McDonald's: For those who don't eat at McDonald's

McDonald’s Finland wanted to promote their superior accessibility with a campaign that plays on the irony of people feeling shame after eating fast food. The insight that sparked the creative was the contradiction between people’s words and behavior. Although most would agree that McDonald’s food tastes great and therefore opt for the burgers and fries every once in a while, the same people prefer not to talk about their visits to McDonald’s as eating fast food is considered unsophisticated and untrendy. Instead of fighting the bad reputation of fast-food as a guilty pleasure, the McDonald’s decided to embrace it.

Havas-Owned BETC Pushes the Envelope and Breaks the Rules

Lego, one of the world’s most beloved brands, has an internal agency that handles much of its creative output. But when it came time to launch a massive global brand campaign, the Danish toymaker’s first in 30 years, it was BETC that Remi Marcelli, Lego’s svp and head of its 500-person in-house agency, hired to…

Troubled Brands Turning to Johannes Leonardo Is a Sign the Agency Has ‘Come of Age’

It’s not every day that–in the midst of an unprecedented crisis–one of the world’s largest auto companies turns to a creative shop of around 100 that was launched a little over a decade ago. When Volkswagen named Johannes Leonardo as its lead brand agency, it was a defining moment for client and agency alike. At…

Infographic: Optimize Ads Through Select Features

From top-performing emojis to the best shade of blue for a carousel ad, AI is helping direct social media strategy. Pattern89, whose AI-based software aids marketing on social media, analyzed ads over six months. It found certain patterns and features that can maximize ROI, reduce costs and enhance creative performance, like the optimal number of…

How Hallmark Channel Made Christmas the Most Lucrative Time of the Year

A decade ago, as upstart Hallmark Channel struggled to make a name for itself in a cluttered cable landscape, the network decided on a bold move: turning its fledgling original Christmas movie output (the first of which aired in 2002, one year after the network launched) into a holiday event called Countdown to Christmas. Getting…

McCann Worldgroup Claims the 2019 Global Agency of the Year Crown for the First Time in Almost 2 Decades

“We screwed up,” admits Harris Diamond, CEO of McCann Worldgroup, sitting in his loftlike New York office in Midtown Manhattan. Emily Winiker for Adweek The end of 2018 marked a massive loss for McCann: the U.S. Army, a client it was forced to hand over the reins on after a nearly 15-year run. DDB won…

Wieden + Kennedy Makes Magic—and Notches Impressive Growth—by Leaning Into Core Strengths

In 2018, Wieden + Kennedy rose to the top of the industry. But there was one thing the agency hadn’t done: peak. Coming off a year of culture-rattling buzz around its work for Nike, W+K started 2019 in the unenviable position of having to surpass its own successes. Then it did, growing revenue at a…

Using Animations Can Further Conversations With Consumers

In a world… I hope you read that first line imagining a deep and dramatic voice. Good, because what I am going to tell you requires the kind of gravitas that creates spine-tingling anticipation. In a world where the skip ad is an advertiser’s worst enemy, where fast-forward is the death knell of the 30-second…

Top 75 Retail Trends in December – From In-Store Farming Initiatives to Cult Skincare Pop-Ups (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The December 2019 retail trends reveal how brands enhance the customer experience in-store in order to drive traffic and win the loyalty of guests. Many establishments focus on pushing the…

These Reporters Rely on Public Data, Rather Than Secret Sources

With the rise of smartphones and social media, journalists use new methods to track major news events.

Top 100 Food Trends in December – From Celebrity Chef Meal Deliveries to Produce-Packed Chip Snacks (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The December 2019 food category features innovation like Black Sheep Foods’ plant-based lamb burger, Roy Boys’ extravagant loaded Dessert Tacos, Meati Foods’ plant-based whole-…

Top 100 Business Trends in December – From Zero Waste Grocery Stores to Automated Salad Servers (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The vast list of December 2019 business trends explores new and progressive ways that brands are practicing their overall business model. The new concepts explore conscious approaches to areas such…

Fearlessness Is HIGHLY Attractive In A Democratic Nominee for President

Ad legend, Bill Bernbach, said, “The most powerful element in advertising is the truth.” I get the feeling that Kamala Harris and her marketing team well understand this fundamental. What truths did we just hear in this spot-on political commercial? She prosecuted sex predators. He is one. She shut down for-profit scam colleges. He ran […]

Top 30 Furniture Trends in December – From Tri-Fold Dining Tables to Brutalist Sofa Systems (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) The top December 2019 furniture designs explore forms that are highly portable, made with repurposed materials and even unconventionally mixed materials.

With the values of the modern consumer in…

Top 100 Eco Trends in December – From Sustainable After-Death Centers to Backyard Gardening Kits (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) As climate change threatens our planet, it is important to pay attention to what is out there in terms of sustainable initiatives and product launches — the December 2019 eco gives one a good…

Top 45 Social Media Trends in December – From Hidden Social Media Likes to Meme-Making Apps (TOPLIST)

(TrendHunter.com) Some of the ideas that are explored in the top December 2019 social media trends include social media challenges, streamlined apps, virtual shops and interactive packaging. In the latter category,…

Mercedes: Blinding Lights featuring The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye)

Since 1886 Mercedes-Benz has written automotive history. Let’s start a new chapter – with the all-new EQC that takes electric driving to the next level. Now you can finally enjoy electric. The Mercedes-Benz all-new EQC 400 4MATIC provides an impressive range, fast charging, and the thrilling feeling that only driving a Mercedes-Benz brings. A new era of electric mobility begins with a unique collaboration: the new song “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd and the first all-electric car from Mercedes-Benz.

Land Rover: Discovery Towing Adventures with Jack and Michael Whitehall

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O2: Pay & Glo

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O2 Integrated Ad - Pay & Glo
O2 Integrated Ad - Pay & Glo
O2 Integrated Ad - Pay & Glo

Walmart: Spark of America

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