Research unveiled on May 8, suggests the advertising and media industries are perpetuating harmful socio-economic stereotypes because they’re too focused on rich and middle-class households. Six out of ten Brits (62%) are concerned that TV ads all too often only portray wealthy homes, while around two-thirds (63%) believe the poor are negatively stereotyped in advertising. […]
Publicis Media announced new leadership for its dedicated sports marketing and entertainment offering, Publicis Media Sport and Entertainment (PMSE), which sits within the organisation’s global Content practice. Ben Cronin has been appointed Global Head of the practice. He will replace Robin Clarke, who has decided to leave the business to pursue a new opportunity outside […]
UM, the IPG Mediabrands full-service global media agency, has appointed Rachel Forde as UK CEO. In this newly-created role, Forde will spearhead UM’s growth plans to develop a future-facing media agency that meets the changing needs of its clients. Building on IPG Mediabrands’ significant growth this past year and global client wins of Accenture, Coach […]
Zoological Society of London (ZSL), the international conservation charity organisation that operates ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, has appointed UM as its new media strategy, planning and buying partner following a three-round competitive pitch. ZSL was looking for a strategic partner to plan and buy all media investment, offline and online . It […]
Following a comprehensive review, Sky announces that MediaCom has been reappointed as Sky’s media planning and buying agency. The partnership will see the two companies work together to set industry-leading standards for transparency and accountability across the media supply chain. The new contract will build on Sky and MediaCom’s existing relationship by bringing the best […]
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 […]
Transactional media business, itransact, has announced the appointment of Rob Elms, previously Sales Director at JCDecaux, to the role of Head of itransact to oversee the accelerated growth of the business across all its transactional channels, retail and E-tail partners. As Head of itransact, Elms will continue to build and improve the retail customer touchpoints […]
Andrew Mortimer, Sky’s Director of Media, has this week moved from the marketing group to the newly-created role of Director of Client Strategy for Sky Media, tasked with building deeper relationships with Sky Media’s clients. He joined Sky in 2010 with responsibility for managing the UK’s largest advertising budget and most recently managed Sky’s media […]
While Black History month came to a close on February 28th, Spotify and Saturday Morning have partnered to make sure contributions and achievements of black creators are celebrated every day with the debut of “Black History Is Happening Now,” an initiative that highlights all throughout the year black artists who continue to shape the […]
Media and entertainment business Time Out is branching out with the unveiling of a culinary and cultural experience that promises to combine high-end food, drink and art. Time Out Market New York will be located on a prime waterfront site overlooking the East River, sandwiched between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Opening in the fourth […]