Terry Savage, the long-standing chairman of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, is set to depart the organisation following the 2018 event. Cannes Lions and parent company Ascential announced the move today, noting Savage’s 33 years associated with Cannes, first representing Australia, then serving as CEO and finally chairman. The news comes as Ascential’s festival embarks on a series … Continued
Continue reading →NEW YORK, December 7, 2017 – Weber Shandwick, a wholly owned unit of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) and one of the world’s leading global communications and engagement firms, today announced its acquisition of two companies that expand the firm’s global data science, analytics, search and performance marketing capabilities: Resolute Digital, a full-service digital marketing and technology firm specialising in audience intelligence and … Continued
Continue reading →Britain’s biggest multichannel broadcaster, UKTV, has appointed Mary Basterfield as Chief Financial Officer, a lead role in driving the continued successful strategic and commercial growth of the business. Sitting on the Executive Board and reporting to the Chief Executive, Mary is responsible for all financial decision-making at the third largest commercial broadcaster. Working closely with the CEO and the management … Continued
Continue reading →Leading business-to-business marketing agency gyro UK has strengthened its full-service offering for clients with an enhanced management line-up following a host of appointments and promotions. Kate Howe, previously managing director, has been promoted to Chief Executive. She will lead gyro’s continued evolution as a full-service B2B marketing agency and work with Liz Jones, CEO of B2B at parent company Dentsu … Continued
Continue reading →MC&C Media have promoted Robin Trust to UK Managing Director from his role of Deputy Managing Director and filling the vacancy left by Mark Jackson’s who is leaving the agency to pursue “other opportunities that are of interest to him” MC&C Media founder Mike Colling said “The business is poised to grow further, structured in three pillars: the main agency … Continued
Continue reading →Chris Satterthwaite, chief executive of Chime Communications, is to depart from the role after 15 years in charge. VCCP’s Adrian Coleman and Matthew Vandrau of Chime Sports Marketing will take over his duties as co-chief executives in January. Satterthwaite said: “I have every confidence that both Adrian and Matthew will be strong leaders of the company, supported by Stephanie Brimacombe, … Continued
Continue reading →Dentsu Aegis has sprung what’s probably the biggest surprise so far by choosing Mother founder Stef Calcraft as its new UK and Ireland boss, replacing Tracy De Groose. Founder of Mother Advertising Group, Stef brings an unparalleled breadth of industry experience and an entrepreneurial mindset, spanning all aspects of advertising from brand, creative, media and social & content. Jerry Buhlmann, … Continued
Continue reading →OMD UK has announced the promotion of Laura Fenton, David Josephs and Helen Walker to Managing Partners, joining the Agency Leadership Team led by agency CEO Dan Clays. Laura, David and Helen will oversee OMD UK’s 100-person Client Development department, set up to drive integrated service solutions for OMD UK clients.
Continue reading →Publicis Media has appointed Sue Frogley as UK chief executive, replacing Amanda Morrissey who stepping down as CEO after 18 months to become president of global strategy, Publicis Spine. Iain Jacob, CEO of Publicis Media EMEA, said: “In Amanda and Sue we have two formidable and dynamic leaders and I am delighted they have taken on these vital roles as … Continued
Continue reading →Havas UK and Ireland CEO Paul Frampton is set to leave after 20 years with the group. Frampton is the latest in a string of senior departures that illustrate the precarious position of a business restructuring itself for the modern media market. He was promoted to the role in February 2016, having run the media side of the UK business, … Continued
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