As part of a year-long Spongebob Gold campaign, the Spongebob Gold fashion collection was available from 18th May at the Wonderland Shop at 192 Piccadilly, London and online. The retail launch of the fashion line was celebrated with a launch party and late night shopping event featuring DJ Jodie Harsh. YR Live powered the experiential […]
On Tuesday 30th May, Lucozade Energy launched an NFC-enabled bottle that empowers Londoners to ‘Tap to Flow’ through the London Underground network. This is the first time in the UK an FMCG brand has delivered a contactless travel enabled product. Limited edition NFC bottles will be handed to commuters at Oxford Circus station during […]
Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) has announced the return of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. to the 2018 XTC Sponsorship Series. Zoom will be the official sponsor and judge of the Productivity Vertical for XTC 2018. XTC 2018 marks the fourth year of the competition that brings together the world’s brightest entrepreneurial minds to compete for the […]
Mobile Technik, was entrusted by the Airside Safety Group to take a national UK Airport Safety Week campaign direct to Heathrow Airport’s airside employees during this week-long mobile exhibition. The Heathrow airside safety roadshow took place over five days across four terminals and cargo centres, encouraging all employees and partners across the whole of Heathrow […]
After worldwide media coverage, Burger King with agency Buzzman, decided to conform to the popular vote that chose King Philippe as the king of Belgium, winning with a slight majority. The results were close, but King Phillipe won by a 51% so Burger King removed ‘king’ from their logo as mentioned on its official facebook page
UK companies can now explore the potential of digital manufacturing using 3D printing, 3D scanning, CNC machining and 3D design, following the launch of Fluxaxis, a bleeding edge £1m+ start-up incubated by creative manufacturer Stage One. Intent on redefining the ‘future of making’ with the world’s most sophisticated suite of technologies, Fluxaxis can 3D print […]
The global smartphone brand Vivo announced its agreement with International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to sponsor the FIFA World Cup for six years, covering two tournament cycles. This means Vivo will become the official sponsor of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. Consecutive Sponsorship of Two FIFA World Cups As the official smartphone […]
CSM has been appointed to manage Jaguar’s new partnership with Dubai Opera; Dubai’s first multi-format performing arts theatre. Jaguar has signed a three-year strategic partnership with the venue to celebrate ‘The Art of Performance’. The collaboration with Dubai Opera gives Jaguar a stage on which to continue to deliver unforgettable sensory experiences for which the […]
BeBop Sensors has launched BeBop Sensors-designed Marcel Modular Data Gloves for OEMS in the Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality markets. Designed for accurate control and navigation in VR/AR environments, the BeBop Data Gloves are available to OEMs in 5, 10, and 14 sensor versions. The data gloves provide haptic feedback and sense knuckle and abduction […]
The new scheme is designed to provide grants of up to £2,500 to events industry employers who take on apprentices through the new Government-backed Trailblazer standard. The grant includes funding for external training from an accredited provider, annual MPI membership for the apprentice and their mentor, plus registration costs and expenses towards attendance at MPI […]
The Bedfordshire-based agency, which specialises in live brand experiences, dealer marketing and event support for the automotive sector, attributed the increase to integrating media partnerships and experiential, with retailer campaigns as a core part of its clients’ strategies. The agency has worked for automotive brands Hyundai, Volvo, Renault, Rolls Royce, KIA and Dacia and was […]
RPM has announced two new campaigns for Mondelez brands Maynards Bassetts and Cadbury. The new Cadbury Dairy Milk campaign has launched to coincide with World Milk Day (June 1st) and runs through to the 25th. RPM will be taking a branded milk float to high profile shopping locations in London (Westfield White City), Newcastle, Birmingham (Bull […]
Mobile Promotions oversaw the event delivery of Her Majesty The Queen’s royal visit to Dunstable for the grand opening of independent living home Priory View. Mobile Promotions worked closely with the Bedfordshire County Council to manage the event production of the royal occasion. The event saw Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh […]
Clipper Teas launched the second phase of its Flavour that Sings campaign with a unique afternoon tea event on 23rd May. The event included a live performance from the brand’s dedicated three-piece vocal group, The Clipperettes. Clipper, the Fairtrade and organic tea brand owned by Wessanen UK, has launched the second phase of its impactful Flavour that […]
