In The Affluent Society (1958), JK Galbraith wrote: 'One cannot defend production as satisfying wants if that production creates the wants.'
Michael Noakes is an English artist and portrait painter. During his eminent career he has been president of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, chairman of the Contemporary Portrait Society and governor of the Federation of British Artists. He is a Freeman of the City of London and has painted actors, writers and the Royal Family. Here he gives a personal perspective on creativity.
Volkswagen has begun advertising again in the UK as it seeks to shore up sales after the diesel emissions-rigging scandal.
Poundland, the budget high street retailer, is launching its first TV ad next week as it pushes the brand in the run-up to Christmas.
Turkish Airlines trades on its sponsorship of Euroleague in a new TV ad featuring some of the basketball league's top players.
Carat has been named the world's leading media agency network once again, after regaining the top spot from MediaCom.
The International Exchange, an organisation that pairs workers from the comms industry with charities that require their expertise, has released an online video in an effort to persuade more agencies to send staff on placements.
The International Exchange, an organisation that pairs workers from the comms industry with charities that require their expertise, has released an online video in an effort to persuade more agencies to send staff on placements.
Harvey Nichols' Christmas ad this year explains how to avoid the ordeal of having to pretend you like an unwanted gift - or having to put on a grimace they have coined as "gift face".
Argos used a team of 50 professional skiers and snowboarders to create its action-packed Christmas TV ad.
