Some of this week's most read features and opinions

View in web browser View text-only version Blackberry version Mobile version Add to safe senders list Cultivating the 'age of we' 02 April 2015, 08:00AM As he looks back on his time at Bartle Bogle Hegarty, Jim Carroll calls for a focus on the 'we' in an era of individuality, because realising human capital could help businesses succeed. McQueen: Show stealer 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Alexander McQueen was a designer whose work transcended fashion. A tailor immersed in technology. Convention bored him. Nils Leonard reckons there are lessons there for adland. Polite applause: maybe the ultimate insult to creativity by Claire Beale, 02 April 2015, 12:00AM Lessons from the planning pioneers 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Tracey Follows wants crowdfunding for a book she has co-written that aims to pass on planning wisdom to those in the field today. Why do clients shun the big debates? 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Lloyds review is a lesson in media management by Arif Durrani, 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Lloyds Banking Group is the sort of über-client in any agency's portfolio that demands close attention, but for Group M to retain its media business last week demanded a complete restructure. Dave Trott: Don't overthink it by Dave Trott, 01 April 2015, 08:36AM "We were trapped for thirteen hours in our own car" Brian Smith explained to reporters in Alexandra, "and the emergency services told us that we'd have died if we'd been there for another half hour." Why this is the best time to be at a media agency 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Josh Krichefski responds to some of the criticisms and questions that have been directed at media agencies recently. Meet the world's first AI gamer by Andy Jex, 02 April 2015, 08:00AM To target the growing gaming market and its youth audience, Saatchi & Saatchi created a fully functioning robot that can interact, learn and, of course, game. By Andy Jex. The reality of M&C Saatchi lies beyond the billings by Maisie McCabe, 02 April 2015, 08:00AM On Thursday morning last week, there were two versions of M&C Saatchi's performance in 2014. One was reported to the City - M&C Saatchi plc's UK group revenue had grown by 9 per cent year on year, driven by CRM and mobile. Should there be clearer ad guidelines around vlogging? 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Does more need to be done to ensure transparency between vloggers and the brands they endorse, Gurjit Degun asks. TED2015: 10 reasons why it's better than ad conferences by Kevin Chesters, 31 March 2015, 10:57AM Kevin Chesters, the executive planning director at Mcgarrybowen, gives his top ten take outs from TED2015. How brands can harness influence of Gen-narrators by Arif Durrani, 02 April 2015, 08:00AM An Economist study has identified a sub-group of millennials who could be effective brand advocates, Arif Durrani writes. History of advertising: No 127: The Holborn Restaurant by Staff, 02 April 2015, 08:00AM On the corner of London's High Holborn and Kingsway - now occupied by a Sainsbury's supermarket and a glass-fronted office block - once stood a restaurant that can claim a fascinating footnote in the story of British advertising. Global viewpoint from Asia by Ian Millner, 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Why you should say yes to Speakers for Schools by Amanda Mackenzie, 27 March 2015, 11:39AM When I grow up, I want to work in advertising... On the Campaign couch by Jeremy Bullmore, 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Why we're loving: Charlotte Adorjan and Michael Jones, creatives, AMV BBDO 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Tech viewpoint on podcast advertising by Ross Adams, 02 April 2015, 08:00AM Latest Jobs Project Manager £35000 - £48000 per annum, West End Business Development Executive £25000.00 - £35000.00 per annum + Commission, East London Senir Account Manager - B2B £34-40k + pension + health, Surrey Artworker Role - Strategic Branding Agency £150 - £200 per annum, City of London Midweight Motion Graphics Designer £28000 - £35000 per annum, City of London More Jobs Manage my bulletins Unsubscribe from bulletin © Haymarket Media Group Ltd.