TRO welcomed visitors to the ‘BMW Championship Village’ at Wentworth Club on Thursday 25th May, as the BMW PGA Championship 2017 officially opened. TRO created an immersive BMW brand experience which combines a product showcase with a luxury bar, garden, BMW Owners’ Lounge and activities area. The agency has integrated BMW products into the overall […]
easyHotel, the super-budget international Hotel chain that offers a great night’s sleep from as little as £19.99 a night, is trialling fake window views of iconic London landmarks for guests at its Old Street Hotel. The views enable guests to experience the majesty of some of the city’s finest landmarks without having to pay a […]
Arena Group has secured a new three-year contract to deliver high-end contemporary interior design and complete internal fit out for Newmarket Racecourse events, May 2017. Following a record year working with Jockey Club racecourses, Arena Group has been appointed to oversee the full interior design of Newmarket’s’ temporary infrastructure during its most notable dates in […]
M&C Saatchi Merlin has launched a new division specialising in social influencers, demonstrating the agency’s further growth into contemporary talent management. The new division will be led by Richard Thompson, Chairman at M&C Saatchi Merlin. He will oversee the division by driving business growth and providing full service management and representation for the talent, which […]
The Market Creative has been appointed to develop a summer sale campaign to run in New Balance stores and outlets across Europe. A marketing toolkit will be developed to include window displays, digital assets and in-store communication materials. Campaign materials will be translated into French and Italian for distribution in 28 New Balance stores and […]
Danish online start-up LuggageHero, which allows tourists to drop off their luggage at local shops, pubs and other retail outlets so they can make the most of their holiday time, has launched in London with the help of brand ambassadors from staffing and experiential providers StreetPR. LuggageHero was set up in Copenhagen in 2016 and […]
Creative agency Space has appointed Paul Cope as business director responsible for a portfolio of its clients including Heineken and Arla Foods. Cope, formerly client services director at the Starbucks UK & EMEA on-site agency, is charged with leading client relationships and overseeing the strategic and creative output across his business group. He will also […]
To help spread the word of Nākd’s wholefood revolution, Nākd showcased their range of bars and nibbles on the streets of London to demonstrate that there is a Nākd bar for everyone. The ultimate lean, green, sampling machine took to the streets where members of the public picked from four lucky dip chutes, containing four […]
Creative technology and innovation agency Curb has appointed Adam Azor as managing director. Adam will take on the leadership of Curb, working closely alongside Anthony Ganjou, Curb’s CEO & founder. He has been given a remit to drive growth for the agency and its clients by focusing on technology and innovation in brand experience. Curb […]
Building on its success in Sheffield, Birmingham and Dublin last year, beer brand Coors Light is taking the Ice Cave from its TV ads to the Scottish city to coincide with other events. The Jean Claude Van Damme-led TV campaign will be live in Glasgow from 19-28 May, transporting locals into an Arctic raver underworld […]
Chunky crisp brand, Slabs, will be sampling to over 50,000 foodies across the country. Slabs will be showcased at ITV This Morning Live at the NEC and Simply Cheshire at Arley Hall. This Morning Live is a 4-day event at the NEC offering a guide to the latest lifestyle trends, attracting a 50,000+ footfall. Slabs […]
Wasserman’s Experience division has been appointed by the NFL UK to lead its experiential activity in the UK for the next three years. The agency won the new contract following a competitive pitch. The new remit will see Wasserman working together with the NFL to boost fan engagement through brand experiences not only for the […]
Caffè Nero’s baristas will be giving bartenders a run for their money from this month when they shake up softtails to order for the first time that offer further choice for calorie counters. The new Caffè Nero Shaken range presents four flavour combinations: two zero calorie Iced Teas and two reduced sugar Lemonades. Caffè Nero […]
Ahead of Chelsea Flower Show, TV gardener Charlie Dimmock joined forces with low cost airline and holiday company, Monarch to cheer up commuters with a giant floral plane at London Victoria Station and Birmingham Grand Central. The ex-Ground Force star and current presenter of BBC’s Garden Rescue unveiled the plane measuring nearly 15-foot-long and 15 […]
