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Raising the Bar for Health Equity in Advertising

кем India Fizer on 28 November 2023

Inequality in healthcare and personalized health services for marginalized groups is a prevalent issue that many agencies have been trying to tackle. We are taking a look at campaigns and initiatives that open the conversation for DEI in healthcare advertising. Читать больше

Ten takeaways from the BETC Teens survey

кем Mark Tungate on 15 November 2023

Whether they’re referred to as “teens” or Generation Z, their world can seem opaque to brands, whose efforts to reach them sometimes fall wide of the mark. BETC Fullsix delved into Gen Z’s attitudes and media consumption. Here are ten points we found compelling. Читать больше

Luring us back to culture

кем Mark Tungate on 14 November 2023

Screens are an easy diversion. Our smartphones sit beside us throughout the day: at work, at mealtimes, in the evening. Picking up a book or visiting a museum feels increasingly like an effort. But bookstores, libraries and cultural institutions are fighting back – often, ironically, using digital media. Читать больше

A sparkling new look for Eurostar

кем Mark Tungate on 23 October 2023

Eurostar has been whisking passengers under the Channel (or as the French call it, “La Manche”) since 1994. Now it's in renewal mode, with a refreshed brand identity and a lyrical advertising campaign. Читать больше

The spooky appeal of Halloween

кем Mark Tungate on 11 October 2023

As a season, autumn has its fans, particularly if they get a kick out of Halloween. The annual fright fest is a favourite with brands, which is hardly surprising: in the US alone, last year consumers spent 3.1 billion dollars on candy during the Halloween period... Читать больше

AdForum x ACT Responsible: World Mental Health Day 2023

кем India Fizer on 10 October 2023

When it comes to mental health, the first step to healing is talking, and getting started can be the hardest part. In honor of World Mental Health Day, we are talking a look at campaigns from the ACT Responsible collection that champion self-care and mental health resources. Читать больше