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Thought-starter: Is the future of branding sonic?
As we move towards a screenless future, junior creative researcher Livvy Houghton explores how brands will utilise sound as both an identifier and ...
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Thought-starter: It is time for brands to recognise LGBT+ parents
LGBT+ parenting is on the rise, which means brands need a fresh approach to marketing to this unapologetic, influential consumer group.
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Virtual reality doesn’t have to be visual
Daniel Sabio’s talk explored what an audio-driven virtual reality (VR) experience for the blind could be like.
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Thought-starter: How can shoe brands be more sustainable?
Following in the footsteps of fashion, deputy foresight editor Kathryn Bishop explores how the shoe industry is embracing sustainability, not only ...
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Dropbox’s new blog is all about productivity
Work in Progress is a place for Dropbox to communicate not just its company news, but its perspective on culture and technology.
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The Campaign: Coal Drops Yard by Droga5 London
Coal Drops Yard, a retail development that recently opened in King’s Cross in London, brings together small boutiques, luxury brands and cultural p...
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2018: Instagram embraces the rise of Finstagrams
On the final day of Tech Crunch Disrupt, Instagram’s product director Robby Stein announced the launch of its new Close Friends feature.
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Thought-starter: Will the everyday man buy cosmetics?
Michael Sheridan, founder of retail design agency Sheridan&Co, says the men’s beauty sector is ripe for growth, but first it must address the every...
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A rolling music speaker that encourages play
Bang & Olufsen is continuing to demonstrate its artistic approach to audio devices with a playful touch-driven speaker that can be rolled from room...
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Ustwo proposes sound system for future electric vehicles
US – The project is a response to a recently passed rule that all electric vehicles must emit a form of sound while travelling at speeds of up to ...
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Allo world
Global – Google has launched its own AI-powered messaging app.
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Positive advertising
Global – Following two years of global research Unilever will no longer use sexist stereotypes in its advertising campaigns.
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D&AD Judging Week 2016: Thoughts on entertainment
London – LS:N Global spoke to a selection of D&AD judges on how branded content, virtual reality and the digital world are changing entertainment.
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Web Summit 2015 : Riley Ennis
The body can be reprogrammed to tackle tumours says Immudicon and Freenome co-founder.
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Mark Sear: Big and fast data
Mark Sear, EMC Corporation’s chief technology officer, talks relevance and healthcare tech.
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Social media professional
Global – Facebook at Work has scored its largest client, the Royal Bank of Scotland, which will trial the business version of the social networking...
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Crack the code
Global – Kibo enables users to conceal secret messages behind seemingly innocuous texts.
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Crashless cars
Global – Driverless cars could reduce the number of accidents involving commercial vehicles by 80%, predicts KPMG.
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Better beacons
Global – Beacon technology is proving a tough nut to crack, but Facebook may have the answer with Place Tips.
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Poll position
London – Why have a phone-in vote when you can do the real thing? asks Channel 4 as it prepares to close E4 for the general election.
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Deeper data-mining
San Francisco – Businesses and developers will be able to search trillions of tweets for deeper consumer insights, using a new Cloud data service ...
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Hollywood noir: Survival kit introduced with cinematic spectacle
Los Angeles – Just One Eye has created a chic survival kit designed to help its users ride out emergencies in style.
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Sharp rise in video posts on Facebook marks shift towards visual newsfeeds
In a shift towards visual language, Facebook has revealed that worldwide its users have shared 75% more video posts per person in the past year. I...
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Austere living: The recession’s effects on consumers
Austere living: The recession's effects on consumers
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Coca-Cola launches clean water and community-building initiative
Coca-Cola launches clean water and community-building initiative
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