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Nespresso, 'Festive campaign' by Text100

By Izzy Ashton

Paris. Just the word itself is evocative, emotive enough to stir up either memories or our own imagination. It is a city whose romanticism is world-renowned. And especially during the festive season.

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M&S, 'Christmas Favourites' by Grey London

By Izzy Ashton

We’ve all got our Christmas favourites. Mine are the ‘pigs in blankets’, a creation that for some reason is confined to the festive season. My dad is obsessed with Christmas pudding, while my brother goes mad for the mince pies.

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Visa, 'All They Want For Christmas is You' by Saatchi & Saatchi

By Izzy Ashton

High streets are supposedly dying. Shops are closing, shopkeepers leaving and conglomerates taking over. People shop online right, so why would they wander down to their local spot?

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Cadbury, 'Secret Santa' by VCCP

By Izzy Ashton

Every office, school and sometimes family does one. The secret’s kept, the clues leaked, the budgets haggled over. How far does the £10 really stretch? It is of course, Secret Santa season.

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Tiffany & Co, 'St Pancras Christmas Tree' by MKTG UK

By Izzy Ashton

That smell of Christmas. Fresh pine, cinnamon and hot chocolate. Well, that’s what it smells like to me. But maybe this year, your tree will smell like eau de parfum.

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John Lewis & Partners, 'The Boy and The Piano' by adam&eveDDB

By Izzy Ashton

Even the most famous stars have to start somewhere. Their talent must be honed and their skill developed. And sometimes you need a few tools to help you on your way, a few well-timed, well-chosen gifts.

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Save the Children, 'Christmas Jumper Day' by adam&eveDDB

By Izzy Ashton

And so, as quickly as you could say trick or treat, Halloween is over and we’re now in full-on Christmas mode. The fake snow litters shop windows, the street lights are up and your inbox is full of special offers and one-of-a-kind deals.

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Age UK, 'We are here' by Brave

By Izzy Ashton

We are more aware than ever of the presence and prevalence of loneliness. Indeed our government even has a Minister for Loneliness whose job it is to try and resolve the problem.

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easyJet, 'Look&Book' by VCCP

By Kara Melchers

What really drives people to chose a destination? The culture? The people? The food? Or perhaps the desire to post those perfect, envy driving Instagram pics?

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Audible, 'Listen Up' by Drum

By Kara Melchers

The growing popularity of podcasts and audio books means our stories can now accompany us in the car, doing the house work and even at the gym.

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Bailey's, 'Recipe Unfudged' by VMLY&R

By Izzy Ashton

You’ve saved the recipe, bought the ingredients, invited people over, turned the radio on and set the lights. You’re trying something new and the setting has to be perfect.

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Amazon, 'Amazon Fashion' by RPM

By Izzy Ashton

The beauty of Amazon is that it gives you the ability to buy anything, anywhere, any time. Say what you like about the ethics at its heart but Amazon has revolutionised the way we shop online.

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Singapore Airlines, 'Michelin starred street food' by FleishmanHillard Fishburn

By Izzy Ashton

Want a way to a millennial’s heart? Create an experience, make it Instagrammable, limited edition, oh and include Michelin starred food in the mix and you might be onto a winner.

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Sky, 'VIP Loyalty Programme' by Digitas

By Izzy Ashton

For brands, one of the most difficult situations is often not finding new customers but rather retaining the existing ones who may have been with you since the beginning.

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