The News
Signings, industry moves, award show updates
and breaking campaigns.
Guinness turns Shanghai pedestrians into ad directors
Guinness Street Studio was Imagined and developed with creative agency Fred & Farid Shanghai.
Stoiximan sponsor the shirt
Stoiximan’s new sponsorships campaign hands the team’s Jersey over to the fans.
Schweppes takes first steps on Mars
Schweppes redefines the art of savouring with a cinematic film saga that takes us to Mars.
Moirai signs director Sing J Lee
Following the release of his Sundance-winning debut feature, The Accidental Getaway Driver, Sing J Lee joins Moirai for UK commercial representation.
TBWA\Media Arts Lab names Nick Ciffone as ECD
Based in Los Angeles, Ciffone will report directly to Global Chief Creative Officer Brent Anderson.
Havas bolsters global leadership with executive appointments
Dan Hagen is tapped as Havas’ Global Chief Data and Technology Officer to lead data & tech strategy across the global holding company, and Jamie Seltzer succeeds Hagen as Havas Media Network’s Global Chief Data and Tech Officer.
Stadium Creative Group signs director Julian J Acosta
Acosta is celebrated for his poetic realism and emotionally resonant storytelling across commercials, music videos, and long-form projects.
MSE leadership expands with new partners
Matt Pochettino, Patric Ryan and Chris Walker join the management structure at Marshall Street Editors.
Primo joins JW Collective
Primo partners with JW Collective to expand presence in the UK and Europe.
It's light's up, let's go for the Toronto Blue Jays
The Emmy nominated director Kevin Foley swings for the fences in a new campaign for “The Birds”.
What's under Kohler's black veil?
NM Talents Boo George and Mik Allen capture Laura Kim in Kohler’s bold new collaboration.
Filmmaking duo THE COLES join PRETTYBIRD
The siblings bring their cinematic style, rich in humanity, nuance, and visual play to the award-winning production company for US & UK representation.
Kareem Rahma joins Los Films for commercial representation
Comedy creator Kareem Rahma joins Los Films' commercial division following branded work with UPS and other major brands.
Stay up-to-date with the latest news, insight and inspiration for the global creative community.
shots' ADFEST event was nothing to wine about
Take a look at our annual jury celebration (and line up some entries for our APAC awards) as the dust settles on ADFEST 2025.
Michelle Cassis joins Outsider
Starting life in Chile and growing as a director in Madrid, Cassis has joined Outsider for UK representation.
All of the updates from our global awards events.
First wave of shots Awards Americas 2025 judges announced
With the super early bird entry discount expiring at the end of the year, we can announce the first stellar wave of judges who will cast their eyes over the work.
shots Awards The Americas head judges announced
Ready your entires! With the awards now open, we reveal the 2025 head judges for The Americas.
shots shoots Out of the Box
Bringing the industry together for another sold-out day of insights, shots' Out of the Box event saw debate range through sustainability, cost-efficiency, creativity, and stop-frame nuttery. Relive the sessions here.
shots Awards EMEA 2024 winners announced
The winners of this year's shots Awards EMEA have been announced and you can find a list of all the triumphant work, people and companies here, along with photos from the night's festivities.
shots Awards EMEA 2024 shortlists announced
With the second round of judging underway, we're delighted to announce the exceptional work shortlisted for each of the shots Awards EMEA 2024 categories.
shots Awards APAC 2024 winners announced
The judges have cast their collective, expert eyes over the amazing work entered this year, and have now spoken. The winners of this year's shots Awards Asia Pacific are here.
Co-op aims to tackle price perceptions
Co-op Plot Twist is Co-op’s biggest ever value campaign, matching Aldi prices on over 100 everyday essentials for its members.
Mother elevates next generation of global leaders
Katie Mackay-Sinclair, Chris Gallery, Felix Richter and Teri Miller are elevated to global team, leading the Mother Family of agencies into the future.
Progressive’s Dr. Rick is back once again
Progressive’s Dr. Rick is back again to help young homeowners navigate silence in new spot from Arnold.
Director Erik Morales heads to Institute
Production company Institute welcomes Spanish director Erik Morales to its roster for US commercial representation.
Niels La Croix signs with Spears & Arrows
Dutch director Niels La Croix signs with Spears & Arrows for US representation.