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Nice mention of our Twitter account (@w2optimism) over on Creative Review today. Writer Paul Domenet, ECD of Johnny Fearless, gives agencies a Twitter primer based on the rather brilliant idea that Oscar Wilde would have been a prolific – and successful – tweeter. He even mentions us in his list of favourites:

Wieden and Kennedy London @W2Optimism: While issuing a pretentious Twitter handle alert on this one, its mix of agency news, great work from around the world and amusing events in Shoreditch is well worth following. Sample tweet: “Just had an all-staffer asking people to stop steaming broccoli in the office. Weird new low.”

Ah yes. The broccoli. If that all-staffer didn't succeed, this certainly will. Cheers, Paul! 

fashion meets Snapchat with SON and Miss Crofton

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For the launch of her new lingerie collection, local designer Miss Crofton has teamed up with directors SON to release her new collection through Snapchat. One half of SON and W+K Creative, Katie Harrison writes:

The insight that underwear is only ever seen for a few seconds and the voyeuristic behaviour that Snapchat offers its users gave us the perfect opportunity to explore and experiment on this untapped platform. We wanted to upturn the platform’s notorious use for sending anonymous dick pics, (we’ve all had them), in favour of curated, beautiful and relevant content. As well as showcasing the new collection, each clip playfully subverts the representation of pornography in a social generation, empowering women to feel comfortable in their skins and embrace their sexiness.

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Constantly challenging the representation of women in the social world, SON have already successfully turned their hands to Vine with their music promo for Rhosyn. However, it is the live element of Snapchat that has allowed SON to make content relevant in their audiences’ lives, from the day of the week to social commentary. The use of offers and giveaways is the icing on the (very pink and provocative) top.

The campaign runs over the next month, so make sure you are following misscrofton on Snapchat and they might just give you a sneak peak into the bedroom. 

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