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LBi introduces learning initiative for clients and staff

Posted by Calvin Lau August 24th, 2011

London: LBi taps Hyper Island to explore collaboration during Master Class

LBi, the global marketing and technology agency, has announced today it will embark on a learning initiative in collaboration with a selection of its big-brand clients and their roster agencies to develop the group’s ideas around digital innovation and organisational change.

Hyper Island is collaborating with LBi to explore blending, hosting a Master Class

LBi has long believed in blending insight, creativity, media and technical expertise to produce the best and most innovative work possible. This approach lies at the heart of the agency’s strategic partnerships with clients such as Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson and Virgin Atlantic Airways.

LBi has enlisted Hyper Island – the world leader in the field of education for interactive communication, change management and leadership through collaboration – to host an intensive three-day Master Class in Karlskrona, Sweden , which will be attended by a blended team of clients, roster agencies and LBi staff.  During the Master Class, taking place between 30^th September and 2^nd October, LBi will explore and experiment with its approach to blending and collaboration.

Later this year, LBi will share the outcomes of the experience with the wider marketing and advertising community via a series of articles, seminars and workshops.

“We believe this initiative comes at a crucial time as CMOs are being asked to stretch themselves into new uncomfortable territory, ” said Chris Clarke, Chief Creative Officer of LBi.  “Marketing no longer stands alone, but sits at the intersection of product, technology and communication. This means our clients and their agencies desperately need new ways of working.”

“It’s all about the people. Media and communication technologies have converged, and the industry needs talent that is collaborative, unbound by disciplines, and able to thrive in a rapidly changing environment,” said Christina Andersson, Director of Short Term Courses for Hyper Island. “Hyper Island has worked with various organizations since 1995 to develop more creative and efficient coworker teams and more profitable workplaces, and we are proud to be part of this journey for LBi.”

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Dutch Railways chooses LBi Lost Boys again

Posted by Laura JB July 3rd, 2009

After a number of rigorous selection rounds, Dutch Railways (NS) whittled down 20 web design agencies in it’s European tendering procedure to three. The remaining agencies, including LBi Lost Boys, were asked to tackle NS’s long-term online strategy and develop a solution for a case study.

For LBi Lost Boys the challenge was even greater since they have been fulfilling this role for the NS since 2005.

“As you can imagine, such a procedure was not easy for us as the current partner. On the other hand, of course, this was the perfect opportunity to rethink how we look at the challenges confronting the NS. In doing so, we focused on our advantages: our active involvement with the NS brand and our passion for the online medium. A lot will be going on at the NS in regard to their online activities in coming years, and we think it’s fantastic that we can be part of this.” – Emmelien Kneppers, strategist at LBi

Of the three competitors, LBi Lost Boys emerged as the winner.

“We already knew that we were working with a top-notch agency. It was nice to see that this could also be demonstrated on the basis of objective criteria. We expect Lost Boys, with all their expertise and enthusiasm, to be supporting us in our online activities for years to come.” – Ingrid Thomassen, head of multichannel management at NS

Last year LBi Lost Boys’ redesign of NS.nl was launched. After a number of rigorous selection rounds, Dutch Railways (NS) whittled down 20 web design agencies in it’s European tendering procedure to three. The remaining agencies, including LBi Lost Boys, were asked to tackle the NS’ long-term online strategy and develop a solution for a case study. For LBi Lost Boys the challenge was even greater since they have been fulfilling this role for the NS since 2005.

Tags: Group, Lost Boys NL, Web design, wins

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LBi’s SYRUP wins ‘International people’s voice award’ at the WEBBY’s

Posted by Laura JB May 11th, 2009

Syrup’s Hello FRA campaign is this years People’s Voice Award Winner in Interactive Advertising at the 13th Annual Webby Awards.

 Hailed as the “Internets highest honour” by the New York Times, 500,000 people voted for their favourite websites, videos and ads. Syrup Stockholm will pick up their award in New York on 8th June, fans will be able to watch the ceremony, including Syrup’s ‘5 word only’ speech via YouTube.

 Hello FRA is the campaign that introduced digital disobedience to the net. In spring 2008, the Swedish government proposed a new law that makes mass-surveillance of e-mail-traffic, sms, phones, etc. possible of Swedes without suspicions of illegal activity. With the campaign Hello FRA, the little independent newspaper Fria Tidningen, gave people the opportunity to sabotage the new law and join the fight.

 Syrup created a simple standard text that people can put in their e-mails that makes FRA’s computerized search programs react. This will make the FRA’s digital e-mail filters busy analyzing ordinary e-mails, and will make their million-dollar investment worthless. With a simple mail signature people can spread the word through their daily mail communication. The text can be changed randomly with different “dangerous” trigger words.  Without any media investment, the campaign spread instantly,, e-mail to e-mail and blog to blog.

 Fredrik Lundgren, Creative Director at Syrup, “The beauty of the campaign is that it shows that people wish to be part of the message. A very simple way to use the social functions on the net and give people a tool to express their view”.

 Jonas Sandström, marketing director at Fria Tidningen, “The first time I got an email with a Hello FRA-signature in my mailbox from an outside contact; I realized the extent of the campaign.”

 The 13th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 states.

Tags: Amsterdam, award-winning, campaign, ePr, event, LBi Group, Syrup, Vodafone

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