Aegis beats rivals on revenue growth but pre-tax profits drop 2.4%

Aegis, the media and digital specialist which is being acquired by Dentsu, has reported a 15% boost to first half revenues but a 2.4% drop in statutory pre-tax profits to £36.1m due to increased finance-related costs.

New business leagues (24 August 2012)

BETC London adds Diet Coke to its client list, while Walker Media captures the Harveys and Fox International Channels accounts.

Digital gaining on newspapers faster than thought

This year, not the next, will be the point at which digital overtakes newspapers’ share of the global advertising market to become the second largest medium, according to the latest spending forecast from Carat.

Wang Ningde Photography

Coup de coeur pour les clichés de l’artiste Wang Ningde. Vivant et travaillant à Beijing, ce photographe chinois parvient à capter des instants en noir et blanc d’une beauté époustouflante avec des portraits et des mises en scènes. Plus d’images avec cette sélection disponible dans la suite de l’article.

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E.ON top UK marketer Jeremy Davies to depart

Jeremy Davies, marketing director at E.ON, is to leave the energy company to take up a position with the Commercial Bank of Qatar.

Audi challenges rivals with ‘uncluttered’ ad claim

Audi is rolling out an ad campaign to promote its A3 sedan model as “uncluttered” when compared with rivals such as BMW’s 1 Series.

Camper Chic Catalogs – The Alder Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook is Street Savvy (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Re:Quest model Christopher Wetmore stars in the latest Adler Spring/Summer 2013 lookbook. The New York-based menswear label takes its visual inspiration from camping and schoolboy styles. Dressed in…

SCA brand Tena starts agency talks

SCA has put the international advertising account for its Tena range up for review.

Louis Vuitton launches global ad contest

Louis Vuitton, the fashion house, is reviewing its global advertising arrangements.

Allianz approaches agencies with healthcare brief

Allianz Worldwide Care, the health insurance brand, is looking for a UK agency to handle its advertising account.

Paddy Power and Ryanair: two punk brands separated by marketing intent

Where do we stand on Paddy Power? The betting brand attracts a full gamut of views ranging from ‘cheekily irreverent and fun marketer’ to ‘tasteless troublemaker’.

FirstGroup calls £7m West Coast Mainline ad pitch

FirstGroup, the transport company that is set to replace Virgin Trains as the operator of the West Coast Mainline, is looking for an advertising agency to handle its estimated £7 million account.

Lidl kicks off £18m creative and media review

Lidl is on the hunt for an agency to handle its £18 million UK advertising account.

Animal Sculptures Mirror

Focus sur Arran Gregory, un illustrateur et sculpteur qui place les animaux bien souvent au centre de ses œuvres. Cet artiste londonien a imaginé des sculptures très réussies d’animaux en utilisant des matériaux comme le verre. Plus d’images dans la suite de l’article.

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New York Lottery: Rolling In It, Made Of Money, Butler, Banks, You Shop Market Rises

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DDB New York has created a new typeface made of money for their latest print and outdoor campaign for New York Lottery.

Advertising Agency: DDB, NY, USA
Director: Alec Helm
Chief Creative Officer: Matt Eastwood
Executive Creative Director: Menno Kluin
Group Creative Director / Art Director: Rich Sharp
Art Director: Tony Bartolucci
Copywriter: Colin Lapin
Group CD / Copywriter: Mike Sullivan
Copywriter: Jeff Scardino
Producer: Julie Evcimen
Retoucher: John Cason
Photographer: Bill Wadman
Designer: Juan Carlos Pagan
Typographer: Craig Ward
Assistant Designer:Niral Parekh
Assistant Typographer: Rodrigo DeCastro
Art Buyer: Jane Piampiano
Director / Editor: Alec Helm
Music: Justin Tricomi

Diesenhaus Circule: Student, Grandpa, Man

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Advertising Agency: Gitam BBDO, Israel
Executive Creative Director: Danny Yakobowitch
Creative Director: Igal Ezra
Art Director: Noga Kara
Copywriter: Ronni Azulay
VP Client Service: Elika Merhavi
Client Manager: Asaf Viskin
Account Manager: Daniela Gardiner
Illustrator: Noga Kara

MWEB ADSL: Frozen, India, Marathon, Hiker

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Advertising Agency: FoxP2, South Africa
Executive Creative Director: Justin Gomes
Art Director: Brendan Hoffmann
Copywriter: Kenneth van Reenen
Photographer: Clive Stewart

Bundaberg Red: Red Bundy Pig Award, Red Bundy Butterfly Award, Red Bundy Catfish Award

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Advertising Agency: Leo Burnett, Sydney, Australia
Chief Creative Officer: Andy DiLallo
Creative Directors: Grant McAloon, Vince Lagana, Tim Green
Creatives: Matt Swinburne, Mike Felix
Producer: Jeremy DeVilliers
Head of Copy: Grant McAloon
Head of Art: Vince Lagana
Account Directors: Claire Kesby-smith, Sam McGown, Suz Rundle
Photographer: Andreas Smetana
Typographer: Jason Young
Client Services Director: Peter Bosilkovski

Toyota LandCruiser: Mars

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Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi, Australia
Executive Creative Director: Damon Stapleton
Creative Director: Steve Carlin
Copywriter: Steve May
art director: Nils Eberhardt
Group Business Director: Ben Court
Senior Business Director: Amy Turnbull
Retouching: Dan Meyers
Designer : Tod Duke-Yonge
Art buying: Skye Houghton
Production: Clare Yardley, Danielle Senecky

True Blood: Impaled Billboard

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Advertising Agency: DraftFCB, Auckland, New Zealand
Executive Creative Director: Regan Grafton
Creatives: Kevin Walker, Melina Fiolitakis
Group Account Director: Toby Sellers
Account Director: Sally Willis
Agency Producer: Eric Thompson
Retoucher: Adrian Fitzgerald
Designer: Will Pickering
Account manager: Anna Samson
Finished Artist: Bex Wells