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09.10.20

Mischief and kindness keep us connected and resilient

Written by Marian Connolly , People Partner at Fold7. This year is entirely unique, of course. Never before has the world been so united in a shared experience. We have all fought personal battles and been on a rollercoaster of emotions, sometimes changing hour-by-hour. Some of us have found life-changing new perspectives, many of us are […]

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05.10.20

Building a Future of Work That Works for Everyone

By Marc Nohr, Miroma Agencies Group CEO, Chairman Fold7, Chairman IPA Commercial Group The storm clouds are gathering once more. For many, understandably worried about their jobs and businesses, the cautious optimism of late summer as we planned our return to ‘normal’ working life, has dimmed a little. Entering another indefinite period of suspended animation, wearied […]

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29.01.20

Fold7 become Global Creative Partner for 1664 Blanc

Following a competitive pitch, the premium beer have appointed us to lead their Global account. Charged with developing a brand strategy and core creative idea, we will be responsible for building the brand across +40 markets including China, Russia, South Korea and Canada. Steve Stringer, Carlsberg VP Craft & Speciality said:“Above all else, we chose […]

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News

10.12.19

We’ve only gone and won a GOLD in the Eurobest Awards!!

Hip Hip Hooray! Our New Brew campaign for Carlsberg has won Gold for Creative Strategy in the Eurobest awards! View the work here

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Thoughts

13.06.19

Personalised hammer anyone? Father’s Day marketing still endorses outdated views of men

By Yelena Gaufman, Strategy Partner In December the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) moved to ban gender stereotypes in advertising. While the representation of women in advertising was rightly covered, it also offered crucial guidance on the depiction of men. Specifically, it called out instances where a man is shown putting his feet up while a […]

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Thoughts

21.01.19

Optimistic people live longer, and so do optimistic agencies

By Marc Nohr, CEO. 2018 didn’t do much for adland’s optimism. The year ended with news headlines dominated by Brexit paralysis, the slide in global equities and a wider economic slowdown, while adland reeled from the collapse of WPP’s share price and the sudden disappearance of some of its most famous names. These broader macroeconomic […]

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News

15.11.18

Marc to head up IPA commercial leadership group

Our CEO, Marc Nohr has been enlisted by the IPA to chair its commercial leadership group, establishing a new agenda as the industry comes under increasing pressure to adapt to the rise of martech giants and management consultancies. As part of his new growth agenda, Marc will work with leading commercial agency heads to examine […]

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News

10.09.18

CoppaFeel! Best Public Awareness Campaign

We were thrilled to find out last week, that our Trust Your Touch campaign for CoppaFeel! won a Campaigns for Good Awards for Best Public Awareness Campaign in the Charity or NGO category. See the campaign here.

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Thoughts

03.07.18

Can cult online brands go mainstream without selling out?

Many brands have bloomed online by forging communities more akin to a subculture of fans than ‘consumers’. Combining the appeals of ecommerce – low overheads and economies of scale – with an ability to tap incredibly engaged communities using social media and data has played out well for many brands, particularly in the fashion and […]

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Thoughts

19.03.18

Don’t take Marc Pritchard’s calls for staff ratio changes literally

It’s not about exactly how many people are in each job role, but creating the right culture and focusing on outcomes. This article was originally featured in Campaign, written by our CEO Marc Nohr. When Marc Pritchard called on his agencies to boost the proportion of creatives to account teams on his business he made a […]

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News

14.12.17

CARLSBERG APPOINTS US AS THEIR GLOBAL CREATIVE AGENCY

Following the success of the UK relaunch campaign, we have been appointed by Carlsberg to build on the global brand positioning and deliver a global creative platform. The work is set to start rolling out at the start of 2018, and once launched, it will be the first global campaign running simultaneously in all markets, providing […]

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Thoughts

03.11.17

Trends In Content 17: Insta hits 2m advertisers, Social in 2018, Big Tech and focus on your Hustle

Photo Credit: Complex CONTENT: 5 Social Media Trends for 2018 Yes, this is a ‘listicle’, but it’s a really useful one that summarises what brands and agencies working in content are looking at, investing in and working towards. Scroll halfway down the list.   WATCH: Complex Hustle This series from the hip-hop magazine is aimed […]

