New Converse film is an anthem to London's creative community
For his commercial directing debut, Pulse Films' Paco Raterta follows five women forging their own future in spite of political, social and economic confusion.
McDonald's makes fun of coffee pretention
The fast food chain takes a swipe at overblown advertising tropes.
An injured footballer is euthanised in this shocking spot for LACS
In the wake of Cheltenham Festival, the League of Cruel Sports is seeking to highlight the horrific consequences of horse racing.
Rachel McDonald celebrates the sensory delights of New Orleans
Ahead of the annual Mardi Gras Carnival, this breathtaking film shines a light on the city’s iconic traditions.
Eloise King and Nike encourage girls to love their bodies
The Prettybird director helms an impressive spot, featuring artist Belen Leroux backed with powerful poem written and performed by Abondance Matanda.
Get a whiff of that! Hornbach captures the smell of spring
New campaign out of Heimat Berlin is an entertaining riff on Japanese 'used panty' vending machines.
Vicks' emotional film highlights plight of HIV-positive children
Publicis Singapore continues its #TouchOfCare campaign with another true life story.
New Converse film is an anthem to London's creative community
For his commercial directing debut, Pulse Films' Paco Raterta follows five women forging their own future in spite of political, social and economic confusion.
McDonald's makes fun of coffee pretention
The fast food chain takes a swipe at overblown advertising tropes.
An injured footballer is euthanised in this shocking spot for LACS
In the wake of Cheltenham Festival, the League of Cruel Sports is seeking to highlight the horrific consequences of horse racing.
Rachel McDonald celebrates the sensory delights of New Orleans
Ahead of the annual Mardi Gras Carnival, this breathtaking film shines a light on the city’s iconic traditions.
Eloise King and Nike encourage girls to love their bodies
The Prettybird director helms an impressive spot, featuring artist Belen Leroux backed with powerful poem written and performed by Abondance Matanda.
Get a whiff of that! Hornbach captures the smell of spring
New campaign out of Heimat Berlin is an entertaining riff on Japanese 'used panty' vending machines.
Vicks' emotional film highlights plight of HIV-positive children
Publicis Singapore continues its #TouchOfCare campaign with another true life story.
Q&As and behind-the-scenes info on the latest and greatest commercials, shorts and music videos.
NinianDoffonteachingdogstodrive
The Pulse Films director talks us through the making of his Chemical Brothers music video, plus fills us in on the barnstorming premiere of his debut feature at SXSW.
Asics spec spot is a runaway success
On a shoestring budget, Eric Van Wyke has directed and edited this accomplished 90-second spot, which cuts between a humdrum desk job and the glorious freedom of running.
Simon Aboud explores life in a bubble
The Annex Films director talks to shots about his dystopian vision of an antibiotics-resistant world.
Getting Boasty with Henry Scholfield
The Caviar director talks to us about his star-studded, battle-filled promo for Wiley.
Student filmmaker’s pro-bono work for Mind.se punches a hole in mental health preconceptions
The film, from Salzburg’s University of Applied Sciences undergraduate Christoffer Borggren, uses boxing as a powerful metaphor for a sufferer’s internal struggles.
RSA Films welcomes comedy director Zach Braff to the roster for commercials
His first work is a hilarious new campaign for Hidden Valley Ranch.
The multi-talented Carrie Brownstein joins PRETTYBIRD’s roster of creatives
The award-winning filmmaker establishes herself as a permanent fixture in the advertising industry.
AICP Post Awards announces 2019 Curatorial Committee
Panel of editors, colorists, visual effects artists, directors and audio mixers to ensure work meets judging criteria, will select Shortlist and Best in Show.
Highly-acclaimed Director Liz Murphy signs with Sweetshop globally
Liz’s passion is ‘to make stuff that gives people the feels’.
Trevor King joins Greenpoint Pictures as Executive Producer
The addition of King is an exciting development for Greenpoint, whose recent work includes projects for Google, New Balance, and ESPN.
Strike Anywhere signs Director Malia James
Signing is first move by new managing director Victoria Guenier.
Cannes Lions honours Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein with the Lion of St. Mark
The award recognises outstanding contribution to the creative industry.
The Ridley Scott Creative Group hits Amsterdam
Headed up by Wieden+Kennedy and Droga5 Producer Ross Plummer (MD) and Bart Hendrikx (Business Director), the new office looks to explore creative opportunities in the Netherlands and Europe.
- Call for entries: Saatchi & Saatchi New Creators Showcase
- Missing Link Films’ new Director Megan Maczko shoots Guinness spot for R/GA
- Weekly Rewind: March 15, 2019
- Hyundai Tucson has your back in the bush in new campaign via Innocean Australia
- 2019 Dubai Lynx Award winners revealed
- Kim Geldenhuys joins Nice Shirt
- Bruce St. Clair joins Rattling Stick for U.K. representation
- Union’s Christopher Huth cuts the trailer for K-Y Series “The Pleasure is Mine”
- The spirit of Dublin is reborn for young rapper in new Teeling Whiskey commercial
- Carnage expands with Executive Producer Andrew Porteous
RSA Films welcomes comedy director Zach Braff to the roster for commercials
His first work is a hilarious new campaign for Hidden Valley Ranch.
The multi-talented Carrie Brownstein joins PRETTYBIRD’s roster of creatives
The award-winning filmmaker establishes herself as a permanent fixture in the advertising industry.
AICP Post Awards announces 2019 Curatorial Committee
Panel of editors, colorists, visual effects artists, directors and audio mixers to ensure work meets judging criteria, will select Shortlist and Best in Show.
Highly-acclaimed Director Liz Murphy signs with Sweetshop globally
Liz’s passion is ‘to make stuff that gives people the feels’.
Trevor King joins Greenpoint Pictures as Executive Producer
The addition of King is an exciting development for Greenpoint, whose recent work includes projects for Google, New Balance, and ESPN.
Strike Anywhere signs Director Malia James
Signing is first move by new managing director Victoria Guenier.
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Asics spec spot is a runaway success
On a shoestring budget, Eric Van Wyke has directed and edited this accomplished 90-second spot, which cuts between a humdrum desk job and the glorious freedom of running.
A comedy of (good) manners
Carol Cooper meets AMV BBDO’s creative duo Jack Smedley and George Hackforth-Jones, a pair of gentlemen jesters whose motto is 'never punch down'.
On Reflection: Bryan Buckley hits the (Orange Gold) spot
As part of our Comedy Special, shots hauls the Hungry Man director back into the boardroom to discuss the evergreen wit of his award-winning Orange campaign.
Mark Denton: A few of my favourite things
We catch up with the ever-entertaining Mr Denton to chat through some of the objects on his desk he could't do without.
On My Radar: Paul & Jono
Johannes Leonardo associate creative directors Paul Gregson [right] and Jono Flannery [left] reveal what's on their inspirational radar.
My Comedy Hero
From The Far Side's dad jokes to Joan Rivers' liberating loud mouth, who (or what) tickles the funny bones of adland's top talents?
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Is humour still a crucial part of advertising? Has the Trump/Brexit axis of twattery and other woes of the world nudged mirth off the menu? Has snowflakery pushed us from joke to woke? Carol Cooper and industry pros take a look at lols in adland.
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