How the fortunes of the 'big six' holding companies diverged in 2023
Campaign’s latest market report is out now.
The big divide: how the fortunes of the holding companies diverged in 2023
Sizeable fault lines began to appear between the performances of the “big six” holding companies in 2023 – the watershed moment when their paths parted and which firm “extracted itself from the pack”
M&A Watch: H2 2023 sees a significant drop in activity
Marcoms M&A deals were down 39% compared with the second half of 2022.
'It was hell': why Publicis Groupe's CEO is urging leaders to end cancer stigma at work
Arthur Sadoun discusses his cancer diagnosis, why he made it public and how leaders can support his high-profile initiative to end cancer stigma in the workplace.
Dark Horses releases open source menopause policy to help break taboos
Dark Horses CEO Melissa Robertson writes policy after huge response to her recent article in Campaign.
Why Legal & General is shunning retirement cliches
Legal & General Retail Retirement’s marketing director Meg Dickens tells Campaign why she wants to end retirement cliches in its communications, and why agencies should start valuing experience if it wants to more effectively service clients.
Publicis Groupe UK launches family-friendly policies for all employees
Publicis Groupe UK is launching a series of family-friendly policies for employees to help create a more inclusive workplace.
What do ECDs look for in creative recruits as the job market rebounds after Covid?
It has been a tough job market out there for junior creatives but things are finally looking up. Campaign asks the new wave of creative chiefs for their thoughts on hiring.
St Luke's to give staff up to £500 a month for childcare
Creative agency launches new policies to help working parents level the playing field.
Campaign podcast: John Cleese on why 'advertising is like a very good crossword'
Listen to Campaign's interview with writer and performer John Cleese.
Why John Cleese thinks play is the key to creativity
The writer and performer tells Campaign how to be creative, the importance of play and why those at the top are key barriers to creative success.
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Why aren’t more funny ads winning awards?
Cannes 2021: All purpose and no play makes adland a very dull place
John Cleese 'depressed' at lack of interest in creativity from schools
Creative skills should be more highly prized in schools, he argues
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Juicy goss: Ribena starts search for a new advertising agency
Brand seeks agency with 'passion for sustainability' to succeed Wunderman Thompson, which resigned the account.
Publicis.Poke names new CEO as Nick Farnhill departs
John Hadfield is joining the London agency from BBH Singapore.
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Has adland painted itself into a corner with its framing of creativity?
Adland needs to position creative thinking as a superpower.
Meet adland's new crop of creative leaders
A new generation of creative leaders has hatched. Campaign asks what drives them as they spread their wings and take the industry in their own direction.
Campaign podcast: Rory Sutherland on the warpath to elevate role of creativity
Associate editor Kate Magee talks to the Ogilvy vice-chairman ahead of his Nudgestock 2021 festival.
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'How the hell have we allowed this to happen?' Rory Sutherland on creative devaluation
Nudgestock 2021: Media agencies and tech firms have devalued creativity