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 […]
Investis, a leading digital communications company, announced the rebrand of its organization to Investis Digital. The new brand identity and positioning highlights the evolution of the company following its acquisition and successful integration of ZOG Digital. Founded in 2000, Investis first developed deep expertise in investor relations before expanding its capabilities to include corporate, digital […]
Cowan, the independent international design agency, is growing fast in Australia, with a new office opening in Sydney, a fast-expanding team, and a new client in Sanofi, the French pharmaceutical giant. Cowan relaunched in Australia in August, responding to growing client demand for regionally-based brand design. The Cowan Australia team works with Cowan offices in […]
Walmart Canada announced that it has hired Cossette as its integrated agency of record. The announcement follows a recently concluded account review and extensive competitive process. Cossette will deliver world-class creative and impactful communications strategies and assume full-range marketing responsibilities to promote Walmart’s omni-channel retail leadership and corporate responsibility as the company prepares to […]
Ebiquity, a leading, independent, marketing and media consultancy, has announced the appointment of Debbie Morrison as Managing Director, Global Partnerships and Events, based within its London office. Debbie brings extensive experience working with leading brands to solve a wide range of pressing industry challenges. She has spent over 29 years advising ISBA members on a […]