Is (Formerly) Homeless Dude Ted Williams the New Isaiah Mustafa?
Kraft Taps 'The Man with the Golden Voice' for Old-Spice-Style Social-Media Push
Play with the iconic Van Gogh painting
People news from Johannes Leonardo and more
Johannes Leonardo hires Gadd; Bodega signs Merhar; Tim Leake joins Hyper Island and more
How Kraft Created a Product From Scratch and Is Using a Puppet to Sell it
New Character 'Mel' Battles Low Self-Esteem, Identity Crisis in Debut Campaign for MilkBite Bars
It means remote control in Finnish.
Indian Travelers Take on the World in Thomas Cook Campaign
Humorous JWT India Ads Warn What Could Await the Unwary
Walgreens Turns Check-Ins into Modern-Day Circular
A trip down the aisle leads customers to mobile deals via LocalResponse
Nivea Demos Sun Protection in Brazil with a Million Beads
A Mosaic that Dazzles in Sunshine but Prevents Sunburn
Lessons from Super Bowl 2012
Thoughts on digital media's repercussions on brands' big game behavior from Ad Age's TV Editor Brian Steinberg
The story behind the funnyman's Super Bowl appearance.
Data Primer: Nathan Yau
Flowingdata guru founder Lau chats on the role of data in storytelling, journalism and advertising
Five Ideas From Around the World You Need to See
Five of the best campaigns from the year's smartest global shops
Maybe your wrist, at least, can look like Don Draper's.
People news from TPSC, Click 3X and more
McCallion signs with TPSC; Ruben and Peone join Click 3X Live, new directors at Mighty and more.
The 10 Super Bowl Commercials That Blew up the Biggest in Social Media
Beckham v. Clint Eastwood. And the winner is...
Super Bowl XLVI Breaks Social Media Records
Five amazing facts about social media and the Super Bowl
Creativity Top 5: Super Bowl XLVI Edition
Big celebs, second heads, what more could you ask for?
People news from Strange Beast, Tool and more
Strange Beast signs Mason; Nickel joins Tool; Pixomondo hires Pugh and more.
BBC Campaign Spotlights The Finger
The lowly index finger is the cornerstore of new campaign
GoDaddy doesn't stray from the tried-and-tested formula.
Your life looks pretty darn boring now, huh?
GoDaddy doesn't stray from the tried-and-tested formula.
Art of the Super Bowl Ad: Pytka on How Meters and Research Kill the Ad Stars
The venerable director also talks Clydesdales, Pepsi's Best Big Game Spot, Michael Jordan as actor and more
It all starts with red, yellow and blue.
More TV/Video Spots Samsung: Galaxy Note - The Next Big Thing is Already Here...Again--Super Bowl XLVI Teaser
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A quick competitive jab.
Art of the Super Bowl Ad: Bryan Buckley Looks Back
The prolific director on the real mark of big game success, the board that 'got away' and more
Medical Clowning is a thing.
People news from DOJO, AKQA and more
John O'Hea joins DOJO; Lund to head AKQA Paris office creative; Sharabani and Frisch launch COPA and more.
Denny's Partners With Dog Whisperer to Connect With Hispanics
Campaign Targets Restaurant's Fastest-Growing Consumer Base
Heineken and W+K Amsterdam Play the Dating Game
With "The Serenade," Heineken takes "The Date" interactive.
Creativity Top 5: January 31, 2012
Stalking Girl Scout cookies, furniture designed by your brain, 'like' stuff by thrusting and more.
Axe Anarchy Is Brand's First Fragrance to Target Women Too
BBH London Campaign 'Unleash the Chaos' Dials Up Mayhem Inspired by Irresistible Attraction
People news from THERE, Bigsmack and more
Elliot and Taylor Jobe launch THERE: Bigsmack hires Lee; Garcia signs with Lost Highway and more.
Facebook 101: Is Your Brand Worth a Like?
Social-Media Superstars Share How They Cracked the Code on Creating Facebook Campaigns That Worked as Well as Their Best Fan-Earning Tactics and Advice
Scared of Facebook Timeline? This App Might Help.
Facebook Releases Movie Maker App with Definition 6 to Help Demystify Timeline Format
Art of the Super Bowl Ad: Lee Clow on How Apple's "1984" Almost Didn't Happen
The real story on why the spot only aired once.
Aging in Adland: The Gray-Hair Phobia That's Hindering Older Execs
Over-55 ad pros fight to stay relevant.
Hungry Man's Paulo Gandra Passes Away at 28
The Brazilian director was perhaps best known for his $73K bar tab stunt.
Polar Bears With an Opinion-Behind Coke's Integrated Super Bowl Effort
Marketer will choose between two spots; bears will give online thumbs up and thumbs down
People news from Directors Bureau and more
Directors' Bureau signs Altobelli; Original adds Dektor; Pixomondo hires Garber, Stockwell joins Foundation Content.
Trendwatch: Making Flying Fun, Kind Of
Airlines try to make up for the exorbitant in-flight sandwiches with nifty social tricks.
