Twenty-five years ago, the advertising landscape was full of optimism. Today, audiences are scrambling to block ads every way they can. But all is still not lost yet, argues Patrick Collister.
Updated 22 Jan, 2024 04:21pm
From the insipid to the utterly infuriating, ads are failing to connect with audiences.
Published 02 Feb, 2022 11:28am
2021's top five most talked about campaigns.
Published 28 Jan, 2022 12:26pm
Patrick Collister recalls his experiences with PAS and of Pakistan.
Updated 03 May, 2021 01:18pm
Big changes are coming to every market you can think of, including the advertising market, writes Patrick Collister.
Published 27 Jan, 2021 02:29pm
Patrick Collister, Editor, Directory magazine, on Directory's Top 20 Most-Awarded Campaigns of 2019
Updated 01 Jan, 2020 11:16am
The key themes at the Cannes Lions 2012.
Published 28 Aug, 2018 12:52pm
Advertisers at London’s biggest show did themselves no favours.
Published 28 Aug, 2018 11:40am
Patrick Collister, Creative Director, The Zoo at Google, on 70 years from a global perspective
Published 06 Feb, 2018 09:50am
From Aurora's 'Top 5ives – 10 Pros in Top 5 Mode' Series.
Updated 03 Jan, 2017 05:18pm
Why clients who reject work are in fact the best a true creative could hope for.
Updated 22 Jan, 2016 02:14pm
Cannes Lions 2015 – A final recap of the hot (and not-so-hot) trends and ideas.
Published 30 Jun, 2015 09:48am
From celebrating taboo breaking campaigns to discussing climate change, the Cannes Lions '15 continue with full flare.
Updated 27 Jun, 2015 12:41pm
A few more updates, news and insights from the Cannes Lions '15.
Updated 26 Jun, 2015 11:18am
A few opening thoughts on the Cannes Lions 2015.
Updated 23 Jun, 2015 12:30pm
Why the Head of Design, Google NACE, is in love with Big Data.
Updated 31 Mar, 2015 11:37am
Review of the Cannes Lions 2014.
Updated 12 May, 2015 04:02pm
