D&AD, the globally renowned non-profit which represents the pinnacle of creative excellence, has released its highly sought after Annual available for free as part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing creativity across different communities. The organisation is sharing full access to the D&AD Annual – a summary of the insights, strategies and campaigns that powered […]
Bloom UK to organise monthly co-mentoring conversations between IPA council members and iList trailblazers to bridge cultural divides and build visceral empathy Bloom UK, a professional network for women working in marketing and communications, today announces that it is collaborating with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) to launch the IPA Council x iList Exchange Programme. […]
Full-service creative agency Party Land has hired Sean McNamara as Head of Strategy. The agency, which has had tremendous growth since its 2018 founding, creates imaginative, humorous and memorable work for clients, including Liquid Death, Men’s Wearhouse, Urban Decay and JanSport. McNamara has more than 20 years of experience at network agencies and indie shops in New […]
Today, the Coalition for Privacy Compliance in Advertising (CPCA) announced it is working with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to develop the world’s first regulator-approved privacy certification for digital advertising technology. The groundbreaking initiative aims to clarify how the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) applies to digital advertising, increase regulatory clarity and reduce […]
Independent brand design agency JDO announce Ben Sillence as the new Head of Strategy for the UK. Based in the agency’s London studio, Ben will partner with Ed Silk, JDO’s Global Head of Strategy, to further develop the agency’s strategic offering of Creating Belief. Ben joins JDO from Lewis Moberly, where he made a mark […]
Chicago-based agency Tom, Dick & Harry Creative Inc. (TDH) has been named Agency of Record for the newly launched Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), the new broadcast home for the Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox. The agency won the account in early August after a competitive pitch process that began in mid-July. The widely anticipated launch of CHSN will put […]
ShowHeroes Group, a global leader in digital video advertising and CTV solutions, today announces the acquisition of Vidds, an AI-powered video creation and editing platform, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 2020 by Ed Thomas and Andrew Walters, Vidds has gained recognition for simplifying and accelerating the video creation process, empowering creators with advanced AI tools […]
AKQA announce the promotion of Luiza Baffa to Managing Partner. Prior to her appointment, Luiza served as Managing Director in São Paulo. Under Luiza’s leadership, AKQA Casa (São Paulo) has expanded its global footprint, working on high-profile projects across London, the US, Mexico, and Brazil. On her promotion, Luiza said: “We believe in the power of […]
tms, a global leader in technology, marketing and sourcing has appointed Mike Cieplak as its new Chief Financial Officer. Cieplak will assume the role following the retirement of Chuck McDonough. Chuck McDonough, who has been with tms (formerly The Marketing Store) since October 2013, will retire after more than a decade of leading the company’s […]
With less than a week to go till the final deadline for entries, Product of the Year managing director, Helga Slater, takes us behind the scenes and reveals ‘what it takes’ to win one of the UK’s most coveted awards. In a sentence? We are the largest consumer-voted award for product innovators – a champion […]