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mobile apps could save the music industry

mobile apps could save the music industry

As music adjusts to the rise of streaming,artists could find modern fan appreciation by embracing...


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big cities don039t have a monopoly on creativity

big cities don039t have a monopoly on creativity

The world’s largest cities are where most people seek for innovation,but it’s often in smaller...


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how to survive modern working life a guide to...

how to survive modern working life a guide to...

From swearing in meetings to dealing with a clients entourage,the workplace is fraught with pitfalls...


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move over edina monsoon meet today039s six mighty...

move over edina monsoon meet today039s six mighty...

The role of the PR has evolved from the days of the boozy lunch hound in Absolutely Fabulous....


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general election the pr039s nightmare

general election the pr039s nightmare

It’s the ultimate test of your creativity and persistence – not only to fit your clients into...


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internet of things risks and opportunities for...

internet of things risks and opportunities for...

Join us at 1pm (BST) on July 14 to discuss how businesses can capitalise on and protect themselves...


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the battle to become an ingredient brand

the battle to become an ingredient brand

The rise of digital platforms and the internet of things means the future of branding could lie in...


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future of digital advertising consumers and...

future of digital advertising consumers and...

Free content on the web can only survive if consumers pause using ad blocking software but...


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wearable devices tracking your every step may not...

wearable devices tracking your every step may not...

Self-tracking apps and devices allow us to monitor our behaviour,but we should be cautious in...


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football039s worst branding own goals

football039s worst branding own goals

Sports fans are loyal to teams to a degree that brands can only dream of,but from time to time,...


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cannes lions will advertising ever again be about...

cannes lions will advertising ever again be about...

The winners of this years festival highlight that advertising,in its rush to prove that it is...


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dear bullying client it039s not a playground you...

dear bullying client it039s not a playground you...

I don’t want bullies to drive absent top talent from the PR profession. Here are my top tips to...


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how to build a winning ad campaign top tips

how to build a winning ad campaign top tips

We round up the best comments,case studies and insights from our webchat on how to create mighty...


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marketing risks becoming mechanistic without...

marketing risks becoming mechanistic without...

The new digital marketing machine is increasingly concerned with data but we need to remember that...


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more pa than pr welcome to the world of luxury...

more pa than pr welcome to the world of luxury...

From babysitting and dog walking to booking taxis and fixing form-up,the list of ridiculous demands...


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mobile experience can lead the retail revolution

mobile experience can lead the retail revolution

Online and physical stores must compliment each other to beget the most of digital’s...


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amazon at 20 what has the online giant ever done...

amazon at 20 what has the online giant ever done...

The e-commerce site is 20 years old this week. So what influence has it really had on the retail and...


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great ads should be awarded but the methodology...

great ads should be awarded but the methodology...

Awards play a vital role in the advertising industry,but the categories used at Cannes Lions belong...


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cannes lions is moving from a festival of...

cannes lions is moving from a festival of...

While billed as the domestic of great ideas,Cannes is really a space where buyers and sellers...


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alphabet might appease share holders but has it...

alphabet might appease share holders but has it...

Google’s rebrand is a smart commerce poke but it lacks the inspiration that we have come to expect...


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brands agencies and payment terms in search of...

brands agencies and payment terms in search of...

Join us and a panel of experts from 6-9pm BST on 2 September to discuss the relationship between...


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i039ve been viciously attacked for daring to start...

i039ve been viciously attacked for daring to start...

The reaction to Gadgette’s launch is another example of the industry’s sexism. We must shout...


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coding is the key in a world of robot workers

coding is the key in a world of robot workers

With a third of jobs at risk of automation,coding can better equip young people to thrive in the...


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coding is the key weapon in the battle against job...

coding is the key weapon in the battle against job...

With a third of jobs at risk of automation,coding can better equip young people to thrive in the...


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employers take note millennials are well versed in...

employers take note millennials are well versed in...

nowadays’s young people eat,drink and sleep social media – businesses could well reap the...


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brands should focus on a higher purpose not just...

brands should focus on a higher purpose not just...

keep sincerity at the heart of your brand and measure success by the ability to help people and do...


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how to protect your business from hackers

how to protect your business from hackers

Recent incidents acquire shown the critical importance of taking effective action to ensure cyber...


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the smart home and a data underclass

the smart home and a data underclass

The internet of everything means connected appliances can generate their own data. Marc...