Diageo and Aer Rianta International (ARI) have announced a new partnership with the launch of the world’s first Guinness Export House at The Loop, Terminal 2, Dublin Airport. The concept is the first of its kind for the Guinness brand and aims to deliver a new innovative retail solution to the travel retail sector. Custom […]
This academic year 2016-2017, ASOS briefed student marketing specialists Seed to create a personalised Back to School experience for students across Europe, Australia and the US with the aim of establishing ASOS as the number one destination for fashion loving students. ASOS Blank Canvas was designed to champion creativity and individuality, inspiring students across the […]
Maximuscle called upon Circle Agency to activate its stand at this year’s BodyPower Expo, which enticed thousands of fitness fanatics over the weekend with free giveaways, product sampling and fitness challenges. The event was the first time Maximuscle’s latest products and flavours had been offered to consumers, and the on-stand sampling bar featured an array […]
Mad River, the Bournemouth based brand communications agency is taking on Dorset’s 3 peaks for their annual team challenge on Friday 19th May. The 15 adventurers have 12 hours to complete the 31-mile hike which will cover treacherous terrain with extreme ascents and descents to raise awareness and money for the Surfers Against Sewage charity […]
Advertising agency, Team Eleven, was tasked with localising the EMEA roll out a new global brand identity and advertising campaign for teeth-straightening system Invisalign. The consumer campaign Made to Move, developed globally by Colle McVoy, has started rolling out across European markets this month, and has been designed to create strong emotional connections with audiences around […]
Experiential marketing agency N2O has announced the appointment of Jody Measures as Art Director to manage the agency’s fast-growing team of designers and creatives. Jody joins N2O after a five-year stint at BWP where he was creative director. Having been in the industry for 20 years, Jody has also held further positions as creative director, […]
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has appointed leading full-service event production and brand experience agency, Event Concept | Veevers Carter to produce an ambitious experiential activation within the Great Pavilion at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2017. The project will include a 215-square-metre installation celebrating achievements in gardening and design, as well as tying together […]
MSQ Partner agencies, Stack and Smarts Communicate, have been appointed as the joint pan-European content agency for Hertz. They won the account following a competitive six-way pitch. Stack, specialists in customer acquisition and engagement, will work with Smarts Communicate, the PR & content agency, to offer a truly integrated approach to the brand. This recent […]
A one-day pilot of the DMA’s immersive hackathon tackled a live brief from Hilton to develop new and innovative ways of engaging with its customers. The DMA has launched the pilot for its Customer Engagement Labs, an immersive one-day live hackathon. In partnership with Hilton, the day asked participants to develop new ways to generate […]
Freeman has been ranked as one of the top 25 World’s Largest Agencies in the Ad Age Top Agency Report 2017. The agency has also been named a top U.S. agency across the experiential, promotion, and healthcare categories. The findings include stats around the state of brand experience, which FreemanXP have summarised here. Commenting on […]
The Vurger Co. and Tabasco will be serving up a vegetarian friendly burger at a one day event to celebrate National Vegetarian Week. On Friday 19th May, Londoners can stop by Bishops Square, Spitalfields Market and sink their teeth into a new culinary creation with the debut of “The Auburger”. Aubergine sales soared by 18% […]
the7stars has forged a new partnership for Suzuki together with Channel 4 and content agency The Outfit, in order to appeal to a younger audience in support of the manufacturer’s latest model, the Suzuki Ignis. Launching across TV and digital, the creative campaign #IgnisAdventure has been filmed in the style of a mini content series […]
Hot Pickle are taking the Hovis Airstream on an experiential roadshow across seven cities. The baking roadshow is Hovis’s most experiential campaign to date. Kicking off in Cardiff, St. David’s, Hovis will be serving warm slices of their wholemeal loaf, fresht from the oven, in a specially adapted retro 1962 Airstream trailer. Created by Hot […]
Brut, the men’s grooming brand, has announced the appointment of England’s Test captain, Joe Root, as its new ambassador. This year Joe Root will line up alongside England fast bowler Jimmy Anderson, who has extended his deal with Brut after a successful year in 2016. Root joins a list of sporting greats who have represented […]
