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The End of the “Search” Engine: How Google I/O 2026 Shifted the Internet to an “Action” Engine

The Big Picture: Google’s Shift from Search Engine to Action Engine

For 25 years, the formula was simple: you typed something into a box, Google returned ten blue links, and you did the rest. That era officially ended at Google I/O 2026.

Google's annual developer conference this year was less a product launch event and more a declaration of intent. The message from CEO Sundar Pichai and team was unmistakable: Google is no longer building a tool that answers questions. It is building a system that takes action on your behalf.

AI agents now live inside Google Search. They browse the internet for you, monitor topics overnight, generate custom visual interfaces on the fly, and soon, they will complete purchases without you lifting a finger. The Gemini app has been redesigned from the ground up. A new class of smart glasses is arriving this fall. And an always-on AI assistant called Gemini Spark runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on Google's own cloud infrastructure — even when your phone is off.

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“QUOTATION”

Worldwide Creative Journal n°10

Interview with

Bianca Redgrave & Co.

CREATIVE AGENCY

The work of an agent is not merely an administrative one. Whilst their presence can go unnoticed, their role in the creative process cannot be underestimated. Often they are key to nurturing individual talents and their good communication and trust, with both artists and clients, is vital to successful projects.

Led by Bianca Redgrave, Bianca Redgrave & Co. is a thriving creative agency based in London.

They represent commercial artists who specialise in art direction, design and photography, including art director Rachel Thomas and illustrator Lizzie Finn and photographer Luke Stephenson. We visited her in her office in Soho.

1. How did you come to set up your own agency?

I studied fine art photography at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design with tutors David Campany, Jason Evans and Keith Arnatt, yet, even during my studies I was more theorist than practitioner hence why I fit comfortably into doing what I do today.

When I graduated I worked with fine art photographer, Karen Knorr, on several bodies of work and key exhibitions including the first ever exhibition of contemporary art at The Wallace Collection.

Yet, wanting to progress into a more diverse creative arena I went on to work at Smile with fashion photographers, Mert & Marcus, who were producing camapigns for numerous very high end fashion brands.

However, not wanting to be consumed by fashion alone when I was asked to develop the photography department at design studio, Big Active, I felt my interests in art, fashion, design and photography could be united and Big Active was an important vehicle in terms of cultivating a more forward thinking, cross-market and multi disciplinary vision/approach.

Therefore, the last piece in the puzzle is leaving Big Active to set up alone and other than wanting to spread my wings. I felt Big Active's strong house style, which leans heavily towards illustration and music design, was not representative enough of the cross-market approach I was driving for.

2. Could you tell me about your work process?

Where possible I try to personally meet clients as it helps the collobrotive process if they have a good understanding of how the artist works. However, we work internationally so it's not always possible and our process is very locked down so it's never a barrier. The art of good production tightly knits all the elements of a project together whilst simultaneously guiding both the artist's and client's

thinking onto a united track until the perfect result is achieved.

3. How do you decide which artist to manage? Do you think there is a conscious decision over the choice of artists and how they effect the way in which the agency is perceived and vice versa?

I am really interested in work that has a strong personal voice and the extra level for me is for the work to be open enough to be applied in many ways within the commercial image industry.

The pull for me towards commercial art over fine art is that it functions in so many different places within society and it can be a great source of inspiration: 1 like to reflect that in how we approach what we do.

I am really motivated when I am harnessing new talent as I get a lot of satisfaction seeing the work develop as well as it working creatively but also becoming a realistic business for the individual concerned: I love the relationship between creative practice and business know how.

I like work that exceeds basic categorisation and in some cases is multi disciplinary and I am most motivated by work that is forward thinking although there always tends to be a root in something familiar.

Whether it be Rachel Thomas making large scale sculptures designed to be shot in-camera or Vava Ribeiro opting to shoot on film and only colour balancing and cleaning his work in post, it all amounts to the same high crafting of an image, so understanding, harnessing and protecting the individual's unique process is key.

The choice of artists definitely reflects how an agency is viewed. Without a doubt.

4. How important is it to work with the same artist for a long time?

It's a relationship and understanding is developed over time as well as improved and refreshed along the way.

There are ups and downs in all long term relationships but generally speaking you can go further if you dedicate a decent amount of energy on both sides as it's a relationship of two parts.

5. What kind of difficulty do you come across in your work?

As our work is not the most conventional we tend to attract collaborators who strongly engage with the work and want to protect its qualities. I only wish there we more of those people as typically people like to play it safe or want to go the easy route.

6. How do you view the changes in technology and media?

I think all the new media developments are really exciting. It's a brilliant time as people are experimenting again rather than simply following the same worn path. There are pros and cons like anything and I believe it's a case of carefully analysing the options available to determine which will achieve the best results for the project in hand, then harnessing the technology to push it's boundaries as high as possible. On the down side there's a 'fast & cheap' mentality attached to the reasons why clients want to adopt some new technologies and of course that's never a good thing.

