Pentland Brands, the name behind some of the world’s best sports, outdoor and fashion labels, has selected MediaCom North to be its media partner. This partnership covers both online and offline media planning and buying for Pentland’s global portfolio of brands, including Speedo, Berghaus, Ellesse and many more. Its products are available across 190 countries […]
the mission, the publicly listed marketing services group, has acquired independent agency krow communications. In a deal that values krow at up to £14.5 million over three years, based on performance, the mission will align krow with bigdog, its award-winning integrated agency, to create a strong presence in one London location. krow, which launched in September 2005, […]
Leo Burnett has been appointed by Betfair to be their International Agency of Record following a competitive pitch. Leo Burnett defeated four agencies to win the business. The review was handled in-house. The incumbent agency was Lucky Generals, who were not part of the pitch process. The agency has been briefed to create an over-arching […]
M&C Saatchi Worldwide has acquired creative agency Scarecrow in Mumbai, to strengthen its presence in India. As part of the acquisition, the new entity will be called M&C Saatchi Scarecrow and will continue to be led by its three founders-Manish Bhatt, Raghu Bhatt and Arunava Sengupta. Also, this will be M&C Saatchi’s second office in […]
Nottingham-based digital PR agency Tank, has purchased 5 Kayes Walk in the city’s historic Lace Market for its new headquarters. The 4,500 sq ft, three storey regency-style Victorian building will enable the business, which was recently named the third fastest growing PR agency outside of London, to double its 20 strong team. The agency, which was named […]
Elmwood, the world’s most effective brand design consultancy, is set to launch its first accelerator programme in June 2018. Elmwood LaunchPod is a unique project bringing creative and technology start-ups together into a thriving creative community, collaborating with them over a 12-week programme designed to take their businesses to the next level. Initial details about […]
Creative agency Space announced that it has been appointed to work with skincare company NIVEA, promoting its activation with Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and Pretty Muddy events in 2018. NIVEA has a longstanding relationship with the cancer charity through its sun cream brands, having first partnered in 2012 with the aim of raising […]
Cleveland-based independent agency, Marcus Thomas, announced that it has been named agency of record for Masco Cabinetry’s KraftMaid brand, effective immediately. Following a comprehensive selection process, Marcus Thomas will assume AOR duties for KraftMaid, providing brand consulting, creative services, public relations, media, digital and social marketing support. Work is scheduled to begin immediately. This win […]
The renowned financial service provider from Hyderabad, Karvy Group, has awarded Fruitbowl Digital with their digital mandate. The interactive media agency will be responsible for managing the digital duties of 5 businesses present under the Karvy Group umbrella namely, Karvy Growth Hub, Karvy Stock Community, Karvy Investment, Karvy’s Wealth League and The Finapolis. Fruitbowl Digital […]
MDC Partners announced that it has acquired a majority partnership interest in Portland, Oregon-based digital agency Instrument. Founded in 2002, Instrument is one of the largest independent, digital brand and experience innovation companies in the U.S. The agency’s 175-person team of strategists, producers, designers, engineers and content creators helps drive businesses and engage consumers. This […]