Flashmat has launched new features to bring its modern photo booth functionality to the UK. Flashmat operates over 150 photo experiences across Europe per month including store pop-ups, trade fairs and festivals. Flashmat’s new technology helps brands to utilise the latest trends in selfie and digital photography – the booths can create GIFs, record video […]
Skoda Kodiaq- Dynamic DOOH from QDOT on Vimeo. Škoda UK has launched a digital Out of Home campaign for the all-new Škoda Kodiaq SUV. The activity forms part of Škoda’s new brand push ‘Driven by Something Different’ and highlights the importance of taking time out every day to reconnect with what really matters. The […]
Hundreds of origami birds worth thousands of pounds have been folded and set free by intu across its 14 shopping centres around the country following new research revealing that unexpectedly finding money is the nation’s most joyful surprise. A team of experts spent over 130 hours folding hundreds of origami birds worth £10 each, which […]
Eulogy has announced its new events and experiential offering, launching with clients including Brown Forman brands Jack Daniel’s and Chambord as well as the Molson Coors world beers portfolio. The launch reflects the rise in the “experience economy” with consumers, especially millennials, increasingly desiring memorable experiences that they can share with their peers. According to […]
Real world marketing agency Sense has established its U.S. presence with a new office in New York, along with the April launch of experiential campaign #feedingthefuture for The Economist. Sense won The Economist’s North American business in late 2016 following a competitive review, and Sense London has been the agency of record for the company […]
Joint owners AustralianSuper and Hermes Investment Management, the £30.6 billion manager committed to delivering holistic returns – outcomes for its clients that go far beyond the financial, has announced that centre:mk will debut Milton Keynes Council’s Electric Vehicle Experience Centre (EVEC). The EVEC launch comes as part of the wider Milton Keynes Go Ultra Low […]
Acer are launching a week long experiential campaign in Westfield Stratford. The event is set to appeal to a wide range of shoppers, with the stand split into two sections; ‘Spin to Win’ and ‘Swift Thinking’ – named after Acer’s Spin and Swift laptops. Managed by experiential agency Agent42, the campaign will promote the Acer Spin […]
Dove has announced a year-long brand partnership with The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). As the Official Female anti-perspirant of British Tennis, Dove will keep fans feeling fresh at the tennis as it distributes over 60,000 samples of its new Go Fresh Pear & Aloe Vera deodorant to attendees, as well as providing products for tennis […]
VRTogether, a nonprofit initiative, has launched the platform with the aim of encouraging VR for the greater good. Rather than finance projects – in the first initiative of its kind – VRTogether brings together a community of people to leverage this medium to effect change. Via the website, which has similar functionality to a social […]
PervasID has announced the next generation flat ceiling tile antenna reader system, Space Ranger 9200. This game changing solution delivers the world’s first near-100 per cent accurate wide-area passive RFID detection in real time. The result is that now retailers, hospitals and other industries can see the stock that they have throughout a store or […]
For the second year running TRO Retail has taken up residence at the Retail Design Expo – this time bringing the bespoke “TRO Boutique” to showcase a suite of creative technologies that are transforming modern retailing. TRO Retail, a sub-division of TRO, was set-up 12 months ago with a mission to make the retail experience […]
The National Charity of the British Army, The Soldiers’ Charity, has announced the appointment of Hunterlodge as its direct marketing agency following a competitive pitch. The agency has been tasked with raising awareness of the charity’s services and its differentiators to other well-known charitable organisations. This will highlight the fundraising need for serving soldiers, veterans […]
Peugeot and the Marcus Rutherford Foundation/Young Adult Cancer Trust were out in force at this year’s London Motor Show, raising awareness of the support network available for young people with cancer and encouraging blood and bone marrow donors to come forward. The one-of-a-kind Marcus Rutherford Foundation Peugeot Boxer van, donated by Peugeot, was on display as […]
George P. Johnson (GPJ) has made two further appointments in as many months, strengthening its European talent pool with new roles in creative and client services. George Bear joins GPJ following 10 years’ creative resource experience gained at a multitude of shops across the wider agency spectrum, including FCB Inferno, JWT and WCRS. He started […]
PSONA has hired former EHS Brann board director Sue MacLure, as its new head of data. Sue will sit on the agencies board and report to Fiona Scott, CEO. Sue has been brought in to reshape and turbo charge the agencies CRM, Data, and Digital offering. Sue was also previously at comparethemarket.com as board level, […]
