Grad life is hard, but I’ve always been told the hardest things yield the greatest rewards, and that’s especially true in this case, because the reward is your first job in the marketing industry. Not just an internship or a placement, a fully fledged, all the bells and whistles, proper job. As a recently graduated […]
The early years for any agency are tough. Everyone knows that. However, what is less recognised is that the really hard times often come when an agency has broken through to the medium-sized point. JFDI’s 2017 New Business Barometer survey of nearly 100 agencies highlighted this issue: once you reach the 50 to 150 people stage, […]
Following a competitive pitch, Allianz UK has appointed digital agency Delete. Delete will act as Allianz’ digital consultancy, advising on how their digital channels can be better optimised to support brokers, drive engagement and increase sales across their product portfolio. Delete’s strategic programme will focus on understanding Allianz’s business needs and customer behaviour, using the […]
For the first time, a hospitality group and an agency group are joining forces to create a communal working space in Germany. RUBY and the Serviceplan Group are launching a joint venture with their inaugural co-working space. The hotspot for creative and innovative work will be opened in December 2017 in a historic office building […]
The husband-and-wife team behind a thriving Scottish digital advertising firm have revealed plans to make Los Angeles their latest site for expansion. Tag Digital, a pay-per-click agency specialising in the global events and publishing sector, was established in Milngavie in 2011 by Craig and Laura Davidson. The company, which has offices in both Glasgow and […]
More of us are having lunch at our desks than ever before, or eating ‘on the move’ as we go about our hectic lives. Research shows that many of us opt for a pasty or sandwich (Kantar) – often the same one every day, as inspiration deserts us while perusing the supermarket shelf. ‘Meal deals’ […]
Full-service, integrated advertising and marketing agency, bigdog, announced details of its latest creative work for the Aviva Community Fund, a core part of Aviva’s corporate responsibility programme. The campaign seeks to inspire local community groups to submit applications for support, and funding of between £1k and £25k, for causes and projects that make a real difference […]
Brand design agency PB Creative announces the appointment of Lloyd Moffat as Creative Director and Anna Amos as Client Services Director, further strengthening the agency’s creative delivery and service to clients, and building on its reputation as a world-class studio. Lloyd has many years’ experience working for top design agencies, including JKR, where he worked […]
Leo Burnett has invested heavily in its creative department, hiring a diverse range of talent from across the agency world. Dan Fryer and Gate Lambert join Leo Burnett as a creative team from Fold7, where they worked on everything from experiential stunts to fully-fledged 360 campaigns for the likes of Disney, Gumtree, Carlsberg, Audible and, most […]
Scotland’s largest PR and digital marketing agency, BIG Partnership, has boosted its senior team with the appointment of a new client services director. Colin McNab, who has more than 25 years’ experience working with some of the UK’s largest digital marketing and design organisations, has been appointed to lead BIG’s client services strategy. In addition […]