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Thoughts

28.09.17

Trends in content: 13 Smart jackets, fashion week and your brain sucks at multi-tasking

Photo Credit: YouTube TECH: Google x Levis Smart Jacket It’s 2017, and we’re still not wearing ‘smart clothes’. The Back To The Future shoes have come and gone, and apart from a few limited releases and prototypes, 99.9% of our fashion remains distinctly analogue. We can see items like this smart jacket hitting critical mass […]

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News

20.12.19

Carlsberg’s ‘Probably Not’ crowned campaign of the year

Marketing Week readers have voted our Carlsberg ‘Probably Not’ as the best marketing campaign of 2019! The campaign was up against Tesco’s ‘100 Years of Great Value’ campaign in the final shoot out, and had previously knocked out advertising from the likes of Monzo, Warburtons and ITV across three rounds of voting. Christmas has come […]

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News

24.10.19

Fold7 and Hyperactive Join Miroma Group

Photo from left to right: Boyan, Nohr, Dulai, Connolly, Joice, Casher, Gaufman and Newey   We’re delighted to announce that independent marketing services collective the Miroma Group has made an investment in Fold7 and Hyperactive. This is the start of an exciting new chapter for Fold7, creating new opportunities for the agency, its people and for clients […]

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Thoughts

18.04.19

Bounty’s data fine raises a wider question about consent

Written by Marc Nohr, CEO Last weekend, a data company commanded the front page of the Financial Times for exploiting customer data. But it wasn’t a story about the latest Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data infringement. Or another example of Google’s virtual monopoly of search habits. It was about Bounty, a company that has been providing information and […]

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News

18.12.18

Fold7’s Festive Digital Detox Sox

Behold! This year’s Christmas cards have ben hand knitted by grannies. These ‘Digital Detox Sox’ are a cosy place for you to lock away your mobile phones this holiday and spend quality time with your loved ones.

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Thoughts

02.11.18

Tapping Into Your Inner Entrepreneur With Creativity

By Ryan Newey, CCO and Founder. Creativity is a tricky quality to define. I’ve seen it assigned to a department or a team, treated as a skill to be learned or held up, like a shaman’s magic, as the ability to tap into an idea mainline and channel its goods to the mortal realm. To […]

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Thoughts

Bet on emotion in the battle of the banking brands

By Yelena Gaufman, Strategy Partner The ongoing disruption of banking is a well-documented process, and depending on who you ask the outcome is a foregone conclusion. Though the likes of Monzo, Revolut and Starling offering compelling new visions of financial services, there’s more to these brands’ success than innovation alone. With an Accenture report released […]

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Thoughts

12.04.18

It will take more than an agency all-star team for P&G’s plan to come together

Agencies can be a conservative lot when it comes to structural innovation. So Procter & Gamble’s marketing chief Marc Pritchard has decided to shake things up a bit and announce not one but three new agency models. Perhaps the most intriguing is his “People First” amalgamation of talent from roster agencies, brought together to service the FMCG […]

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Thoughts

15.03.18

Before getting ‘topical’ brands need to be very, very sure they have something to say

The dust is now settling on the brand dust-ups kicked off on International Women’s Day. Verity Messett – Content Strategy Director. McDonald’s “MFeminism” debacle is the highest profile ‘marketing fail’ of IWD ‘18. And yet its inverted arches forming a W have emerged as the day’s iconic image. It’s probably the one we’ll remember. Design-wise […]

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News

08.12.17

NORTHGATE ENTERS THE FOLD

We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed by Northgate, the UK’s largest commercial vehicle rental provider, following a competitive pitch involving three other agencies. The brief represents a step-change in the marketing investment by the business, beyond previous activity. Effective immediately, our remit will be to build brand equity and a lead generation pipeline across the […]

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Thoughts

31.10.17

Trends In Content 16: Micro influencers, Facebook organic reach drops and Dominos does weddings

CONTENT: The biggest drop in Facebook organic reach we’ve ever seen Although Facebook denies this is a long-term programme, and only a regional test (that could last a few months), this shows the direction they’re heading in. Not good news for any brands or publishers who want to post a lot of organic content.   […]

