A Digital Leader Takes a Hands-on Approach to All Media


NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Making the transition to CEO of Group M North America hasn't been all that difficult for Rob Norman, even though he now oversees more than $30 billion in billings in his dual role as co-head of Group M North America and Global CEO of Group M Interaction. Mr. Norman recently spoke with Ad Age about what the first six months in his new role has been like and the adjustments he's had to make, the success of some of Group M's agencies and the role the unit plays in new-business pitches.

Interactive Escher Art – This Computer-Generated Panoramic Piece Features 360 Cities (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) A computer-generated panoramic piece of Escher art was generated by photographer Nico Roig, and features 360 cities. The creation was made by stitching images into a 3D environment, then changing its format…

Girl-on-Girl Fashiontography – The Designers Remix Collection Fall 2010 Campaign (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Founded in 2002, Designers Remix Collection is a high-end Scandinavian line of clothing by Charlotte Eskildsen.

Structured tailoring in black and white provides the dramatic tone for the Fall 2010 campaign.…

Metro Bank invites public to ‘join the revolution’

New high street banking brand Metro Bank has launched its first advertising campaign, ahead of the opening of its first branch in a week’s time (29 July).

Work and Ipsos in research alliance

Work Research, the media research company run by the former PHD director Justin Gibbons, has formed a joint venture with Ipsos MediaCT.

John Brown magazines hit by government cuts

John Brown, the customer publisher, has been hit by government spending cuts that have prompted the closure of several public-sector titles.

PayPal bolsters eBay Q2 results

PayPal has given eBay’s second quarter revenue a lift, with the company reporting a 26% increase in net income of $412m compared to $327m for the same period last year.

Peter Mandelson on ‘that ad’

When Peter Mandelson and the CHI & Partners founder Johnny Hornby holidayed together in France last year, Mandelson used to tell bedtime stories to the Hornby children. The hero of the tale was a magical prince.

Total Media picks up Claim 2 Gain account

Total Media has been awarded the media planning and buying account for Claim 2 Gain, taking the compensation specialists from incumbent ARM Direct.

Initiative and Essence scoop Ancestry media brief

Initiative has won the £4m media planning and buying account for the genealogy website Ancestry.co.uk.

Bohemian Rockstar Style – The Block S/S 2010 Rocket Queen Shoot Blends Badass Fashion (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Block S/S 2010 Rocket Queen shoot features model Michelle Buswell rocking some gorgeous bright dresses.

With looks from Marc Jacobs, Burberry Prorsum and Celine, the spread combines rockin’ makeup…

Eden lands Jigsaw as second client

Eden, the media agency launched by Adam & Eve and the7stars earlier this year, has secured its second client, Jigsaw.

Tusker Lager: Elephant

“Tusker. Refresh your roots.”

Advertising Agency: AMV BBDO, London, United Kingdom
Creative Directors: Mike Hannett, Dave Buchanan
Art Director: Laurent Simon
Copywriter: Aidan McClure
Illustrators: Dingus Hussey, Bernie Reid, Ben Newman


Nesquik: Growing up is

“Growing up is” is the McCann Portugal project for Nesquik at 2010, at launch the campaign your Facebook received more than 1900 fans.

Advertising Agency: McCann Erickson, Portugal
Creative Director: Frederick Fannon
Art Director: Teco Cipriano
Copywriter: Filipa Gomes
Photographer: Miro Minarovych
Other Additional Credits: Pavleye.com
Published: July/2010


Clean-Cut Fall Menswear – The J. Crew 2010 Autumn Lookbook is for Harvard Men (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) One trend that will never die is reviving classic fashion looks and giving them a modern feel. This is exactly what the J. Crew 2010 Autumn collection does.

From new wave prepsters to the current First…

Barclays Corporate: Turn the corner

Advertising Agency: BBH, London, United Kingdom
Art Director: Andy Clough
Copywriter: Richard McGrann
Illustrator: Dermot Flynn, ICE9Studio
Typewriters: Christopher Chapman, Dominic Grant


Canal+: iPhone Titanic, iPhone Soccer

“All movies now on your iPhone. Canal+”

Advertising Agency: BETC Eurorscg, Paris, France
Creative Director: Stéphane Xiberras
Art Director: Raphael Halin
Copywriter: Benjamin Sanial
Art Buyer: Victoria Vingtdeux
Photography: Cedric Delsaux


The African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT): Unlucky, The same, How many

“If you’re unlucky enough to get leukaemia, we hope you’re lucky enough to be white.
Unite to fight leukaemia.
aclt.org”

“We’re all the same underneatch aren’t we? Not when it comes to leukaemia.
Unite to fight leukaemia.
aclt.org”

“How many leukaemia patients die because they’re black?
Unite to fight leukaemia.
aclt.org”

Advertising Agency: AMV BBDO, London, United Kingdom
Creative Directors: Mike Hannett, Dave Buchanan
Art Director: Pete Davies
Copywriter: Adam Rimmer
Designer: Neil Craddock


The Mill US Showreel 2010

Une nouvelle édition du showreel 2010 du studio The Mill après la mise en ligne du showreel fin 2009. Basé à Londres, il s’agit cette fois d’une version destinée au marché américain. Une compilation de leurs nouveaux travaux durant 4 minutes. A découvrir en vidéo dans la suite.



millus4

millus3

Previously on Fubiz

Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge: Freddy, Wolverine, Edward

“You never go who is going to do Them. Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch.”

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, San Jose, USA
Art Director: Roberto Leitón, Julio Alvarado
Copywriter: Ronny Villalobos, Rolando Madrigal, Nicolás Schumacher, Andrés “Colochos” Porras
Illustrator: Jhon Timms