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LBBonline - Little Black Book Celebrating creativity and the people behind it. It quickly outgrew the printed version and the web site LBBOnline.com was launched in 2009.

Little Black Book brings the international creative community together to share ideas and information about the business of making advertising. Little Black Book (or LBB) began in 2006 as a series of printed city guides for people working in advertising and production. It has expanded rapidly to include breaking news and in-depth reports, a weekly e-newsletter, a contacts database, careers sectio

n, reel library, events section, events, and information for over 50 advertising centres worldwide. Our weekly e-newsletter features regular “5 Minutes with...', 'Your Shot' and 'New talent' features as well as the best of the site’s current content and opinion pieces from the most interesting minds in the business. Our users can also follow us on Facebook (LBBOnline) and Twitter () to get all the news as we post it.

It’s time to hold space for the cultural moments of 2024 and take stock of the things that made us laugh, cry, and say ‘...
17/12/2024

It’s time to hold space for the cultural moments of 2024 and take stock of the things that made us laugh, cry, and say ‘WTF?’.

We learn from the industry which of the year’s cultural phenomena really made a mark over the past twelve months and what this might tell us about what to expect next year

Click the link in our bio to read the full article.

What does the future of filmmaking look like? Little Black Book, in collaboration with Synapse, is proud to present The ...
16/12/2024

What does the future of filmmaking look like? Little Black Book, in collaboration with Synapse, is proud to present The Voice of Virtual Production - a new interview series exploring how cutting-edge virtual production technology is revolutionising the creative industries.

In Episode 1, Academy Award-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS () (Dune, The Mandalorian, The Batman) joins Synapse Chief Innovation Officer Christopher Probst, ASC () (Mindhunter, Nike, Apple) for an in-depth discussion on how virtual production is shaping the future of creative storytelling.

Read the full article via the link in our bio and subscribe on YouTube to follow the series.

For a quarter of a century, ’s iconic ‘Keep Walking’ mantra has inspired unforgettable advertising campaigns. Today it a...
13/12/2024

For a quarter of a century, ’s iconic ‘Keep Walking’ mantra has inspired unforgettable advertising campaigns. Today it also informs every aspect of the brand’s raison d’etre, writes LBBonline - Little Black Book’s Zhenya Tsenzharyk, delving into the history and evolution of the philosophy that transformed the brand.

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In the first of our Money Talks series in partnership with Syzygy (.accounting), Ali Brown, president of PRETTYBIRD () d...
12/12/2024

In the first of our Money Talks series in partnership with Syzygy (.accounting), Ali Brown, president of PRETTYBIRD () discusses the financial realities of running a production company – from delayed payments to the rising costs of bidding.

Read the full interview now via the link in bio.

The board of directors for advertising holding companies Omnicom and Interpublic (IPG) have unanimously approved a defin...
09/12/2024

The board of directors for advertising holding companies Omnicom and Interpublic (IPG) have unanimously approved a definitive agreement for Omnicom to acquire Interpublic in a stock-for-stock transaction. https://hubs.la/Q02-XhNM0

As global judging wraps up this week in New York, Little Black Book is excited to announce the return of the Immortal Aw...
06/12/2024

As global judging wraps up this week in New York, Little Black Book is excited to announce the return of the Immortal Awards Showcase at the prestigious Ham Yard Hotel, London, on Thursday January 30th, 2025.

Year on year, this sold out event is the first chance for our industry to get inspired by the world’s best creative advertising. Attendees will enjoy the exclusive first screening of the Immortal winners and Commendation recipients on the big screen, with any UK-based winners picking up their prize on the night.

There are a limited number of tickets available, priced at £175 (+VAT) each, so don’t miss out on securing your chance to be part of the creative celebration of the year.

Find out more: https://hubs.la/Q02-HHPC0

04/12/2024

As Publicis Groupe ends the year in pole position to be the largest holding company in the industry, Snoop Dogg takes over the Wishes and gives his commentary on the race.

With a French ad company on track to take the #1 spot for the first time ever, who better than Le Snoop, official Olympic hype man - and Maurice’s favourite rapper – to congratulate the teams on achieving a personal best in a record-breaking year?

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02-m7h50

03/12/2024

42 pieces of work from every region of the world have survived local and regional rounds of judging to make it onto the Immortal Awards’ 2024 shortlist.

Watch the works, 100% paywall-free, here: https://hubs.la/Q02-8Z8D0

03/12/2024

Tiger Beer together with lead agency partner LePub Singapore has unveiled its latest epic brand evolution with the launch of ‘You Never Roar Alone’, a campaign that aims to ignite a social movement by reminding everyone that progress is not a solo act – having the courage to succeed comes from the support of those around you.

The ‘You Never Roar Alone’ campaign kicks off with a film about a street vendor who dreams of growing his fledgling enterprise into something much bigger, so much so, he even keeps a sketch of his dreams permanently pinned to his cart. Slowly but surely, his vision becomes a reality as friends, family – even strangers – help him through tropical storms, epic climbs, long nights and bumps in the road.

