Professional performing arts school, Stagecoach, has announced a global brand refresh, and has appointed launch specialist Five by Five as lead creative agency for the project. Launching later in 2018, the campaign looks to position Stagecoach as more than solely a performing arts service. A brand evolution of its Creative Courage for Life business ethos, […]
Havas Group Media has announced the appointment of Marek Wrobel to the newly-created role of Head of Media Futures, as it seeks to further strengthen its innovation offering for clients. Wrobel joins from Starcom, where he was Digital Brand and Innovation Director. He was previously a key member of Publicis Media’s Futures team, responsible for […]
New eco-friendly advertising platform Bagboard has signed up more than 2,000 London-based retailers ahead of its official launch in 2019. These include boutique cafés and stores, alongside well-known independents associated with Nisa, Londis and Costcutter. Bagboard distributes premium paper bags featuring advertising creative to independent retailers. The bags, which are free to consumers, are heavyweight […]
Premium car manufacturer, Volvo Car UK, has appointed Midlands agency, WPR, to handle its regional media communications following a five-way pitch earlier in 2018. WPR, the Midlands’ largest PR agency by revenue, will be tasked with creating and tailoring content, and securing local and regional media coverage to drive consumers to Volvo’s 100-strong UK retailer […]
Huda Beauty, the cult beauty brand of makeup artist and Instagram entrepreneur Huda Kattan, has signed DeVries Global to manage its UK and Ireland press office for the brand’s cosmetics and fragrance ventures following two separate competitive pitches. Co-founded by Kattan in 2013 alongside her sisters Mona and Alya, the Dubai-based business is valued in […]
Kahlua, the Mexican coffee rum spirit brand owned by Pernod Ricard, has appointed Droga5 London to its global advertising account. Droga5 London has been briefed to create a global campaign based on new brand positioning. The campaign will begin in spring 2019, running in key markets including the UK, US, Canada and Australia. There will […]
In-house specialist OLIVER UK is strengthening its creative team with three senior hires: Keith Gray joins as senior art director, David Brown as senior copywriter, and Nigel Webb as head of copy. All three will work across key accounts and will report to OLIVER’s creative director, Kevin Bratley. Gray and Brown join as a creative […]
BBD Perfect Storm has appointed award-winning Martin Davey as creative director in its central London office. Davey has a wealth of experience as a creative director across a wide range of brands and has worked in a number of different countries. He will report to Seb Hill, the agency’s executive creative director and co-founder. Most recently, […]
Liverpool ONE recently appointed Media Agency Group (MAG), to deliver ‘through-the-line’ marketing brand engagement, (after winning a competitive pitch) and they have subsequently successfully delivered summer and student campaigns to drive consumer footfall and support centre performance. The MediaCityUK based agency used its expertise to create a cohesive campaign using a blend of digital and […]
ScS, one of the UK’s largest retailers of upholstered furniture and floorings, has appointed The Lucre Group as its new UK PR and content agency. With more than 100 stores nationwide, the retailer offers a wide range of sofas, flooring, dining and living room furniture. Since first opening its doors in 1894, ScS – Sofa […]