On May 4th London’s Institution of Engineering and Technology hosted the 2017 IDM Graduation ceremony, where the 242 members of its class of 2017 joined the over 10,000 IDM alumni. The ceremony featured a talk from Dr Dave Chaffey, author of the best-selling books “Emarketing Excellence” and “Digital Marketing”. Jane Cave, MD at the IDM, […]
The largest Google Cloud event in Europe, Google Cloud Next, took place in London. Developed with independent events agency Wonder London, the two-day conference marks the start of a six-stage series spanning the continent. Google Cloud Next invites tech leaders, developers and IT decision-makers to explore the latest innovations in cloud technology, while experiencing what […]
whynot! thinkpeople have put vapers first by partnering blu and Ministry of Sound to revolutionise the choice between smoking and vaping in the flagship London club. From now through to April 2018, whynot! thinkpeople have secured blu the exclusive rights to sell and sample vaping products within the dance venue. Clubbers will have the option […]
McVitie’s has launched a four-week tour focusing on major cities and events, sampling their new sharing snack, McVitie’s Digestives Nibbles. As well as taking away free 120g packets of three varieties of the biscuit snack, consumers were treated to a surprise encounter with the baby seal puppet from the brand’s TV campaign. “This tactical and effective brand experience […]
Momentum Instore is launching a new technology package at RDE. Bringing a connected approach to estate management, the new technology acts as a business enabler – allowing retail businesses to cut the admin and focus on the value-add. The technology combines smart data gathering with realtime reporting to automate project and business management across all […]
Spain’s Costa Brava, one of the region’s leading golf courses, has appointed leading marcomms specialist the Azalea Group to enhance its reputation in the UK and Europe. The Costa Brava Tourist Board has engaged the PR and marketing services of Azalea to promote the region’s golf courses across the continent, and strengthen its image as […]
Big Brand Ideas has appointed Claire Williams as account director following a series of new client wins in professional and financial services. Claire, who had a walk on part in Home and Away whilst working for a branding agency in Australia, has over 12 years’ experience in senior marketing roles across all disciplines within agencies […]
Hayley Lawrence, director of events and member of the board at integrated marketing agency Brand & Deliver, has been appointed to the role of managing director. Founder Ben Gallop will remain in the position of CEO, handing over responsibility for the day to day running of the agency to Hayley. Hayley joined Brand & Deliver […]
EMO Unlimited and The Real Adventure Unlimited, the Bristol-based agencies owned by the Unlimited Group, are joining forces to create a new agency, Prophecy Unlimited. The move will create an agency of 200 people, making it among the largest in the UK outside of London at a time when the Unlimited Group is keen to […]
Banana Kick has worked closely with Fuel for School, a partnership between The Real Junk Food Project and Richmond Hill Primary School in Leeds, to maximise their exposure when they participate in the Tour de Yorkshire 2017 – taking their message to over 2 million people across the three day event. The programme, led by headteacher Nathan Atkinson, […]
N200|GES is accelerating its global expansion plans with two senior hires and new offices in Hong Kong and Chicago. Nancy Chan joins as general manager for Asia Pacific and Fouad Boulaïz joins as general manager for North America. Chan and Boulaïz will report into N200|GES managing director, Jeff Lee. An MBA graduate of London Business […]
TRO & Fuse have been jointly appointed by Nissan to run the global car manufacturer’s experiential activation at the UEFA Champions League Final in Cardiff, June 2017. The two agencies, who have worked together for the Berlin 2015 and Milan 2016 Finals, will work together to bring to life Nissan’s innovative partnership with UEFA Champions […]
Maserati celebrated its Instagram takeover campaign at an event at The Vinyl Factory in the heart of London’s Soho, with live music performances from Tallia Storm and Hollie Stephenson, and an immersive journey through food and drink inspired by Maserati’s newest model; the Levante SUV. Maserati took the opportunity to announce at the event the […]
RPM has appointed three new board members to aid the agency’s plans for future growth across all core capabilities. Gillian Ward has been promoted to board director people, alongside Rosa Chapman as board director client service and John Viccars as board director strategy. The promotions reflect RPM’s key areas of focus – people, thinking, creative […]
