Today, AKQA has announced the promotion of Hannah Shevell to Managing Director in its Amsterdam studio. As former Client Services Director, Hannah has been a driving force behind AKQA Amsterdam’s growth and success since joining in 2021. A seasoned strategist and inspiring leader, she brings a wealth of expertise in brand and innovation to her […]
The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) today announces the appointment of a new Chair. Hearst UK’s CEO, Katie Vanneck-Smith has been appointed by the Board of Directors, and will take up the position in January 2025, following the three-year tenure of Harmsworth Media Chair, Nina Wright. With ambitions to further bolster the PPA’s unfaltering support of […]
The Atlanta advertising vet continues to lead the agency’s industry-disrupting culture in a new role Creative agency Majority has promoted founding partner Asmirh Davis to the role of president—with her new role taking effect immediately. Since the launch of Majority in 2021, Davis has served in the role of chief strategy officer. Combining her passion […]
Victoria Martin Has Immediately Begun Creative Across Dwayne Johnson Tequila Brand Teremana Fast-growing independent agency Bray & Co has named Victoria Martin creative director for the firm that is devoted to crafting effective, award-winning creative, media and strategy for brands that want to go to the next level. Martin describes herself as “a visual storyteller who loves […]
Award-winning independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as Group Creative Director. Wassom is passionate about elevating brand qualities into brand stories. A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, his creative approach is to focus on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not […]
We Are Social has been appointed by Carlsberg Group as its global social media agency of record. We Are Social’s UK office won a competitive pitch to secure the work, and will now collaborate with Carlsberg Group across strategy and creative campaign development, as well as social-first content production through We Are Social Studios. The agency’s […]
New leader to take agency into next chapter of growth Saatchi & Saatchi has appointed Claire Hollands as its new CEO. Hollands joins from MullenLowe, where she held the same role. She will report to Charlie Rudd, CEO of Publicis Groupe UK‘s creative practice. With a career spanning more than two decades, Hollands joined MullenLowe […]
Adaptive streaming technology company, SeenThis, bolsters ANZ business as it expands advertising sales team Leading adaptive streaming technology company, SeenThis, today announced the appointment of two new commercial executives in Sydney and Brisbane, expanding their team to provide a national footprint. The company said it has appointed Brisbane-based Tara Duncan, to the position of Agency […]
Independent, female-owned, full-service agency Cornett has hired Benny Jackson as Creative Director. With nearly 20 years of experience turning big ideas into award-winning work for global brands, Jackson thrives on tackling creative challenges, leading teams, and bringing fresh perspectives to every project. Most recently he was Social Creative Director at TBWA/Media Arts Lab for four years. Before that, […]
Fusion92, a leading marketing transformation partner, has hired Danielle Aldrich as chief client officer (CCO). Danielle brings over 27 years of industry experience and has worked with top brands like American Airlines, Burger King, Old Navy, Fruit of the Loom, Hershey and Hotels.com. In her new role, Danielle will be tasked with building and maintaining […]