Technology is taking over from the mind in the 21st century in the same the way machines replaced physical labour in the industrial revolution. Algorithms rule the world, from Google Search and Facebook’s news feed to NSA data collection and ...

At Cannes this year, Marilyn Manson put paid to one of the many myths that have grown up around him. When asked if he really did have a rib removed so he could perform oral sex on himself, he replied: ...

Cannes 2014: There are some that would argue the Cannes festival is nothing more than a money making exercise, while others see it as a showcase of inspirational ideas to lift the industry to new heights. For those who fall ...

Cannes 2014: The Cannes festival used to just house creative people – now everybody comes. This was the observation of directing legend Joe Pytka (left) who has been coming to the festival for the past 25 years. This year he’s ...

Cannes 2014: what have Jim Henson, Martin Amis, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Dr Seuss got in common? They all started their careers in advertising. There was once a time when advertising could lure the best creative people in the world. ...

Cannes 2014: Outdoor is out and proud, but is copywriting dead (again)? The Australians put the camp in campaign this year, with the absolutely glorious “GAYTMs” from Australian bank ANZ and Whybin\TBWA. To support Mardi Gras in Sydney, ANZ Bank ...

Cannes 2014: What do you buy the man who has bought everything? If you’re looking for a present for Sir Martin Sorrell (left) this Christmas, anything related to American political drama House of Cards will probably be welcome – he’s ...

Cannes 2014: Sarah Jessica Parker (below) gets inspired and empowered even when she’s stuck in traffic apparently. At a press conference at the Palais following her seminar on Monday, the Sex & The City star revealed she had a moment ...

Advertising is having a creativity crisis when it comes to buzzwords. Even economists are outshining adland’s finest in this area. Consider Bank of England boss Mark Carney’s recent adoption of the term “escape velocity” to explain sustainable growth. Okay, so ...