Aunt Bessie’s has appointed Initials as its shopper marketing agency. Following a competitive pitch against four undisclosed agencies, Initials will be handling shopper marketing across the Aunt Bessie’s brand. The appointment is part of a wider strategic shift by Aunt Bessie’s to give more focus to shopper marketing. Initials was selected in part thanks to […]
The Seven Dials Trust unveiled a Roxy Club plaque on April 25 to celebrate the history of the iconic punk era at Seven Dials, sponsored by Shaftesbury. As part of the Trust’s on-going People and Street History Plaques project it was placed at 41-43 Neal Street, marking the location of the infamous venue forty years […]
Barclays is bringing a coffee van with a difference across the UK. Following a study conducted by the bank that reveals 41% of Brits would prioritise cash or cashback over any other form of deal, the van will allow customers to buy a coffee and a croissant for £3, giving them £7 (and their breakfast) […]
Fixed-fee estate agency YOPA has appointed global media agency The Specialist Works (TSW) to handle its media planning and buying account. The agency pitched against Maxus, Mediavest and the incumbent Vizeum. The pitch was managed by marketing analytics experts Ebiquity. YOPA needed a nimble agency to deliver both value and accountable results. YOPA were attracted […]
Jeep and Tough Mudder have put their expertise and innovation commitment to the test after partnering to create the first ever ‘Tough Mudder for Jeep’ to launch the limited edition Renegade Tough Mudder. To celebrate Jeep’s fourth year sponsoring the UK Tough Mudder series, Jeep released 100 of the special limited edition vehicles, which went on […]
Fondation Louis Vuitton has revealed its latest exhibition, Art/Africa, le nouvel atelier, which showcases one of the largest collections of contemporary African art, from April 26 to August 28 2017. Displayed for the first time in Paris, ‘The Insiders’ exhibition features pieces from the world’s largest collection of contemporary African Art, owned and collected by […]
The Five Points Brewing Company have created a brand new beer, Field Day Citrus Pale, to honour their long time collaboration with Field Day. Clocking in with an ABV of 4.2%, the Field Day Citrus Pale is a superlative beer for session drinking and enjoyment. Field Day Citrus Pale will be available in several independent […]
Natural Insight has announced its new Workforce Health features which help tackle one of the biggest challenges for employers – finding and retaining high performing workers. Each worker in Natural Insight is now assigned a 1-5 Workforce Health score. The score uses a proprietary algorithm based on analysis of 34 million work assignments, as well […]
The complex algorithm uses machine learning, and was created by a diverse team of developers, designers and data analysts over the course of six months. Romanians have been feeding the ROMBOT with their wisdom and knowledge. So far, they have provided over 1.5 million answers since the data gathering phase was launched on December 1st, […]
digital totems that line the exclusive passenger route leading from security search directly into the first class Lounge. The cascading screens, adapted from a design originally produced by Admemori for Nice airport, create a visually stunning impact in this intimate location as passengers make their way to the lounge, fully immersing them in Deloitte’s brand […]
Aardman have released the first ever Shaun the Sheep VR experience Shaun the Sheep Movie Barn VR. The free app is available from Google Play and the Apple App Store and viewable through light mobile headsets, such as Google Cardboard. It has been reported that by 2018 the total number of active virtual reality users […]
To celebrate 50 years of its iconic advertising slogan ‘Beanz Meanz Heinz’, Heinz has launched a Beanz Meanz Heinz pop up café in Dublin city centre. The ‘Beanz Meanz Heinz’ pop up café offers complimentary meals for fans. The free ‘Beanz Meanz Heinz’ Dublin café opened from April 24th at 33 Wicklow Street and remained […]
This summer, Firestone is hitting the road to bring musicians and music-lovers together, featuring festival appearances at Download in Leicestershire and Vantastival in Drogheda in June. The Firestone Music Tour gives Firestone the opportunity to connect with music-lovers from across Europe via authentic music experiences. Firestone will be bringing its range of tyres and many […]
Britain’s leading home improvement retailer, B&Q, is on a mission to inspire Londoners to discover the joy of gardening this April B&Q will transform Soho Square into an Open Garden from 26th – 29th April A new outdoor space in the centre of London to enjoy with friends, the Open Garden will feature delicious BBQ […]
To celebrate the launch of the ‘Fenty by Rihanna’ SS17 Collection FormRoom worked alongside PUMA to design, produce and install a series of pop-ups across the UK and Europe, at retailers including Selfridges, Offspring, JD Sports and Lifestyle Sports. Taking inspiration directly from the catwalk show, which Rihanna as Creative Director describes as ‘Marie-Antoinette at […]
