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Creativity comes from the spark of an idea: but what causes the spark? It can be a word or an image, an idea or event: and sometimes different sparks can lead to the same result.


Here you can see similar ideas played out by different agencies. Before you shout 'plagiarism!' however, remember that coincidence can be a tricky topic. It's often impossible to know where the ideas come from, or who had the idea first.


We think the truth can only ever be told by the creative teams involved...



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Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Road

Prints, Outdoor, Ads Mothers Against Drunk Driving: Road, MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING, Marked for Trade,
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Released: December 2008
Brand name: MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING
Agency: Marked for Trade
Country: USA
Category: Public health & safety
Tags: Don't trust the traffic signs , Social Advertising , Prints , Creative review , Anti-drink drive shocking ads

Tagline: One drink can change your entire outlook.
Advertising Agency: Marked for Trade, Charlotte, USA
Art Director: Phil Jones
Copywriter: Ryan Coleman
Photographer: Jeff McCullough

Volkswagen Snow Tyres: Turn sign

Prints, Outdoor, Ads Volkswagen Snow Tyres: Turn sign, VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE, DDB, Milan,
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Released: October 2008
Avertiser: Volkswagen
Brand name: VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE
Agency: DDB, Milan
Country: Italy
Category: Other vehicles, auto products & services
Tags: Prints , Don't trust the traffic signs , Best of the month

Agency: DDB Milan, Italy
Creative director: Vicky Gitto
Air-Director: Aureliano Fontana
Copywriter: Bruno Vohwinkel
Photographer: Pixelway/Corbis

Volkswagen Snow Tyres: Traffic lane markings

Prints, Outdoor, Ads Volkswagen Snow Tyres: Traffic lane markings, VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE, DDB, Milan,
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Released: October 2008
Avertiser: Volkswagen
Brand name: VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE
Agency: DDB, Milan
Country: Italy
Category: Other vehicles, auto products & services
Tags: Prints

Agency: DDB Milan, Italy
Creative director: Vicky Gitto
Air-Director: Aureliano Fontana
Copywriter: Bruno Vohwinkel
Photographer: Pixelway/Corbis

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