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Thoughts

22.09.20

FOLD7 - LIFTING BARRIERS

Lifting Barriers at Fold7

We are a curious lot. It’s one of our values because we believe endless curiosity and interest in fresh thinking will spark our creativity. We love to hear people’s stories and challenges, our FoldSchool sessions (lunch and learns) are highlights in our month, we love to explore new places (perhaps closer to home this year) […]

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News

12.05.20

Why ‘community’ is the guiding star for marketers during crisis

Miroma are launching a series of bi-weekly webinars looking at the new rules of consumer engagement. We’ll be hosting panel events along with the other agencies in the collective – Hyperactive, Contented, Twelve A.M, Way To Blue, New Stance, Raven, and Outcomes. This week, at 14:00 on 15.05.2020, we will be discussing why the concept of […]

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News

12.12.19

Better Beer For Britain

Whichever way you’re voting, one thing’s for sure, the whole thing will leave you wanting a beer, a better beer? Probably. Following on from our New Brew campaign, this week we launched a tactical ‘Better Beer For Britain’ bus, which travelled across London in the run up to the election.

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Thoughts

03.10.19

Why the CMO exodus is a warning shot to agencies

Written by Marc Nohr, CEO Who’d want to be a CMO in the current climate? Most CMOs last barely 18 months in the role. The turnover rate outpaces any other c-suite position by a country mile. Some 80 per cent of chief executives surveyed last year expressed ‘unhappiness’ with their senior marketers. It would seem […]

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News

26.03.19

‘Best Consumer Brand Event’ – it’s got to be Carlsberg Cabin

It’s awards season and we’re kicking it off by winning – ‘Best Consumer Brand Event’ for Carlsberg Cabin at the Event Production Awards. Congratulations to the Fold7 and Brand Experience arm, Hyperactive. Boom!

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Thoughts

22.11.18

Ryan gives his thoughts on some of this year’s festive ads

The Christmas ads are here and elbowing one another out of the way to get the best seat at our festively decorated dinner tables. John Lewis has held the seat for many years, and we’ve told adland what we think of #EltonJohnLewis, but I think we’re ready for a new guest that perhaps might spark […]

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Thoughts

28.09.18

The challenge of finding fulfilment in an age of digital distraction

By Yelena Gaufman, Strategy Partner I wrote half this post with my phone on the desk, and half with my phone in my drawer. Can you guess which was written more quickly? The fact is, we can’t ignore the promise of a new notification, or on the other hand the uncertainty of a blank screen […]

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Thoughts

24.08.18

For fintech, life after disruption is a question of identity

By Yelena Gaufman, Strategy Partner Challenger bank Starling has recently launched what it calls a “ground-breaking” new bank card design intended to bring the brand into line with the way people use debit cards today. This move poses an interesting question for the cohort of disruptive fintech brands, including Starling of course: what does it […]

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News

06.04.18

We welcome VisitDenmark into the Fold

Fold7 has been appointed by Denmark’s official tourism organisation, VisitDenmark, following a competitive pitch. We will be working on a new positioning piece for Denmark and various cross-national campaigns through the year. “Fold7 are true ambassadors of Denmark. With an incredible insight about our culture they are giving us new perspectives on how to communicate Denmark as a […]

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Thoughts

14.03.18

Trends in Content 21: Fake News and Fonts

CONTENT: How Fake News Spreads on Twitter “Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it,” Jonathan Swift once wrote. He made that statement in 1710. We live in a world where it’s hard to tell what if you are reading is fact or fiction. This is the biggest study ever looking at how fake […]

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Thoughts

30.11.17

Trends in Content 19: Snapchat redesign, an AR car and a music video that fills your phone

SOCIAL: Snapchat launches a redesign that separates your friends from brands Snapchat has redesigned their feed to make it easier for users to communicate with their friends and consume branded content by splitting the feed. Snapchat’s real aim will be to monetise how brands appear in the new column (eg pay to be featured at […]

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Thoughts

Trends in content 15: Mosaic, Snapchat addicted teens and why we tell Google everything

CONTENT: HBO and Steven Soderbergh are making an interactive mini TV series using an app. In an age of ‘I want, I get’, broadcasters are getting savvy to consumer appetite and have split apart the idea of a linear narrative, replacing it with a story you can watch from different perspectives using an app. I […]

