Digital agency Jellyfish is announcing its acquisition of The ASO Co, the fastest-growing App Store Optimisation agency in the world. Jellyfish has acquired 75% of the business with an agreement to acquire the remaining 25% at the end of a 21-month period. Founded only two years ago by James Bott, CEO and Thomas Twigg, COO, […]
WRG, the experience agency that is a division of The Creative Engagement Group, has hired two new design specialists to join its existing team. Richard Hague and Oliver Webley will boost WRG’s creative department in Manchester. Hague joins WRG as graphic designer from special projects graphic design and branding studio Hague & Hague which he […]
We Are Social Paris has launched the purr-fect tribute to ten great ad men through history, including Bill Bernbach, Sir John Hegarty and Maurice Saatchi, by recreating their image in feline form. The agency has launched an Instagram campaign starring Georgie the cat, @georgie_the_time_traveler_ which is owned by the agency’s art director Jean-Francois Balle. In the series […]
Manchester based IF Agency has been appointed by PZ Cussons to develop a brand campaign for baby food brand Rafferty’s Garden, specifically for the Asian market, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia. The appointment is part of PZ Cussons strategy for expansion in the food and nutrition category in Asia; with their premium Australian […]
Bristol-based CRM company, Armadillo, which works with big name brands including McDonald’s, hotels.com and Disney, has welcomed three new employees to its team. Steph Dearing joins Armadillo’s creative team as Digital Developer alongside two new Account Executives, Izzy Crackett and Joe Panayiotou. Dearing joins Armadillo with seven years’ experience within the creative industry under her […]
WPP announced the creation of a new agency, VMLY&R, uniting two leading brands to deliver a contemporary, fully integrated digital and creative offering to clients on a global scale. VMLY&R’s proposition will combine brand experience and brand advertising, drawing on the complementary expertise of VML and Y&R to create connected brands that drive value for […]
Independent international media agency The Specialist Works opens a new US office in Los Angeles, both supporting and continuing the success of the current US offices in New York City and Atlanta. Led by Richard Downey, the agency’s Global New Business Director, the new office is a direct response to client demand for help expanding […]
The Gate London has appointed WCRS Group Account Director, Vicky Janaway, to the newly created position of Client Services Director. Janaway’s responsibilities will include leading client business as well growing the client services team and developing agency talent. She will report to Jamie Elliott, CEO. Shortlisted for this year’s IPA Women of Tomorrow awards, she […]
Riya Travels, the travel expert, has assigned its digital duties to Fruitbowl Digital Media Pvt. Ltd. As part of the digital mandate, the multi-service digital agency will be responsible for digital strategy and content. Established in 1980, Riya Travels has been providing world-class travel solutions and the best service in the industry with over 60 […]
Saatchi & Saatchi London has hired Guillermo Vega, the former ECD of 72andSunny New York, as its Chief Creative Officer. Joining on October 1, Vega will lead the agency’s creative department and build on its existing creative success. His appointment completes the Saatchi & Saatchi London management team, alongside Sam Hawkey (Chief Operating Officer), Richard […]