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Splenda Stevia brings a revolutionary twist for the Freedom 250
Created for release around the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., the campaign from Bayonet Media uses humour to share a surprising piece of the brand’s story: Splenda is the only brand that grows its stevia on American soil.
The Farmer’s Dog kicks off NFL partnership
Directed by Scott Perry and produced by JOJX, the campaign starring New York Giants Running Back Cam Skattebo celebrates the bond between athletes and their pets to expose millions to the power of real food.
Halfords is here for all wheelkind
The new platform brings the breadth of modern Halfords to life, celebrating the many different people, personalities and passions that keep Britain moving.
MADRE announces new EP Chloe Sedelmaier
An industry veteran with 15 years of experience in sales and production, her background will help amplify MADRE’s incredible roster of directors as the company continues to grow and evolve.
Modern Post partners with Monumental FX
The Paris-based VFX and 3D animation studio sets up a US home base at Modern Post to support its American clients in person, coast to coast.
Racket Club expands New York team
Racket Club expands with new additions EP Mary Kate “MK” Valentino, Sound Designer / Senior Mixer Kelly Oostman, and Senior Producer Nathanael Taylor.
No Sushi signs Editor Eric Kissack
The filmmaker-first post house adds one of film and television’s leading comedy editors, whose credits include The Studio, Spider-Noir, Veep, The Good Place, The Dictator and Role Models.
Hornet adds Christopher Rutledge to roster
Hornet expands its creative horizons with Rutledge and his curated ecosystem of creatives, Amalgamation.
Havas' Prose on Pixels appoints Ricardo Honegger
Havas' Prose on Pixels strengthen its leadership team with Honegger becoming Global EVP, Growth & Communications.
KODE Photo appoints Imogen O’Reilly as Photo Agent
KODE Photo strengthens its photography division with an experienced photo agent and new business specialist whose career spans artist representation, international business development, communications and production.
McDonald’s brings the magic back to bedtime stories
McDonald’s France brings the bedtime story ritual to life with BedTellers School.
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White Ribbon prescribes a cure for Algorithm Sickness
Director Erica Orofino and White Ribbon treat online radicalization like the contagious condition it is in a deadpan doctor's-office PSA about the pipeline turning boys toward misogyny.
Zara Kids turns back to school into a celebration of movement
The Caviar-represented directing duo D+Y bring their distinctive blend of choreography, fashion and visual storytelling to the joyful new film, Back To School.
All of the updates from our global awards events.
shots Awards EMEA 2026: Full jury list announced as extended deadline looms
With entries closing on Friday, 18th September, we reveal the 100+ creative luminaries ready to see your work.
More judges revealed for shots Awards EMEA 2026
With entries still open and the final entry deadline approaching, we reveal more of the people who'll be judging this year's shots Awards EMEA.
shots Awards EMEA 2026 reveals first wave of judges
With entries still open and the final entry deadline approaching, we reveal some of the names set to cast a critical eye over this year's work.
Full line-up of shots Awards EMEA 2026 head judges announced
Five more leading names from across direction, cinematography, music, sound and VFX join the previously revealed category heads to complete this year’s judging line-up.
Meet the first head judges for shots Awards EMEA 2026
Five creative leaders across agency, production and post have been announced, with the next wave of head judges to be revealed after the Early Bird deadline.
AXE and LYNX give the body spray can an expensive makeover
Agency LOLA Madrid takes aim at fragrance snobbery with an over-the-top holder designed to make AXE and LYNX look as premium as they smell.
Hardee’s is entering the burger wars
Hardee’s latest campaign from Jackass creator takes a hands-on approach to proving its food is made differently.
Legends loom large in Macon
Otis Redding and Macon’s music legends loom large in a new campaign from Versus.
House Post signs Sound Designer Jack Goodman
Goodman brings full command of spatial audio and Dolby Atmos for both commercial and theatrical delivery, and his signing expands House Post's capacity to take on mixing work across every format.
Fresh Film welcomes Harleymoon Kemp
Fresh Film welcomes Kemp to its global roster, representing her across the UK, USA and Asia.