Karen Martin: 'Creativity is the only thing I actually, genuinely, give a shit about'
The current president of the IPA and CEO of BBH London discusses her unwavering focus on creative power, which forms the foundation of the four planks of her presidential agenda.
Bonuses climb 80% at UK agencies as salaries stagnate
Average bonuses at School Reports shops soared by four-fifths in 2024, while median base pay rose by just 1%.
You can’t just tell an AI to create ads like a CCO
The overhyping of artificial technology extends beyond the tech companies.
Omnicom and IPG’s leaders could learn from WPP’s 2025
Agencies need to be, not just say that they are, people businesses.
Agencies on the Agenda: MSQ and S4 Capital, Uncommon Creative Studio, and Dentsu Group
Campaign showcases the three agencies on its radar from the past week.
MSQ Partners approaches S4 Capital about possible deal
The "combination" could bring together S4 Capital with the owner of The Gate and Walk-In Media.
Ogilvy's behavioural science chief Sam Tatam dies aged 39
The WPP network's head of behavioural science put a call out for video memories for his daughters last week.
Cannes Lions fakery scandal requires an enthusiastic overhaul
Something good could come out of the plethora of disputed Cannes Lions winners.
Brandtech appoints CSO and global CEO of Oliver
Angela Tangas was previously chief executive of Dentsu in the UK and Ireland.
D&AD removes Pencils from DM9 ad following Cannes controversy
The campaign for OKA won two wood Pencils at the D&AD ceremony in May.
AON calls global creative and media agency review
Risk management and consultancy works with WPP's T&P.
Are we at the start of a new era of advertising awards?
Channel 4's Film Grand Prix at Cannes demonstrates its ability to successfully challenge jurors, as well as Paralympic audiences, to do better.
Great work should swim against the current, creative chiefs say
Leaders from Baby Teeth, Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, Droga5 London and Orchard Creative picked their favourite ads at a session at Campaign House.
Stella and Grey London lead the way on Cannes Lions Saturday shortlists
The outdoor and press work showed people enjoying a sneaky sip of a pint in a busy bar.
McMorrow, Brim and Beverley start-up opens for business
New agency will look to apply creativity to a broad range of business problems.
Lynsey Atkin, Chris Watling and Rebecca Lewis launch start-up Baby Teeth
Start-up will look to create entertainment, content and brand partnerships, as well as its own intellectual property.
It’s up to the refreshed NCA and Ogilvy line-ups to justify a dual solution
In a climate of consolidation, Nationwide's departure begs questions of the Ogilvy Group UK set-up.
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Accenture Song appoints Droga5 management team to run united UK creative agency
Expanded shop incorporates former Karmarama business and will work with brands including Lidl and Suntory.
School Reports 2025: TL;DR
There is hope to be gleaned from the School Reports.
I can’t believe I still have to write columns about this shit
Senior female representation is declining in creative departments, and everyone needs to be part of the answer.