Creative Insights

Welcome to Creative Insights. Here you’ll find thought pieces around the latest trends and innovation in digital creativity from David Pugh-Jones, who drives creativity on Microsoft Advertising's European networks, and Jeff Pabst, who leads advertising in Xbox internationally.

Time for digital agencies to stand up and be counted

Digital agencies understand connected consumers better than anyone; can they use this understanding to force advertising to change? A special report from Creative Social in Shanghai.

Xbox LIVE sets the election agenda

A groundbreaking campaign by Xbox LIVE and Rock the Vote in the run-up to Barack Obama’s election has demonstrated the highly engaged nature of the Xbox community.

Burger King: console gaming with real bite

Applauded by bloggers and snapped up by consumers, Burger King’s trilogy of branded, full-length Xbox games raised the bar for advertiser involvement in the console market. Xbox’s Jeff Pabst explores what made the approach so tasty.