Blogs

Hear what exclusive AdNews bloggers think about the media, marketing and advertising industries. whether you're after deeper analysis of the communications sector or some lighthearted creative commentary, the blogs section will keep you posted.

Two Cents »

Two Cents

Sam Geer and Alex Ryan are two young thinkers trying to make their way in a big agency. Working at MediaCom - one in New York, one in Sydney - they're passionate, media savvy and unashamedly opinionated, standing up for the belief that young people need a voice in this industry.

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Two Cents: Back to school

Two Cents ruminates on how even the most grown up of grown-ups can feel like they're back in high school chasing the cool kids. Except this time, it's the ultimate Revenge of the Nerds. more »

22 Mar 13  |  Comments (2)

Countdown of Awesome »

Countdown of Awesome

Welcome to the Countdown of Awesome. James Filmer, UM’s chief innovation officer, brings you a lofty and overly-ambitious attempt at a chart that subjectively counts down the most interesting stuff from the last week.

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Countdown of Awesome: Beer turnstiles, fly trap billboards and games to help you sleep

So many innovations over the last week including Jeep's GPS to get lost, Diet Coke's slender vender and Zed the game to help kids sleep. more »

15 May 13  |  Comments (0)

The AdNews NGen blog »

The AdNews NGen blog

AdNews has teamed with NGen to help its members (those with less than five years experience in the industry) to have their voices heard. Each week a new member of the NGen committee will give their perspective on the latest industry news.

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THE ADNEWS NGEN BLOG: Is it time we ditched the banner ad?

MediaCom's Will Dawson asks if the industry is benefiting from banner ads or is it time to innovate? more »

13 May 13  |  Comments (1)

Olympic Buzz »

Olympic Buzz

Couldn't wrangle tickets to London? Live vicariously through M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment head of events Jack Lamacraft, who'll bring you the exclusive scoop on the brands and hype surrounding the worldwide games.

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Olympic Buzz: Final words from the games

In our last instalment, exclusive Olympic blogger Jack Lamacraft from M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment brings you a wrap-up of the Games and the best-performing brands. more »

15 Aug 12  |  Comments (0)

SXSW: All the action from the leading edge of innovation »

SXSW: All the action from the leading edge of innovation

AdNews brings you reports from the South by Southwest interactive conference in Austin, Texas. Our band of roving contributors will reveal the newest, shiniest gadgets and thought leadership from the world's coolest conference.

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SXSW: Waiting for Dave Grohl and the startups meet the skinny leg jeans

Waiting at Austin Convention Centre to get in to Dave Grohl's keynote speech is both an opportune and appropriate time for DDB's James Quinlan to reflect on the first two days of SXSW Music. more »

15 Mar 13  |  Comments (0)

The AdNews Soapbox »

The AdNews Soapbox

Got an opinion you are dying to share with the industry? Step on up to the AdNews Soapbox, where the industry's best and brightest will share their thoughts, opinions, rants and more.

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Marketing and PR: Career or Lifestyle?

University of Notre Dame student Samantha Barretto looks at the false expectations shows like Mad Men and Sex and the City give uni students looking for a career in PR or advertising. more »

26 Sep 12  |  Comments (0)

McIntyre Rants »

McIntyre Rants

AdNews editor-at-large Paul McIntyre unleashes his views on media and marketing industry moves and manoeuvres.

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McIntyre Rants: Unilever, we do crap ads

Unilever's chief marketing officer Peter Boone had one or two people excited at the Caxtons last week when he publicly admitted that the FMCG giant did a lot of crap ads. more »

03 Nov 11  |  Comments (1)