Rival, the independent integrated marketing consultancy, has appointed Kostas Voudouris as partner and chief product officer—a new position. The move underscores the consultancy’s commitment to reinventing the agency model through tech-enabled and AI-native services. With more than 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Voudouris has led transformative work at WPP agency, EssenceMediacom and […]
EVOQ Group has promoted Nick McNeill to chief technology and interactive officer. Brandon, an EVOQ Group company and anchor agency within the collective, has employed McNeill for twenty-three years, where he has served in key capacities across interactive, digital and technology leadership. He has guided major evolutions in the agency’s digital practice, shaped enterprise platforms, and strengthened the […]
Effective immediately, Jenna Trinchini has been appointed Head of New Business & Client Partnerships at New York-based creative agency forceMajeure, part of independent global network, Lonsdale+Partners. With over a decade of proven experience growing creative agencies, Trinchini is passionate about creating meaningful partnerships and driving growth through innovative strategies, she brings a strategic vision and […]
Bloom North, the not-for-profit aiming to uplevel and support women in media, has appointed its 2026 presidential team. Beth Sutherland, 2025’s Vice President and Senior Associate Director at EssenceMediacom, is continuing her successful tenure leading the organisation as she steps into the role of President. She will be joined by Saskia Starritt, also a Senior […]
Award-Winning Producer Joins Shop During Period of Strong Creative Growth, New Business Wins Zulu Alpha Kilo (Z.A.K.), a full-service creative company, has announced that Kelly Mikhael, executive producer at Johannes Leonardo, has joined the New York office as executive producer effective immediately. Mikhael is one of the most respected producers in the U.S. She joins Z.A.K. NY from […]
Trent Patterson has been promoted to CEO of Publicis London. Patterson was previously Chief Operating Officer, a role which saw him lead client relationships and steer the day to day running of the agency, reporting into Charlie Rudd. As CEO, Patterson will continue to lead the agency’s management team and client portfolio, which includes brands […]
Independent creative agency AGIT8, has appointed Alex Stolerman as Managing Director, following consistent growth and successfully delivering global and local campaigns for clients including ASICS, Holy Moly and Unity Living. Alex joins Soho-based AGIT8, which was founded by Ex-Ogilvy London ECD Gerry Human in 2020, with immediate effect. He brings over 15 years’ experience in the advertising and creative industry to the role, having worked […]
Robotproof, the innovation-led brand experience agency within the Atoms & Space Collective, is expanding, evolving and strengthening its international footprint and client offering by promoting Tom Ironside to Global CEO and Jen Wong to Global Head of Client Services. The appointments are the next step in the business’s ambitious global growth plans, allowing it to […]
Appointments include two newly created roles to supercharge the agency’s social offering Leo UK has announced four senior appointments across its planning and social teams, strengthening its strategic offer and continuing to grow its social expertise. Joining as Planning Partners, Scarlett Spence and Tom Patterson bring a rich track record in building some of the […]
Award-winning creative leader Nick Sonderup has spent more than two decades making work for brands like MTV, American Express, State Farm, Nike, Stella Artois, ESPN, MINI and Northwell Health. Now, he’s turned his wit and wisdom into a book for the people who keep the advertising machine running. His new release, How Not to Hate Advertising: A Creative’s Guide to a […]
