Marketing automation platform Force24 has announced its acquisition of the social media innovation SoAmpli for an undisclosed sum, in what marks the company’s latest move to become the UK’s leading martech provider. SoAmpli is the brainchild of Maz Nadjm, who also founded one of the UK’s first social networks 2BMates and social agency Rareface, before […]
MarComm’s Magnificence is a series where we highlight Magnificent individuals from the Marketing, Design, Advertising, and Communications industries. In this magnificence list, we are spotlighting those individuals in the branding and creative industries who have pushed boundaries and inspired others through their unique work in both design and advertising. Without further ado, here are our […]
Ogilvy is proud to announce that Piyush Pandey, Chairman of India, has been appointed as the agency’s next Chief Creative Officer, Worldwide effective January 1, 2019. In addition, Ogilvy also announced that it will expand its Worldwide Creative Council from 12 members to 20; the 20 members—of which half will be comprised of female creative […]
In the UK alone, over seven million disposable coffee cups are used every day. This equates to over 2.5 billion single-use coffee cups being used and thrown away, every year. Now, Costa Coffee are working toward the ambition of recycling 100 million takeaway cups in the next year, and 500 million cups by 2020 – […]
Ogilvy UK and mental health campaign Time to Change launch the first instalment of their latest campaign, tackling the stigma around mental health by urging everyone to ‘Ask Twice’ if someone seems to be having trouble, at work or at home. The humorous spot carries an important message that even if someone claims to be […]
Traditionally, beauty campaigns focus purely on aesthetics and appearance. However, contemporary beauty at its best celebrates differences and individuality. On August 30, for the first time, Boots UK launches a beauty campaign – without faces taking centre stage. Rather than shining a spotlight just on how products make you look, the new film focuses […]
On the second day of the 2018 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Ogilvy has scooped 42 awards, including the network’s first Grand Prix for this year; Ogilvy Cape Town’s ‘Soccer Song for Change’. June 19’s winning streak also saw the newly relaunched global network being awarded 4 Gold, 12 Silver, and 19 Bronze across […]
American Express unveiled a new global brand platform and marketing campaign that reflects how people live and work today, called “Powerful Backing: Don’t Do Business / Don’t Live Life Without It.” The campaign celebrates the new reality that life and business are increasingly interconnected, and the unique role American Express can have in supporting people […]
On the final evening of the 64th Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, Ogilvy has added Titanium and Grand Prix for Good honours for The Refugee Nation to its range of awards. This brings the total to 140 awards across 23 countries, including; 4 Grand Prix, 33 Gold, 33 Silver and 69 Bronze. Tham Khai Meng, […]
Ogilvy has appointed Gerald Lewis to the role of Worldwide Executive Creative Director for Dove. He will join Ogilvy immediately and report to Ogilvy’s Worldwide ECD for Unilever, Andre Laurentino. Lewis will be responsible for driving the creative vision and overall creative quality of Ogilvy’s work for the Dove brand. He will be based in […]