KitKat sounds like “kitto katsu,” which means “surely win” in Japanese. That’s made the chocolate bar from Nestlé a popular gift for students studying for university entrance exams, as a way to give them some encouragement during what is surely one of the most stressful times in a young person’s life. Building off its award-winning KIT […]
J. Walter Thompson London brought together global children’s charity Plan UK and popular dating app Happn to raise awareness of the massive number of girls who are married before their 16th birthday J. Walter Thompson London approached Plan UK with the idea of teaming with Happn and taking over their feed for a day. Today, […]
In light of Western Australia consistently having the highest road fatality rate of any state, the RAC and JWT have unveiled a world-first innovation – a car powered by attention – to raise awareness about the deadly impact of inattention on our roads, estimated to be a factor in 46% of all fatal crashes in […]
Following Google’s announcement of its latest Android 4.4 mobile operating system ‘KitKat’, Nestlé teamed up with agency JWT to create an ad that spoofs the typical Apple stylized ad. With tongue-firmly-in-cheek, the parody video features Christopher Catlin, Chief Breaks Officer of KitKat, imitating Apple’s Jony Ive and his speech, to announce the arrival of “the […]
WPP and client Ford have apologized for a series of controversial online ads that were created and posted by a JWT India staffer. JWT is one of WPP’s global agency networks. The ads, which were not authorized, were posted Friday and taken down after the client and agency became aware of them. One of the […]
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 […]
The entry lines for the 15th annual FAB awards are now open. The award function, which has steadily gained a strong reputation over the years, is an international programme focused entirely on work done for Food and Beverage brands. It recognises the critical contribution that outstanding creative work makes to build brands. Rewarding the leading […]
JWT Brazil Chairman Stefano Zunino announced today the launch of a new co-venture with branded content and social engagement company Mutato. This co-venture between the two agencies bolsters JWT’s digital portfolio alongside CASA and i-Cherry. According to Zunino, the idea of investing in a new business model had been discussed since last year, sparked by […]
Health & Happiness: Hand in Hand NEW YORK — In its October trend report, JWT explores how happiness is coming to be seen as a core component of health and wellness. “Health & Happiness: Hand in Hand” examines the rising notion that a happier person is a healthier person—and, in turn, a healthier person is a […]