Packed Lunch: From reality TV chump to HIV+ Activist, understanding HIV in 2022
We had a brilliant 'Packed Lunch' session recently. We were honoured to hear from Alex Causton, who shared his journey with HIV, and told us important ways we can be allies to the HIV+ community.
Across the Pond announces Kerensa Ayivor as Strategy Director
We're thrilled to share the news about our new colleague! Kerensa has joined us as Strategy Director at Across the Pond. She is based in London, and will work with our global team.
We know stationery doesn’t sound that exciting but winning a wood pencil sure does!
Another win for our film ‘Calling Attendance’! This time a wood pencil at the D&AD Awards.
Totes emosh about winning most emotional film at the Brand Film Awards 🥲 🥲
We were beyond honored and proud that our film for Education Above All won the category for Most Emotional Film at the Brand Film Awards!
We are one of Campaign’s ‘Best Place to Work 2022’
We are thrilled to know that we made it into the top 20 agencies of Campaign’s Best Places to Work list!
Three more awards?! We did a double take too!
This time we bring home wins from the American Advertising Awards!
Our Hydrogen truck went digging and found platinum! 🤩
We couldn’t be more excited for our three platinum wins at the AVA’s!
Across the Pond names Christopher Godfree first Head of Client Services
We are excited to announce the latest addition to our team! Christopher has joined us as the first Head of Client Services at Across the Pond.
Why ads featuring queer families shouldn't have to play it straight
Following on from her original article in Campaign Magazine UK about the portrayal, or lack thereof, of LGBTQ+ families in advertising, sparked a bigger conversation than she’d first imagined. In this follow up she now pushes for brands & agencies to consider a more diverse scope of representation even within this community.
Two Shark awards? 🦈🦈 We’re going to need a bigger boat.
We’re thrilled to see our work for Education Above All and Helen Bamber Foundation recognised.
How UK advertising helps emerging Chinese brands grow faster
Li Wei, Managing Director for Across the Pond China, is already making waves. Here she is on the panel at a recent event hosted by the UK’s Department of International Trade jointly with UKAEG and the Shanghai International Advertising Festival.
Announcing our new China MD, Li Wei
A long time coming, but we are finally on the ground in Shanghai, with our new MD Li Wei.
The writer's room - good for comedy and tech
How the Friends reunion reminded our ECD, Jim de Zoete, of the enduring formula of the writers' room.
D&AD Graphite pencil win for ‘Child soldier’
Our 'Child soldier' campaign for Education Above All wins a Graphite Pencil for 'casting'.
Our kids almost never see a family like their own on TV
Anna Brent, Executive Producer and Head of DEI, explains why she believes adland should show more diverse families in ads.
Tech has a personality problem
How we can help fix tech's personality problem, by Jim de Zoete, Executive Creative Director.
Why pitching feels all the more wrong in the COVID era
Amid the pandemic the traditional model of pitching is beginning to feel increasingly inhumane argues our CEO Julie Cohen.
Tips for Small Agencies Embracing Diversity and Inclusion
Some advice for small agencies to encourage them to embrace DEI, by Anna Brent, Head of DEI at Across the Pond.
Rohit Iyer promoted to Creative Director, EMEA
Rohit Iyer has been promoted to Creative Director across Google, YouTube and DeepMind accounts in EMEA.
Brand Film Awards Gold for 'Child Soldier'
Our spot 'Child Soldier' for Education Above All on the United Nations' first ever 'International Day to Protect Education' is awarded a gold (Public Affairs) at the Brand Film Awards and a nomination for Best Individual Performance.