MagCulture’s Jeremy Leslie on the state of magazines
As MagCulture Live marks its tenth anniversary, we speak to Leslie about the vital role indie mags continue to play in the media ecosystem and why print has been empowered post-pandemic
Koto rebrands music streamer Deezer
The refreshed identity aims to celebrate the value of connection and expression through music with a motion-first approach
John Lewis’ Christmas ad introduces a new star – and a new era
The retailer’s highly anticipated Christmas spot celebrates reconfiguring traditions as it unveils its own evolution with its first campaign from Saatchi & Saatchi
Liquid Death pledges to save the zombies in Call of Duty tie-up
The maverick water brand has created an enjoyably bonkers PSA-style film to show its commitment to zombies for its collab with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
How design can help reach Gen Z on social
Need to Know is a new platform started by agency Human After All which aims to help Gen Z find careers they care about. Here Danny Miller explains the power of using social media as an editorial canvas for news, facts, and advice
Richard Kalvar’s irreverent study of language
The photographer’s new book, Selected Writings, uses a generous dose of humour in his appreciation for how words show up in everyday life
New podcast episode looks at advertising and ethics
Guests from Revolt, Publicis MENA, and Nice & Serious join the Creativity Sucks! podcast to discuss greenwashing, B Corp, and how attitudes towards ethics in the advertising industry are changing
Amazon’s festive ad tells the story of three life-long friends
Called Joy Ride, the spot sees old friends reliving Christmases past, and features a rendition of a Beatles classic
Photographer Max Miechowski on navigating endings
The photographer’s new book, Land Loss, serves as a permanent record of a landscape in motion. He talks to us about resisting bleak depictions of the decaying English coastline, and how he found his own sense of closure with the project
Channel 4 ad calls out big business and politicians on climate change
Ahead of its Change Climate season, the broadcaster takes a typically outrageous approach to identifying climate culprits by giving them carbon skid-marked underpants
Nadiia Pliamko exhibits her 3D dreamworlds in a new show
The Ukrainian artist draws on everything from Soviet iconography to the natural world to create her complex 3D scenes
How Sonos is reflecting our listening habits
We look at how a creative approach to marketing is helping Sonos tap into the emotional power of sound, plus how the brand is bringing spatial audio to the masses
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 Leaders Issue is out now!
The Autumn 2024 issue of Creative Review looks at the brands and individuals who are pushing creativity forward on their way to the top
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
Jessica Walsh ventures into the world of type
As the &Walsh founder launches her agency’s new offshoot Type of Feeling, she discusses why typography’s ability to evoke emotions makes it one of the most powerful tools at a brand’s disposal
Can neuroscience make you a better creative?
Kinda Studios is tapping into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics to help creatives and brands make more impactful work that benefits people’s wellbeing