Tim Castree, Global CEO of Wavemaker, announced the promotion of James Edgar to Global Chief Talent Officer. Edgar was previously Head of Talent for Wavemaker’s Market Development team. Commenting on the appointment, Castree said, “Knowing that we have the strength and depth of talent within our company to be able to promote our high performers […]
Marketing agency BIG Partnership has appointed a content director to build on the company’s creative and strategic offering. Stephen Noble, who joins BIG from digital marketing agency Equator, will be responsible for developing and overseeing the delivery of impactful content marketing strategies for the agency’s 350+ clients. Having previously worked with international brands including Disney, […]
The Hospital Group – the largest UK provider of cosmetic and weight loss surgery – has appointed Branded3 to work on its search and media accounts, following a pitch process involving five other agencies. The Leeds, London and Bath-based agency is supporting The Hospital Group across media channels, starting with SEO, PPC, CRO, PR and […]
Concept agency Zware Jongens has brought onboard a new creative director to further drive the company’s mission create genius-level concepts that spark chemistry between brands and people. With the addition of a creative leader like Maurice Van De Ven, the agency further solidifies its approach to create truly disruptive work – where sharp collaboration with […]
Heineken has awarded the global advertising business for Sol to J. Walter Thompson Amsterdam. After a short and non-traditional pitch involving three international agencies, Heineken selected J. Walter Thompson Amsterdam as its global partner to develop the new assets for the Sol Brand internationally. Sol, the original Mexican beer born in 1899, is one of […]
Posterscope, the out-of-home and location marketing specialist, has today appointed Gill Huber to the newly created role of Chief Client Officer. Currently Head of Marketing and Communications, Huber becomes CCO immediately to lead growth initiatives and better integrate the Strategy and Marketing teams. She will retain her current responsibilities while additionally fostering agency and direct […]
With the premium mixers and soft drinks category being in strong growth, driven by a shift towards improved quality, craft and flavour innovation, Fentimans, the botanically brewed drinks maker, has appointed UM as its media planning and buying agency. UM was brought in after an uncontested pitch, with Fentimans looking to ramp up its media activity as consumer demand in […]
McCann Worldgroup France announced the appointment of Yannis Cullaz, to lead the integrated production capability within McCann Worldgroup Paris and manage the group’s production entity, CRAFT. Yannis will oversee the agency’s production team across all disciplines (TV production, art buying, post-production, print production, digital content production, sound production, etc.) for McCann Paris and the Beauty […]
Leading digital agency Wunderman UK has hired Katt Wright as Partner of Delivery and Operations. Wright moves from an Associate Partner role at IBM Interactive to head-up operations across Wunderman’s multiple client teams in London. She will be responsible for streamlining processes and developing products, whilst implementing best-practice operational programmes. Katt will report into Pip […]
Notch, the real-time graphics and video effects tool for interactive motion graphics, VR and live visuals, announced the appointment of Bent Stamnes as head of marketing. Bent, who has a wealth of experience in motion graphics, has been appointed to drive the business to reach a bigger audience. Bent Stamnes joins the team from Fusetools […]