Tastecard have commissioned iMP to design and build a mobile experiential solution to visit the Great British Food Festival events, for which Tastecard are the headline sponsors. iMP have designed and built the unit from the ground up with a tight timescale of only four weeks to turn it around. The installation is based on […]
GES has announced the appointment of Mike Phillipson as managing director of its Blitz|GES event production business with immediate effect. Phillipson will be part of the GES EMEA executive team, reporting to Jason Popp, EVP of international at GES. Phillipson brings both senior business leadership and creative industry experience. He is the former CEO of […]
Runners taking part in the Sunderland 10k can have a unique reminder of the day – thanks to state-of-the-art camera technology. On Sunday 7 May the city’s Bridges shopping centre is installing a bullet time rig for the day – one of only two in the UK – which captures 360 degree imagery in a […]
Leslie Chase joins brand experience agency 2Heads as VP of Client Services, a key part of the agency’s management team in North America. She brings over 15 years’ experience, having worked in show management for many years, most recently for experiential agencies George P. Johnson and EWI Worldwide. This comes at an exciting period of […]
New Scientist Live, held at ExCel London, will run over four days from 28 September. The event will feature six immersive zones covering Humans, Engineering, Technology, Earth and Cosmos. With 120 speakers, five stages and sixty experiences, it touches on all areas of human life. Last year 22,467 people attended the launch event and exhibitors […]
Land Securities has announced that GraVity is to open its flagship trampoline park at Bluewater. The GraVity site will occupy a 25,000 sq ft custom created leisure space within the lower hall of Bluewater’s redeveloped Plaza area. Work on the Plaza has already begun on-site, and GraVity is due to launch in time for Christmas […]
Les Enfant Terribles and ebp launched The Wonderland Bar on Thursday 20 April which runs alongside the immersive theatrical experience “Alice’s Adventures Underground” at The Vaults at Waterloo. Open Tuesdays to Sundays until Saturday 23 September 2017, The Wonderland Bar is the new Alice in Wonderland inspired pop-up bar, based in the atmospheric tunnels underneath Waterloo Station. […]
The Market Creative has strengthened its team with a planning director as well as two new starters. Gemma Sheridan joins the marketing agency with 12 years experience from working with a wide range of brands globally from M&S to Nissan. She previously held a Head of Strategy role at Refinery. In the newly created position […]
Network Rail, GWR and Heathrow Express brought in specialist experiential agency Blackjack Promotions, working in partnership with Magnet Harlequin, and Paddington Bear to help spread the love around at Paddington Station in the run-up to Valentine’s Day 2017. The ‘Love Paddington’ festivities saw Network Rail, GWR and Heathrow Express celebrate the recent improvements to the […]
Grosvenor Europe (Grosvenor) has announced that Porsche has opened its Porsche Life installation on Liverpool ONE’s Peter’s Lane. The 3,000 sq ft pop-up will be open until June 4 2017. The interactive store has been designed to immerse visitors in the Porsche brand. Gesture control screens reveal the world of Porsche and the store also […]
Robinsons Fruit Shoot has launched a new campaign in a contemporary approach aimed at driving relevance amongst parents. The fully integrated, global campaign; It’s My Thing, celebrates real children doing what they’re passionate about, championing their self-expression and individuality and inspiring parents to support kids in finding their ‘thing’. The campaign creative of It’s My Thing is borne […]
Experiential agency iD has announced the appointment of a new Creative Strategist and Client Services Account Director. Paul Parsons has been appointed as creative strategist, joining the agency’s planning team and will focus on creative development and brand innovation for both existing client and new business accounts. He brings a wealth of FMCG and Alcohol […]
GPJ will be offering delegates specialist consultancy into the world of marketing through VR and helping brands embrace VR technology as a very real marketing tool. In addition to the agency’s presence on the exhibition floor, Nick Riggall, GPJ’s head of digital strategy, will also be joining The Brand Conference panel on Friday (21st April, […]
The Bud Light We’re Here 108 date tour will be visiting cities across the UK, including London, Manchester, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle, announcing the arrival of the beer brand into the UK. The tour sees the Bud Light event team creating an immersive atmosphere in which to sample the drink. A serving of ice cold […]