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'Incredible pace of work': how agencies cope with People's Postcode Lottery demands

People’s Postcode Lottery head of marketing Anna Russell explains how pace and trust are essential for agencies working with the brand and its in-house team as it targets new audiences.

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‘Phantom’ reviews and unknown media spend: how agencies are left to pitch in the dark

In two-fifths of pitches in 2024, brands did not reveal the media spend to agencies in advance. Should shops and consultants be demanding more information?

Sarah Golding

Sarah Golding departs T&Pm

Global partner plans to take some time off before looking for her next role.

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Direct Line Group cuts marketing spend by 5%

Insurer, which has agreed to acquisition by Aviva, embarked on cost-cutting strategy in 2024.

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EA and Mother ship real-life companions to lonesome gamers

±±¾©Èü³µpk10 is designed to promote video-game title Split Fiction.

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21 agencies receive Living Wage accreditation after School Reports prompt

The increase comes a year after ±±¾©Èü³µpk10 asked agencies if they were accredited in School Reports submissions.

Daisy and Orla, senior creatives from Havas London, on the set of Asda's Easter 2024 campaign

Havas London creative duo launch agency crit nights to foster young talent

Daisy Bard and Orla O’Connor have also called on other agency creatives to set up similar schemes.

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Skoda ad: a chipmunk with large cheeks full of nuts

Skoda ad finds natural inspiration in chipmunks, racoons and hummingbirds

±±¾©Èü³µpk10 promoting the Elroq includes 45-second 'hero' film and five 20-second executions.

A Tesco Clubcard ad till: a cashier smashes a Britain's Got Talent golden buzzer

Britain’s Got Talent unveils headline sponsor

Tesco Clubcard is celebrating 30 years of existence.

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±±¾©Èü³µpk10 A List 2025: How bosses see AI’s ‘seismic shifts’ changing adland

Artificial intelligence, human creativity, new governments, defending inclusivity and not listening to your mum. This year’s A Listers reveal their thoughts on where the industry is going in 2025 and the difficulties along the way.

Electrolux: POV from inside a washing machine

Electrolux appoints UK agency for EMEA and APAC creative project

Forsman & Bodenfors has created work for brand including 2022 global push.

Whiskas: one of six Purradise lands

Whiskas campaign transports pet owners and their moggies to 'Purradise'

Pet food brand has identified six feline personality types.

Channel 4: research into Gen Z found a disaffection with validated media

Channel 4 chief calls for 'joint industry action' to combat social media lies

Alex Mahon suggested three solutions to counter false information online, measures that would enable advertisers and consumers to distinguish fact-checked information from dubious content.

Charlene Chandrasekaran

‘Generosity should have no place at award level’: Charlene Chandrasekaran at the Big Awards

Chandrasekaran paid tribute to the late Tony Cullingham, whose ‘firm but fair’ approach was an antidote to being 'nice'.

ITV chief executive Carolyn McCall

ITV ad revenue flat in Q3 but digital ad revenues boost first three quarters of 2024

Ad revenues up 6% in the first nine months of 2024, while ITVX digital ad revenue up 14%.

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D&AD Awards 2025 to include new creator content category

D&AD has also announced jury presidents for 2025.

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Rescue Remedy and Small World connect with Gen Z via TikTok mini-soaps

±±¾©Èü³µpk10 echoes TikTok phenomenon Sylvanian Drama.

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Zurich chief marketer: ‘We want groundbreaking work that wins prizes at Cannes’

As she carries out a global media review, Conny Kalcher explains how agencies should work in harmony together, reduce staffing changes and help the insurance sector move away from ‘doom and gloom’ narratives.