Ogilvy UK announced two new strategy heads join the business, bolstering strategic leadership and bringing added depth in data, insights and innovation to the agency and its clients. Sarah Blackman, Head of Strategic Innovation and Kate Wheaton, Head of Customer Engagement Strategy will both join Gen Kobayashi, Head of Strategy, Communications, to lead an experienced […]
Mindshare UK, part of WPP, announced the appointment of Kristiina Railo to the role of Head of New Business and Marketing, and Lara Ponniah to the role of Partner for Grow@Mindshare. As Head of New Business and Marketing, Railo will be responsible for taking Mindshare UK’s audience-first proposition to market, and ensuring that the benefits […]
Brand design agency PB Creative has announced the appointment of Velda Croot as New Business Director to further boost its senior team and drive growth. The appointment comes on the back of the appointment of Anna Amos as Client Services Director and Lloyd Moffat as Creative Director. Founded in 2010, PB Creative was named 4th […]
Little Giant has become Isobar New Zealand, completing its transition into the global agency network. The team will focus on cross-market opportunities and will be bolstered by the global agency’s best-in-class technology and consultancy capabilities. The full integration also strengthens Isobar’s leadership in the experience-transformation sector across the Australia New Zealand region. Isobar, owned by Dentsu […]
Jura Single Malt Scotch Whisky have appointed DRUM as its strategic global content agency in a competitive three-way pitch. The Omnicom Media Group UK’s creative and content agency will work with the Scottish Single Malt Whisky whose distillery is based on the Isle of Jura in the Inner Hebrides off the West Coast of Scotland. […]
Premium out-of-home media owner Ocean Outdoor is rolling out a state-of-the-art digital network across main city arterial and commuter routes throughout Birmingham in partnership with Birmingham City Council. In total, 130 roadside digital 6-sheet screens will replace existing outdoor locations on key arterials across the city and the outer suburbs, including New John Street, Suffolk Street, Queensway, […]
Leading cholesterol-lowering food brand, Benecol, has appointed Omnicom Media Group’s PHD Manchester to handle its media planning and buying in the UK. The account, which moves from Wavemaker, includes management of the UK media strategy across both online and offline channels for Benecol’s range of spreads, yoghurts, bars and drinks. “PHD Manchester’s data-led approach and […]
Two Cannes Lions first-timers from creative agency ELVIS are using their trip to call out the best and worst elements of the annual advertising festival, and to highlight issues around diversity and creativity. Camilla Yates, Planning Director, and Keelie Lynch, Senior Account Director at ELVIS, are using stickers featuring humorous and sometimes provocative phrases to […]
Digital Marketing agency, Alpha Digital has won the Performance Advertising and Digital Experience accounts for GJ Gardner Homes Australia. GJ Gardner is recognised as Australia’s most trusted national home builder and has over 200 HIA and MBA building awards under its belt. The culture fit between GJ Gardner Homes and Alpha Digital is seamless, with both businesses committed to […]
William Hill, one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming brands, has appointed 72andSunny Amsterdam to handle its creative advertising account after a four-way pitch. Establishing William Hill as the first choice in the gambling category, highlighting its premium status and developing an emotional connection with its audience are at the heart of 72andSunny’s strategy. The […]