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Thoughts

27.07.20

The Impact of Covid on UK Culture

In case you missed it, our recent webinar is now available to view in full and on demand. In the session Fold7, Defected Records, Creative England and Carlsberg reviewed the current state of the UK cultural landscape and the opportunities that the future presents.  There is no denying the sector has been hit hard, but […]

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Thoughts

28.02.20

Multitasking is a myth: Marc Nohr makes the case for flexible working

By Marc Nohr, Chairman We have incredible talent in the world of advertising. But we don’t always take care of it – and that includes ourselves. One of the main reasons for this is that we work in a high-pressure service industry, with a long-hours culture. When I founded my first agency, Kitcatt Nohr, I was […]

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Thoughts

Mnemonics aren’t new, but audio is causing waves again

By Yelena Gaufman, Strategy Partner Jingles aren’t cool. But boy do they work. In fact, as you’re reading this, one or two probably just popped into your head. Maybe even more. Maybe even a lot more. Maybe even for a random brand that you don’t buy, and never will buy – with no other claim […]

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News

02.08.19

Bloomberg visits Fold7

Our Yelena chats to Bloomberg’s David Tweed about Carlsberg’s turnaround and how Fold7 helped put the froth back into the beer.  

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News

16.03.19

One of the best places to work? It’s not just us that thinks so.

We were chuffed to hear that Campaign Magazine has named us as one of the best places to work in the industry. This is all down to the ambition, generosity and curiosity of our incredible colleagues who make Fold7 the best place to work.

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News

20.11.18

Michelle Hickey joins the Fold as Head of Production

A warm welcome this week to Michelle Hickey, who joins us as Head of Production, heading up our film, video and Content production department. Michelle has extensive experience working for some of the world’s most recognised brands, having previously held the role of senior producer at Leo Burnett, overseeing campaigns for brands including McDonald’s, NSPCC […]

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Thoughts

17.09.18

Why Carlsberg got back in touch with its Danish roots

By Ryan Newey, CCO and Founder Last month, Carlsberg unveiled a new pub. Its maiden pint was pulled not in a well-trafficked city-centre location, but in a woodland clearing. Instead of a glamorous launch party, the cheers of just six people greeted the first round. It’s a little odd to think of a big beer […]

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19.07.18

Fortnite has 125 million players – so are we looking in the wrong places for our audiences?

By Yelena Gaufman, Strategy Partner Gaming, like other facets of culture, offers a huge untapped opportunity to engage with new audiences – but brands and agencies must truly immerse themselves in communities to realise the potential. In the midst of the World Cup, there was a parallel conversation which rallied millions of diehard fans to fever […]

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28.03.18

The End of Attention? Nothing to Worry About. Here Are 5 Reasons Why.

Verity Messett – Head of Content Content marketers have an anxious relationship with the idea of attention. Always have had. Our existence depends on our ability to command the attention of The Audience (conceptualised as a mercurial, yet screen-rapt, horde) and, if their attention goes away, we are done for. The current wave of anxiety about […]

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09.03.18

Trends In Content 20: Poor YouTubers, HomePods and Prince Charming

CONTENT: The majority of YouTubers eke out a meagre crust Bloomberg’s latest report shows that most influencers actually don’t make enough money to survive. It’s not the glamorous life that we think it can be, more like working two-jobs, eating Tide pods and hoping for your big YouTube break. Plus there’s going to be a […]

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17.11.17

Trends In Content 18: Cruise Ships, Bitmojis, 360 Video and Tax Avoidance

Photo credit: Vimeo CONTENT: Has the New York Times’ 360 video experiment paid off? After a year of experimenting with posting 360 videos on a daily basis, the New York Times has some really interesting practical insights for brands wanting to publish this type of video as part of their campaigns.   WATCH: Oxfam’s The […]

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06.10.17

Trends In Content: 14 You’ve been hacked, you’ll lie because others do and the Facebook Watch scandal

Photo Credit: Strategy Labs TREND: When will you care about your data being hacked? Information is the new currency. And your personal data is gold-dust. Equifax got hacked big time, management sold millions of shares and bungled the fix causing their CEO to resign and their share price to drop near 20%. The dust hasn’t […]

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