The Work: The latest from the world of commercial creativity

Having the balls to check: How a pregnancy test could save men’s lives
4 hours ago

Having the balls to check: How a pregnancy test could save men’s lives

An Ogilvy-backed campaign’s 40-second ad features a pair of gonads — Tano and Nato — who take a pregnancy test and find out they are negative for testicular cancer.

Should Gen Zs make financial trade-offs to navigate this cost-of-living crisis?
18 hours ago

Should Gen Zs make financial trade-offs to navigate this cost-of-living crisis?

This playful National Australia Bank (NAB) campaign by TBWA Melbourne suggests that Gen Z could improve their lot by making financial sacrifices.

Coca-Cola Spiced: How Coke rolled out its first new flavour in three years
Apr 17, 2024

Coca-Cola Spiced: How Coke rolled out its first new flavour in three years

Aly Hite, director of brand, sports and strategic partnerships for Coca-Cola Company North America, shares the inside story.

Saving water doesn’t have to mean extreme measures, says PUB
Apr 17, 2024

Saving water doesn’t have to mean extreme measures, says PUB

In collaboration with VML, this new campaign by Singapore’s national water agency is a reminder that even the simplest efforts can help to conserve water.

Times Power of Print throws down the gauntlet to ad agencies
Apr 16, 2024

Times Power of Print throws down the gauntlet to ad agencies

The work calls for entries for campaigns that will get more voters to the booths.

Canva makes an unbelievably good presentation...and brand film in Japan
Apr 16, 2024

Canva makes an unbelievably good presentation...and brand film in Japan

The work from UltraSuperNew taps iconic Japanese actors Takeshi Kitano and Gekidan Hitori in an suspenseful, funny and memorable hit that reinforces how Canva allows one to take care of business on their own.

Why brands are leaning into spoofing film genres
Apr 16, 2024

Why brands are leaning into spoofing film genres

Leaning into entertainment storytelling catches consumer attention while giving brands more creative freedom.

Lady Gaga’s latest Nurtec ad is out and fans have something to say about it
Apr 16, 2024

Lady Gaga’s latest Nurtec ad is out and fans have something to say about it

Lady Gaga talks about her personal experience with migraines in the latest Nurtec ad. However, her partnership with Pfizer has sparked backlash among some of her fans.

The Scott Calorie Absorber Pro converts a kitchen staple into a wellness tool
Apr 15, 2024

The Scott Calorie Absorber Pro converts a kitchen staple into a wellness tool

The clever campaign reimagines the humble drying towel as a mighty health supplement in a bid to tackle Malaysia's growing obesity epidemic.

Big Brother is watching you: Audible stages 1984 takeover of The Guardian
Apr 14, 2024

Big Brother is watching you: Audible stages 1984 takeover of The Guardian

George Orwell 'returns' to The Observer in new ad campaign.

Signs of light: Is fun coming back to adland?
Apr 14, 2024

Signs of light: Is fun coming back to adland?

The best reason to work in advertising should be that it’s fun, says Angus Tucker. Without it, advertising is just telemarketing.

‘Duolingo on Ice’ was just an April Fools’ joke. But here’s how the brand made it feel real
Apr 14, 2024

‘Duolingo on Ice’ was just an April Fools’ joke. But here’s how the brand made it feel real

Duolingo's director of marketing campaigns Michaela Kron shares the strategy, tactics and results behind the language learning app’s prank.

Focus on ability rather than disability, new campaign reminds employers
Apr 12, 2024

Focus on ability rather than disability, new campaign reminds employers

Initiative led by SPD Contact Centre and agency ABrandADay aims to tackle the underemployment of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Singapore.

Safari and McCann Japan give vintage clothing a storied past
Apr 11, 2024

Safari and McCann Japan give vintage clothing a storied past

A new social commerce platform aims to help pass on pre-loved treasured clothing to the next fashion generation in a meaningful way.

The must-see Hari Raya campaigns that capture the spirit of the holiday
Apr 10, 2024

The must-see Hari Raya campaigns that capture the spirit of the holiday

Moving, heartwarming and impactful, check out how brands like Petronas, Malaysia Airlines, RHB Bank, Prego, Safi and others are capturing the true spirit of Raya.

Betting's deadly roll: New campaign unmasks the dark side
Apr 10, 2024

Betting's deadly roll: New campaign unmasks the dark side

Men's Minds Matter calculates the real probability that a gambling-related suicide will occur around the UK's biggest day of betting... The Grand National.

Oreo claims the hamburger menu as its own
Apr 9, 2024

Oreo claims the hamburger menu as its own

The campaign reframes the popular website icon into a depiction of its classic cookie in a rewards campaign.

Nissan taps kimono designer to send Formula E message
Apr 8, 2024

Nissan taps kimono designer to send Formula E message

The 'Get comfortable, but not too comfortable' campaign was conceptualised by Dark Horses

Dove and Ogilvy highlight impact of anti-ageing skincare trend on 10-year-old girls
Apr 7, 2024

Dove and Ogilvy highlight impact of anti-ageing skincare trend on 10-year-old girls

'10 vs 10' supports Ogilvy's previous campaign, #TheFaceof10.

Nestlé has fun with Coffee Mate confusion
Apr 7, 2024

Nestlé has fun with Coffee Mate confusion

The new Canadian campaign from Courage features two Australian mates having coffee, mate.