Olympic Games Closing Ceremony peaks at 26.3 million viewers

Last night’s Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games attracted a peak audience of 26.3 million, just 600,000 viewers fewer than Danny Boyle’s curtain raiser.

Mirrored Animal Sculptures – Arran Gregory ‘Wolf’ Exhibit Tackles Wild Nature and Primal Animals (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Arran Gregory ‘Wolf’ exhibit is a fascinating show that takes a modern perspective on the topics of nature and wildlife. This show is the London-based artist’s third solo show,…

Team GB’s top marketer looks back on Olympic journey

As the nation basks in the success of London 2012, Team GB brand manager Leah Walsh reflects on the body’s ‘Our Greatest Team’ marketing activity in the run-up to the Games and having the young Royals as brand champions.

Total Media lands Steve Redgrave circulation health campaign

Total Media has been appointed to handle media planning and buying for a campaign fronted by Sir Steve Redgrave for Revitiveix, a medical device designed to alleviate the symptoms of poor circulation.

The Machine – Designing a New Industrial Revolution

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The industrial revolution was a revolution for engineers. Now designers are at the forefront of a new revolution. They are part of networks that enable them to develop new materials and systems, build their own machines, and seek new tools for production and distribution. These developments offer an alternative to mass production and open paths to a new economy and society continue

How Audi Scored a Starring Role in ’50 Shades of Grey’


Given that few other brands appear in the books, Audi's feat of securing a starring role for not just one of its models, but for several different cars is pretty astounding. Even better, it was all for free.

DDB Counts Eight Easy Ways to Fail in China

Type "Business in China" into Google and it pulls up a whopping 3,340,000 entries; the same search on Amazon returns 48,244 products. We can safely assume that doing business in China is important for every company today.

Why Aren’t More Companies Shifting to Treat Their Best Customers Best?


Too many companies operate as if brands were still in control, and channel and media dominance reliable. So they're slow to become customer centric.

Maxus appoints search and biddable director

Oliver Wood has joined Maxus from GroupM in the new role of search and biddable director.

Google changes algorithm to demote pirated content in search

Google is making a major change to its search algorithm by downgrading pirated content in its search rankings, following pressure from the media industry.

Warburtons to begin selling bread in France

Warburtons has started selling its bread in France, marketed as “the everyday bread of the English”.

14 Bizarre Body-Altering Products – From Smirk Perfecting Mouthpieces to Anti-Sagging Headwear

(TrendHunter.com) In a world obsessed with physical beauty numerous, body-altering products exists that allow even the most unsightly individuals to appear deceptively attractive. A majority of these peculiar…

One Thing Paul Ryan Brings to the Table: A Little Marketing Experience


VP Candidate was an Oscar Mayer Hotdogger and a marketing consultant for the family business.

Pelé talks about Brazilian opportunities ahead of Rio 2016

As the sporting world’s attention switches from London to Rio de Janiero for the next four years the world’s most famous Brazilian, Pelé, talks about the opportunities for his country, sponsors and himself.

Team GB stars unwind after London 2012 success in Adidas video

Adidas has rounded off its sponsorship of the London 2012 Olympics with a two-and-a-half minute video featuring several of its high-profile Team GB athletes, including Jessica Ennis, Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton and Louis Smith, lip-synching to Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’.

Team GB athletes celebrate success in Adidas video

Adidas has rounded off its sponsorship of the Olympics with a two-and-a-half minute video featuring several of its high-profile Team GB athletes including Jessica Ennis, Sir Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton and Louis Smith, lip-synching to Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’.

Google to cut 4,000 Motorola staff and close global offices

Google has told staff at Motorola Mobility, the phone manufacturer it acquired in May, that it will cut 4,000 jobs and close a third of its 94 offices, according to reports.

Target Mortein: Mozzies

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“Don’t let mozzies ruin your fun.”

Advertising Agency: 4D Euro RSCG, South Africa
Creative Directors: Jonathan Deeb, Laura May Vale
Art Director: Laura May Vale
Copywriter: Lisa Bayliss
Illustrator: Carmen Zieruogel


Pasticcino: Annie Hall, Office Partners, Bowie, Book

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Advertising Agency: communion, Rosario, Argentina
Creative Director: Javier Birollo Sosa
Art Director: Germán Bertino
Copywriter: Clara Morgavi


MEC appoints Addiction’s Laura Scott as social director

MEC’s international arm, MEC Global Solutions, has appointed Laura Scott, head of digital strategy at ad agency Addiction, as social director, replacing Michelle Lyons.