Eyes & Ears of Europe: News

Creative Sparks from Kyiv: Starlight Creative

Published at 02.06.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

This Kyiv-based studio brings fresh energy to motion design, branding, and promos for media brands — with projects for BBC Studios, Warner Bros., Disney, and more. Welcome, Starlight Creative!

No Games Without Volunteers: Gédéon Wins Gold for Playful Storytelling

Published at 03.06.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

To help recruit 40,000 volunteers for the Paris 2024 Games, Gédéon created a witty campaign starring mascot Phryge — and took home Gold for Best Copywriting.

Book Tip: Elizabeth Gilbert – Big Magic

Published at 04.06.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

At first glance, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert sounds like just another self-help guide. But those who aren’t put off by that will find no empty promises between its pages—instead, a heartfelt reminder of why we create in the first place—and why sometimes we need exactly that to keep going.

Exhibition Tip: Barbara Kruger at the Guggenheim Bilbao

Published at 01.06.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

With bold text, striking visuals, and immersive installations, Barbara Kruger is one of the most influential voices in contemporary art. Starting June 24, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presents the first major retrospective of her work in Spain—an exhibition that invites visitors to step into spaces where visual language becomes both a message and a medium.

Podcast Tip: Digiday Podcast

Published at 03.06.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

The Digiday Podcast is a weekly show exploring the big stories and issues that matter to brands, agencies, and publishers as they navigate the digital age.

Welcome: Universal Production Music

Published at 07.05.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

We’re excited to welcome a new member to our community: Universal Production Music is now part of our network. Welcome aboard!

Music agency SMP Amsterdam joins Eyes & Ears of Europe as a new member

Published at 01.05.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

Eyes & Ears of Europe welcomes a new member: SMP Amsterdam, the award-winning music studio led by composer Martijn Schimmer. Known for shaping the sound of global hits like The Voice, The Floor, and RTL News, the team behind the “Dutch Sound Architect” now sets its sights on Germany—with Bart Hendrikx joining as Strategy Director to drive the studio’s expansion.

EEOFE Ambassadors: In Conversation with Alex Guimet

Published at 01.05.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

The Ambassador Programme by Eyes & Ears of Europe promotes international exchange and fosters collaboration among professionals in the European media and creative industries to drive innovation and strengthen cross-border cooperation. Alex Guimet Pekszyc, Creative Director & Experiential Artist at Mehappy Barcelona, embodies this spirit of boundary-pushing creativity.

Podcast Tip: Creative Capes

Published at 03.05.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

Tune into Creative Capes, the podcast by Future London Academy, and hear candid conversations with leading creatives and innovators from around the world. Their stories, stumbles, and insights offer an honest and inspiring take on what it means to design the future.

Exhibition Tip: 4 Museums – 1 Modernism

Published at 03.05.2025 by Eyes & Ears of Europe

This show presents art, design, architecture, and graphic works from 1918 to 1933 – a time of upheaval and new beginnings. For the first time, all four collections of the Pinakothek der Moderne come together in a single large-scale exhibition