Flower Rock 2.0: Inside Party's Robot Party for Androp
Toys come alive in Androp's new dance-track music video.
Industry names dazzle at Sundance
A roundup of ad industry talent on show at Sundance this year.
People news from JWT London, Epoch and more
Ramsey promoted at JWT London; Epoch signs Aamund; Yessian teams with Debney.
JCPenney Turns Department Store Retailing On Its Head
Overhaul spans the gammut with shifts in pricing, product, promotion and presentation
People news from AICP, Tool and more
Park Pictures' Bisbee chairs AICP; Ben Tricklebank joins Tool; Panich moves to Wild(child) and more.
Creativity Top 5: Week of January 23, 2012
Doggies teases, meaningful burgers, babbling babies and more
Third Oscar nod for Baxter and Wall
Rock Paper Scissors editors nominated for Dragon Tattoo; Moonbot Studios' Joyce also gets nod.
People news from Leviathan, Nexus and more
Shawe joins Leviathan; Nexus adds Hofmann and Gamer to roster; new creatives at Amalgamated and more.
Together in Electric Dreams
Newly sprung London VFX shop Electric Theatre has potential star wattage.
Creativity's Agency of the Year and 2011 A-List
Droga5 takes top nod, while W+K, BBH, BBDO and others remain in their creative prime
People news from WSF, MassMarket and more
Washington Square signs Margin Call director Chandor; Tillman back at B-Reel NY; Lichtman joins MassMarket and more.
Agency of the Year: Droga5 New York
Proving itself as a change agent over and over, Droga5 moves mountains even with the most grown-up of clients
Do You Know Your Doggie Darth Vader?
We've got the definitive word on which pup plays who.
Creativity Top 5: January 18, 2012
Laptops for kids, living in a subway station, a simple tourism slogan goes viral and more.
Not quite a Super Bowl ad.
Gary Krieg Departs and Lora Schulson Joins Wieden + Kennedy N.Y.
Schulson was slated to join BBH NY to head up integrated production next week.
AKQA App Puts Music Video-Making On Your Phone for Kinect Game 'Dance Central 2'
Be like Gaga in the privacy of your living room.
People news from Motion Theory, HUSH, and more
Motion Theory signs Marlind & Stein; McGrath joins HUSH; Maloney moves to BlueRock and more
People news from Pitch, The Mill LA and more
Eric Springer joins Pitch; Davis promoted at The Mill LA; Greenpoint signs new directors and more.
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg: From COD MWIII Leak Comes Opportunity
The former Deutsch CCO shows how creativity pays off in the CEO seat.
The Web's Best Protests Against SOPA
Not every site went for a simple blackout to protest proposed anti-piracy legislation
People news from O Positive, Jung von Matt and more
Paul Gay signs with O Positive; Venturini joins Jung von Matt; Tool adds Weinstein and more.
Bad driving gets the finger.
Ad Age Staffers' Biggest Highlights and Takeaways From CES
Our Editors and Reporters Run Down What Happened in Vegas
Wrap-Up: Tech's Effect on Behavior Underscored at CES
From the Cloud to the Continued Reign of TV, Marketers Navigate Engagement in Device-Centric Digital World
Newsweek Reviving Its 1960s Design for 'Mad Men' Issue, Down to the Ads
Effort is to mark season-five premier of AMC show
Spelling it out in sesame seeds.
People news from Homecorp, CP+B and more.
Homecorp signs Oscar nominee Davis; CP+B adds to London team; LAIR adds Mathis and more.
Target Reveals Wieden's Swan Song
The campaign will focus on Target's "The Shops at Target" initiative.
The perfect test drive.
DGA Commercial Nominations For Acord, Ariola, Bond, Miller and Murro
The Force battles it out with the Nissan Leaf and Dos Equis, among others.
People news from Cheil USA and more
Wesnaes, Wohl join Cheil USA; GoodCorps adds creatives to team; Ramsey joins Nola roster and more.
Swedish Ad Agency Behind "School of Sex" Publicity Campaign
Studio Total was the brains behind the elaborately staged hoax that would open up an international school of sex in Sweden.
CP&B's Jeff Benjamin and Goodby's Mike Geiger to Team up at JWT
Digital Creative Stars Will Defect to WPP Agency Next Month
Design Museum reveals longlist for Designs of the Year.
Dentsu, Homeplus and Beck's are finalists for 2012's best designs.
Legendary Copywriter Steve Hayden Retires at Ogilvy
Co-Creator of Apple's '1984'; Worked on IBM at Ogilvy
AdCritic Top 20
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Sherwin Williams: Chip It!
Agency: McKinney
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Kraft MilkBite: Teaser
Agency: Droga5
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MINI: Cliffhanger
Agency: BSUR
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Shaw: Car Chase
Agency: BBDO
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Kraft MilkBite: Parents
Agency: Droga5
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Kraft MilkBite: Blind Date
Agency: Droga5
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Audi: Snow
Agency: Akestam Holst
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