The Wall > Creative pairings: Bond and the case for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Long live direct Nicky Bullard 03 July 2014, 11:45AM I'm bloody proud to be a direct creative. There was a time when it was thought direct creative departments were full of failed above-the-line writers and art directors. Some people still think that, oddly. I say oddly, because you only have to look at some of the direct work that's picking up to realise it's probably one of the most exciting, rounded and evolving categories. Creative pairings: Bond and the case for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Simon Pont 03 July 2014, 11:37AM Like an Antony Gormley figure, there is something magnificent about the solitary human form; the James Dean loner; the Jack Bauer or Nicholas Brody lone agent. Stealthy types, moving in the shadows, on the outside - it reads cool off the page and walks cool across our screens. Fleming's Bond, Ludlum's Bourne: tough, icy, enigmatic, alone. An alternative Independence Day, slaps and angry chipmunks Chris Quigley 03 July 2014, 8:55AM Following last week's viral hit for HelloFlo and their First Moon Party, once again girls are taking centre stage, this time with a more serious angle as Always introduce their new video #LikeAGirl. A view from Google Glass base camp Daniel Todaro 02 July 2014, 8:20AM After much speculation and hype, Google Glass has finally landed in the UK. Many have asked why, citing that it’s pointless and you won’t buy it. You will. The 'base camp' event was held on the 27 and 28 June by Google in Kings Cross. I was reliably informed it was staffed by not only event staff but also Google employees working on Glass; which probably explained hearing “welcome to the future” one too many times. For those less gregarious amongst us, it was perhaps a bit intimidating, especially when you get to the photo demo and are asked to strike four poses wearing the Glass while they take photos. Many seemed keen, I wasn’t. Latest jobs Client Services Executive Recruiter Ascent Solutions Salary £25,000 + Benefits Location London (Greater) / London (Central), London (Greater) / London (East), London (Greater) Manager, Internal Communications Recruiter Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Salary Competitive Salary, Bonus and Benefits Location Brighton, East Sussex / Chichester, West Sussex / Portsmouth, Hampshire / Southampton, Hampshire Account Director Recruiter Blue Skies Marketing Recruitment Salary £40000 - £50000 per annum Location London (Central), London (Greater) Retail Marketing Project Manager - 4 month FTC - part time Recruiter Brand Recruitment Salary £30000 per annum + pro rata Location Buckinghamshire PPC Executive - 12 Mth FTC Recruiter Salt Salary £28000 - £32000 per annum Location London (Central), London (Greater) Business Development Executive Recruiter Stopgap Salary £20000 - £26000 per annum Location South West England Social news from Brand Republic Rolls-Royce starts-up social media search by Kate Magee, 03 July 2014, 09:25AM Google is surely putting its energy into making cool stuff, not more advertising by Russell Davies, 03 July 2014, 08:00AM It is time for all the digital messiahs to recalibrate by Claire Beale, 03 July 2014, 08:00AM Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg says sorry over social research revelations by Ben Bold, 03 July 2014, 07:55AM PROMOTION 5 Key Strategies for Successful Mobile Engagement 91% of consumers keep their device within arm’s reach 100% of the time. Discover how to capitalise on this opportunity. Download your free expert report Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket 1957 - 2014 All rights reserved Haymarket Business Information, Teddington Studios, Broom Road, Teddington TW11 9BE, UK News Jobs Blogs & Forums Tenders