1. Work samples lined up on the office meeting table

2,3. Bianca's discerning aesthetic is evident even in the subtle fixtures and objects.

1. 'Balenciaga Unbottled' for AnOther

2. 'Fucked Leather & Steel Beauty' for Pauric Sweeney

Atlanta Rascher

She excels at creating atmospheric scenes with clear compositions, and by using analog film and natural light, she is able to come up with creative ideas for her shoots on the spot. Having studied fine art and gained experience as a stylist, she has a unique style that is unique to her, and her clients include Another Magazine, Dazed & Confused, Vogue Nippon Boudicca, Burberry, and Topshop.

1. Double Bubble Theorem

2. Creative Review

Rachel Thomas

Using media such as photography, installation and video, she has carved out a unique position in the contemporary creative industry with an approach that could be described as somewhere between an art director and a designer. She excels at using handmade, craft-like techniques to elevate them into glamorous and sexy expressions.

1. Abinico

2. Saxifraga x Urbium

Lizzie Finn

Lizzie Finn has quickly gained attention and emerged at the forefront of graphic design by using materials and craft-like techniques that are not normally used in the field.

The images she creates, calculated down to the smallest detail, are full of a charm not found in conventional two-dimensional artwork.

He has worked on projects with clients across a wide range of genres, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, Vitra, and Volvo.

1. Big Brunettes

2. Fashion Houses

Philippe Jarrigeon

A photographer who skillfully uses a sense of playfulness to express both cynicism and sophistication, moving between glamour and trashy sensibilities. He teaches at the prestigious Swiss art school ECAL and is also involved in his own publishing project, Dorade.

'Hold Your Breath'

Vava Ribeiro

Influenced by the beach culture of his hometown, Rio de Janeiro, he still often chooses the seaside as his subject. He excels at creating a gentle, romantic world using the abundant light that only the seaside can provide. His clients include Purple, Dazed & Confused, and Urban Outfitters, focusing on portraits and fashion.

1. World Beard & Moustache Championsips

2. Spectacle Wearing Folk

3. The Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds

Luke Stephenson

A photographer who excels at portraying the eccentricities of Britain, "The Incomplete Dictionary of Show Birds" is a series born out of his pure curiosity and humor, featuring portraits of participants in the World Beard Championship and photographs taken while visiting ornamental bird breeders.

He has also won an award at the Jerwood Photography Award Festival International de Mode et de Photographie in Hyères, and we look forward to seeing even more success from him in the future.

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To market themselves, talent agencies often cater exclusive parties following awards ceremonies such as the Golden Globes.[62] In 2013, CAA threw a party at the Sundance Film Festival which caused embarrassment and a public relations backlash, where "guests mingled with lingerie-clad women pretending to snort prop cocaine, erotic dancers outfitted with sex toys and an Alice in Wonderland look-alike performing a simulated sex act on a man in a rabbit costume."[63]

A bawdy CAA party at Sundance shocks guests, including clients

A bawdy CAA party at Sundance shocks guests, including clients

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Starting A Production Company From Nothing

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Creative Review 06

Here's a quick look back at the Creative happenings and hot topics of the week.

#CreativeReview is a one-stop cheat sheet of everything that happened this week in the digital media world - it's a weekly summary for creatives, written by creatives and it’s a free/quick read with no registration and we won't add you to some annoying list that's impossible to unsubscribe to promise.

Trailer Beat

Apple TV+; June 28

Idris Elba, Archie Punjabi

Told in real-time, Hijack is a tense thriller that follows the journey of a hijacked plane as it makes its way to London over a seven-hour flight, and as authorities on the ground scramble for answers.

Sony Pictures, In theaters June 23

Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Feldman, Matthew Broderick

Maddie (Lawrence) thinks she’s found the answer to her financial troubles when she discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to "date" their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, and bring him out of his shell before he leaves for college. But awkward Percy proves to be more of a challenge than she expected, and time is running out. She has one summer to make him a man or lose it all.

Warner Bros. Pictures, In theaters December 25

Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, H.E.R., Fantasia Barrino

A remake of the classic film showcasing the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones.

Social Media Tips & Resources

Brandy Johnson breaks down some helpful social media tips this week:

How to Find your target audience and enhance your social media strategy on Instagram

Understanding Instagram's Algorithm for Beginners

Instagram's algorithm is pivotal in determining what content users see on their feeds. It constantly evolves to provide a personalized and engaging experience for individuals.

👉Here's an analysis of Instagram's algorithm and its key components:

✅Engagement: The algorithm prioritizes content that generates high levels of engagement, such as likes, comments, saves, and shares.

✅Relevance: It analyzes post engagement, search history, and user interactions to understand preferences and deliver personalized content.

✅Relationships: The algorithm prioritizes content from accounts that a user frequently engages with, including posts from friends, family, and accounts they interact with regularly.

✅Recency: Instagram aims to provide users with the most recent posts to keep them up to date with the latest content.

✅Usage: The algorithm considers how often a user opens the app, the duration of their sessions, and the types of content they engage with.

