CALM, Snickers, Screwfix, Booking.com and Virgin Media have also been shortlisted for this year’s competition, which focuses on the lack of representation and stereotyping of the LGBT+ community.
When the Department of Health launched its colourful Change4Life campaign in 2008, childhood obesity was at alarming levels. How has the campaign evolved over the past 10 years and has it really led to a change in attitudes and behaviour?
The FMCG giant wants to “unprogramme” the way marketers and agency partners think to address the gender bias in its advertising, after research revealed men outnumber women three to two.
Forty years since it first aired, Hovis is bringing its “timeless” advert The Bike Ride back to TV to win over a new generation of consumers.
The craft beer brand’s “most honest ad ever” is nothing of the sort and is instead a sign that this “anti-mainstream” brewer has realised that the big brand advertising is crucial to raising awareness and boosting growth.
William Hill is moving on from its high concept Anthony Joshua ad with a new campaign celebrating friendship, which focuses on customers as “people not just gamblers”.
Diet Coke’s new campaign ‘You Do You’ sees grannies enter the world of dating apps as it looks to target both loyal drinkers and ‘a new wave of fans’.
Eurostar looked back at old archives to “refresh” its tone of voice and create a “boldness” its new marketing director felt it had lost.
Timberland plans to use its global tree-planting project as a chance to talk about its long-term sustainability strategy, which it hopes will help strengthen brand perceptions among consumers.
Even if everyone forgets the advertising and only remembers the product, Marks & Spencer’s clothing marketing boss says he’s done a good job.
Just because something is difficult, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do it. Political advertising needs urgent regulation.
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The new rules around harmful gender stereotypes have caused brands to rethink how they portray gender in advertising and look more closely at the make-up of their own teams, says Diageo’s Andrew Geoghegan
The ad regulator hopes three rulings on harmful gender stereotypes – two against the brands and one in favour – will help clarify where the boundary lies.
