Radiohead releases Burn the Witch video
After a busy weekend deleting most of its social media presence, and following two teaser clips on Instagram earlier today, Radiohead has just posted a video for a brand new track, Burn the Witch, to YouTube.
W+K Amsterdam creates cute series of cookie jars for Milka
Five character designs are competing to be chosen as this year’s Milka jar – and it’s down to you to choose who will be crowned the winner.
Podcast: the story behind Cadbury Gorilla
In the second of a series of podcasts for Cannes Lions looking back at classic ads, CR editor Patrick Burgoyne talks to Phil Rumbold and Laurence Green about THAT drumming simian
New type: Edward Johnston, Alex Trochut, The Recorder, Playtype & more
Our latest pick of new type designs, projects and events includes a new edition of Edward Johnston’s classic text, Writing & Illuminating & Lettering, the latest issue of Monotype’s The Recorder magazine and collaborative online project, 36 Days of Type…
Too long; didn’t read
When social media came along, it created a new realm of possibilities and potential pitfalls for copywriting. What happened next will amaze you…
How to advertise on Facebook: 6 tips for brands from Creative Shop’s Jill Gray
In this feature from our social media issue, Jill Gray, creative strategist at Facebook’s Creative Shop in London, talks us through the dos and don’ts of advertising on the platform
Meet the crown prince of Pantherland
Brecht Evens’ new comic book introduces Panther, a charming feline who comes to the aid of a young girl. But all is not as it first seems in this unsettling but wonderful graphic novel about growing up.
A sweet campaign for Maynards Bassetts from W+K London and Blinkink
Classic sweets including wine gums, jelly babies, and liquorice allsorts become the stars in this charming set of short ads.
Exposure: Photographer Felicity McCabe
Art Director Gem Fletcher examines the work of Photographer Felicity McCabe, in the latest instalment of a series looking into talent in photography, from recent graduates to photographers breaking the rules…
CR Annual Client of the Year: Vital Arts
Each year, as part of the CR Annual, we choose a Client of the Year to recognise the importance of a client in producing great work. For 2016, that honour goes to Vital Arts
Harvey Nichols features 100 year-old model in special ad for Vogue
Created to run in the June issue of Vogue, which celebrates the iconic fashion mag’s 100th birthday, the print ad stars Bo Gilbert, who was born in 1916.
CR May 16: The Social Media Issue
Our May issue is all about social media, with advice on how to run successful Kickstarter campaigns, work with YouTube influencers and make great content for Tumblr, Facebook and Instagram. It’s also our Annual, with over 100 pages of outstanding design, advertising and creative projects selected by a panel of industry experts
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