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Thomas Cook and Marine Conservation Society encourage holidaymakers to reduce, reuse or recycle inflatables

As millions of Brits prepare for their summer holidays, Thomas Cook and the Marine Conservation Society have launched a new campaign by McCann Birmingham to raise awareness of the environmental impact of abandoned inflatables.

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CrossCountry finds escapism in the every day with McCann

CrossCountry Trains has launched a new campaign by McCann Birmingham which focuses on finding time to reconnect with yourself by taking a break from your everyday routine.

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Podcast - Copilot wrote this title: AI-powered search unleashed with Microsoft

Amidst all the discussion around AI, there's one big area that is often overlooked - Search. Both frontend and backend, AI is changing the game when it comes to SEO and PPC, but what are the big challenges and opportunities?

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Chupa Chups offers up a 'CreepaChups' treat

Chupa Chups, the world’s number one lollipop brand, has worked with McCann Content Studios Birmingham to mark Halloween with a spooky social campaign.

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Podcast - Beyond the millennial: expanding audiences and building trust with Ruggable

In 2021, washable rug brand Ruggable launched in the UK after steadily growing in the US. With a big focus on filling the social feeds of millennials, the brand is looking to grow its audiences through new channels all whilst building trust.

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McCann Central scoops four Drum Awards shortlists

Our teams across McCann Central, including UM Birmingham, have been shortlisted in four categories at this year's Drum Awards Festival.

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East Midlands Railway appoints McCann to take brand character Miles on bold new adventure

East Midlands Railway has appointed McCann Birmingham to take its brand character Miles on a new adventure. The appointment follows a competitive pitch with McCann demonstrating creative excellence and strategic insights. 

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Podcast - Note to self – how the Electoral Commission changed the nation’s behaviour

In 2022, the Elections Act introduced a huge change for in-person voting – voters would now be required to present eligible photo ID at polling stations or face being turned away. The Electoral Commission had to find a way to clearly communicate the new ID requirements to the nation across a vast array of demographics, without impacting the public’s motivation to vote. So, how did they do it?

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McCann partners with Bauer Academy to widen access to the creative industry

New creative apprenticeships provide alternative entry-point to Birmingham creative roles

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Podcast - Creating connections: how CrossCountry is bringing the human touch to rail

CrossCountry is all about putting the human touch back into train travel - but as Britain's most extensive network, how do you create connection at scale and with so many different people and communities?

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Lucy Hudson named in Women in Leadership Power List

Lucy Hudson, Managing Director at McCann Birmingham, has been named among the most effective female executives in the UK following her inclusion in Management Today’s Women in Leadership Power List. 

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White paper - Balance: The Key to Effective B2B Marketing

B2B marketing departments have never had so much measurable data. But turning that data into useful, actionable insight remains a challenge. Discover the key take aways and the best recipe for long term growth and true marketing effectiveness in our latest white paper.

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Podcast - Funny bones: is advertising rediscovering its sense of humour?

Following a 22-year decline, humour is making a comeback in advertising. But where did it go? For this episode of The Brief, McCann Bristol's Zane Radcliffe and Aardman's Will Studd join Ellis Bird to discuss whether advertising has rediscovered its funny bone.

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