YouTube turns 10: the most shared ads in its history

It might feel like yesterday that we were first introduced to skateboarding dogs and finger-biting babies but YouTube is turning 10 on Valentine’s Day. With help from Unruly, we’ve rounded up the most shared ads across the decade.

Rolo voted most romantic ad of all time

Rolo’s ‘Do you love anyone enough to give them your last Rolo?’ campaign has topped Marketing’s poll of most romantic ads of all time.

No bum notes as Moneysupermarket's ad takes top spot in public poll

Counting down the 10 most-recalled ads, in association with TNS and Ebiquity.

A gambling marketer reveals what he really wants from agencies

Online gaming is now a hugely competitive market but UK agencies don’t seem to understand how to target this burgeoning industry, says Harry Lang, head of digital marketing, Mecca Bingo.

An Appraisal: David Carr, a Journalist at the Center of the Sweet Spot

Mr. Carr managed to see the complexities of digital-age journalism from every angle, and to write about them with unparalleled clarity and wit.



What David Carr Said

Sometimes, David Carr was more quotable than the personalities he wrote about. Here’s a selection of his writing and public statements.



Exotic Opulence Editorials – Porter's Spirited Away Photo Series Boasts Tropical Fashion Staples (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Anais Mali dons tropical fashion staples for Porter’s #7 issue. The publication’s Spring 2015 installment is lensed by photographer David Bellemere and features wardrobe styling by…

David Carr, Media Columnist for The Times, Is Dead at 58

Mr. Carr, who joined The Times in 2002, wrote about the intersection of media with business, culture and government.



News Director at Mic Is Fired After Plagiarism Accusations

In some cases, material was republished with no credit at all, while other articles made passing reference to outside sources but failed to give proper credit when passages were taken verbatim or with minor changes.



Universal Pictures Regains a Bit of Its Old Sheen

Universal has quietly put together a 2015 slate that brings an echo of the studio’s 1980s glory days, one that analysts say could make Universal the year’s No. 1 studio, at least by ticket sales.



World Briefing: ISIS Releases Interview With Woman Linked to Amedy Coulibaly

Published in an English-language version of its online jihadist propaganda magazine, the interview is believed to be the first time the group has said anything concerning the whereabouts of Hayat Boumeddiene.



Outlandish Media Workspaces – The UKTV London Headquarters is Brimming with Unique Design Touches (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The UKTV London Headquarters by Penson is a sprawling, massive space spread across two floors and dominated by a statement staircase that centers the office space. Featuring a giant sculpture of a…

Architectural Museum Showcases – The Hot to Cold Exhibit by BIG in Washington DC is Fascinating (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Hot to Cold exhibit by Danish architecture firm BIG is a comprehensive experience that will take patrons through the creative process of their recent work at the National Building Museum in…

When Girls Compete, We All Win

Let’s look at the Always brand Super Bowl spot again. It’s a spot that takes chances by taking a stand, which naturally irks a few people, while working to inspire others. Writing for The Week, Elissa Strauss explores whether or not feminist-inspired advertising is a bad omen for women’s rights. Should we be celebrating the […]

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Sublime Seaside Editorials – The Mirage Fashion Story Celebrates Vintage Summer Fashions (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Gabby at Ford Models Miami stars in ‘The Mirage’, an editorial that highlights vintage summer fashions. This image series is captured for style blog The Glamourai and features…

Audi: Elevator

Advertising Agency: Venables Bell & Partners, USA
Executive Creative Director: Paul Venables and Will McGinness
Creative Director: Erich Pfeifer
Art Director: Byron Del Rosario
Copywriter: Meredith Karr
Director of Integrated Production: Craig Allen
Agency Executive Producer: Mandi Holdorf
Agency Producer: Ryan Wilson
Production Company: Biscuit Filmworks
Director: Clay Weiner
Director Of Photography: Doug Chamberlain
Executive Producer: Holly Vega
Editing Company: Cut + Run
Editor: Isaac Chen
Asst Editor: Eli Beck Gifford
Editorial Producer: Joanna Hall
Music Company: Search Party
Composer: Chris James
Mix: Mark Pitchford at M Squared
V/FX: Apache
Account Director: Nicole Spinelli
Account Manager: McKenna Pickett
Project Manager: Talya Fisher

Common Sense: Tackling Succession At Disney

Robert Iger’s selection of the next chief executive at Disney seems to be made. Or could there be a surprise sleeper candidate?

Cairo Restricts News Coverage of Poet’s Death

The Egyptian authorities on Thursday barred the news media from discussing the case of Shaimaa el-Sabbagh, a prominent activist, whose killing last month has aroused outrage over the rate of civilian deaths from police violence.



KFC: Families

Advertising Agency: BBH, London, UK
Creative Director: Hamish Pinnell
Creatives: Matt Fitch, Mark Lewis
Producers: Jodie Sibson, Nick Papworth
DoP: Tat Radcliffe
Strategists: John Jones, Lucian Trestler
Strategy Director: Debra Stephens-Ladd
Business Lead: Sian Cook
Team Manager: Helen Campbell-Borton
Team Director: Leo Sloley
Assistant Producer: David Lynch
Post Production: The Mill
Editor/Editing House: Patric Ryan
Sound: Factory Studios
Production Company: Mustard
Director: Ben Liam Jones

Oreo: Wonderfilled Chinese New Year

Advertising Agency: FCB, Shanghai, China
Executive Creative Director: Andy Chan
Creative Director: Simon He
Producer: Minh Ly
Associate Creative Director: Santi Yan
Executive Producer: Cally Morton Danella
Associate Art Director: Jingyan Gu
Agency Producer: Robin Chen
Regional Account Director: Tess Wang
Account Director: Calvin Chu
Account Manager: Kelly Zhu
Account Executive: Holly Zhang
Associate Planning Director: Connie Yeung
Production Company: Psyop
Director: Georgia Tribuiani
Media Agency: Carat
Designer: Kenneth Lee
VFX Supervisor: Lane Jolly
Editor: Volkert Besseling
Lead Animation: Greg Franklin
Animation: John Dusenberry, Clay Fessier, Brock Gallagher, Jenn Hagman
3D Modeling and Animation: Mike Mangan
Character Layout: Saharat Tantivaranyoo
Compositing: Michael Dobbs, Danny Song, Sam Shiflett, Tony Christopherson, Ryan Samsam