“Although International Women’s Day only happens once a year, it’s important that we continue to talk about gender equality all year round to address systemic bias and keep it top of the agenda. Championing and supporting women shouldn’t be a tick boxing exercise, we should do everything we can to embed true gender equality into […]
by Benjamin Farrell, a Senior Designer at Design Bridge Amsterdam
Much like its sporting counterpart The Olympics, Eurovision’s annual explosion of camp kitsch gifts us a new visual identity each time. With its typically shallow-yet-inclusive and mildly innuendo-laden message (2020’s slogan is “Open Up”), it continues to inspire both obsessive passion and derision in equal measure. Love it or loathe it, with its noble ambition […]
News UK is launching a new data platform that will enable advertisers to reach audiences based on their emotions and attitudes, driving emotional loyalty and potentially increasing advertising engagement by up to 45%. NewsIQ UK will capture the preferences, opinions and emotions of News UK’s audiences and will allow brands to target campaigns based on […]
Keep up or get left behind. Businesses, and creative and marketing agencies in particular, need to accept that with advancing tech, newer and better propositions, and the rising expectations of today’s consumers, what worked a treat yesterday won’t necessarily cut it tomorrow. We need to focus on developing new model propositions that deliver commercial success, […]
There may be instability and disruption in the retail industry, but Christmas is Christmas and we all love it. Whether the analysts are predicting doom, gloom or boom, Christmas brings a huge boost to the high street. In a sector that’s rife with competition, retailers are focused on one thing – how do I drive […]
Tom Denbigh, Account Diretcor and Jo Tanner, Senior Project Manager at Netcel tell us how advanced digital technology is transforming the capabilities of charity brands: A CHALLENGED AND CROWDED MARKET We all admire the vital work that charities perform in the UK, but the charity sector has become crowded, with countless good causes vying for […]
Joe Stevens, Social Media Manager, bigdog It’s no secret that Facebook Live presents a massive opportunity for brands to drive organic reach and engagement. When connecting with brands, consumers want to have engaging experiences that capture and hold their attention, which is why we’ve moved from images to video to Live to keep pace with […]
“Plagiarism is always the biggest thing in Hollywood.” Mr Clint Eastwood knows Hollywood so must have a point. We’re not in Hollywood, but the London-centric design world can be a bit like La-La Land at times. The highs, the lows, the fight for an original Oscar-worthy idea that transforms business thinking and consumer’s lives. There’s […]
Considering sell-out crowds every year and 2016’s annual profit of £42m, the most famous tennis tournament in the world hardly needs an introduction. But inline with Wimbledon’s 140th anniversary, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) have unveiled a new digital strategy to expand their global fan base. Enhancements to their digital platforms and the […]