Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner has taken the dramatic decision to back a ban on female nudity within his soft porn bible after agreeing with critics that full frontal shots are ‘passé’ in a world of ubiquitous online porn. The new edict will come into effect from March 2016, when the title will pursue ‘provocative’ […]
Today’s consumers have a complex relationship with alcohol and brands depending on the occasion, their own self-image, or the place they drink. The rules of consumption have changed making the certainties of the past less relevant for alcohol marketers. To try and uncover the new rules for alcohol marketing, Maxus has created a report, called […]
Emirates unveiled its highly anticipated television commercial (TVC) featuring Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston. This marks the first time Emirates has collaborated with the international star in a global digital and TV campaign. The Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actress showcases her impeccable comedic timing in the global airline’s light-hearted TVC. The ad […]
Worldwide social network ad spending is accelerating even faster than expected, according to a new forecast from eMarketer. Global social network ad spending will reach $25.14 billion in 2015, higher than the $23.68 forecast in April. However, the pace at which the major players are growing differs greatly. The growth in social network ad spending […]
Microsoft has released a new global spot called ‘The Ones Who Will Do Great Things’ that aims to drive home the idea that the children of today will go on to change the world one day with the help of Windows 10. The one-minute video follows another that was released in July when the Windows […]
Fanatical Star Wars aficionados are gearing up for the cinematic debut of The Force Awakens by taking part in a global 18 hour unboxing event dubbed Force Friday. Kicking off at YouTube Space LA the frenzy of cardboard, bubble wrap and sellotape with hosts Anthony Carboni and Andi Gutierzz injecting some pizazz into proceedings by […]
is hoping to connect to urban women around the world by kickstarting a movement which it is calling Energy Running, through an influencer-supported advertising and events drive. “Energy Running is about more than lacing up and logging miles,” said Adrian Leek, general manager of Adidas Running. “It’s a sport-driven social movement that’s just as much […]
Google has unveiled its biggest update in 16 years with the introduction of a new dynamic, animated logo which will react to users written and verbal search requests. The new look ditches the old serif typeface which Google has used since 1999 in favour of its own sans-serif creation. The changes will see the letters […]
The Coca-Cola Company announced James Quincey has been named President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. As President and COO, Quincey will have responsibility for all of the Company’s operating units worldwide. He will report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Muhtar Kent. Quincey, 50, is a 19-year veteran of Coca-Cola and since […]
Following a competitive four-way review across London and New York, DMG Media has appointed Maxus as its primary marketing and media agency in the UK and North America. Maxus will provide consultancy support to the DMG Media brands, Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, and assume responsibility for brand-specific buying in paid-for media […]