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Coca-Cola World Cup spot explores emotional journey of football
“Uncanned emotions” was developed by WPP OpenX, led by Ogilvy Group and supported by WPP Production and WPP Media.
From segments to states: evolving audience modelling for 2026
Audience segmentation is failing brand experience leaders.
Publicis Groupe acquires 160over90 to “disrupt” sport sector
Campaign speaks to Arthur Sadoun, chief executive of Publicis Groupe, and Suzy Deering, CEO of Publicis Sports, about sports marketing being the network’s “next big bet”.
Social highlights from KitKat, Domino's, Ryanair, Pringles and more
KitKat makes the most of a 12-tonne chocolate bar robbery, brands respond to an awkward McDonald’s burger review, and One Pound Fish Man returns to screens.
Primark debuts fake premium fashion brand for immersive social experiment
Momentum created the experience.
DFS hosts nationwide sofa challenge for Britain’s Got Talent
N2O created the experience.
Costa Coffee embarks on tour of the UK with giant iced matcha cup
Circle Agency created the experience.
Spotify opens listening room in London for top 1% of fans
“Spotify Listening Lounge” is a lossless audio space designed by Cake Architecture and sound system by Friendly Pressure.
Reach launches events and experiential division
New division to build on publisher’s Pride of Britain and Pride of Scotland Awards
Irn-Bru offers fans branded tattoos at “Tat-Bru” pop-up
It was created by Lucky Generals while the PR and experiential work was executed by John Doe.
Beauty of Joseon celebrates Korean skincare with Westfield pop-up
The experience was created by N2O.
Plenish encourages health and mindfulness with "ritual room" pop-up
The experience will take place on 26 March.
Disney celebrates 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with Westfield adventure
The experience will take place between 10 April and 12 April.
Why adland's women are the AI explorers we need right now
Despite the persistent rise of Generative AI, women’s adoption rates remain significantly lower than men’s.
Dove puts guests on the scent at Bridgerton pop-up
The experience takes place between 6 and 8 March.
Campaign Experience Awards 2026: shortlist revealed
The awards ceremony will take place at The Park Hyatt London River Thames on 16 April.
“The darker side of water”: behind the scenes of Channel 4’s “The fountain of filth”
Campaign speaks to 4Creative, Glue Society and Biscuit Filmworks about the sickening structure built to promote Channel 4’s “Dirty Business” show.
Proud Robinson & Partners launches experiential arm Renaissance
Lucy Boyd, managing partner at Proud Robinson & Partners, will lead the new department.
Bridging the measurement gap in brand experience
Long gone are the days when brand experiences were one-off tactical moments in which success was measured by attendee numbers.
Jameson celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with activations
It includes a multi-media partnership with the English Football League.
Diary of a Young Creative: Charli XCX, Wes Anderson and creative team huddles
A week of presentations, culture and UK R&B.
Channel 4 promotes drama series Dirty Business with "fountain of filth"
4Creative, Glue Society and Biscuit Filmworks created the campaign.
Experian turns Manchester into live treasure hunt for students
Seed created the experience.
Build the moment: 2026 is all about brand aura
In a culture of constant exposure, brands aren’t just fighting for attention – they’re fighting to matter.
Uncommon unveils rigged claw machine for London Fashion Week
The claw machine will be on display at Moco Museum London.
Wasabi gets food lovers feeling lucky with Lunar New Year experience
All Things, RCP and Unfinished created the campaign.
Guinness takes over Tube to promote Covent Garden brewery
Transport for London has reassured that the AMV BBDO-created takeover would avoid passenger confusion, after Heineken's Tube takeover drew criticism from disability rights campaigners.
Mini global campaign stars carwash worker fantasising about driving its cars
Campaign is Jung von Matt's first major work for the brand since winning the account in 2025.
Winter Olympics reveals marketing choices shaping sport’s future
Global warming's impact on the Winter Olympics should give would-be sponsors pause for thought. Brands should think long-term, by contributing to and protecting the fragile ecosystem rather than accelerating its demise.
It’s the Campaign A List 2026
The exclusive online directory reveals the thoughts on life and work of more than 200 leaders.
North Face and Flannels unveil Red Box collection with ‘shareable’ in-store space
Syn created the in-store concept.
McDonald’s hosts three-day Friends festival in London
Digital Cinema Media, OMD and Red Consultancy created the experience.
B2B, B2C… or simply B2P? Why 2026 should be the year we finally design for people
People don’t split themselves into B2B and B2C versions. So why do we design work as if they do?
Movers & Shakers: AMV BBDO, McCann, Omnicom, BBH, Goodstuff, Ace of Hearts, Dentsu and more
Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.
Campaign UK Agency of the Year Awards: View the shortlist before the big night
Winners will be announced tonight (19 March). Here is your last chance to view the shortlist before the event.
Under Armour signs up creators for Baselayer line in sports to party journey
Activity took in all four corners of London.
Podcast: What does the fan experience of the Fifa World Cup look like from the UK?
The Campaign Podcast invites Lizi Hamer, global executive creative director at Octagon, to discuss how to engage an international audience during major sports events.
British Arrows exhibition celebrates best ads of past 50 years
Outernet event marks awards organisation's 50th anniversary.
Gotta catch ’em all: what 30 years of Pokémon teaches brands about building fandom at scale
When you think about the brands you truly love, that fondness is often based on shared memories with others.
FCA's fake ATM encourages people to think twice when investing
M&C Saatchi Group UK created the brand activation.
