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Cannes defines scam ads, grows a pair by MarkLives on Nov 5, 2009Following detailed consultation and discussion with industry leaders, the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival wishes to make clear its policy on entries into its Festivals which breach the rules.

Art Directors Club says no to scam ads by MarkLives on Oct 15, 2009A statement from the Art Directors Club sees the organisation take a tough stance on scam ads:...

Lurking about at the Loeries by MarkLives on Oct 1, 2009For a Loeries virgin, the annual weekend of awards and debauchery was something of an eye-opener. The work was inspiring. The dress code was suitably kooky. And the awards ceremonies were big. Certainly bigger than expected. With uber-graphics, pound...

Advertising’s slow death by MarkLives on Sep 29, 2009Loeries 2009: Apocalypse Now? Loeries 2009 happened this past weekend and as creative directors popped corks and downed shooters Jarred Cinman tells us why he believes their job prospects are no longer what it used to be.

At least the T&A was equal opportunity at some parties #Loeries 2009 by MarkLives on Sep 27, 2009At least the T&A was equal opportunity at some parties #Loeries 2009 (Kate Wolters as @marklives)...

Party pics: Feed your ego (Mayoral-party #Loeries 2009) by MarkLives on Sep 27, 2009Mayoral-party #Loeries 2009 (Kate Wolters as @marklives)...

Party pics: Long Street Ego Graffiti #Loeries 2009 by MarkLives on Sep 27, 2009Long Street Ego Graffiti #Loeries 2009 (Kate Wolters as @marklives)...

The Sounds of Success by MarkLives on Sep 24, 2009Why thinking ‘none of my business’ may mean you should get out of the Business. By Mike Abel, CEO Australia, M&C Saatchi...

The art of advertising by MarkLives on Sep 23, 2009Loeries 2009: Apocalypse Now? With Loeries 2009 looming Mandy de Waal speaks to Gareth Leck of Joe Public about how creativity is being sold down the river by marketers obsessed by advertising to sell.

Ad Agency business model not innovating or evolving by MarkLives on Sep 22, 2009Loeries 2009: Apocalypse Now? With Loeries 2009 looming Herman Manson asks if the ad agency business model remains sustainable.