GroupM predicts strong 2016 UK ad spending, outpacing UK GDP growth for 5th consecutive year

GroupM predicts strong 2016 UK ad spending, outpacing UK GDP growth for 5th consecutive year

U.K. advertising spending in 2015 is anticipated to grow by seven percent, and in 2016 GroupM predicts strong demand for digital advertising will usher another year of strong advertising growth (also seven percent), pushing total U.K. advertising investment above £17bn. The new GroupM forecast released raises the prior 2015 estimate by one point (six to […]

Happy Finish & GroupM APAC Sign Strategic VR Agreement

Happy Finish & GroupM APAC Sign Strategic VR Agreement

Happy Finish, a pioneer and world-leader in augmented reality and virtual reality, announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with GroupM, the world’s leading media investment group owned by WPP. Happy Finish’s offices in India and China will work closely with GroupM’s content teams across the Asia Pacific region to help develop creative solutions […]

Maxus Strengthens Global Board with Two New Roles

Maxus Strengthens Global Board with Two New Roles

Maxus announced the strengthening of its global senior management team with the appointment of David Kaganovsky as chief information officer and the promotion of Richard Stokes to the newly created post of chief development officer. Kaganovsky joins Maxus from GroupM, where he was global applications director, sitting on GroupM’s Global IT Executive Committee and Global […]

MEC India wins Britannia

MEC India wins Britannia

MUMBAI — Following a multi-agency pitch, MEC India has bagged the media mandate for Britannia Industries Limited. With a heritage of 120 years, Britannia is one of India’s leading food companies and has an extensive presence in biscuits, dairy and bakery products. In a leading survey recently, Britannia was voted India’s second most trusted brand. MEC […]