Help for Heroes’ miniature model installation illustrates huge number of wounded UK veterans

Help for Heroes’ miniature model installation illustrates huge number of wounded UK veterans

In a new campaign, co-created by McCann, Help for Heroes unveils 40,000 Strong, a striking installation made up of a 40,000 model force of wounded veterans, at Manchester’s Arndale Centre. The exhibition and online campaign, produced in collaboration with Facebook as part of Campaign’s Hack 50 initiative, powerfully brings to life a newly-released statistic that 40,000 people have […]

Karen Crum Elevated to Global Brand Strategy Director at McCann

Karen Crum Elevated to Global Brand Strategy Director at McCann

McCann has promoted Karen Crum to the newly created position of Global Brand Strategy Director. During her tenure as Head of Strategy at McCann London, she has spearheaded strategy, and led teams behind numerous award-winning campaigns for the likes of Microsoft, Xbox and Mastercard, helping to take home the 2018 Cannes Lions Grand Prix in […]

This Christmas IKEA Invites Customers to Disconnect in New Campaign

This Christmas IKEA Invites Customers to Disconnect in New Campaign

IKEA has launched its Christmas campaign asking us to reflect on everyday behaviour, which is considered normal but that perhaps we all need to reconsider, particularly as the Christmas holidays are now upon us. Using the slogan #DisconnectToConnect,  IKEA is betting on a different Christmas encouraging us to disconnect our mobile devices and social media in order to connect […]

Cheil appoint McCann CMO Richard Newman as APAC chief growth officer

Cheil appoint McCann CMO Richard Newman as APAC chief growth officer

Cheil Worldwide has hired McCann’s Richard Newman to drive growth for the ad agency network as regional chief growth officer. Newman was previously chief marketing officer for McCann, a role he has held since 2011. He will report to Aaron Lau, president of international, and CEO of Cheil Greater China. Lau stated in a press release: “We […]

Ad Industry Needs Ego Boost

Ad Industry Needs Ego Boost

A new study from agency research unit McCann Truth Central found that 70% of the nearly 500 agency professionals surveyed believe the industry’s “best days are behind us.” More than half (56%) said they wished they were doing something “more creative.” Chris Weil, who is also chairman and CEO of Momentum Worldwide, accentuated the positive. […]

The FAB Awards Name Daniel Bonner As Jury President

The FAB Awards Name Daniel Bonner As Jury President

Daniel Bonner has been announced as the 15th Annual FAB Awards’ Jury President for the Advertising, Interactive and Digital categories. Commenting on Daniel’s acceptance to chair the 2013 Panel, FAB Awards President N.Nayar said, “We are truly delighted to have someone of Dan’s calibre to Chair the Jury. Dan as a Creative and Dan as […]

It’s FAB season again!

It’s FAB season again!

The entry lines for the 15th annual FAB awards are now open. The award function, which has steadily gained a strong reputation over the years, is an international programme focused entirely on work done for Food and Beverage brands. It recognises the critical contribution that outstanding creative work makes to build brands. Rewarding the leading […]