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Game media agency The Invaders make Fortnite community turn in-game lights off during Earth Hour | Creation
Game media agency The Invaders recently brought together Earth Hour and Epic Games - Fortnite’s game publisher - to bring a whole new dimension to Earth Hour by taking it online and turning off the lights in-game -
The Walt Disney Company restructures, restoring accountability to creative businesses | Creation
Effective immediately, the company will be organized into three core, collaborative business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. -
Channel 4 launches virtual work experience programme to help young people discover their creative career | Creation
The broadcaster is introducing an online work experience programme which helps young people match their skills to a potential career in the creative industries. -
DEPT launches WEB3/DEPT to build the next generation of the web | Creation
The 300-person team, which has been responsible for 5% of DEPT®’s revenue this year, will help clients experiment with blockchain technology, build immersive experiences in the metaverse and deliver multi-layer strategies for launching NFTs. -
Media.Monks and GVB introduce first Dutch travel poet | Creation
To make Amsterdammers feel the connection of public transport, the Amsterdam carrier is introducing the first Dutch Travel Poet: Roziena Salihu. Media.Monks is responsible for the concept and execution of the campaign.
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London Marathon Events taps Dept for branding and website design
LME turned to the Manchester division of international digital agency Dept to guide the brand refresh for LME and its events and to develop a centralised solution for managing its portfolio of websites.
IPG Mediabrands and TikTok build creator programmes to connect brands with culture
IPG Mediabrands and TikTok are joining forces to spearhead a first-of-its-kind creator and content accelerator initiative designed to drive brands to the center of culture.
Procter & Gamble launches content creation platform targeting black creators across advertising, film and TV
Titled “Widen The Screen,” it will include new films and initiatives that feature more diverse storytellers, combat bias against all people fueled by misrepresentation, increase investment in Black-owned and operated media and employ more diverse creators.
VMLY&R Commerce appoints Angelica Galvis as VP, Head of Art and Design in North America
In this role, Angela will be responsible for overseeing the execution of creative commerce concepts and designs for the company’s domestic and international clients with specific focus on elevating the craft of design and art direction.
Mediamonks merges with design and experience agency Jam3
S 4Capital has announced that it has entered into a conditional agreement in relation to a merger of Jam3, an award-winning Toronto-based design and experience agency, with MediaMonks, S 4Capital’s Content practice.
Linus Karlsson appointed IKEA Sweden Chief Creative Officer
His main assignment will be to set the creative direction for IKEA Range and Marketing & Communication. The role also includes to creatively lead and inspire the many co-workers and collaboration partners throughout the IKEA network.
Dept acquires software consultancy firm Devetry
Devetry, a software consultancy that provides technology solutions ranging from organizational strategy to custom software development, has announced it has joined global digital agency Dept.
Gillette announces return of Gaming Alliance
Gillette has announced the return of the Gillette Gaming Alliance - a team of global streamers selected to represent the brand and create content for audiences worldwide.
Sony launches FX3 Full-Frame Camera with an eye on content creators
As the latest addition to Sony’s Cinema Line, the FX3 delivers a cinematic look and professional operability and reliability all in one device.
Isobar Amsterdam leads Malaria No More creative campaign
The global integrated campaign creative and strategy was led by Isobar Amsterdam and is the latest in a three-year pro bono partnership involving creative and media agencies from across the dentsu international network, aimed at ending a disease that kills a child every two minutes.
Canon launches EOS M50 Mark II camera targeting content creators
In response to the growing demand for high-quality camera equipment to meet the evolving requirements of today’s content creators, Canon Europe has announced the EOS M50 Mark II, the successor to the award-winning EOS M50.
Intracto Group acquires Ghent based agency Marlon
Intracto Group has acquired Ghent-based agency Marlon together with it’s over 30 digital experts. The agency is renowned in the field of design and development of apps, web shops and websites.
Pepsi launches global campaign celebrating diverse cultures
At a time when the world could use a little more fizz, Pepsi® has unveiled a highly entertaining new campaign that will cut across cultural playgrounds with the uncontainable fizz of the brand.
Havas Group acquires majority stake in Singapore-based creative agency BLKJ
Havas Group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Singapore-based creative agency BLKJ. The agency will join forces with the Havas Creative network and will strengthen the Group’s creative operations in South East Asia.
Desperados partners with emerging artists in its latest advertising campaign
Heineken's tequila-flavoured beer brand Desperados has partnered with eight emerging graphic designers, painters, photographers and illustrators, creating the Desperados Design Collective, to develop its latest advertising campaign.
Brand New Galaxy Launches Western European Operation in Amsterdam
The rapidly growing global marketing and technology company, Brand New Galaxy launches their Western European Operation in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The Odd Shop joins MediaMonks
Oscar Hamming, Niels de Wit and Robert van der Lans, formerly founders of The Odd Shop, have announced that their team is joining MediaMonks to bring their distinct Persuasive Creativity Model to S4Capital’s content practice.
LG partners with SpotX to deliver programmatic advertising to LG Smart TVs
SpotX, the global video advertising platform, has announced a partnership with LG Electronics Inc. (LG) to serve as the primary supply-side platform (SSP) throughout the US, EMEA, and Latin America.
Virtual sessions about connected branding: Two Cents of Ace
The past 10 years, technology has transformed the world. And yet companies lost the true connection and their ability to stand out as a brand. To stand out and stay ahead
Dutch art museum Mauritshuis picks Dept to support its strategy and digital marketing
Mauritshuis and Dept optimised the digital marketing aspects and developed creative content concepts to reach additional target groups, such as young people, and enthuse them to visit the museum. During Spring, the new changes will go live.