Global branding and design agency Conran Design Group has appointed Laura Bzdek as Managing Partner to open its San Francisco studio with a view to drive awareness and growth for Conran Design Group in the US. Reporting to Thom Newton, CEO, Bzdek’s role includes the development and activation of the business development and marketing plan […]
McCann Worldgroup announced today that Daniele Cobianchi has been named CEO of McCann Worldgroup Italy. Cobianchi, already CEO of McCann (Advertising), will extend his remit to oversee MRM// McCann (CRM & Digital), Momentum (Events) and CRAFT (Production), working closely with the leadership in each of these respective agencies. Cobianchi joined McCann in February, 2014, following […]
Unlimited Group has announced the appointment of Sarah Shilling as its new Group Chief Marketing Officer. Previously Managing Partner, Brand at Unlimited Group, Sarah joins the Senior leadership team as Unlimited Group embarks on a new growth trajectory. Sarah has over 20 years’ PR and brand marketing experience and this appointment proves the critical importance […]
The feud between Martin Sorrell and his former employers is set to deepen after the ousted boss of WPP won the battle to acquire Dutch-based digital production company MediaMonks. Sorrell has reportedly secured a €300 million deal, holding off rival bids from WPP and Accenture Interactive. The acquisition will rile WPP and create further animosity between the […]
Collider has appointed Chris Marchant as Head of Digital Media. In this newly created role, Chris will report into Richard French, Managing Director. Chris will be responsible for leading Collider’s team of digital media specialists, overseeing the strategy and implementation of digital media campaigns across the agency’s client roster including SEO, PPC, email and social. […]
Dan Khabie, Global CEO of Mirum, and Simon Pearce, CEO of J. Walter Thompson North America, announced today the appointment of Amanda Seaford as CEO, Mirum US. Headquartered in San Diego, Mirum works across a global network of expertise to transform business, design innovative digital experiences, and activate commerce at a global and local level. In […]
Bambos Neophytou has joined Simplyhealth, the UK’s leading provider of health and dental cash plans, Denplan dental payment plans and pet health plans, as the company’s new Brand Director. Having been a strategic head at Virgin Media for over five years, within the areas of Brand, Marketing, Customer Experience and Research, Bambos most recently led […]
Y&R London has appointed Katie Lee, currently MD at Sunshine, as its new managing director to bring further experience and dynamism to the business. The appointment is the first major management hiring by Paul Lawson since he joined as CEO in October last year. In her new role Katie will sit on the Exec Management […]
Manisha Sharma, Mirum London’s former head of delivery, has been appointed UK COO. The agency, which recently announced the expansion of James Huckle’s Head of Technology role, will see Manisha take over operations, as part of a larger plan by the agency to continue its rapid growth and consolidate its presence in the UK market. Manisha says: […]
Technology PR specialist Context has hired former ITV Web Reporter Luke McDowell to support its growing client base after a succession of new business wins. Luke joins Context after a career in both television and PR, having spent time working as a researcher in daytime TV and online reporter for ITV News, before moving to […]