UK Christmas Ad 2025
In the UK, Christmas is the season when consumers loosen their purse strings—buying presents, food, and everything in between. Every year, countless brands release their Christmas adverts, which inevitably become a major topic of conversation. As an amateur observer, I want to highlight this year’s most talked-about ads and the key points behind their […]
South Park Shocks the World—A Billion-Dollar Deal and a Deepfake Trump
Just one day after signing a $1.5 billion (¥220 billion) deal with Paramount+, South Park released a jaw-dropping new episode—featuring a deepfake version of President Donald Trump. The episode pulled no punches. Trump is shown confusing Iran and Iraq, sharing a bed with Satan, and repeatedly shouting “I’ll sue you!” at the slightest offense. It’s […]
Ground Control’s Survival Guide.
This article was first produced in July 2024. Hi, I am Michael founder of Ground Control. Ground Control celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. A decade! That’s 521 weeks or 3650 days or 87,600 hours or…well you get the idea. It’s a significant chunk of time for a creative SME to thrive. To […]