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British Gas, 'Two Sides of the Story' by Ogilvy UK

By Izzy Ashton

In the UK today, there are more than 6.5 million unpaid carers looking after a loved one who’s older, disabled or seriously ill. You probably know someone who is one of those people and yet they’ve never let on.

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Tango, 'Tanguru' by VCCP

By Izzy Ashton

Iconic may well be one of the most over-used words in marketing, but Britvic’s Tango brand heritage and advertising heritage could justly be described as such.

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Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, 'Ham and Jam' by CLICKON

By Izzy Ashton

Remembering the historic collaboration of the D-Day landings comes at a complex time for travel brands such as Eurotunnel Le Shuttle. The looming spectre of Brexit raises a wealth of challenges and what exactly it will mean for EU travel remains to be seen.

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Inspired by Iceland, 'Kranavatn' by the Brooklyn Brothers

By Nicola Kemp

Brooklyn Brothers new work for Inspired by Iceland serves as a timely reminder of advertising’s role as global change agent for positive change in the war on plastic.

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Zalando, 'Dress for yourself, nobody else' by Mother London

By Izzy Ashton

Clothes, and fashion as an industry, are often disregarded as vacuous; as unimportant. But when it comes to self-expression and confidence, a good outfit is often all you need.

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IKEA, 'The Lagom Collection' by Proximity London

By Izzy Ashton

Most of us know our way around a recycling bin by now. It is a given we have broken up with plastic bags and instead carry a tote bag everywhere we go. But what of other objects lying around our homes, the ones that could easily become a whole lot more useful than landfill?

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Harris + Hoole by CellarDoor

By Izzy Ashton

In an era of few certainties; British consumers’ commitment to caffeine is a rare consistency on the embattled high street.

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Beavertown Brewery, 'beer for blood' by Fever

By Izzy Ashton

I don’t know about you but I’m a bit squeamish when it comes to giving blood. I really want to be the kind of amazingly brave, selfless individual who turns up every few months to donate.

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Magnum, 'True to Pleasure' by Golin

By Izzy Ashton

Growing old, reaching your prime, getting better with age. These are the tired tropes so often splashed across campaigns. But as Iris Apfel, the latest face of Magnum, shows: ageing isn’t really that big of a deal.

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Kwik Fit, 'Idents: Real Drivers' by Cogent

By Izzy Ashton

In your mind it’s sunny, you’re driving a convertible and the radio is playing only your favourite songs. In reality, you’re sitting bumper to bumper in the driving rain on the M25, pleading with the traffic gods to just let you advance an inch.

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Indeed, 'Tick Tock Till Bedtime' by Tin Man

By Izzy Ashton

When unpicked, what we need more of is an awareness around flexible hours, shared parental leave and just a general acknowledgment that people have lives they need to live around work.

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Sixt, 'Horse' by And Rising

By Izzy Ashton

Hiring cars never really used to be something people would do unless they were on holiday. Why bother when you could own one right?

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Refuge, 'Hide & Seek' by BBH London

By Izzy Ashton

You squeeze your eyes shut, cover them with your hands and count, slowly but surely, listening intently to the sounds and muffled giggles around you. Hide and seek, a staple in almost every child’s playtime.

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Renault, 'Keep It Clean' by Publicis

By Izzy Ashton

Change is always going to illicit some push back, especially when that change comes at a price. When prices go up, it can be both annoying and frustrating.

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