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building a content strategy for the internet of...

building a content strategy for the internet of...

In a connected world,marketers must use content to supply worthy experiences for people instead of...


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great marketing relies on a strong brand...

great marketing relies on a strong brand...

Without a robust core thought on which to build,even the most creative and well-targeted advertising...


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wireless could offer the answer to mobile data...

wireless could offer the answer to mobile data...

With Googles Project Fi set to offer a refund on unused data,mobile operators must retain up with...


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these open data pioneers are making cities smart...

these open data pioneers are making cities smart...

Big business is often reluctant to open up its data but entrepreneurial pioneers are proving that it...


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how to build a winning ad campaign live webchat

how to build a winning ad campaign live webchat

From research and preperation to creative and distribution,join us and a panel of experts from...


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the workplace is dead long live the work space

the workplace is dead long live the work space

In the battle to attract talent,businesses across the tech and creative industries are rethinking...


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science fiction as fact how desires drive...

science fiction as fact how desires drive...

Sci-fi helps us think ahead and predicts future technologies,but most importantly it creates debate...


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What will the workplace of the future look like?...

What will the workplace of the future look like?...

Join us and an expert panel from 5pm BST on Tuesday 4 August to discuss how technology is shaping...


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britain039s got talent how to ignite our creative...

britain039s got talent how to ignite our creative...

Creative England’s chief executive believes the country’s economic future lies in its creative...


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making free pay seven lessons from media...

making free pay seven lessons from media...

Music magazine,NME, is the latest publication to go free. What can they learn from other businesses...


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the data driven marketing revolution

the data driven marketing revolution

With the rise of original digital technologies,marketers now have the ability to capture more...


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advertising has a moral duty to represent society

advertising has a moral duty to represent society

We’ve just had the first ‘feminist’ Cannes. Let’s expend that momentum to push for gender...


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the sound of silence new video tech looks beyond...

the sound of silence new video tech looks beyond...

The spend of advanced video technology to listen to objects and buildings has indispensable...


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is artificial intelligence the next step in...

is artificial intelligence the next step in...

Ads that adapt to users reactions could represent the future for engagement with out-of-home...


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instagram has embraced advertising and that s no...

instagram has embraced advertising and that s no...

The photo-sharing app is now open to self-service ads,allowing brands to become part of the...


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from smart cities to diversity at work meet the...

from smart cities to diversity at work meet the...

tall commerce is often reluctant to open up its data but entrepreneurial pioneers are proving that...


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tldr so just how short should your online article...

tldr so just how short should your online article...

While Quartz and Associated Press have shunned the archetypal 800-word article,the inverted pyramid...


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what does alphabet have to learn from other...

what does alphabet have to learn from other...

There have been some memorable rebrands over the past few decades. Alphabet should pay them close...


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seamless technology in an unthinking world a gift...

seamless technology in an unthinking world a gift...

With cybercrime estimated to costs businesses more than $2tn by 2019,Marc Goodman, author of Future...


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what 80s tv can teach us about mobile advertising

what 80s tv can teach us about mobile advertising

Despite enormous advances in technology since the era of The A-Team and Alf,the ‘used world’ of...


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brands that come out for lgbt rights must proudly...

brands that come out for lgbt rights must proudly...

A rainbow-coloured tweet in support of gay marriage only goes so far. You need to build a credible...


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senior leaders suffocate creativity by trying to...

senior leaders suffocate creativity by trying to...

Instead of believing they have all the answers,leaders need to be comfortable with uncertainty and...


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what marketers need to know about consumers039...

what marketers need to know about consumers039...

New research shows that businesses must persuade customers of the benefits of sharing information...


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brand marketers need a new perspective on digital...

brand marketers need a new perspective on digital...

Marketers must shape their digital activity to reach the millions of consumers who aren’t...


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video ad content is now pervasive and powerful

video ad content is now pervasive and powerful

Tech is transforming viewing opportunities for consumers and advertisers alike,says digital media...


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where are all the women inventors

where are all the women inventors

23 June marks national Women in Engineering Day,but this year’s ‘Oscars of innovation’...


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six lgbt ads that challenged traditional adland...

six lgbt ads that challenged traditional adland...

A selection of the best advertisements that enjoy sought to tackle stereotypes and demolish typical...


