Breasts, nipples and double-page spreads

8 December 2011

Breasts, nipples and double-page spreads

Campaign offered us a great opportunity to say how brilliant we are at integration. 

Tagged under: News,Campaign,Steve Stretton,CoppaFeel!,Kris Hellenga,Sarah Stratford,Integration essays

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O2 into 2011 Directory

8 December 2011

O2 into 2011 Directory

Issue 21 of this year’s Directory includes our very own O2 Consolidation

Tagged under: News,O2,Direct marketing,O2 consolidation,The Directory

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Three boobs...

2 December 2011

Three boobs...

CoppaFeel!’s Boob Hijack has been hogging the highlights this week.

Tagged under: Awards,News,Boob Hijack,CoppaFeel!,Caples,MMC,Eurobest Awards

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In it to win it

18 October 2011

In it to win it

Milkmen, housewives, lollipop ladies, and your average 'Joe' all have starring roles in the latest campaign by EDF Energy to thank their customers for being with them.

Tagged under: News,EDF Energy,Marketing magazine,Thank yous,Olympics

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One Direction revealed

11 October 2011

One Direction revealed

Marketing Magazine has stepped into the breach to at last answer the question on so many trembling lips, “Who are One Direction Detection?” 

Tagged under: News,Marketing magazine,One Direction,1DCyberpunk,Save the 1Day

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One to watch

4 October 2011

One to watch

A recent episode of Channel 4's 'Dispatches' featured Kris Hallenga from CoppaFeel! in an episode called "Can you trust your doctor?". 

Tagged under: News,CoppaFeel!,Channel 4,Dispatches,Kris Hallenga,TV

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Making the grad(e)

30 September 2011

Making the grad(e)

The ais grad scheme got a short, but sweet, mention in Campaign yesterday. 

Tagged under: News,Campaign,People,Grad scheme,Katherine Barnett,Kristina Tomes,Lisa Pickett

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Hello and congratulations

8 September 2011

Hello and congratulations

Today's issue of Campaign Magazine welcomes Richard Coggin to the agency, and says 'well done old boy' to Mark Urey on his promotion to deputy creative director. 

Tagged under: News,Campaign,Hires,Promotions,Richard Coggin,Mark Urey

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YouTube channel takes centre stage

4 August 2011

YouTube channel takes centre stage

So many brand channels are sad lonely places, filled with TV spots and ‘virals’ no-one sent on.

Tagged under: News,O2,Fourth Source,O2 Academy,YouTube,Music

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Brain impulses fire DMA campaign

28 July 2011

Brain impulses fire DMA campaign

As winners of the 2010 DMA Grand Prix, it fell on our shoulders to come up with something sparkling for the 2011 awards ceremony. 

Tagged under: Awards,News,Campaign,DMA,DMA Awards,DMA Grand Prix

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CoppaFeel! hijacks the nation’s boobs

19 July 2011

CoppaFeel! hijacks the nation’s boobs

Our Boob Hijack campaign kicked-off the second phase of CoppaFeel!’s ambition to raise awareness of breast cancer amongst Britain’s young women.

Tagged under: News,Boob Hijack,CoppaFeel!,Lorraine Kelly,Third Sector,The Angel of the North

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New look boardroom for ais

30 June 2011

New look boardroom for ais

Following the recent agency restructure, 3 new board directors have been appointed to lead archibald ingall stretton. 

Tagged under: News,Campaign,Steve Stretton,Geoff Gower,People,Board,Directors,Stephen Watford,Sarah Stratford

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Cheeky headline; serious message

23 June 2011

Cheeky headline; serious message

Hello Boobs campaign reinforces breast awareness message for CoppaFeel!

Tagged under: News,Campaign,Marketing Week,Marketing magazine,CoppaFeel!,Brand Republic,Hello Boobs,Breast Cancer,Wonderbra,Creative match,India Times

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Going up in the world

27 May 2011

Going up in the world

Mel Hunter and Will Rolt have been promoted…

Tagged under: News,Campaign,Promotions,People,Mel Hunter,Will Rolt

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Slowy Sony catchee data monkeys

9 May 2011

Slowy Sony catchee data monkeys

Accused in the States of dragging its feet, Sony says it responded ‘as quickly as possible’ in dealing with the recent data security breach surrounding its PlayStation network. 

