Omnicom to wield axe again in ‘structural demolition’
Omnicom has sent shockwaves through its agencies – as well as the wider advertising industry – with a major escalation…
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Oliver promotes Eloise Smith to ECD for all UK clients
In-house specialist Oliver UK has promoted creative chief Eloise Smith to the expanded role of executive creative director, across the agency’s…
Four senior hires bolster Havas London creative team
Havas London has hired two new senior creative teams who will, in the words of chairman and UK group chief…
Quilter jumps into bed with Joint for new growth drive
Financial services giant Quilter, which has nearly £120bn in assets under management and administration, has appointed independent agency Joint as…
High five: New Wonderhood recruits boost creative team
Wonderhood Studios, the agency which recently set up a customer experience division head by former Rapp chief Caroline Parkes, has…
Leeds Building Society hires Joint for creative brief
Leeds Building Society has appointed independent agency Joint as its lead creative partner, across both consumer and B2B markets, following…
Belvoir Farm appoints agency for new brand platform
Premium drinks company Belvoir Farm has appointed independent agency Joint across brand and product marketing following a competitive process. Founded…
Recruitment on the up despite rise in National Insurance
Marketing companies and agencies may have been dreading this month’s rise in National Insurance Contributions but hiring activity is already…
Firms turn to freelancers as UK is hit by labour pains
Demand for freelancers is continuing to rise as companies increasingly turn to temporary experts to fill resourcing needs during a…
IPA: Copyright shake-up must not kill creative industries
Agency group the IPA has waded into the row over the Government’s plans to overhaul copyright laws to boost the…