When you look at most creative work in the sustainability, do-good, #goodvertising-space it does look worthy at first sight. But when you take a closer look, it’s a fata morgana. As a creative industry, we still have a long way to go to truly solve social and environmental challenges. And it’s on you and me …
WeTransfer, the company that supports creativity with an expanding portfolio of tools that move ideas and maintain focus at every stage of the creative process, has launched a new initiative which aims people off the internet and back to “the real world.” The campaign called “Please Leave” highlights the new reality that digital technologies have …
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We have a brief but brilliant conversation with Butterflies & Hurricanes, the female-led brand on a very bold mission indeed! These incredibly artistic souls decided to go from ‘garbage designers’ to committed rebels, embracing a culture of generosity, compassion and life, to change the industry they work in. They take the long view, and …
The packaging design company destined to end packaging Read More »
5 years ago, 1138 people were killed and 2500 injured in the largest industrial tragedy in recent history. The world was awoken to the injustice caused by the world’s second most polluting industry: fashion. Years on, with little compensation from the multi billion dollar Rana Plaza foundation, and workplace safety still lacking (see the story). But Fashion Revolution …
“to inspire, promote and federate the actors of the advertising communications industry around social responsibility and sustainable development and to share good practices”. This is the main mission of ACT Responsible, an international non profit association who have stood in solidarity as the Advertising Community Together since 2001, in the wake of the 9-11 bombings. In a world …
Calling the shots on creativity, The Gunn Report’s global index for creative excellence in advertising recently revealed their selection from the past year, featuring more than a few great goodvertising causes. Trying a more humorous take on the adopt a dog idea, Pedigree suggest a rescued pet to replace the child you lose …
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What does it mean, to use creativity for good? How can we harness the strength of storytelling, turn advertising into a tool for good, and make our work matter more? See some interviews and insights from last year’s D&AD festival on just that, soon to be repeated this year on 24th-26th April in London! See more about it here. …
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At Creative Industry Summit in Cairo, April 10-11, 2017, Thomas Kolster had a chat and a cup of coffee with Mai Salama, Founding Partner of the summit. Creative Industry is a series of events and activities that capitalize on the huge potential of Egypt’s creative ecosystem and connects its stakeholders. The Creative Industry Summit is …
