Carphone Warehouse to open 60 stand-alone Samsung stores

Carphone Warehouse is partnering with Samsung to open 60 stand-alone stores dedicated to the Korean electronics brand across Europe.

Only 40% of agency execs still put creativity above data, according to Sky IQ report

Data is catching up with creativity in shaping campaigns, according to a report from Sky IQ that found only 40 per cent people said creativity was more important than data for a successful TV campaign.

Retro Posh Athletic Editorials – Alex Cayley Captured Angela Lindvall for Amica February 2014 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Oddly sporty headwear is super chic in this Amica February 2014 fashion shoot.

Photographer Alex Cayley snaps up this spread with soft lighting in the background. Supermodel Angela Lindvall looks…

Pernod Ricard reveals connected bottle kit to ‘reinvent’ home cocktail-making

Pernod Ricard has introduced its “internet of things” prototype, which aims to reinvent the way consumers make cocktails at home.

Justin King steps down from Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s has today announced that chief executive Justin King has decided to step down from his role after 10 years.

Adam&Eve/DDB wins Cocio drinks brand

Adam & Eve/DDB has picked up the advertising account for the UK launch of the Arla Foods-owned drinks brand Cocio following a competitive pitch.

Plumage-Filled Fashion Photos – This Numero Russia Editorial Features a Feathered Franzi Mueller (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Numero Russia’s latest editorial features stunning model Franzi Mueller covered in colorful feathers and eccentric attire. This series features frazzled hairstyles and vibrant cosmetics that…

Fukita Pavillon in Japan

L’architecte japonais Ryue Nishizawa a imaginé dans une zone résidentielle à Kagawa une structure extérieure pensée autour d’un arbre en son centre. Invitant à la relaxation et au confort, cette jolie création appelée « Fukita Pavillion » est une tente géante à découvrir en images dans la suite de l’article.

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Barclays to close a quarter of branches

Barclays has confirmed it is closing a quarter of its branches, numbering around 400, and will cut hundreds of jobs as part of a restructuring of the business.

Yahoo ad revenues slip and shares drop 5%

Yahoo has recorded a drop in revenues for four consecutive quarters and a 6% drop in display ads in the final part of the year, leading to a fall in shares of more than 5% in after hours trading.

Ever noticed how all film baddies are Brits and drive Jags?

“Have you ever noticed how in Hollywood movies, all the villains are played by Brits?” asks Sir Ben Kingsley, in the much anticipated Super Bowl ad for Jaguar.

Gordon Ramsay holds digital pitch

Gordon Ramsay, the celebrity chef, is looking for an agency to improve his restaurant group’s online presence.

Railroad Bike Racks – The Railroad Tie Bike Rack was Designed by Rail Yard Studios (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The clever designers from Rail Yard Studios have recently created a bike rack that essentially allows people to stack their bikes on top of one another. This intriguing bike storage solution is…

Playfully Positive Illustrations – Artist Heng Swee Lim Creates Cleverly Adorable Artworks (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Heng Swee Lim, an artist based in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia, certainly has a positive outlook on life. At least, his adorable illustrations can attest to that. Inspired by playful phrases and word puns,…

Marketing Design Awards 2014 shortlist announced

The Marketing Design Awards celebrates the importance of design and its contribution to the success of a brand.

Tesco taps into telecoms firms’ customer data to improve mobile targeting

Tesco is among the first brands to trial Weve’s mobile display ad service that uses anonymised data from telecoms firms to circumvent problems caused by the lack of cookies on mobile.

Risque Roller Skate Photography – This Lui Magazine February 2014 Shoot is Fun and Flirty (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This Lui Magazine February 2014 shoot may initially scream out words like provocative, risque and scandalous – which makes sense, since the editorial was shot by celebrity favorite photographer…

Evocative Grayscale Landscapes – Photographer Derek Toye Captures Peacefully Dramatic Scenes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Full of mystique and mystery, the photographic works of Derek Toye will steal people’s breath away. Captured entirely in black and white, Derek Toye focuses on landscape scenarios that could…

Morning After Hangover Shoots – Mikael Jansson’s Interview February 2014 Editorial Parties Hard (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Titled ‘The Morning After,’ this Interview February 2014 editorial is all about those days when you wake up and wonder what on Earth happened last night.

Featuring models Sasha Luss and…

Whimsical Self-Portraits – This Stunning Self-Portrait Series by Christine McConnell is Surreal (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This surreal self-portrait series by Christine McConnell follows this talented photographer while she performs a number of daunting tasks, all while looking radiant. In a few of these whimsical…