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27 Sep 2023

Advocating for inclusive design

The role of self-identification and technology in creating an increasingly inclusive future

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11 Sep 2023

Content studios are back and driving ROI

There's a direct link between content and ROI. That’s what’s driving the emergence of the latest iteration of content studios, says Jai Kotecha CEO of Ogilvy Netherlands and EMEA capability lead of WPP Open X

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08 Sep 2023

A space designed for creativity and collaboration

WPP's campus strategy is driven by people and creativity. Paul Cooper from WPP's EssenceMediacom believes this is particularly true for the Manchester, UK, Campus

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30 Aug 2023

The Netherlands: nexus of innovation and expansion

Country Manager of WPP in the Netherlands, Eric Kramer, discusses how Dutch businesses succeed around the world and how WPP's Amsterdam Campus is helping global companies tap into Dutch talent right in the heart of the EU

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21 Aug 2023

Athletes: from performers to creators

Athlete-brand partnerships are evolving. WPP’s Sports Practice explains why it is a good thing for brands that the days of athletes just being athletes are over

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14 Aug 2023

Brands who are creative win at women’s sports

Women’s sports and their fanbase are exploding, says WPP’s CMI Media Group. The opportunities for brands are vast, but it’s creativity that will be the differentiator

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07 Aug 2023

Creativity: a ‘not so’ secret sauce

We often talk about creativity being a ‘secret sauce’. For one campaign, sauce literally became the star of the show. We speak to Park Wannasiri of WPP’s Wunderman Thompson in Bangkok

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27 Jul 2023

When diversity goals align, the result is great work

Gabriel Sotero of WPP’s Wunderman Thompson in Brazil explains how a diverse agency team enabled Coca-Cola to talk about the brand's Real Magic campaign while establishing a closer relationship with Brazilian Black audiences

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10 Jul 2023

Re-enchantment means delivering on emotion

Marie Stafford of WPP’s Wunderman Thompson tells us we are entering the age of re-enchantment – where the new brand metrics will centre on emotion: heart swells, spine tingles, even a few goosebumps

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30 Jun 2023

WPP and Contentful partner to deliver composable and accessible brand experiences

Investing in partnerships that augment the creativity of our agencies is the ambition of WPP alongside its new Global Strategic Partner – and MACH Alliance member – Contentful

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29 Jun 2023

Cannes Lions 2023: not just what wins but what works

This year’s Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – a vital barometer of the advertising industry – was back to its full glory on the French Riviera. Creative effectiveness – not just what wins but what works – was very much on the agenda

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29 Jun 2023

Imagination invention and impact at Cannes

The joy of advertising was evident, once more, at Cannes Lions 2023. Inspiration was everywhere and, while purpose is not going away, this year we also saw more boldness

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27 Jun 2023

What is great creativity and what does it make you do?

WPP asked 3,500 consumers across five countries – the UK, the US, Germany, Chile and China – what great creativity means to them and how it makes them act. This is what they told us

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30 Jan 2023

Creativity + data propel end to end commerce

We now have the data to understand precisely where and how people engage in commerce, says Beth Ann Kaminkow, Global CEO of WPP’s VMLY&R Commerce. But let’s not underestimate the creativity required to design a compelling customer experience (CX) that converts – regardless of channel

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29 Nov 2022

New possibilities powered by creativity in India

Both the accolades and the ideas associated with WPP’s use of technologies that underpin the metaverse stand out in India

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24 Oct 2022

How music + data = enhanced brand equity

If you truly know the music industry, and you understand all the ways in which fans access it, you are well on your way – as a brand – to a whole new world of opportunities, says Charlie Toller of Prism Sport + Entertainment, part of WPP’s Wunderman Thompson

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04 Oct 2022

Mark Read: The best ideas don't answer just one problem, but many

Creative thinking can and should have a wider impact beyond advertising but can only do that if the industry works harder to attract a more diverse workforce

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15 Jun 2022

Creativity – the world’s most valuable tool

If we had the power to fix all that is wrong in the world, what tools would we need? Rob Reilly, Chief Creative Officer at WPP, is clear what he would reach for