Where did you get that name?
09 May 2013
As the trend of agency names moves from founders' initials to something altogether more abstract, we ask start-up owners to describe their inspiration.
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Free booze, theatre outings, sumo wrestling and downright bizarre party stunts are just some of the methods being employed to foster a distinctive culture in agencies, James Swift discovers.
As the trend of agency names moves from founders' initials to something altogether more abstract, we ask start-up owners to describe their inspiration.
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The incoming IPA president, Ian Priest, will concentrate on advancing the cause of 'commercial creativity' during his two-year tenure.
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UK account planning talent has long been sought after by agencies in other markets. Three UK-born planners offer an insight into their experiences around the world, while an Aussie provides his view of the discipline in London.
Some people will do anything for a free alcoholic drink and skiers in Austria this week were no different.
The author Philip Graves explains the three psychological causes of poor ads.
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