Independent international media agency The Specialist Works has appointed Tim Neligan as Managing Director to lead the next stage of growth following the recent management buyout led by CEO Martin Woolley and COO Parry Jones. Neligan, most recently Commercial Director APAC & EMEA at Publicis Media’s investment arm APX, will help The Specialist Works develop […]
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has appointed Access for its 2019 Undergraduate recruitment campaign. Following a competitive pitch process, the University has handed Manchester-based marketing agency Access the task of attracting new students to the institution for its September 2019 admissions. The new campaign will launch across a range of media, including cinema, from […]
Global health consultancy and communications agency Health Unlimited has welcomed industry leader Jon Watson as creative lead, further deepening Unlimited Group’s investment in bringing the best in creative thinking to clients. Jon brings over 25 years’ experience to the role and will be based out of the London office reporting to Global CEO Tim Bird. […]
WPP plc announces the appointment of Mark Read as Chief Executive Officer and his appointment to the Board of WPP as an Executive Director with immediate effect. Roberto Quarta, Chairman of WPP, said: “The Board carried out a rigorous selection process, assessing internal and external candidates. That process, alongside Mark’s wise and effective stewardship of […]
Great State has been appointed by Aston Villa to deliver a customer-first digital proposition to market, enriching fan enjoyment and participation with a modern approach to the club’s digital portfolio. The agency will work with Villa on overarching strategy and ambitious development plans for the ongoing improvement of Aston Villa’s digital B2C channels, including their […]
Ogilvy UK has been appointed by Rolls-Royce plc, one of the world’s leading industrial technology companies, to handle its advertising, social media and content needs going forward. Rolls-Royce plc has chosen Ogilvy’s specialist B2B practice, as part of its commitment to driving innovation and a digital-first strategy across the business. The scope covers Rolls-Royce plc’s creative content requirements across all […]
Manchester based creative and digital agency Access has been appointed by international non-profit organisation WaterAid as its global web development partner. The appointment follows a competitive four-way pitch for both the charity’s ongoing platform support and future digital design, development and project work, including the growth of its current digital portfolio from seven member sites and three country […]
Marketing agency BIG Partnership has appointed Steven Hill to the new role of creative director, bringing heavyweight experience with some of the country’s most high-profile brands. Steven has developed strategies for leading brands including Kraft Heinz, Highland Spring, Tennent’s, the Famous Grouse and Royal Bank of Scotland. He has also led hard-hitting public sector creative […]
MediaMonks launches a new R&D division to service agencies, brands and technology companies. Focusing on innovation and rapid prototyping, MediaMonks Labs is helmed by MediaMonks’ former Head of Games Sander van der Vegte. Based in Stockholm, Van der Vegte leads an international team skilled in digital technology and applying innovation to brand communications. MediaMonks Labs’ […]
Experience, design and engineering company Dare has been appointed as the sole digital agency for London’s new arts space, Cromwell Place, following a competitive pitch, in a process run through Creativebrief. The agency will work across the entire digital remit for Cromwell Place – a Grade II listed site spread across five buildings in South Kensington […]