SABMiller looks to MEC Global Solutions for global planning duties

LONDON - SABMiller has awarded MEC Global Solutions its international planning brief, though the appointment will not affect local media agency relationships, according to the client.

MEC Global Solutions, the client consultancy division of MEC, has been tasked to train and mentor SABMiller’s staff in order to enhance the company’s communications planning. The account will be headed out of London, under the leadership of Jim Taylor, regional director, retail, Mediaedge:cia.

Charlie  Hiscocks, brand communications director for SABMiller said, "We have  been working with MEC for some time and they have been massively helpful  in raising the standards of our communications planning. As communications  become increasingly complex, we need to challenge ourselves to make sure  that we are investing every dollar, rand, euro or pound in the most  productive way.”