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Javier Campopiano to chair Campaign Big Global Awards judging panel
This year’s awards include several new categories.
WPP lawyers involved in awards process dispute with Cannes Lions
Informa-owned festival rescinded approval for Oglivy and Grey to be treated as a single network.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group picks global social account
Social agency Ok Cool won the mandate following a four-way competitive pitch.
ID Mobile taps into football transfer deadline by flagging up customer 'signings'
The campaign was created by Trouble Maker.
‘Stories and uncompromising spirit’: Samsung CMO on its Olympics and Paralympics campaign
Samsung worked with Publicis Groupe’s Marcel and Bartle Bogle Hegarty London on the campaign.
Paralympics 2024 round-up: Watch the ads
Campaign looks at some of the global ads around the Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
Lurpak spot rocks out over plant-based variant
The work, which featues a heavy metal soundtrack, was made by Wieden & Kennedy London.
Alzheimer’s Society ad shows reality of slowly losing a parent to dementia
The spot was created by New Commercial Arts.
Decathlon relaunches as a global sports brand with focus on 'Wonder'
Global brand consultancy Wolff Olins and creative agency AMV BBDO collaborated to rebrand Decathlon, the third-largest sports company globally, emphasising enjoyment, connection, and adventure.
Mars Wrigley refreshes gum brands with quirky 'Chew good' platform
Created by Omnicom and Energy BBDO, the campaign, backed by a bumper multi-million-dollar media spend, is slated to run in 70+ markets, including some countries in APAC.
Virgin Atlantic unveils ad with only sign language to highlight inclusive travel
The 30-second hero ad will be shown first on Channel 4 and was produced by the broadcaster.
Santa is diagnosed with cancer in Publicis ad for treatment centre
The ad has been created pro bono by Publicis Conseil.
Trivago unveils brand refresh with AI ad campaign
The hotel search engine is also launching a new logo.
Unilever investigated by CMA over green claims in ads
Initial review uncovered a 'range of concerning practices' in Unilever’s marketing.
BBC appoints first chief brand officer
Charl Bassil is currently chief marketing officer at Absolut Vodka.
Unilever boosts marketing spend to 'drive desire at scale'
Consumer goods giant spent 15.5% of turnover on marketing in H1.
Coca-Cola brand director: ‘Brands can’t be complacent and must keep renewing’
Oana Vlad spoke alongside the creative directors of the Kansas City Chiefs and JKR at the D&AD Festival.
Raft of agencies sign up to IPA mental-health pledge for employees
Sixty-seven agencies have signed up to the People First Promise, revealed to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.
Rise 2024 conference: Marketing chiefs offer six lessons on the benefits of DEI
Marketing chiefs from Diageo, Lego, and Procter & Gamble at the Rise conference emphasised that diversity and inclusion drive better ROI.
Team behind Eugene the world-record egg sell rights for 'seven-figure sum'
Eugene the egg was Instagram’s most-liked photo in 2019.
The Guardian apologises over ‘watch porn’ ad placed next to child abuse article
The newspaper called the placement of the print ad ‘an oversight’ on its part.
Olympics and Paralympics 2024 round-up: Watch the ads
Campaign takes a look at the ads around the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024.
Chris Freeland departs from Rapp
The executive chair for the UK and APAC, Freeland's responsibilities have been picked up by chief executive Gabrielle Ludzker.
Pizza Hut becomes ‘official sponsor of dominoes’
The campaign was created by Iris Worldwide.
Olympics and Paralympics 2024 round-up: Watch the ads
Campaign dives into the best ads from the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Coca-Cola focuses on hugs in Olympics ad
The global campaign was developed by WPP Open X, led by Ogilvy and supported by EssenceMediaCom, VML and Hogarth.
The Economist targets younger audience with OOH campaign
Campaign includes new tagline 'Independent journalism for independent thinking'.
Nestlé increases marketing spend as sales fall 1.5%
Chief executive said Nestlé delivered ‘increased marketing investments’ despite the cost-of-living crisis.
Unilever to roll out new consumer appeal testing for 'power brands'
Move comes as turnover in 2023 dropped 0.8%.
Jeremy Allen White Calvin Klein ad sparks complaints over objectification
The latest complaints come as a similar ad by the brand featuring FKA twigs was banned for objectifying women.
The Lego Group picks agency for $469 million global media account
Incumbent Initiative repitched for the account.
Snickers creates AI-generated José Mourinho for personalised messages
Participants can share their unique videos on social media, and there’s a 50% discount on Snickers for those who join the activation.
Peroni shortlists four agencies in global creative review
The incumbent is Trouble Maker.