Michaelides and Bednash leave Mindshare Invention

George Michaelides and Graham Bednash, the founders of the communications planning agency Michaelides & Bednash, have stepped down as the joint heads of Mindshare’s Invention division. They are exploring “new opportunities” within WPP.

Google opens agency talks over creative industries task

Google is talking to agencies about a brief to build its reputation among the creative industries, including the advertising community.

Government rejects calls for alcohol ad ban

The Government has rejected demands by MPs for a French-style ban on TV commercials and new curbs on cinema ads for alcohol.

Jam wins Samsung camera social task

Samsung has appointed Jam to handle the global social media account for its new Galaxy Camera.

EACA launches initiative to inspire 500,000 start-ups

The European Association of Communications Agencies has unveiled a new initiative to support young entrepreneurs launching businesses.

Beauty of Desolated Spaces

Voici « Fragments » le nom de ce court-métrage sans narration qui cherche à capturer la beauté et le mystère de différents endroits isolés et abandonnés. Des images splendides de Monika Delgado et Mickey Todiwala sur le morceau « Lament » de Jacaszek, à découvrir dans la suite de l’article.

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Mom & Pops Beat Walmart on Facebook


When it comes to Facebook fan love, local businesses are beating Walmart handidly, according to a new study by social-media metrics firm Recommend.ly.

Plusnet readies fibre broadband push

Plusnet, the BT-owned telecoms provider, is boosting advertising for its superfast fibre broadband offering as it looks to compete with players such as Virgin Media.

Rapp appoints Geronimo’s Andrews as ECD

Rapp has appointed Jason Andrews to the new role of executive creative director.

Arif Durrani: Sports marketing specialists cash in on London 2012

London 2012 might not have offered any relief for Britain’s ailing high streets, fragile property market or sluggish wider economy, but there’s one thriving part of UK plc set to post double-digit gains this year; sport marketing agencies.

Ofcom rules BSkyB ‘fit and proper’ to hold licence

Ofcom has ruled that BSkyB is “fit and proper” to hold a broadcasting licence, but has hit out at James Murdoch, the media company’s former chairman, describing his conduct as “ill-judged”.

Saint Lou Lou – Maybe You

Philippe Tempelman a réalisé récemment le clip des deux soeurs de « Saint Lou Lou » pour le morceau Maybe You. Signé sur le label Kitsuné Music, la musique est ici visuellement magnifiée par des images soignées en noir et blanc et une photographie maîtrisée. Plus dans la suite.

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Samsung mocks iPhone 5 customers with satirical campaign

Samsung has launched a blistering attack on iPhone 5 customers in its latest ad, which mocks arch rival Apple.

Recipeace: Food

Recipeace is a social movement aims to join conflicting people through food in celebration of International Peace Day on September 21, 2012. To build awareness, Leo Burnett Chicago is asking chefs, restaurants, food ambassadors and foodies around the world to join the Recipeace movement. People can pledge for peace by cooking a meal inspired by recipes that have resolved conflict in history, visit a participating restaurant reserving tables for peace meals or tweet ideas of individuals who should come together over food for peace.

Advertising Agency: Leo Burnett, Chicago, USA

Turn off, don’t tune in, drop out

The smartphone has fast become indispensable to many consumers, but the value of switching off should not be underestimated.

Coca-Cola: Happiness Table

URL: https://apps.facebook.com/letseattogether/

Advertising Agency: Naked Communications, Copenhagen, Denmark

Save the Children: Every Beat Matters

Advertising Agency: BBDO, New York, USA
Chief Creative Officer: David Lubars
Executive Creative Director: Toygar Bazarkaya
Creative Director: paul vinod
Art Director: James Kuczynski, Quoc Doan
Copywriter: David Martin

World Peace Day: Lama / Saddam, Mandela / Gaddafi, Gandhi / Hitler, Obama / Osama

Advertising Agency: I&I, Advertising, India

Kent State Folk Festival: Vote Folk

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Advertising Agency: Marcus Thomas, Cleveland, USA
Executive Creative Director: Joanne Kim
Creative Director: Jamie Venorsky
Associate Creative Director / Art Director: Dave Muller
Copywriter: Emily Mitchell
Digital Illustrators: Justin Weese, Eric Thailing

Philips: UFO

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“Performer. Our strongest yet.”

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Prague, Czech Republic
Creative Director: Will Rust
Art Director: Anton Mokhov
Copywriter: Marek Linhart
Designer: Katerina Kurtakova
Account Handlers: Martn Petrasek, Tomas Liska