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The rise of indie cool

The rise of indie cool

05 Feb 2026 | Alex Pilkington

In time, ‘cool’ always wins, says Mostly Media’s head of growth. Indie labels have benefited from the democratisation of music, and in media, the collaboration of independents has seen them thrive.

The advantage of an affinity
The advantage of an affinity
03 Feb 2026 | Chris Herbert-Lo
A year in review for media agencies… without the rankings and self-deception
A year in review for media agencies… without the rankings and self-deception
15 Dec 2025 | Omar Oakes
Sustainability ‘the business opportunity of the future’ as Ad Net Zero releases new insights
Sustainability ‘the business opportunity of the future’ as Ad Net Zero releases new insights
02 Dec 2025 | Ellie Hammonds
Will one and one equal ‘more than two’? Omnicom to complete purchase of IPG imminently
Will one and one equal ‘more than two’? Omnicom to complete purchase of IPG imminently
26 Nov 2025 | Ellie Hammonds
‘Full service thinking’: How brands are reorganising as media becomes less siloed – with Mediasense’s Ryan Kangisser
‘Full service thinking’: How brands are reorganising as media becomes less siloed – with Mediasense’s Ryan Kangisser
17 Nov 2025 | Jack Benjamin

Brand and agency leaders agree pitching approach is ‘no longer fit for purpose’

31 Oct 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

Creativebrief’s the “Future of the Pitch” report reveals more than half of agencies believe the current approach to pitching poses a long-term threat to the industry’s future success.

Media’s strategic role in integrating marketing functions for brands

21 Oct 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

A new report from WFA and Mediasense highlights media’s lead role in the marketing evolution, but shifts across talent, structure and partnerships are needed.

Quality representation in ads boosts loyalty and short-term sales

30 Sep 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

Channel 4’s latest Mirror on the Industry report reveals the importance of DEI representation, not just from an ethical standpoint but for the commercial value it holds.

How do we develop talent in the north?

30 Sep 2025 | Maria Iu

Three industry leaders pitched their ideas to nurture talent away from London at The Future of Media Manchester.

As AI innovation moves at pace, the ad industry’s skills must keep up

30 Sep 2025 | Sophia Haynes

If we’re to bring everyone along as part of the AI revolution, more people need to be equipped with the skills to use AI tools confidently and effectively.

Who gains most from the agency shift to strategic partnerships with clients?

29 Sep 2025 | Nick Manning

There will be winners and losers in this new world. The time is now for indies, which can price their services in a better way and be transparent in their use of data and money.

Training isn’t time away from your agency — it’s time growing it

29 Sep 2025 | Gwyn March

CPD brings real business results. Here’s how to measure CPD’s value to show that it’s more than a perk or luxury. 

Ad industry positioned as key sector for driving economic growth

26 Sep 2025 | Ellie Hammonds

The Advertising Association highlighted the important role the ad industry has in driving economic growth and how this intersects with the government’s political promises.

ITV identifies 7 elements for great TV ads

22 Sep 2025 | Maria Iu

To mark its 70th birthday, the broadcaster worked with System1 and D&AD to showcase the top 70 ads in seven decades.

The fate of quality journalism in a Google-led ecosystem

17 Sep 2025 | Stephanie Himoff

Following the court’s decision to keep Chrome with Google, publishers now have a lot more questions than answers. But a technical committee could provide some potential positive outcomes.

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