Tagged under: News,Marketing Week,Sony,Jane Evans,PlayStation

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Matt and Geoff's adventures in New York

28 March 2011

Matt and Geoff's adventures in New York

Our own dynamic duo goes Stateside to pick up Caples gongs

Each year, the Caples Awards honour the best in direct and interactive marketing from around the world.

Tagged under: Awards,News,3D Rugby,O2,Expedia,Capital FM,Caples,Operational Effectiveness

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7 out of 9

17 March 2011

7 out of 9

Campaign gives us 7 out of 9 for its School Report

Each year, Campaign Magazine reviews the top 100 agencies in the country.

Tagged under: Opinion,Reviews,News,Campaign,School report

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Five shortlists at Festival of Media

14 March 2011

Five shortlists at Festival of Media

CoppaFeel! and 3D Rugby fly the flag in Montreux

We teamed up with Havas to enter this year's Festival of Media and so far are shortlisted in five categories.

Tagged under: Awards,News,3D Rugby,CoppaFeel!,Festival of Media,Montreux

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The meanies only gave us third place

14 March 2011

The meanies only gave us third place

Our Skoda Fabia vRS campaign hits IAB Creative Showcase

Made of Meaner Stuff campaign for the new Skoda Fabia vRS, grabbed third place in February's Creative Showcase.

Tagged under: Awards,News,Skoda,IAB creative showcase,Facebook,IAB,vRS

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Awards impact on world stage

11 February 2011

Awards impact on world stage

Big Won lists us as one of only four UK agencies in world ranking

The Big Won report is an annual register of who's winning what in advertising all around the world.

Tagged under: Awards,News,Big Won Report

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Boob Hijack wins award

7 February 2011

Boob Hijack wins award

CoppaFeel! campaign wins silver at IAB Creative Showcase

It was the first awards show that we entered our Boob Hijack campaign into.

And guess what?

Tagged under: Awards,News,Creative Showcase,Boob Hijack,CoppaFeel!,IAB

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The times they are a-changin’

21 January 2011

The times they are a-changin’

Traditional methods no longer right for agency environment

The catalyst was Jon Ingall's departure to sunnier and more distant shores.

Tagged under: Opinion,News,Steve Stretton,Opinions,Pitch,Structures

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Camping out for the Caples

13 December 2010

Camping out for the Caples

We're heading to New York

More awards shenanigans upcoming. We have four nominations in this year's Caples Awards.

Tagged under: Awards,News,O2,Capital FM,Caples,WRAP

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Sore arms, sore heads

9 December 2010

Sore arms, sore heads

After our success at the DMAs

We had what you might call quite a good night at the DMAs.

Tagged under: Awards,News,3D Rugby,O2,DMA,Gold,Grand Prix

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Marketing highlights Fairhills relaunch

2 December 2010

Marketing highlights Fairhills relaunch

Lovely creative livens up brand for Origin Wines

We've recently been tasked with relaunching the Fairhills wine brand for South African Fairtrade company Origin Wines.

Tagged under: Launches,News,Fairhills,Marketing,Origin Wines

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Why use 12 words when 112 will do?

17 November 2010

Why use 12 words when 112 will do?

Long Copy Awards awards award for long copy…

It's not often we're briefed to write long copy.

Tagged under: Awards,News,CoppaFeel!,CBS,Long copy

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Team Spear nabs win

11 November 2010

Team Spear nabs win

Our very own Richard Spear shares Nabs Fast Forward win

Along with nine other of the industry's budding stars, Richard provided the winning response at Nabs' Fast Forward training course.

Tagged under: Awards,News,Marketing magazine,Nabs,Richard Spear

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Jon Ingall to leave ais… and agency life

4 November 2010

Jon Ingall to leave ais… and agency life

Founding partner Steve Stretton to head up new evolved management team

Not quite your usual piece of news then.

Tagged under: News,Jon Ingall,Agency,Departure,Management

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How do you get young women to feel their breasts?

19 October 2010

How do you get young women to feel their breasts?

By hijacking their boobs for Breast Cancer Awareness month

Breast cancer affects around 46,000 women each year in the UK.

Tagged under: Launches,News,Boob Hijack,Charity,CoppaFeel!,Daily Break,Lorraine Kelly

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Helping AOL achieve world domination

15 October 2010

Helping AOL achieve world domination

Our take on mydaily.com kicks off major facelift

Targeting 'forward thinking' women between 25 and 44

Tagged under: Launches,News,Social media,AOL,Online,Ads,Mydaily

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Quick reactions win the day

27 September 2010

Quick reactions win the day

Metro team meets its match as Batak Challenge proves too much

Armed with beer, biscuits and a Batak machine.