Movers & Shakers: WPP, Mother, NCA, Accenture Song, Pinterest, Medialab, Pablo and more
Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.
‘Flat White Or F*ck Off’ coffee activation lands at Outernet
Creative agency helps realise concept based on marketing theory by Rory Sutherland.
Identity launches global sports proposition
Identity Sport will be led by Simon Dunnell, director of major projects at Identity.
Avantgarde hires former Bearded Kitten managing partner Richie Gage
Gage left Bearded Kitten last December.
HelloFresh hosts immersive experience inside delivery box
Event features a performance from the London Vegetable Orchestra.
Purpose Awards EMEA 2026: jury co-chairs revealed
The Purpose Awards EMEA – the awards scheme from PRWeek, Campaign and Third Sector – has announced the two chairs of judges for this year’s awards.
Brandfuel elevates former intern to board of directors
CEO cites 'huge impact' on growth as Jeremy Read takes exec business director role.
Beyond borders: why countries don’t define modern fandom
With this year's Fifa World Cup set to be the most-watched sporting event around the globe, brands should be focusing their attention on community fan groups rather than geography.
Trainline helps commuters stay motivated with star-studded pop-up
The experience takes place on 9 January at London’s King’s Cross.
The Year Ahead 2026: Experiences
Experiential experts from Nobody’s Café, Secret Cinema, 160over90 and Sparks declare that “AI slop” and lack of trust in screens is giving the IRL world of events a new opportunity to be at the centre of consumers' lives in 2026, creating meaningful moments, slowing down and having fun.
Raptor launches cultural intelligence arm Apex
Apex will use cultural insight to create brand platforms and live experiences.
McDonald’s launches Secret Menu with self-destructing billboard and Metro partnership
Leo UK created the campaign.
2025: Campaign's review of the year, part two
January to June brought plenty for adland to digest, now read on to find out what the second half of 2025 had in store
Netflix and Bearded Kitten host secret Stranger Things event in London
The fan activation takes place on 20 December.
Is the unexpected takeover redefining brand spaces?
Sometimes the smartest way to capture attention isn’t about building your own space, it’s about crashing someone else’s.
Fifa 2026’s longer tournament window presents a golden opportunity for fan activations
Next year's football tournament taking place across the US, Mexico and Canada could offer brands in the UK an opportunity to approach watch parties in new ways.
Olympia picks creative agency as it undergoes regeneration
Truant will develop a creative platform and 360 campaign for the cultural and entertainment venue.
The good, the flat and the ugly: designing brand experiences in the age of cultural flattening
Culture isn’t disappearing; it’s being de-contextualised.
What advice would you give people facing job insecurity?
In the wake of the Omnicom shake-up, Campaign asks adlanders for some guidance for people facing job insecurity.
Timberland, Activision Blizzard and Allwyn: Snap’s top 10 AR campaigns
Five of the top 10 augmented reality campaigns were from the UK.
The Lists 2025: Top 10 live experiences
Campaign’s pick of the top live experiences for 2025
British Gas sends Santa on a mission to highlight same-day callout service
Research from the brand found 85% of kids question how Santa gets into modern homes.
Campaign Best Places to Work 2026 entry deadline approaches
Applications must be submitted by 19 December.
Virgin Media O2 socks it to shoppers with free experiences tickets
Activation was made by VCCP and Audience.
St Marks Studios hires business director and executive producer
Dominic Murray joins from WPP Media and Emilie Verlander joins from Edelman
Canva opens pop-up as part of Wes Anderson: The Archives exhibition
The installation will be located in the Design Museum's main atrium.
Campaign Big Global Awards 2026: shortlist revealed
Shortlisted UK agencies include VCCP, Mother, Monks and Uncharted.
Havas acquires UK experiential agency
Bearded Kitten will be rebranded as Bearded Kitten, Part of Havas Play.
Universal marks Wicked: For Good release by turning Brick Lane into Yellow Brick Lane
Universal enlisted the help of six artists to create art works and installations for the walking experience.
EBay takes over Outernet London for Black Friday event
TV personality AJ Odudu is hosting the experience alongside former footballer Peter Crouch and Love Islander Tasha Ghouri.
Aldi Christmas finalé features musical performance from Kevin the Carrot
This is the third instalment of the supermarket’s 2025 Christmas campaign.
Mattel and Smyths Toys host 'speakeasy' Uno event
The activation took place on 20 November at All Star Lanes, White City.
UK brand experiences are leading Europe in transforming campaigns into culture
The UK is top of the European charts when it comes to turning experiential moments into enduring cultural strategies.
All aboard as Magnum marks Wicked: For Good release with immersive experiences
Hot Pickle and Belmond created the experiences.
Xbox on the hunt for ‘missing’ female football coaches via Football Manager game
The campaign was created by McCann London and builds on its previous 'Everyday tactician' work.
Brave Movement's Outernet takeover shows $7tn benefit from protecting children
Cummins & Partners created the event, and the takeover was negotiated and planned by the7stars.
SpaceNK and Charlotte Tilbury host festive party pop-up in London
The experience was created by Backlash.
Tony’s Chocolonely celebrates official brand colour with Soho pop-up
The chocolate brand’s signature red has been standardised by global colour authority Pantone.
Eurovision crowns AKQA to ‘reimagine' fan experience at 70 years
Smile was the incumbent.
EE launches first Christmas TV ad with focus on blended families
Campaign speaks to Kelly Engstrom, brand and marketing communications director at EE, and Ben Mooge, chief creative officer at Publicis Groupe UK, about EE's festive campaign 'Hosting and guesting'.
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