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Barbie Phone Unboxing
PA Media Assignments was tasked with creating a 60-second unboxing video for a Barbie-themed phone, focusing on engaging visuals and perfect lighting to…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Ed Sheeran surprises Sainsbury’s supermarket shoppers in London Colney to promote his Tingly Ted’s hot sauce brand.13 Aug 2024
Tingly Ted's Hot Sauce
We were approached by Wonderland Communications to cover activations for Tingly Ted’s hot sauce, created by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Although…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Los Angeles-based artist duo 'FriendsWithYou', Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III, unveil their first UK large-scale installation entitled 'Little Cloud World', in Covent Garden's Market Building.31 Jul 2024
Covent Garden's "Little Cloud World
Our team was tasked with creating a campaign video for Covent Garden's summer art installation, "Little Cloud World," by Los Angeles-based artists Samuel…
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PA Media Assignments- Matthew Hoyland.1 Dec 2021
Staff Spotlight: Matthew Hoyland, Client Services Manager, Assignments
Meet Matthew Hoyland, our Client Services Manager, who talks about his role at Assignments and what a typical working day entails for him.
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Actor Karim Zeroual and Marie Curie Senior Nurse Sophie Graham at the launch of the Yellow Pennies fundraising initiative in Superdrug, Manchester, urging shoppers to top up their purchases by 20p to donate to the vital work of the UK’s leading end of life charity. Issue date: Tuesday July 16, 2024.16 Jul 2024
Top 5 Promotional Videos Your Business Needs
In the dynamic world of digital marketing, video content continues to reign supreme and the demand for engaging, high-quality videos is higher than ever.…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Paralympic gold medallist, Maisie Summers-Newton attends the unveiling of Eurostar’s first ever Golden Train at St Pancras International Station, London, to celebrate the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.25 Jun 2024
Eurostar's Golden Train
Our team was tasked to produce a video celebrating the unveiling of Eurostar’s Golden Train in St. Pancras International, London. The primary objective…
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EMBARGOED TO 0001 WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 EDITORIAL USE ONLY Organisation expert Jemma Solomon demonstrates packing for an upcoming holiday as part of a collaboration with Google to show the UK how they can use the new Gemini AI app to pack the right amount and type of clothes for the trip. Issue date: Wednesday June 19, 2024.19 Jun 2024
Google Gemini
The assignments team was assigned to create a campaign video for Google's new AI assistant, Gemini, in partnership with organization expert Jemma Solomon.…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY An experiential installation is unveiled in London to celebrate the 'Battle of the Baddest', the boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou taking place on October 28, opening Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia's capital.14 Oct 2023
Creating Video Content for Both Earned and Social Media
You’ve been tasked with creating video content for a client that needs to be effective on both earned and social media, all while working within a tight…
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Staff Spotlight: Caitlin Shirvington, Video Producer, Assignments
Meet Caitlin Shirvington, our Video Producer, who recently joined the Assignments team bringing her creativity and expertise to the table.
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Students from Year 6 at Northside Primary School in North Finchley, London, celebrate as their class has been crowned Britain’s Funniest Class by Beano. Issue date: Wednesday May 22, 2024. Their winning joke, “What’s the hottest area in the classroom? The corner because it’s 90 degrees!”, received just under half of the national vote and the class will be featured in this week’s edition of Beano and feature alongside The Bash Street Kids in a comic strip for the first time. See PA story MEDIA Beano. Photo credit should read: David Parry/PA Media Assignments22 May 2024
BEANO Reveals Britain's Funniest Class 2024
Our team was tasked with creating a video for Beano’s ‘Britain’s Funniest Class 2024’ competition. The goal was to raise awareness and celebrate the…
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY Guests at Goodwoof 2024, a dog event held at Goodwood Estate in Chichester.19 May 2024
Bring Your PR Stunts to Life: Top Editorial Photography Techniques Revealed
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EDITORIAL USE ONLY A pop-up ‘haunted’ doll’s house unveiled by Alton Towers Resort in east London, to mark the official launch date of the theme park’s newest dark ride, ‘The Curse at Alton Manor’.15 Feb 2023
Capturing Magic: Mastering the Golden Hour in Photography
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