Tagged under: News,Metro,Batak,Paul Pearson

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NMA Top 100 Interactive Agencies 2010

19 September 2010

NMA Top 100 Interactive Agencies 2010

Hard work reaps rewards as we go up in the world

Another typical industry bash. Wine, women and song.

Tagged under: News,Interactive agencies,NMA,Top 100

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Away-day footie is Matt’s Achilles’ heel

27 July 2010

Away-day footie is Matt’s Achilles’ heel

Over-enthusiastic efforts land MM-B in A&E

For once it wasn't the excesses of the away-day after party that had Matt falling over.

Tagged under: News,Campaign,Culture,Matt Morley Brown,away-day

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New business win highlighted in Campaign

22 July 2010

New business win highlighted in Campaign

Farming and gardening client AHDB confirms our roster place

AHDB has confirmed our appointment to their creative roster - along with five other agencies.


Tagged under: News,Campaign,Win,Wins,New Business,Argriculture and Horticulture,AHDB

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O2’s 3D Rugby success paves way for football

30 June 2010

O2’s 3D Rugby success paves way for football

Games to be shown in 3D cinemas across the UK

Jumping on the bandwagon of the breakthroughs and success of O2's 6 Nations rugby coverage.

Tagged under: Opinion,News,3D,3D Rugby,Media Week

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Media Week pick up on AOL birthday and Bob

25 June 2010

Media Week pick up on AOL birthday and Bob

Free cake and ghostbusting footie make the news

To mark their 25 years, AOL bought up all the cake in the neighbourhood.

Tagged under: News,Bob,AOL,Cake day,Media Week

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Who you gonna call off-side?

24 May 2010

Who you gonna call off-side?

Ghostbusting football at Emirates Stadium

archibald ingall stretton… haunt the hallowed Arsenal turf in the O2 Media Fives. Spooky.

Tagged under: News,O2,Bob,Football,Culture,Emirates

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Creative Showcase win for 3D rugby

14 April 2010

Creative Showcase win for 3D rugby

First award-show entry receives accolades

Hard work, training, commitment and passion cut through the opposition.

Tagged under: Awards,News,3D Rugby,O2,IAB creative showcase

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Online hub promotes grass-roots cricket

4 April 2010

Online hub promotes grass-roots cricket

Our recent ASDA Kwik Cricket win gains momentum

ASDA has tasked archibald ingall stretton… with raising awareness of Kwik Cricket.

Tagged under: News,ASDA,digital,Kwik Cricket,Win

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Well, there’s good news. But…

1 April 2010

Well, there’s good news. But…

… the worst is yet to come says Jon Ingall

The good bit. We jumped three places to number 15 in Marketing Magazine's Top DM Agencies list.

Tagged under: Opinion,News,Jon Ingall,Marketing magazine,DM,League table

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21-5. (No, it’s not a cricket score)

30 March 2010

21-5. (No, it’s not a cricket score)

They're sick as parrots. We're over the moon. Bob

St Patrick's Day saw the agency five-a-side footie team reach new heights with a 21-5 drumming of… some other team.

Tagged under: News,Bob,Football,Fun,Social

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The sexiest man in Adland?

19 March 2010

The sexiest man in Adland?

It's official. End of

Eat your heart out Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Jonny Depp et al.

Tagged under: News,IPA,Jon Buckley

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Jon Ingall's crystal ball

18 March 2010

Jon Ingall's crystal ball

Our managing partner in a twitter about social media

Tagged under: News,Opinions,Jon Ingall,Marketing Week,Social media,Twitter

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Holiday rep required

18 March 2010

Holiday rep required

Free holidays from lowcostholidays.com

We have launched a nationwide search for the 'face' of lowcostholidays.com.

Tagged under: Launches,News,lowcostholidays.com

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Big hand for Steve

5 March 2010

Big hand for Steve

Double-entendres all round for Mr Stretton in Campaign

It was Steve's turn in the Campaign hot seat.

Tagged under: News,Campaign,Hot seat,Steve Stretton

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Bottoms up

5 March 2010

Bottoms up

John Vinton wins innocent smoothie competition

Innocent smoothies recently launched a competition asking the public to devise an amusing caption for the bottom of their bottles.

Tagged under: News,Innocent drinks,John Vinton

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Direct hit

17 February 2010

Direct hit

And the winner is…

Steve Stretton. Again.

Tagged under: News

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