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Posts made in September, 2014

Ad of the day: Giffgaff - Lounge

on Sep 27, 2014

By Angela Haggerty Things aren’t getting better for the young man still living with his parents in the latest addition to this campaign for GiffGaff which has dad interrupting a gathering in the living room when he wanders in a state of semi-sleep and starts pissing into a dresser drawer. Time to move out and an allegory for people attached to mobile phone networks too… they should consider GiffGaff instead. Creative Agency: FallonCreative Director: David DaoAccount Director: Abi PearlTV Producer: Tracy StokesFilm Production: Riff Raff FilmsDirector: David DaoProducer: Sonya SierPhotography: Jake ScottProduction Manager: Rebecca MasonProd Co-Ordinator: Amanda TuckwellEditor: Sam Bould @ Big ChopSound Design: Dan Read full story › Source: The Drum...

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Mobile phone use on aeroplanes declared safe by European Aviation Safety Agency

on Sep 27, 2014

By Angela Haggerty Restrictions on mobile phone use during flights could be lifted after the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ruled that there is no risk to aircraft safety. Air passengers currently cannot use their mobile phones during take-off or landing, although airlines are now able to offer some in-flight services such as Wi-Fi when planes are cruising. However, under the new ruling, passengers could be cleared to use mobile phones at any point during the flight as long as the airline they are flying with grants permission. To take advantage of the ruling, airlines will first be required to complete a safety assessment to ensure Read full story › Source: The Drum...

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Advertising Week New York: Monday - Sir Martin Sorrell, Jamie Oliver, Tham Khai Meng, Shockumentary, Chuck Porter, Jessica Alba, Sir John Hegarty, Pete Cashmore

on Sep 27, 2014

By Stephen Lepitak The first day of Advertising Week New York will see a selection of household names take to the stage to offer their differing views of the marketing echosystem. Here is a run down of what you can catch on Monday 29 September at the festival either in person, or being streamed live here on The Drum. Read full story › Source: The Drum...

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