“We loved the challenge of bringing Tiger’s brand evolution to life with a story about the collective spirit that fuels progress. More than a film, we are igniting a movement, reminding everyone that we are stronger when we support one another,” says Stephan Schwarz, executive creative director, APAC at LePub Singapore.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02-6ywc0

02/12/2024

To celebrate their long-awaited return to the BBC this Christmas Day in new film Vengeance Most Fowl, Wallace & Gromit will be taking over the BBC this December with specially-commissioned Christmas idents from Aardman exclusively for the BBC.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02ZXKPJ0

29/11/2024

Vodafone has today launched its new Christmas advertising campaign, celebrating 40 years of Christmas on The Nation’s Network. The campaign showcases the connections that bring family and friends together during the festive season and draws on Vodafone’s heritage and innovation as the first mobile phone company in the UK, highlighting its role as the brand connecting the people of this nation to the things they love.

Serving the nation since 1984, Vodafone has played a vital part in keeping the nation connected to their loved ones during the festive season. The first-ever mobile phone call was made on 1st January 1985, and the first-ever text message was sent on 3rd December 1992, which read ‘Merry Christmas’ - both were powered by the Vodafone network.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02ZRScc0

28/11/2024

Apple has launched its anticipated holiday ad with an emotional film that follows the journey of a father living with mild-moderate hearing loss.

Created by TBWA\Media Arts Lab LA and directed by SMUGGLER's Henry-Alex Rubin, 'Heartstrings' showcases how Apple's latest innovation – the ground-breaking clinical grade Hearing Aid feature on AirPods Pro 2 — has the potential to deepen our connection to life’s most precious moments. Additionally, global research shows hearing loss often goes untreated, and has also identified links between hearing loss and impact on a person’s overall wellbeing, including dementia and social isolation.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02ZNKQX0

27/11/2024

Waitrose & Partners has unveiled the second instalment of its Christmas advert - Sweet Suspicion, A Waitrose Mystery from Saatchi & Saatchi UK. Tonight, the nation’s curiosity will finally be satisfied as they reveal who stole the No.1 Red Velvet Bauble Dessert.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02ZG8lW0

26/11/2024

In a beautiful new film from Wieden + Kennedy, Nike celebrates Rafael Nadal as one of the game’s all-time greats. The piece is narrated by Nike co-founder and chairman emeritus Phil Knight.

“Rafa has been the perfect representative for the brand,” Phil says. “He’s embodied our mentality to never give up and is maybe the most ferocious competitor that’s ever lived.”

Rafa’s statistics speak for themselves: He’s won two Olympic gold medals and 22 Grand Slams, with a record 14 in Paris, forever crowning him as the King of Clay.

The Spaniard has emerged victorious in nearly 1,100 singles matches over the course of his 23-year pro career, earning 92 titles, and has notched nearly 150 additional wins and 11 titles on the doubles circuit. A Nike athlete since he was 13 years old, his signature Raging Bull symbol has long been synonymous with tennis greatness. Further, he's worked closely with Nike product teams over the course of his career to create custom footwear and iconic apparel that reflect the evolution in his game and style.

26/11/2024

Waitrose & Partners' hugely popular whodunnit festive ad starring Successions Matthew Macfadyen as Detective, and Fig the cat as an (un)likely suspect, is about to launch the next phase of its accompanying social campaign, continuing to drive conversation online around this year’s biggest Christmas mystery – who stole the Christmas -No.1 red velvet bauble- dessert?

Created by Wonderhood Makers, the social-first content arm of Wonderhood Studios, the new social instalment will follow their first iteration which featured one of the nation’s most-loved detective duos, Vicky McClure and Martin Compston.

Read here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZwmHs0

21/11/2024

Smirnoff, the Diageo vodka brand, has announced a multi-year partnership with GRAMMY-nominated pop artist Troye Sivan, who will serve as its chief vibes OFFicer (CVO). The collaboration will integrate Sivan into the brand’s ‘WE DO WE’ campaign, first launched in 2023, which focuses on celebrating collective experiences and connections.

The partnership launched with a video featuring Troye in a press conference-style announcement of his new role. It also includes Smirnoff’s sponsorship of Troye’s Australia and New Zealand tour, with plans for exclusive after-parties in Sydney and Melbourne. Smirnoff will further showcase Troye embodying the ‘Go OFF’ message through social media, out-of-home, digital content, in-store displays, and event activations in over 20 countries, including the UK, Brazil, Australia and India.

The campaign involves a creative collective including Dazed Studio, director Hannah Lux Davis, and stylist Marc Forne, who has worked with Troye on previous projects. This initiative is part of Diageo’s broader strategy to position its brands within significant cultural moments such as music, fashion, sports and food.

LBB’s Alex Reeves asked Diageo’s SVP for global vodkas Stephanie Jacoby on why Troye is the perfect CVO for Smirnoff. To read the piece, 100% paywall-free, click here: https://hubs.la/Q02Z3h2h0

21/11/2024

Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub company, and HEINEKEN UK, the nation’s leading brewer and cider maker, have joined forces to launch the 'Pub Alone' campaign for the festive season. The campaign was conceived and created by Pitch and delivered in partnership with Hungry Man Productions.

‘Pub Alone’ aims to spark meaningful conversations on loneliness and encourage people to connect and build new relationships in safe, welcoming pub environments over the holiday period. To further support these efforts in venues, Stonegate Group will be donating £75,000 to HEINEKEN UK’s charity partner, Marmalade Trust, the UK’s leading loneliness charity.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Z1tQ_0

21/11/2024

With its just-released Christmas spot, Erste Group invites you to experience up close the birth of the Christmas carol 'Silent Night' - a simple song that still conveys a moving message of hope and togetherness two centuries after it was first performed.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02Z16f50

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