MWWPR, one of the world’s leading independent PR agencies, announced the promotion of Rebecca Blinston-Jones into the role of UK Managing Director. For the last four years, Blinston-Jones served as Deputy Managing Director, helping launch MWWPR in London following its 2013 acquisition of Parys Communications. Blinston-Jones is taking the helm at an impressive time of […]
Global socially-led creative agency, We Are Social, has appointed Sam Cox to the role of senior creative technologist. Cox joins the agency from Accenture-owned digital and innovation consultancy, Fjord where he worked in the same capacity for a number of clients including DIY chain Kingfisher. Previously, Cox worked for a number of digital and design […]
the7stars, the UK’s largest independent media agency, has promoted Helen Rose to the newly-created position of Head of Data, Insight and Analytics. In her new role, Rose will be responsible for leading the7stars’ newly-combined data and insight team, following the merger of the agency’s capabilities in these areas to form a unified, centralised resource. The […]
Rediffusion has announced the elevation of Rahul Jauhari and Navonil Chatterjee as Joint Presidents. With over 21 yearsof experience in building brands, Rahul has worked across categories ranging from Telecom to Automobiles, Personal Care, Banking & Insurance, Financial Products, Skin Care & Hair Care, Real Estate, Confectionery, Household products, Corporate Brands & more. He began […]
Executive Producer Greg White has been promoted to Managing Director at ENVY Advertising. Originally joining ENVY Advertising as EP in February last year, Greg will work alongside owner and CEO Dave Cadle to continue to grow and build on the success and quality of the broadcast and commercial services at ENVY. Greg comments: “We have […]
Stephen Forth joins AKQA’s Auckland studio, where he takes on the responsibility of General Manager, building client relationships and developing the studio culture. Stephen has more than 18 years of experience in the digital industry. Prior to joining AKQA, he held managing director and managing partner roles leading digital efforts to drive brand strategy on […]
In-house specialist OLIVER UK is bolstering its creative team with three key hires: Kevin Bratley joins as creative director, while brother-and-sister duo Jade and Lee Trott assume roles as art director and copywriter respectively. All three will work across key accounts and report to OLIVER UK’s ECD, Rob Kavanagh. Bratley will direct all integrated creativity across […]
Yahoo Finance announced the appointment of Lianna Brinded as Head of Finance and Alanna Petroff as Senior Economics Reporter. The new hires reflect Yahoo’s growing effort to expand its global presence, in the UK and beyond. Brinded, who joins from Quartz, where she is currently Europe News Editor, will lead the Yahoo Finance strategy in […]
gyro Manchester has hired Kate Pickering to the new role of Head of Content as it boosts its offering for clients. Pickering joins the agency from Dentsu Aegis Network’s sister agency, John Brown Media in Manchester, where she was Director of Content Planning for three years. In her new role, she will lead gyro Manchester’s […]
Primesight announced that it has created a new role on its board with the appointment of Bryan Scott as Marketing Director. Scott brings a wealth of experience from brand marketing and creative communications including established media brands such as DMG Media’s Metro as well as start-ups and agencies. He joins Primesight from The Lighthouse Company […]