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advertisers want your attention but how do they...

advertisers want your attention but how do they...

Drawing attention to advertising powers the likes of Google and Facebook – but in the digital...


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five ways to bring advertising to life in the...

five ways to bring advertising to life in the...

As the number of connected devices grows,we look at how advertisers are making ever more creative...


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wise businesses listen to consumers039 privacy...

wise businesses listen to consumers039 privacy...

broad brands are showing the way by saying people should be in control of their own dataDebates...


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seven social media strategy mistakes brands still...

seven social media strategy mistakes brands still...

From not clearly aligning with a trade goal to expecting content to travel viral without...


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why women entrepreneurs are far less likely to be...

why women entrepreneurs are far less likely to be...

A new report shows businesses founded by men are 86% more likely to receive venture capital...


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why women entrepreneurs are far less likely to be...

why women entrepreneurs are far less likely to be...

A modern report shows businesses founded by men are 86% more likely to receive venture capital...


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open data is at the centre of london039s...

open data is at the centre of london039s...

The capital has made major strides with open data initiatives. But questions remain approximately...


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apple pay what businesses need to consider before...

apple pay what businesses need to consider before...

As the contactless system launches in the UK,companies must deem smart to take advantage of a...


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From Bloomberg to Quartz: five attempts to tackle...

From Bloomberg to Quartz: five attempts to tackle...

We ogle some of the innovative techniques online publishers are using to hold the attention of their...


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10bn startups what top investors want from the...

10bn startups what top investors want from the...

As Europe notches up 40 startups valued at over $1bn,four experts ask how we can create an ecosystem...


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the data driven economy will help marketers...

the data driven economy will help marketers...

The internet of things will improve marketers’ understanding of consumers,enabling them to better...


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apple serving ads based on financial data would be...

apple serving ads based on financial data would be...

Company’s tender for credit-based marketing raises questions on the nature of targeted adsLast...


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cannes lions innovation 2015 as it happened

cannes lions innovation 2015 as it happened

Updates,news and insights from the inaugural Cannes Lions Innovation festival Cannes Lions 2015:...


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upworthy reels in clickbait and moves into story...

upworthy reels in clickbait and moves into story...

The viral content site announces a major editorial overhaul that has been inspired by...


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will the internet of everything change how we shop...

will the internet of everything change how we shop...

Join us and a panel of experts at 1pm on Tuesday 18 August to discuss how the internet of everything...


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spinning more plates than ever my move from pr...

spinning more plates than ever my move from pr...

My decision to leave agency land raised colleagues’ eyebrows,but they were wrong to be so...


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netflix and spotify039s unlimited streams are...

netflix and spotify039s unlimited streams are...

Ownership is based on the concept of shortage – with music,TV and movies available whenever you...


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how to improve your tan and be a relatively...

how to improve your tan and be a relatively...

From succinct pitching to ditching time wasters,this week’s secret PR exec offers tips for...


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what039s the key to a marketing hit an original...

what039s the key to a marketing hit an original...

The Beatles struck a chord with the apt combination of originality,creativity and innovation – a...


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Can AI help us solve the ad industry's...

Can AI help us solve the ad industry's...

Embrace the algorithm and we will future proof the sector for 2020 and beyond“Why is everyone that...


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creating standards for the internet of things live...

creating standards for the internet of things live...

Join us at 1pm (BST) on 28 July to discuss how standards for the internet of things can be developed...


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cannes lions 2015 tech takes its place at the...

cannes lions 2015 tech takes its place at the...

This year’s ad festival promises to reward those who hold made tech innovation central to their...


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releasing amy the inside story of the winehouse...

releasing amy the inside story of the winehouse...

The film’s distributors on what has become the UK’s fastest-grossing domestic-grown documentary...


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what will the workplace of the future look like...

what will the workplace of the future look like...

Here are the best insights from our online discussion on how next-gen tech will make a disagreement...


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the ones that got away investors reveal the...

the ones that got away investors reveal the...

It's not often that the stars of British business admit to lapses of judgment – and angel...


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the importance of trust and transparency in media...

the importance of trust and transparency in media...

At a roundtable hosted by the Guardian,industry leaders discussed the opportunities and challenges...


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what did we learn from startups at this year039s...

what did we learn from startups at this year039s...

There was a renewed focus on startups at this year’s festival of creativity. Hannah Blake reflects...


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