Brands should seek ‘bans’ to provide PR stunts oxygen, says Frank PR founder

Graham Goodkind, founder of Frank PR, believes that brands should seek “objections, bans and complaints” to give controversial PR stunts the oxygen they need and not worry about “collateral damage”.

Google’s Matt Brittin: UK will lead ‘new wave of disruption’ if it shows more ambition

Google’s boss for Northern and Central Europe Matt Brittin says we are “at the beginning of a new wave of disruption” and believes the UK can be at the centre of technology innovation if it shows more “ambition”.

Rainbow Twisted Bookstore For Kids

Alors que la plus grande partie de la librairie Saraiva de São Paulo est une structure linéaire traditionnellement artificielle, la section des enfants s’écarte de la tradition dans les domaines du confort, du dynamisme et de l’imagination. En effet, Arthur Casas a créé le monde des merveilles pour les enfants.

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John Lewis Insurance kicks off DM contest

John Lewis has put the direct marketing account for its insurance brand up for review.

P&O launches hunt for lead creative agency

P&O Ferries has issued a brief to find a lead creative agency after dropping its incumbent for not having a presence in Europe.

Pitch update: Land Rover’s digital and social search, M&S media pitch

Latest news on pitches from M&S, Land Rover, Smart Meters and more.

Brothers and Sisters hires Charlton as CEO

Brothers and Sisters has appointed Matthew Charlton, the founder and former chief executive of BETC London, as its own chief executive.

Katie Lee promoted to MD at Leo Burnett

Leo Burnett London has promoted Katie Lee, the group marketing director, to managing director.

Virgin Atlantic seeks ‘best fit and best value’ in global pitch

Virgin Atlantic’s global creative review – the first for 20 years – is an attempt by the airline to modernise its communications and reduce a reliance on ads.

Proposed merger heartens Decaux

Jean-François Decaux, the chairman and co-chief executive of JCDecaux, has said he hopes the proposed “merger of equals” between Publicis Groupe and Omnicom will pave the way for consolidation among media owners.

Manning Gottlieb OMD scoops Airbnb media

Airbnb, the travel-rental website, has awarded its UK media account to Manning Gottlieb OMD.

Dave Dye joins Mother in newly created head of art position

Mother has hired Dave Dye, the founder of agencies including Hello People, in the newly created position of head of art.

OgilvyOne UK captures global Regus business

Regus, the serviced-offices company, has appointed OgilvyOne UK as its global customer engagement agency of record.

A&E/DDB lands digital brief for Kronenbourg

Adam & Eve/DDB has been handed the digital advertising account for Kronenbourg 1664 without a pitch.

Proximity captures Halifax CRM account

Halifax has handed Proximity London its CRM business after a four-way pitch.

30 Shipping Container Abodes – From Repurposed Eco-Homes to Scrap-Constructed Residences (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From eco-friendly housing options to designs that are earthquake-friendly, these shipping container abodes demonstrate that people are happy to go out of their comfort zone and try something new….

40 Examples of Minimalist Packaging – From Thin Brand Logos to Minimalist Fragrance Branding (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) From brand logos that have been cut down to the bare minimum, to beer bottles that go for a clutter-free look, minimalist branding is a prominent look in the world of marketing.

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Chinese Ceramic Cups – This Chinese Travel Mug Takes Cues from Chinese Tradition (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) One-o-One is a reinvention of the traditional Chinese travel mug. Designed by Hangar Design Group, the travel mug is dedicated to the traveling spirit, named after the tallest skyscraper in Taipei….

Chic Wilderness Abodes – The Armada House by KB Design is a Luxurious House in the Forest (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Armada House is situated in beautiful Victoria BC, Canada, and is surrounded by the forest in all directions with a view of the water. Oftentimes lakeside abodes and architecture in the…

Discovery to Make Scripted Online Videos With Oscar Winners

The cable giant will join forces with the director Ron Howard and the producer Brian Grazer to found New Form, which will create video programming.