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Sisters in their (Amazon) Prime
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Slutet är Nära sketches the Unusual Suspects
In a stark spot from Nord DDB for Swedish charity Child X, a young girl's description of her harassers has a chilling twist.
Duke’s duo has a mayoverlous time
This ridiculously jolly spot for the mayonnaise brand follows the antics of two office workers who love spreading the joy of the popular eggy spread.
PNC banks on people being boring
In the latest step of its Brilliantly Boring since 1865 brand refresh, the bank and director Tim Godsell show us ordinary folk that go to extraordinary lengths to make a bit of money.
Garmin's ones to watch
The timepiece brand launches a classy ad that celebrates the accomplishments of elite athletes.
Chronic absenteeism is on a roll
M&C Saatchi SS+K's powerful PSA for Communities In Schools sees the names of 15 million absentee students barrel down a vacant school hallway and campus.
Louis Norton Selzer gives life to Death
In a grimy, frantic film for Gemma Rogers' new track Death Knocked Up, the Rattling Stuff x Panoptic Films director puts the grim into Grim Reaper.
Jessie Reyez’ ride or die
The American artist and rapper Lil Wayne lust over each other in a stylishly-shot promo for her new track Ridin, directed by Relta.
Sisters in their (Amazon) Prime
This energetic spot for the online retailer is a tale of sibling rivalry that motivates two sport-loving women to be the best they can.
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As 72andSunny continues to grow globally in its 20th year, it has hired Chris Kay to a newly created role as 72andSunny International President
Theodor Guelat joins Stink Rising
Director-photographer Guelat, joins Stink Rising in the UK, US and Germany.
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Yessian Music New York adds composer Jordan Rich
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electriclime° add Indigo Bates to director roster for representation throughout ANZ, APAC & MENA
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