✅Following: The algorithm considers the accounts users follow and their content. If a user follows accounts with similar content themes, Instagram is more likely to show them related posts.

✅Explore Page: The Explore page, powered by the algorithm, offers personalized recommendations to users based on their interests and interactions. It showcases content from accounts that users may not follow but align with their preferences.

Here are a few key takeaways:

🔥Focus on creating engaging content that sparks conversations and encourages interactions from your audience.

🔥Nurture relationships with your followers by engaging with their content and responding to comments.

🔥Post consistently to maintain a presence and increase the chances of your content being seen.

🔥Use relevant hashtags to expand your reach and connect with users interested in your niche.

🔥Experiment with different content formats, such as videos, Stories, and carousels, to keep your audience engaged.

🔥Monitor your analytics to gain insights into what types of content perform best and adjust your strategy accordingly.

Creative Showcase

Abu Dhabi: One Summer Isn't Enough

As the Emirate states recover from a COVID-influenced downturn in tourism, it’s intriguing to see how Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is positioning the UAE’s capital city.

DCT is achieving this positioning through its “One Summer Isn’t Enough” campaign. The seasonal campaign has launched across 12 markets under the Experience Abu Dhabi destination brand, with a series of vibrant and light-hearted spots that showcase Abu Dhabi as the best place to experience summer highlighting a diverse range of indoor experiences, unmissable events, and unbeatable summer offers, and the emirate’s wide range of indoor attractions will ensure that visitors stay cool and comfortable.

Liquid Death: Recycled Plastic Surgery Center

Ozempic Queen or Buccal Fat Removal? Regardless of how you identify, Liquid Death is clearly playing into the beauty trends of the moment by focusing their latest campaign on plastic recycling, or rather, Plastic Surgery Recycling in a new spot starring Whitney Cummings.

Most recycling facilities send our plastic to landfills or oceans because it’s not actually profitable to recycle. So what should we do with all of this plastic trash? Introducing the Liquid Death Recycled Plastic Surgery Center. A revolutionary new approach to useless plastic garbage.

Learn more at: http://liquiddeath.com/plasticsurgery

McDonald’s “Sí Pica o No Pica”

McDonald’s is asking Gen Z fans “Sí Pica o No Pica” with its newest Spicy Menu campaign helmed by Colombian American director Victoria Rivera and produced by SLMBR PRTY in collaboration with Alma.

Rivera’s approach captured the candid opinions and reactions of a diverse cast of Gen Z friends as they try out the McSpicy sandwiches and Chicken McNuggets® in various environments.

The free-flowing conversations among the friends provide honest and unscripted reactions to the level of spiciness, with ad-libs in Spanglish polling their friends for their opinions on the spice level.

Goody: A different sauce for every artist صلصة غير لكل فنان

In food brand Goody’s latest campaign, pasta is their canvas, in which consumers can express themselves to come out with a masterpiece/painting.

Goody will accompany passionate foodies with a rich range of pasta sauces to help them shine, and add a sprinkle to their Artistic masterpieces, each carrying an artistic story of their own.

Don’t Eat the Homies: Nature is a runway

Birkman Agency took the concept of an ordinary runway and flipped it on its head to promote the athletic brand, Don’t Eat the Homies, by embracing the wild and untamed beauty of the great outdoors. Birkman & team hit the trails armed with a treadmill, models ready to strut their stuff, and a whole lot of 80s spirit.

Heineken Champions Cup Final Arrivals Billboard

Heineken helped a Leinster superfan send a message to Stade Rochelais ahead of the Heineken Champions Cup Final in Dublin.

Heineken believes the bigger the rivalry, the better the rugby. That’s never been truer than this weekend as Leinster Rugby took on reigning champions Stade Rochelais in the final of the Heineken® Champions Cup in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

After losing to La Rochelle in the final last year, Leinster will be doing everything in their power to get the win and secure their fifth Heineken Cup. And so will their fans, it seems.

Heineken Ireland made superfan Colin Fennessy’s dream come true by helping him paint his cheeky message to La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O’Gara (or ROG as he’s known locally) at scale in Ballyboughal Airfield, located right next to Dublin airport.

“Never too late to turn the plane around, ROG!” is big enough to be read from 30,000 ft and will be visible to all planes flying into Dublin on the La Rochelle flight path this weekend.

The message from Colin was picked up as part of Heineken’s Love Rivalry campaign where fans were invited to send cheeky voice messages to the opposing team on match day.

The mammoth message measures 15M X 10M and was created with *eco-friendly paint. The message is designed to be the first thing rugby fans see on their approach to Dublin City.

LeBron James x Taco Bell: Taco Tuesday

The trademark on the phrase “Taco Tuesday” is really burning Taco Bell and LeBron James’ burritos. Now, the two have joined forces to combat the interdict on the use of the moniker in marketing material.

In a new ad, LeBron James laments being bleeped in a candid vertical video where he shouts, “It’s Taco Tuesday!” as he continues to be bleeped throughout the ad—but he’s grateful Taco Bell is doing something about it.

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