This week's most read news and best ad campaigns: Director Frank Budgen dies, John Lewis unveils 'man on the moon', Best Christmas ads so far

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This week's most read news and best ad campaigns Most read news Acclaimed director Frank Budgen dies James Swift Frank Budgen, one of advertising's most celebrated directors, has died. John Lewis joins with Age UK for "man on the moon" Christmas tear-jerker James Swift John Lewis's eagerly awaited festive campaign tells the story of a young girl who brings Christmas to a lonely old man living on the moon. Christmas 2015 ads: the best so far Brittaney Kiefer John Lewis, Cadbury and Boots are the latest brands to join the Christmas ad frenzy. Campaign showcases some of the best adverts of the festive season. Watch: Adam & Eve/DDB's take on Waitrose Christmas Maisie McCabe Waitrose has launched its Christmas campaign, its first yuletide ad from Adam & Eve/DDB. Mulberry bag takes place of baby Jesus in nativity campaign Maisie McCabe Mulberry has created a light-hearted film reimagining the nativity for its 2015 Christmas campaign. Content without ideas isn't content: a retort to Dave Trott Richard Cable Dave Trott's article dissecting content touched a nerve within the industry last week. Here Bartle Bogle Hegarty's digital publishing director, Richard Cable, responds on behalf of those who call "content" their living. Mars' Celebrations launches first TV ad in 10 years Omar Oakes Celebrations, the Mars chocolate variety brand, has launched its Christmas campaign with a Toy Story-esque cast of animated characters which come to life while no one is looking. Ubisoft swaps global media account from Havas Media to Group M Omar Oakes Group M has been awarded the global media account for Ubisoft, just four months after it was given to Havas Media. WPP confirms deal with Essence to add 'more firepower' Gideon Spanier WPP today confirmed it has bought a majority stake in Essence, which claims to be the biggest independent digital media-buying agency in the world. Mother hires four creative teams James Swift Mother London has bolstered its creative department by adding four new teams. Weve's Nigel Clarkson joins Yahoo Gurjit Degun Nigel Clarkson, the managing director at Weve, has joined Yahoo as its UK managing director and country commercial director. Frank Budgen's best ads James Swift Frank Budgen, one of the industry's greatest directors, passed away on 3 November, aged 61. Here are some of his best ads. From The Lost World to PC World: Jeff Goldblum stars in retailer's Christmas campaign James Swift Jeff Goldblum, who starred in Jurassic Park and Independence Day, puts in an entertainingly bizarre performance for Currys PC World's first Christmas campaign. Asda launches Christmas campaign with X Factor singer James Swift Asda's upbeat Christmas campaign shows the lengths people go to get into the festive spirit, and uses real-life examples from a customer poll. Havas launches first 'Village' of agencies in Manchester Omar Oakes Havas has today opened its new office in Manchester, where it is seeking to establish the UK's first 'Havas Village'. Notonthehighstreet calls pitch James Swift Notonthehighstreet.com, the online retailer for quirky gifts, is looking for a creative agency after parting ways with WCRS. Top Work Asda "#BecauseItsChristmas" by VCCP Asda's upbeat Christmas campaign shows the lengths people go to get into the festive spirit and uses real-life examples from a customer poll. Canon "skijoring" by J Walter Thompson London After introducing consumers to the obscure sport of calcio storico in 2014, Canon has released a new ad inviting us to look at the world of skijoring - a horse race where competitors are pulled behind on skis. Currys PC World "spare the act" by Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO Currys PC World has a secret weapon in the war of the Christmas ads: Jeff Goldblum. The Body Shop "jingle bells" by Mr President Men and women from around the world are shown indulging in a spot of shower karaoke in The Body Shop's new Christmas ad. Pick of the week: Mulberry, Adam & Eve/DDB Gurjit Degun Mulberry's Christmas ad takes this week's pick. Ikea "come home to play" by Mother Playing is not just for kids, according to Ikea's new campaign. Turkey of the week: Nespresso, McCann James Swift Nespresso's ad starring George Clooney falls flat. Campaign Jobs Project Manager - Travel Behaviour Change £42,300 - £45,000 + benefits Transport for London, London (Central), London (Greater) Digital Senior Planner/Buyer £30k Dot-Gap, London Central Search Account Director £50k Dot-Gap, London (Central) Account Manager / SAM - Shopper Marketing - Bucks Negotiable Stonor, Buckinghamshire See all jobs

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