Dark Horses’ Catrin Tyler on why brands should look beyond the Olympic podium and towards those who made their own stories during the Games.
Advertising Association and top industry bodies form UK-focused training hub
The Advertising Association has joined forces with Adwanted UK to create a new industry-focused training hub with development opportunities for people in the UK advertising and marketing sectors.
Bank of Scotland helps students navigate tricky Uni finances
Bank of Scotland is looking to help fresh-faced university students ‘Be that boss’ as they embark on the latest chapter of their educational journeys.
Global secures contract for Network Rail’s roadside ad sites
Global media and entertainment group Global has won the contract for Network Rail’s entire outdoor advertising estate following a competitive pitch.
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ASA bans blinds ad for ‘making light of disability’
The ASA said the ad, with the phrase “Made-to-measure quality blinds…without having your eyes out![…]Blind envy starts here”, could cause widespread offense.
Wickes celebrates new store openings with customisable OOH
DIY and home improvement retailer Wickes is celebrating a spate of new store openings with a fully customisable OOH campaign from St Luke’s.
Watch: Ruggable channels ‘Through The Keyhole’ in first ever TV spot
Machine-washable rug firm Ruggable has shared a ‘Through The Keyhole’ inspired spot for its first ever UK television campaign.
EE to ‘gamify the nation’ with Sidemen partnership
EE is looking to ‘gamify the nation’ with the creation of the world’s ‘biggest playable arcade’ at Brighton Pier and Wembley Stadium
New Mr Vegas mascot brings Sin City to an English cafe
Mr Vegas has unveiled a flashy new brand mascot to showcase how it can bring a bit of the Las Vegas strip’s glitz and glamour to people’s lives.
Cat Deeley fronts Oxfam x Vinted London Fashion Week show
Oxfam has enlisted TV presenter and actress Cat Deeley to front its Second Hand September campaign which will see the NGO partner with online marketplace Vinted to spotlight second-hand fashion.
