President

Daniel Bonner has been announced as the 15th Annual FAB Awards’ Jury President for the Advertising, Interactive and Digital categories. Commenting on Daniel’s acceptance to chair the 2013 Panel, FAB Awards President N.Nayar said, “We are truly delighted to have someone of Dan’s calibre to Chair the Jury. Dan as a Creative and Dan as […]

Super Bowl Scores Nearly $4 Million Per Spot

Super Bowl Scores Nearly $4 Million Per Spot

This year’s average Super Bowl commercial price is expected to climb to about the same level as a year ago — close to 10% — with many commercials bought at $4 million for a 30-second commercial. Average pricing for a 30-second commercial for this year’s big football game on Feb. 3 on CBS featuring the […]