Agency Holiday Cards 2017: The Most Creative Farewells to the Year
This New York indie agency BARKER launched a “Last Minute Gifter” microsite for those who put off buying for the office gift exchange until the last possible second.
The 10 Best Ads of 2017
“This late in the year, it’s easy to forget the impact of ads that ran in February, but 84 Lumber’s Super Bowl film is one of the most powerful, courageous ads in memory,” said John Barker, Founder and Chief Idea Officer at BARKER.
Random Question at 3% Conference: Top creatives share their thoughts on inclusion
At this year’s 3% Conference, we asked leaders in attendance one of six random questions around inclusion that focused on not just gender but race and more. The questions we asked were challenging and the answers were thoughtful, interesting and illuminating.
BARKER Wins AOR Duties for Bausch + Lomb Brand Launch
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. appointed Barker as agency of record for global eye health organization Bausch + Lomb’s new brand launch, following a review. “We were impressed with BARKER’s approach to how we will create breakthrough and provocative work together,” vice president, marketing, Bausch + Lomb Chris Marschall said in a statement.
Why influencer marketing has become a moving target
Creators may decide to migrate from one platform to another with little warning. The brands that work with them need to be ready. BARKER’s David Song comments.
Agencies Give Back For Thanksgiving
Many agencies are celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday by giving back to their communities in some form or other. Here’s just a small sampling of what some shops have planned.
Industry Opinion: How will the FCC’s net neutrality decision impact the marketing landscape?
From the earliest days of the commercial internet, the concept of net neutrality has ensured a level paying field for all innovators. This approach allowed companies like Google and Netflix to bring fresh ideas to the masses, even as early leaders like Yahoo! and AOL began to fade.
There is no winning for marketers in the age of Trump, a divided America and the constant social media outrage loop
“The social media sparring ushered in with the Trump era creates a Catch-22 for brands,” John Barker, founder of ad agency BARKER with clients such as Aston Martin and Bennigan’s, told Business Insider.
How to Break Through? Compassion Makes the Difference: Healthcare Findings & Insights
Written by EVP / Chief Strategy Officer, Jason Spies
Creative Director’s Choice: BARKER’s Sandi Harari on American Greetings’ emotional take on infertility
Creative Director’s Choice gives creative directors a chance to highlight the current work they think is the best out in the ad world – the ads and campaigns they believe are making a difference. Each week, The Drum features the words of a creative director or other top creative on the work they find funny,