A change at the top
Those leading ad agencies today are taking increasingly unconventional paths to the top and often emerging via the worlds of design and film. It is a change for the better, says our advertising correspondent Ben Kay
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How automation could help make you a better creative
We explore how marketers and creative teams can harness new technologies such as automation in order to minimise the time spent on menial tasks and maximise creative effectiveness
Skittles is recolouring historic LGBTQ+ images for Pride
Titled Recolour the Rainbow, the campaign sees four photographs showing scenes of protest, as well as moments from early Pride marches, brought back to full colour
Lydia Pang is done with side hustles
After roles at Refinery29 and Nike, creative director Lydia Pang took a bet on herself and co-founded her own studio. She talks to us about her journey, the decision to leave the world’s most famous brand and her passion for ethical storytelling
Sarah Waiswa’s exhibition challenges the colonial gaze
Lips Touched with Blood, the photographer’s solo show in Bristol, uses new and archive imagery to address the impact of colonialism on identity in Kenya
The changing nature of photojournalism
As the Guardian celebrates its 200th anniversary, a new show at the Photographers’ Gallery in London offers a fascinating insight into the paper’s picture library and the wider history of photojournalism
In partnership with Allied London
Why creative businesses should stick together
To thrive in the hybrid-working future, joining a cluster of likeminded companies could help you maximise your studio space
Cannes Lions 2021 Grand Prix winners in full
It’s a bumper year for Cannes Lions this time, with the awards honouring work from 2020 and 2021 after last year’s event was cancelled. Here you can view all 35 of the Grand Prix winners
Igor Bastidas creates a trio of animations for Hermès China
The Venezuelan creative was inspired by childlike curiosity and a candy-coloured palette to showcase the brand’s latest collection
Ask Anna: How can I progress my creative career?
Moving upwards in a career can be a complicated business, which often forces people to jump from company to company to gain forward motion. But it doesn’t — and shouldn’t — always have to be that way, says CR’s agony aunt Anna Higgs
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Green shoots of recovery
Graduating in the wake of a global pandemic may seem daunting, but great things can emerge from the darkest of places
Gregory Ferrand’s paintings explore disconnection and the human condition
The American artist discusses the inspiration behind his striking work, plus how he ended up creating the album art for Tyler, The Creator’s new LP
Creative Review’s Annual Awards 2025 are officially open for entries
One of the most respected and trusted awards for the advertising and design industries are back for 2025. Run, don’t walk to get your entries in before the Early Bird Deadline on 25 October
How to scale your design business
Growth is a dream for many businesses, but it comes with challenges. Daisy Crowder, brand and marketing director at design recruitment agency Craft, offers advice on how to navigate the change and keep staff on side
Cultivating community with Ganni
The Danish luxury fashion label has spearheaded the characterful evolution of Scandi style. Here, chief brand officer Priya Matadeen discusses its approach to collabs, the pressures of being a responsible brand, and how Ganni Girls grew from a hashtag to a badge of belonging
Why are brands apologising so much right now?
Brands are saying sorry at a more rapid rate than ever. CR’s advertising columnist Ben Kay delves into why sorry is no longer the hardest word and whether this is an effective strategy for winning audiences
How Guinness embraced social
By loosening its approach to advertising, and engaging with its audience directly, the drinks brand has transformed with the times and won a whole new set of fans
Tracing Banksy’s art history remixes
Kelly Grovier’s new book charts the artist’s persistent dialogue with classic and contemporary art
How Lego creates meaningful brand experiences
We speak to Lego’s VP of global brand development Alero Akuya about the brand’s rare ability to straddle the physical and virtual worlds with ease – whether through its immersive new art exhibition in Paris or collaborations with Epic Games and Nike
Matt Willey brings a human touch to Kaos titles
The Pentagram partner has created the titles for the acclaimed new Netflix show, which reimagines the Greek myths in a contemporary setting
A visual history of movie posters
A new book from Reel Art Press collates the first comprehensive history of film posters. We explore why they remain an underappreciated area of cultural design
The Monthly Interview: Rob Lowe, aka Supermundane
Mark Sinclair talks to the artist and designer about his new book, Lost Ordinary Magic, and the importance of recognising the power of simplicity and the everyday wonders that surround us
Unravelling adland’s obsession with 90s nostalgia
We explore how the 90s, an era the UK looks favourably upon for its thriving culture, are continually inspiring a stagnated creative industry
Building the visual world of Fontaines DC
The band’s surreal new album visuals explore a darker, more grotesque side of romance. We speak to the creative team behind the campaign about challenging the visual tropes of rock music