We Are Social has promoted Lisa Bain to the newly-created position of global Chief People Officer. The move comes as We Are Social announces a major boost to investment in talent globally with the creation of a new People & Culture (P&C) team, which will be headed up by Bain. Bain, previously the agency’s global human […]
Dentsu Aegis Network has announced that Michael Epstein will become CEO, Carat Global, reporting directly into Peter Huijboom, Global CEO Media & Performance and Global Clients. Michael will be based from New York, whilst spending time in London working with the Carat Global Leadership team. Michael joined Carat US in 2013 as its first Chief Strategy […]
Myths and stigmas surrounding menstruation cause some women and girls to miss school or work, not enter religious places, or go into isolation every month. Instead of speaking up about something as normal as period, they’re taught to hide their monthly reality. To end the stigma around this often unspoken issue, Chimp&z Inc, an integrated […]
The 4A’s, the leading trade organisation for marketing communications agencies, is launching The Conscious Creative Movement, bringing together heart-driven creators who believe ideas and positive thinking can change the world. Conscious Creative, created in partnership with David&Goliath, aims to prove that at the heart of creativity lies a purpose that is undeniable and authentic. The […]
Mindshare, part of WPP, has won the media planning and buying account for Yorkshire Building Society Group, following a successive run of new business wins. The account will be worth an estimated £6 million in billings to Mindshare’s business. The financial institution, headquartered in Bradford, appointed Mindshare with the aim of driving long-term business growth over the next 5 years and bringing to life its brand positioning as part of its communications planning. Mindshare’s newly launched DX tool played a crucial role […]
Global brand experience agency Sense, which has offices in London and New York, has revised the roles of its leadership team to accommodate the rise in briefs coming from outside the UK and position itself for further international growth. The move comes in the wake of Sense’s increasing success and a very strong global business […]
Brooklyn-based independent agency, Madwell, announced that it has been named agency of record for coconut-based beverage company, Harmless Harvest, after a highly competitive, national RFP process. Madwell’s first task will be developing brand positioning, campaign strategy, media planning and creative execution in support of a Summer 2019 launch. Harmless Harvest is a food and beverage […]
McCann Worldgroup in the UK announced the promotion of Sheryl Marjoram to CEO, McCann London. She takes over from Alex Lubar – CEO of the London office since January 2016 – who transitions to a senior regional leadership role in the global agency network as President McCann Worldgroup, Asia Pacific. Marjoram joined the agency in June 2017 in the newly created […]
The FAB Awards splashed a bit of much needed colour this week with the 21st Edition of their Awards and The 4th FAB Forum. The beautiful and exclusive Hurlingham Club in London, was again the stage for The 21st FAB Awards Ceremony, where guests were spoilt with some yummy cocktails, delicious snacks, a delectable three-course dinner […]
Wunderman Thompson UK is using 2019’s Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May) to encourage staff at its London offices to take 15-minute’ ad breaks’ over the course of the working day. The new initiative will be launched on Wednesday 15th May, with a programme of events running at both Greater London House and […]