WPP forms new creative, data and technology agency Wunderman Thompson

WPP forms new creative, data and technology agency Wunderman Thompson

WPP announced that Wunderman and J. Walter Thompson will unite to form Wunderman Thompson, a creative, data and technology agency built to inspire growth for its clients. The new organisation will be distinctively positioned as a provider of end-to-end solutions – through creative, data, commerce, consulting and technology services – at a global scale. Wunderman […]

Starcom’s Jodie Stranger Promoted to Global Chief Client Officer

Starcom’s Jodie Stranger Promoted to Global Chief Client Officer

Starcom, the human experience agency, announced the promotion of Jodie Stranger to Global Chief Client Officer, with immediate effect. She will report directly to John Sheehy, Starcom’s Global Brand President, and continue to sit in the UK. In her new role, Stranger will be responsible for the commercial growth of Starcom’s global clients including FCA, […]

Villa Plus sponsor Channel 4’s travel shows

Villa Plus sponsor Channel 4’s travel shows

Villa Plus is proud to be the new sponsors of Channel 4 series ‘A Place in the Sun’ and ‘A New Life in the Sun’. The six-month deal, brokered by VCCP Media and 4Sales, includes broadcast sponsorship and will run between mid-November 2018 until mid-April 2019, across the Channel 4, More4 and All 4 platforms. […]

In consumer research, an inspiring environment is good for the soul (and brand growth)

In consumer research, an inspiring environment is good for the soul (and brand growth)

Discovering what keeps consumers coming back to a brand again and again…or not…can be the equivalent of finding the golden ticket. Helping brands understand the reasons motivating consumers’ opinions and buying habits is one of the most important phases during a brand’s development process. This kind of strategic qualitative research enables brand owners to collect […]

iProspect appoint Heidi Kenyon-Smith as Group Head of Clients in Manchester

iProspect appoint Heidi Kenyon-Smith as Group Head of Clients in Manchester

Business Performance agency iProspect, have promoted Heidi Kenyon-Smith to Group Head of Clients for their Manchester operation. Heidi joins from fellow Dentsu Aegis Network agency Carat where she had been Client Director since 2015, delivering industry leading results for large retail clients. Heidi’s promotion is testament to the strength and depth of talent in the […]

Creative agency Fold7 appoints Michelle Hickey as Head of Production

Creative agency Fold7 appoints Michelle Hickey as Head of Production

Creative advertising agency Fold7 announced the appointment of Michelle Hickey as Head of Production. Michelle will lead Fold7’s film, video and content production department, reporting into Ryan Newey, founder and Chief Creative Officer. With this new appointment, Fold7 aims to continue driving the evolution of the production department. Michelle will be accountable for supporting and […]

RAPP UK hires Planning Academy winner – Diamond Abdulrahim

RAPP UK hires Planning Academy winner – Diamond Abdulrahim

Following some fierce competition from agencies across London, RAPP UK is delighted to announce that the winner of 2018’s Daniel Marks Planning Academy, Diamond Abdulrahim has joined the agency as a Junior Strategist. She was awarded the ‘Strategic Star’ winner last month after blowing the judges away with her winning idea on how to position […]