UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency (UKEF), has appointed MSQ Partners as its lead communications agency for its marketing campaign, announced in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s 2017 Autumn Budget. The appointment follows a competitive pitch on the government’s main Campaign Solutions roster. The incumbent was Ogilvy & Mather. UKEF is a government […]
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has appointed MSQ Partners as its lead communications agency for an initial period of two years (with an option to extend for a further two) after a competitive pitch process on the Government’s main Campaign Solutions Framework Agreement. MSQ’s remit will include delivering integrated communications for the FSA’s food safety […]
The digital creative agency Hex has been appointed by England’s Historic Cities to promote the consortium of the country’s premier heritage locations to a younger audience through the use of new and emerging technology, including AR and VR. The appointment, which followed a competitive pitch, will build on previous work delivered by Hex, which comprised […]
Adzuna, the UK-based job search engine, has today announced it has been awarded the contract to replace the UK government’s job search platform, Universal Jobmatch. Following a competitive procurement process, the company will be providing the new service from Q2 2018. As one of the largest online government services, Universal Jobmatch connects millions of jobseekers […]
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a new digital campaign aimed at encouraging people to report cartels. While fines and monetary incentives play a role in encouraging people to report, this new campaign is based on analysis conducted by the Behavioural Insights Team that shows the decision to report is shaped by a […]
For the first time in 7 years it snowed across the UK. With snowfall becoming so rare, it didn’t just make the front page of every major paper in the country – it was even celebrated. So the thought of losing it forever would be devastating. Martin London saw this as an opportunity to get […]
Advertising agency M&C Saatchi has been appointed by the UK Government’s Department for Communities and Local Government, to manage communications for their Neighbourhood Planning campaign following a competitive pitch. The Neighbourhood Planning initiative, which encourages individuals to take advantage of new powers to control and improve what happens in their local area, is one of […]
The ‘Make in India Week’ being held from 13th Feb to 18th Feb 2016 in Mumbai is an event showcasing India’s potential in the manufacturing sector. It is a global platform offering unparalleled opportunities to connect and collaborate with Industry stakeholders, investors and think tanks. It is also a great forum for exchanging ideas with […]
A look at the effectiveness of the Government TV campaign targeting obesity after supermarkets agree voluntary 'traffic light' food labelling.
Obesity is a serious concern for the United Kingdom, with as much as two-thirds of men and almost as many women now being overweight, according to an NHS report. In England 24% of men and 26% of women are obese, while 65% of men and 58% of women are either overweight or obese. These figures […]