the Inspiration

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

8^th Oct

OnMyRadar:ConnorCassidy

Connor Cassidy, editor and cinematographer at Boomshot, talks about his passion for action sports, which is a proving ground for advertising, and his love for Below Deck, as he reveals what's on his radar.

4^th Oct

PeerReview:OliviaRavasio

3^rd Oct

Playlist:Nitram

1^st Oct

On My Radar: Jonathan Santana

Jonathan Santana, Chief Creative Officer at Johannes Leonardo, discusses his passion for music and art as he reveals what's on his creative radar.

1^st Oct INSPIRATION FOCUS

Talkin 'bout my inspiration

Our final look at the work that brought ad champions into the industry sees eight greats recall the spacemen, gerbils and slaps that left a mark.

30^th Sep

Bennett Johnson: A Few Of My Favourite Things

Missing Link Films' London-born, Brooklyn-based director Bennett Johnson talks through the headwear, footwear, and self-care that keeps his creativity flowing.

27^th Sep INSPIRATION FOCUS

Talking 'bout my inspiration

Continuing this month's Inspiration focus, shots catches up with seven creatives from all corners of the industry to discover the spots that sold them a career in advertising.

25^th Sep

Peer Review: Pete Riski

From Spielberg's E.T. to Steve Rogers' Cadburys ad, TV and commercial director Pete Riski, repped by Wild Gift, talks us through the films that inspire him and explains why there will always be a place for human storytelling.

24^th Sep INSPIRATION FOCUS

Inspired thinking; the ads that made me

As we continue this month's Inspiration Focus, we hear from five more advertising luminaries who reveal the commercials which persuaded them to get into the advertising industry.

Around the world

On Location is a column that gives a boots-on-the-ground look at some amazing cities, brought to you by local production experts.

11^th Aug

OnLocation...Shanghai

MPC Shanghai Creative Director Barry Greaves gives us a tour of this incredible city, spanning the historic Bund to the Jing'an temple and its surrounds, offering something for everyone who visits.

30^th Jun

OnLocation...Barcelona

Barcelona is an expanse of delightful architecture, incredible food, and beautiful beaches, and we asked Jordi Molla, Production Ambassador for Twentyfour Seven to give us a guided tour of his city.

28^th Jul

OnLocation...Budapest

From Angel Films' production service mavens Zsofi Kende and Enikő Palchuber, comes a guided tour around Budapest, from rooftop bars to ancient amphitheaters, plus some recommended Hungarian street food.

9^th Jun

OnLocation...Athens

Maria Kopanou, Executive Producer, Green Olive Films, gives us the foodie's tour of Athens, shows off the beachfront locales, and recalls her fondest Akropolis memory.

2^nd Jun

OnLocation...Vilnius

Ema Čielytė, Production Manager at Magic Vilnius, guides us around the city; it's luxurious hotels and well-stocked whisky bars and its love of hot air balloons, and explains why the capital of Lithuania is the 'g-spot' of Europe.

24^th Sep

On My Radar: Neil Smith

Work Editorial editor and Co-Founder, Neil Smith, wonders where Tony's Chocaloney sprang from, laments the versatility of his iPhone celebrates Adam Curtis's oeuvre, as he reveals what's on his radar.

24^th Sep INSPIRATION FOCUS

Wetherspoons; fashion inspiration to be floored by

You can be inspired by many things; poetry, art, the glint of sunlight off a crystal clear lake or, in this instance, the brilliantly garish carpets on the floors of Wetherspoons bars. Here, Jack Snell, a creative at BMB London, talks about how he and his creative partner Joe Lovett decided to create a fashion line side project from pub chain floor fabric.