FT unveils redesign of web app and discount offer

The Financial Times has launched a redesign of its HTML5 web app, which builds on the idea of “the dynamic newspaper” and is offering new subscribers a 33% discount in launch week.

Brand Manager of the Week: John Wilhelm, Air New Zealand

John Wilhelm, brand manager, western markets – the Americas, Europe and UK – Air New Zealand

Cubes: Take a Musical Tour of Morris+King Public Relations

In the latest episode of Cubes, we show you the New York offices of Morris + King public relations.

In this episode you can check out the meticulous attention to detail that went into the 5th avenue office space. Let lead partner and co-principal Judith R. King show off her chairs from the Stella Solaris cruise ship and 1970s French jumbo jets, specially chosen chandeliers and offices painted any color you like as long as its blue. Or you can watch it because its the first Cubes ever to feature a duet sung as a musical interlude. You’re welcome.

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New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.

BBC Persian audiences grow rapidly despite Iranian efforts

Audiences for the BBC Persian TV service have reached record highs, despite increased censorship in Iran.

SapientNitro’s David Thorpe joins Govt digital team

David Thorpe, the vice president of strategy and analysis at SapientNitro, is to join the Cabinet Office on a year-long secondment as deputy director of digital policy in the Government Digital Service (GDS).

Nic Owen joins 72andSunny Amsterdam

72andSunny has boosted its Amsterdam operation with the appointment of Nic Owen to the new role of managing director.

The World’s Most Expensive Penthouse

D’une valeur de 300 millions d’euros, voici l’appartement le plus cher du monde. Situé au sommet de la tour Odéon à Monaco, l’appartement de 3300 m2 propose une vue panoramique impressionnante ainsi qu’une piscine extérieure reliée à la chambre par un toboggan. Une architecture signée Alexander Giraldi.

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Chaos and grace

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In Tarnac. Le chaos et la grâce, Joachim Olender explores a police and judicial blunder that hit France in November 2008 when a group of policemen wearing black balaclavas stormed into the small village of Tarnac and arrested a group of people who were later accused of being far-left terrorists plotting to overthrow the state continue

Groupon reprimanded for ad breach despite changes following OFT probe

Groupon has had its first ad banned since the Office of Fair Trading forced the discount site to change its practices after receiving a deluge of complaints.

Russian Standard Vodka appoints Collective London

Russian Standard Vodka has appointed Collective London to handle its global digital account.

12 Custom Exotic Heels – From Spicy Condiment Kicks to Toothy Crocodile Pumps (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The right pair of personalized exotic shoes can seem like they where made especially for you, and this season it’s all about wearing pieces that are undeniably you.

Gone are the days of wearing…

Ready for the rebirth of BlackBerry?

BlackBerry has surprised many analysts by posting a profit for the first three months of the year, and expects new smartphone launches, backed by its biggest marketing activity to-date, to claw back market share in 2013.

Coiff your Success: Color your Style

Posters and flyers for different promotional activities of Bern’s number one hairdresser Coiff your Success, which is located in the centre of a hip fashion and design store. Matching the design theme, the visuals were adapted, shot and realized according to the different contents and messages.

Advertising Agency: Komet, Switzerland
Creative Director: Thom Pfister
Copywriters: Antonia Bekiaris
Art Director: Roland Zenger
Graphic Design: Tamara Janes
Photographer: Beat Schweizer

Inception Phone Booth

Focus sur le créatif Jordan Seiler de Public Ad Campaign qui conçoit des œuvres publiques dans laquelle il insère des clichés de cabines téléphoniques sur celles-ci afin de créer un effet visuel des plus réussis. Des créations autour de la série « Inception Phone Booth » à découvrir dans la suite de l’article.

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VMX Creative Studio: Cockroach

Advertising Agency: VMX Creative Studio, United Arab Emirates
Digital Creative: Byju Ravindran
Visual Effects: Mathavan
Artistic Model Director: Arunkumar

TV2: Fairy Tale Books

Advertising Agency: Contagion, New Zealand
Executive Creative Director: Bridget Taylor
Art Director: Daniel Walton
Associate CD / Copywriter: Verity Dookia
Designer: Phila Lagaluga
Account manager: Emma Woods
Production: Bootleg

Rustically Modern London Flats – HomeMade by Bureau de Change Design Office Blends New with the Old (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Located in the heart of London, HomeMade by Bureau de Change Design Office is a flat that has transformed two separate dwellings into one strikingly modern space. Keeping the facade true to the…

Floriano Bookstore: Buy1take1, Gotcha, Lincoln, Mystery, Neruda

Advertising Agency: Filadélfia, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Creative Director: Dan Zecchinelli
Copywriter: Dan Zecchinelli, Hellen Mundin
Art Director: Márcio Doti

Estado de Minas Newspaper: Faucet, Hydrant, Shower

“We all share the same water. Use it well.”

Advertising Agency: Filadelfia Comunicação, Brazil
Creative Director: Dan Zecchinelli
Copywriter: Flávio Chubes
Art Director: Lucas Queiroz, Márcio Doti

Durex Comfort XL: Long Distance Sex

Advertising Agency: HAVASWW, Athens, Greece
Creative Director: Alexis Gerassis
Art Director: Eleni Kremida
Photographer: Math Studio