HMV is revamping its online music strategy as it launches a new digital music store and smartphone app that aims to convince shoppers of the worth of owning music rather than streaming it as it continues its recovery after being bought out of administration earlier this year. The app, which is available for iPhone and […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uigLklMbyuc Jose Cuervo has furthered its international, multi-platform ‘Who’s In?’ campaign with the launch of the #PartyAnimals ‘Howl’ app. Built on the FourSquare API, Howl marks Jose Cuervo’s first foray into product design. The app uses in-app SMS functionality to allow users to create virtual ‘packs’ of friends and, once out for a night out, […]
LG has unveiled a witty Scandinavian ad campaign mocking Apple, HTC and Samsung smartphones. Created by M&C Saatchi, Stockholm to promote the new LG G2 smartphone, the mobile banner ads can recognize the brand of smartphone they appear on, and respond accordingly. HTC users receive a “Tired of charging your HTC One?” message, followed by […]
Ikea has unveiled a new integrated brand campaign for the UK and Ireland encouraging adults and children to spend time together. The campaign, which explores the insight that children want to spend more time with their parents, whether it’s being at home doing something like baking or just relaxing, is set to launch on Monday […]
After an inter-agency pitch, CMW was selected to create a campaign to promote Citroën’s new DS3 Cabrio and their partnership with Arsenal FC. To complement Citroën’s advertising theme ‘Escape the Ordinary’, CMW chose magic as their overarching theme, creating a show-stopping experience with up and coming magician Drummond Money-Coutts, aka DMC, performing a number of […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nwuk90Gc2A Samsung has unveiled its latest Leo Burnett-created ad for Galaxy Gear, featuring footballer Lionel Messi and music from Lorde. The Developer ad features a version of 16-year-old Lorde’s single Royals being sung by a series of children in a post-apocalyptic style city landscape. Filmed on the streets of Barcelona, the two-minute spot ends with […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCK9HXqC18A Renault UK has unveiled the idents which will form part of its 11-week sponsorship of The Jonathan Ross Show, airing October 12. The idents take the theme of ‘animal attraction’ and focus on the brand’s latest three models: the Renault Captur crossover, the Renault Clio and the Renault ZOE. Two 10-second spots have been […]
‘Back streets of the Internet’ is a short documentary by advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo Lab that explores the online creative culture of Japan. Directed by W+K Tokyo Lab art director Shingo Ohno, the documentary seeks to provide “a glimpse of the type of creative culture that exists online behind the language barrier on the backstreets […]
California might well be the world capital of outdoor advertising, but the medium is coming under increasing regulatory pressure, as state and local governments respond to complaints about the proliferation of illegal or simply unwanted outdoor ad displays. Most recently, Governor Jerry Brown signed a law designed to crack down on illegal mobile advertising, in […]
American Express and TripAdvisor will team up to offer American Express customers special deals on travel. The deal will allow AmEx customers to post Card Member reviews, access exclusive Card Member hotspot lists and get special merchant offers, as well as heralding the introduction of a loyalty scheme through the “Amex Traveler” badge. “American Express […]