Video: Matt Luscombe on global challenges and IHG’s new boutique brand

Matt Luscombe, senior vice president of sales and marketing, IHG, talks to Brand Republic about the biggest challenges facing the international hotel group, discusses Hotel Indigo, the newest addition to its portfolio, and offers some candid advice to graduates.

Great British Bake Off final attracts viewer high of 7.2m

The final of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ drew the programme’s biggest-ever audience, peaking at 7.2 million on BBC2 last night, while ITV1 suffered from a cancelled World Cup qualifier.

Great British Bake Off final wins series’ biggest-ever audience

The final of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ drew the programme’s biggest-ever audience, peaking at 7.2 million on BBC2 last night, while ITV1 suffered from a cancelled World Cup qualifier.

One in Every 10 Political Ad Dollars Spent on Demonizing Banks


A certain sector is seen as acting in a way that threatens hardworking people's health or nest eggs. Cue campaign-trail outrage.

Jouning maps out Condé Nast’s digital future

Condé Nast UK, the print media powerhouse behind Vogue, Glamour, GQ and Wired, expects digital to account for 30% of total revenues in 2014, propelled by luxury brands arriving late to the party. Media Week talks to digital leader Jamie Jouning.

O2 expands Priority to small businesses with £2.5m campaign

O2 is expanding its location-based service Priority Moments to UK independent businesses supported by a £2.5m marketing campaign.

Rupert Murdoch is re-elected News Corp chair

Rupert Murdoch was last night re-elected as chairman of News Corporation with only 5% voting against his re-election, despite pressure from dissident shareholders.

P&G wins out against Lil-Lets in tampon ad row

Procter & Gamble has had its complaints against claims made by tampon-maker Lil-Lets over the quality of its tampons upheld by the advertising watchdog.

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Disposable Soft Goods: Nursery, Living Room

“No angry spells when baby sleeps well.”

Advertising Agency: Grey, Malaysia
Executive Creative Director: David Sin
Copywriter: Low Pooi Yeng, Lee Weng Onn
Art Director: Phoecus Lee, Tio Tit Seng, Jack Goh
Photographer: Gan, Lim Sok Lin (Studio D L)
Retoucher: Simon, Billie How, Azoe Azahir (Studio D L)
Designer: Phoecus Lee, Tio Tit Seng, Jack Goh
3D Production: Cue Art

37 Outstanding Beer Holders – From Booze-Storing Outfits to Naughty Beer Sleeves

(TrendHunter.com) This collection of insanely awesome beer holders makes the activity of knocking back a few beers that much more enjoyable and convenient. It can often be tiresome and a hassle to lug a 12-pack of…

Yangyuanqing: Ladybug, Bees, Ants

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“Shampoo for itchy scalp.”

Advertising Agency: BC&T, Hangzhou, China
Creative Directors: Kai Qian, Hongbo Lee
Art Director: Mei Linwang
Copywriter: Fang Hao
Illustrator: Jing Wang
Photographer: Zhangjia Chen

Lima Outlet Center Los Portales: Necklace, Bag

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“A big man’s gifts on a kid’s budget
Up to 80% off on mother’s day.”

Advertising Agency: Pragma, Lima, Perú
Creative Directors: Marco Caballero, Alex Arteaga
Art Directors: Alex Arteaga, Javier Muñoz
Copywriters: Rafael Garcia, Jerferson Porras
Photographer: Javier Becerra
Art: Carlos Chavez

El Comercio Newspaper: Chicken, Pig

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“Give your food an international look.”

Advertising Agency: McCann, Lima, Peru
Creative Director: Mauricio Fernández-Maldonado
Head of Art: Giovanni Macco
Art Directors: Luis Beltrán, Javier Muñoz
Copywriter: Martín Vigo
3D Illustrator: Magma Creations

Clorets Pure: Sergeant, Mob Boss, Biker

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy, Cape Town, South Africa
Executive Creative Director: Chris Gotz
Creative Director: Jonathan Lang
Art Directors: Jonathan Lang, Delano Chengan
Copywriters: Yazeed Solomons, Matthew Blitz
Agency Producer: Cathy Day
Production Company: 7 Films
Director: Lourens Van Rensburg
Post Production: Deliverance Post

Bausch & Lomb Pure Vision 2: Coffins Brown Coffin, Coffins Black Coffin

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“Give a new life to your eyes.”

Advertising Agency: TBWA\Central Asia & Caucasus
Creative Director / Art Director: Juan Pablo Valencia
Designer: Asem Kiyalova
Illustrator: G. Arevalo

Boots ‘Little Me Organics’ claim labelled ‘misleading’ by watchdog

Boots has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority for running an online ad for its Little Me Organics Oh So Gentle Hair and Body Wash, after a ruling that it misled consumers into thinking the product was organic.

Boots Little Me organic claim is labelled ‘misleading’

Boots has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for running an online ad for its Little Me Organics Oh So Gentle Hair and Body Wash, after ruling it misled consumers into thinking the product was organic.

Jubilee and Euro 2012 drive better than expected Q2 adspend

UK adspend grew 3.8% year on year in the second quarter of 2012, beating forecasts by nearly 1%, according to data from the Advertising Association (AA) and Warc.

Boots organic claims are labelled ‘misleading’

Boots has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for running an online ad for its Little Me Organics Oh So Gentle Hair and Body Wash, after ruling it misled consumers into thinking the product was organic.