TopLine Comms announced the acquisition of Six Degrees – a specialist PR agency serving the science and engineering sectors. Following the acquisition, TopLine will launch a dedicated science and engineering (STEM) division in addition to its existing technology, fintech, and education departments – expanding the company’s team, deepening its skillset, and enhancing its overall PR […]
Shell Retail and Shell Global Commercial (Lubricants) can confirm we have appointed eight marketing communications agencies to our best-in-class agency roster and appointed MediaCom to handle global media planning and buying. The successful agencies are Doremus, Edelman, Geometry, H+K Strategies, Mirum, VCCP, VCCP Retail and Wunderman. The best-in-class roster will provide enhanced choice for our […]
Recipe has won the social account for Natural Balance Foods’ TREK bars and snacks range, following a two-way pitch. Recipe will be working with TREK on the development of the brand’s social presence, to help build awareness of and engagement with the energy bar brand. Marina Love-Smith, Marketing Director at Natural Balance Foods said, “TREK […]
Yahoo Finance announced the appointment of Lianna Brinded as Head of Finance and Alanna Petroff as Senior Economics Reporter. The new hires reflect Yahoo’s growing effort to expand its global presence, in the UK and beyond. Brinded, who joins from Quartz, where she is currently Europe News Editor, will lead the Yahoo Finance strategy in […]
Fashion retailer Perry Ellis has appointed the digital division of Media Agency Group (MAG), ‘Click Tap Media’, to manage a range of digital services for its renowned brands Farah and Original Penguin. London-based Perry Ellis is utilising the digital expertise of MAG and its Click Tap Media team, to raise awareness predominately through social media […]
Adam Clyne, CEO and founder of digital transformation business Coolr, has launched a sister agency, Coolr Social, to help brands transform their impact on social media through a social publishing approach. Clyne, formerly COO of The LAD Bible and Weber Shandwick’s EMEA Head of Digital, launches the agency with Burger King, Twinings and football publisher […]
London-based independent creative agency, Impero, announce their appointment as a key strategic and creative partner for Pernod Ricard’s Havana Club rum. The agency will be responsible for taking the Cuban rum in a new direction by putting street-culture at the heart of the brand in order to establish its leadership within the category. Impero are […]
New research has highlighted that as businesses strive to meet the needs of today’s digitally empowered consumer there is a gap between businesses knowing what drives digital effectiveness and current digital practices. The findings were part of a larger study exploring the opinions and digital practices of UK businesses. It also compared the views of […]
Walter Scott has appointed The Gate as its full-service agency after a review conducted with the AAR. There was no incumbent. Walter Scott, part of BNY Mellon, is a highly regarded, Edinburgh based global investment management company. The Gate’s remit is full-service strategy, creative and media – the team will be drawn from across its […]
E-commerce photo gifting brand Photobox has appointed media agency The Specialist Works to handle its communications strategy, media planning and buying account. Following a competitive pitch, The Specialist Works are tasked with positioning Photobox as the go-to website for thoughtful gifts. The Specialist Works will be delivering brand and acquisition activity across the UK and […]