the Inspiration

Ever wondered what fills the world’s most creative minds?
Feed your inspiration with our regular columns.

22^nd Mar

OnMyRadar:D.A.D.D.Y.

Mike Ahern [right] and Enda Loughman [left] are directing duo D.A.D.D.Y. Here, the self-described ‘two youngish Irishmen with big noses' relay what's on their creative radar, including a film regarded as "one of the worst ever made".

21^st Mar

Playlist:WarrenFu

19^th Mar

OnMyRadar:BenjaminGreen

18^th Mar

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.

12^th Mar

On My Radar: Paul & Jono

Johannes Leonardo associate creative directors Paul Gregson [right] and Jono Flannery [left] reveal what's on their inspirational radar.

12^th Mar

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?

7^th Mar

Playlist: KLVDR

The Pulse Films director tells us how he fell in love with 90's music videos, misses the "Old Kanye", and why he wants to work with Andre 3000.

5^th Mar

Jordan Brady: A few of my favourite things

In the first of a new shots series, we chat to the Superlounge director/partner about some of the items he keeps around his workspace to keep him inspired.

5^th Mar

On My Radar: Max McKeon

The Colenso BBDO New Zealand Creative Director reflects on his soft spot for westerns and Richard Ayoade, and wishes advertising was called something else.

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24^th Jan

OnMyRadar:RickChant

WE ARE Pi's co-founder and creative director talks about the Only Fools and Horses effect, the likely shift to advertising aimed at AI appliances and the secrets of the M25.

24^th Jan

Playlist:AlexanderBrown

Sweetshop director and designer Alexander Brown picks his favourite music videos and champions unique ideas and elegant execution.

25^th Feb

On My Radar: Derek Doyle

Boys and Girls head of production Derek Doyle enjoys carrying a cinema in his pocket, loves Fargo and hankers for everyone in the industry having a little more respect for each other.

21^st Feb

Playlist: Lisette Donkersloot

The formerly dog-obsessed Caviar director's mind is boggled by Garth Jenning's R.E.M. promo, thinks Paolo Nutini's Iron Sky is 'perfection' and cites Celine Dion's Deadpool 2 track as an 'undeniable banger'.

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