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Izzy Ashton

Deputy Editor, BITE Creativebrief

About

Izzy is the Deputy Editor of BITE, Creativebrief’s daily insight into global marketing trends and the cultural movements driving them. She keeps abreast of the latest communication, technology and consumer news, and is responsible for conducting interviews with key agency strategists and creatives to gain insight into the most innovative global campaigns.


More from Izzy Ashton

Thought Leadership

“2019 is the year of individual togetherness”: Disney explores a new era of inclusive creativity

By Izzy Ashton

A panel discussion hosted by Disney looked at the progressive brands smashing stereotypes, creating room for conversations and shifting the visual language.

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Thought Leadership

M&C Saatchi open the door to the next generation of talent through the Carbon Academy

By Izzy Ashton

A groundbreaking partnership with the University of Greenwich has shown the power of action when it comes to increasing diversity in advertising.

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Interviews

Isabel Ferrer, EMEA Marketing Director Barbie, Mattel

By Izzy Ashton

2019 marks the 60th anniversary of Barbie, one of the most iconic dolls in the world. In the midst of a fundamental shift in culture, Isabel Ferrer explores how the doll has evolved to show girls what they can become.

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Fuel Your Imagination

How Google is making its voice assistant accessible to people with Down's syndrome

By Izzy Ashton

A new project from Google is an example of what can happen when brands work alongside the community they’re looking to represent and include them rather than speaking on behalf of them.

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Hot Pick

LinkedIn asks job seekers, what are you searching for?

By Izzy Ashton

When it comes to careers, people's priorities are now different and workplaces are having to shift to accommodate that by asking what people want and actually listening to the answers.

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Hot Pick

Argos reawakens nostalgia for their Christmas catalogue

By Izzy Ashton

In the midst of an uncertain political climate, Argos' Christmas ad from The&Partnership hits the right notes with its focus on pure joy.

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Interviews

Amy Garrett, Managing Director, Beano for Brands

By Izzy Ashton

Generation Alpha, the generation born in 2010, the same year as the iPad, are revolutionising advertising and Amy Garrett believes that understanding them is key to successful brand building.

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Hot Pick

The NHS wants to remind us this is what nurses look like

By Izzy Ashton

In the midst of a somewhat toxic political climate, the NHS's latest ad is a shining example of what male strength actually looks like and evidence of the transformative power of inclusive creativity.

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Fuel Your Imagination

Why Kate Winslet is lending her voice to Ovarian Cancer Action

By Izzy Ashton

‘I Will Survive’ is designed to both raise awareness of and also shine a spotlight on a pervasive issue so that generations of girls to come can benefit from the research that is conducted today.

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Hot Pick

Why Bite Back 2030 is highlighting the deliberate marketing tactics of the food industry

By Izzy Ashton

The UK has the worst childhood obesity rates in Western Europe; 3.3 million children are overweight according to Bite Back 2030, a youth-led movement calling for the food industry to put the health of young people ahead of profit.

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Interviews

Ann Hiatt, Non-Executive Director, Armadillo

By Izzy Ashton

From her first job as Jeff Bezos’ assistant to being headhunted by Google and the steep learning curve of CRM, Ann Hiatt highlights why a thriving internal culture will always be best for business.

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Hot Pick

Why Greggs’ Christmas is coming early to UK cities

By Izzy Ashton

Greggs celebrates its 80th anniversary this year and so what better way to see out the year than with a Christmas competition that galvanises tens of thousands of their consumers nationwide.

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Hot Pick

Why BT wants us to see Britain's technological advancements as a moment for hope

By Izzy Ashton

BT has launched their biggest brand campaign for 20 years, ‘Beyond Limits,’ to champion the digital curriculum in Britain and demonstrate their commitment to a better connected country.

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Fuel Your Imagination

Starbucks & Uber Eats partner to make coffee more convenient

By Izzy Ashton

Consumers are placing an increased focus and reliance on digital relationships when it comes to interacting with brands and retailers.

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Hot Pick

How The Independent is championing the people’s voice

By Izzy Ashton

With trust in the media at an all-time low, and political divisions rife, the Independent have launched a new campaign, ‘Final Say’ from HeyHuman to promote ‘agenda free’ journalism and champion the people’s voice.

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