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Getty Images Ultimate Pitch winner is...

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:44:00 +0200

Andrew Tinning of Market Force Australia will be taking Bob Scarpelli's place at Cannes this year for his powerful entry "Green Unltd" which the judges felt has the power to galvanise people into really making a difference around the big problem of global warming. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Getty Images Space Snaps Challenge scores huge discounts

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:07:00 +0200

South African designers have found the Getty Images Space Snaps Challenge and are heading to be the highest scorers in outer space whilst also saving 25% on their royalty-free purchases. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Bob Scarpelli gets ready to step out of his shoes at Cannes this year

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:07:00 +0200

Getty Images Ultimate Brief competition for agency creative teams is open and the brief is simple and exciting. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Greenwash is losing its shine

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:35:00 +0200

Simply being seen to be green will soon not be enough, according to Getty Images global planning director, Rebecca Swift. In a recent update at BBC News24 she argues that time is running out for advertisers who "greenwash" audiences with empty eco-cliches. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Clios looking for future gold

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:01:00 +0200

NEW YORK: Applications from around the world for the 2008 Clio Future Gold | Young Creatives Programme are now open until 1 April 2008. The programme, with its mission to elevate and inspire up-and-coming talent in the advertising industry, is run by the 49th Annual Clio Awards and Festival, a global awards competition for advertising, design and interactive, in conjunction with ihaveanidea. Read full story... | Send to a friend

No black-outs or cold coffee at Gallo Images

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:21:00 +0200

Gallo Images turbo-charged generator is keeping South African advertising, publishing and marketing teams connected to www.gettyimages.com despite the countrywide power crisis. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Press harassment hinders Niger's development, watchdogs warn

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:32:00 +0200

Press freedom groups agree that an increase in arrests, intimidation and harassment of journalists in Niger is impeding development in one of the poorest countries in the world. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Zim advertising awards go ahead despite lack of new campaigns

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:04:00 +0200

Zimbabwe's Advertising Publicity Club is organising its annual competition for the advertising industry, despite a dearth of new campaigns due to an economic crisis that has stunted growth and limited new advertising campaigns in a once vibrant sector. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Arrive Alive campaign in Uganda drives the message home

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:20:00 +0200

The Arrive Alive road safety campaign in Uganda was initiated as a vehicle to emphasize safe driving practices and reduce the number of accidents on Uganda's roads over the festive season. The integrated media campaign included radio, press and outdoor. Read full story... | Send to a friend

Seychelles tourism campaign gets a boost

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:28:00 +0200

CNN will deliver the Seychelles Tourism Board's first pan-European advertising campaign to an international audience, promoting the group of islands as a leading holiday destination. Read full story... | Send to a friend