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Javier Campopiano to leave Omnicom Advertising
Global CCO spent three years at McCann Worldgroup and McCann.
WPP shakes up bonus scheme to drive collaboration as annual pot halves to $241 million
Incentives will be more closely linked to parent company, with half of bonus tied to WPP and half to operating unit.
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WPP Creative will 'not sunset' agency brands
Chief executive Cindy Rose said WPP will not merge or consolidate any agency brands.
WPP plans to launch WPP Creative
There are no plans to remove agency brands.
Burberry Christmas ad stars Jennifer Saunders, Naomi Campbell, Ncuti Gatwa and more
The ad also features Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Son Heung-min.
Apple positions Mac devices as outlet for inspiration
TBWA\Media Arts Lab created the work.
Telstra, Bear Meets Eagle On Fire and +61 land Cannes Lions Film Craft Grand Prix
The brand took home five Film Craft awards in total.
David Droga to step down as CEO of Accenture Song
He will take on a 'broader strategic role' across all of Accenture as vice chair.
Cindy Gallop, McCann's Harjot Singh and GUT's Anselmo Ramos join Cannes presidents
As Cannes Lions announces its lineup of global experts confirmed to lead the 2024 juries—a record 15 markets are represented, with six presidents based in APAC—the highest ever.
DDB Worldwide hires Chaka Sobhani as international CCO
Chaka Sobhani's remit is all of DDB's offices around the world.
DDB Worldwide CCO Ari Weiss exits to set up independent shop
He has worked at DDB since 2016.
Apple 'Underdogs' director Mark Molloy: 'Embrace products in ads'
Molloy was speaking about his work with the tech brand at the Ciclope Festival in Berlin, Germany.
Uber taps Robert De Niro and Asa Butterfield for Uber One spot
The campaign has been created by Mother London.
Adam & Eve/DDB chief executive departs after four months
Helen Andrews joined the Omnicom shop in June.
Can we win the war against the robots?
Is the impending expansion of generative AI a threat to creativity or could it actually serve to drive up standards while also freeing up human creatives to apply their imaginative thinking to broader business problems?
Javier Campopiano: 'This is a strong industry but sometimes we have to believe more'
McCann Worldgroup’s global CCO believes adland can rediscover its mojo by embracing new things – including AI.
Ikea awards global ad account to McCann
The move does not impact regional relationships.
Deliveroo ad platform boosts revenues in UK
ITVX and Sky Glass ran campaigns on Deliveroo Media and Ecommerce.
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New Commercial Arts wins global Vodafone brand brief in UK
NCA already works on some Vodafone global business. Ogilvy previously handled most of this, along with UK consumer work.
Nike's Fifa Women's World Cup ad highlights footballers' talents
The film stars 11 players, as well as Brandi Chastain.
Unilever targets Cannes Lions as part of creative transformation
Aline Santos, chief brand officer and chief equity, diversity and inclusion officer at Unilever, wants marketers to be closer to creativity.
Unilever calls for production crews to be more inclusive of disability community
For shoots costing more than €100,000 the brand wants to see at least one person who has a disability as a member of the crew.
Samsung highlights downsides of flash photography to launch latest phone
The campaign has been created by Mother London.
Omnicom's TBWA Worldwide acquires Dark Horses
Sport-focused creative agency eyes global growth.
Amazon's Olivia Wilde-directed spot stars woman with unwanted 'tache'
The work has been created by Wieden & Kennedy London and directed by Olivia Wilde.
Grey Group hires FCB's Gabriel Schmitt as global CCO
He will report to Grey's global chief executive Laura Maness.
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McCann recruits Javier Campopiano from Grey to be global CCO
He will become global CCO of McCann Worldgroup and McCann.
Coca-Cola creates a series of festive films for its Christmas campaign
The work is available on Prime Video.
Apple showcases creativity and leadership of people with disabilities
The work has been created by Apple's in-house team.
Nike's World Cup ad brings together footballers past, present and future
'Footballverse' follows a group of scientists who look to find out who the best player of all time is.
McDonald's turns to Jason Sudeikis for World Cup campaign
'Wanna go to McDonald's' is the brand's largest global campaign to date.
M&C Saatchi London CCO Ben Golik to leave
The creative department will be run by Guy Bradbury and Matt Lee.
Lego's 'biggest and most playful' festive campaign to date stars Katy Perry
The brand is marking its 90th anniversary this year.
TK Maxx releases biggest Christmas campaign to date
'Nail Christmas for less' has been created by Wieden & Kennedy London.
Kangaroo and unicorn team up in nine-minute Tourism Australia promo
'Come and say g'day' has been directed by The Greatest Showman's Michael Gracey.
Ford moves global ad account into Wieden & Kennedy
Incumbent BBDO will work on CRM in the US.
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Does creativity still drive business?
In 2019, the IPA declared a 'crisis in creative effectiveness'. Little seems to have changed since. So where does the problem lie: are awards juries too focused on creative flair and not enough on work that delivers brand performance?
Guillermo Vega joins Ogilvy to lead Coca-Cola
He has relocated from London to New York.
Škoda reviews global advertising
Car marque is working with The Observatory International.
Mother creates venture to address topical issues such as gun control and gay rights
Mother Goods will donate profits to organisations tied to the social issues.
John Lewis reveals campaign around 'For life's moments' brand positioning
It shows the ups and downs of having a baby.
H&M taps Jane Fonda and JaQuel Knight for global sportswear launch
The 84-year-old actress gets back into her fitness instructor groove for H&M Move.
Amazon Books brings reading to life with mixed media global campaign
'That reading feeling awaits' has been created by Droga5 London.
Desperados global beer campaign celebrates creativity and the unusual
'Pour some unusual on your usual' has been created by We Are Pi.
Bodyform highlights insomnia during periods in latest major campaign by AMV BBDO
'#Periodsomnia' is based on research that people who menstruate lose around five months of sleep over their lifetime.
EE tackles online sexist abuse in campaign telling men it's their problem
Work by Saatchi & Saatchi shows women going through pain for their sport.
WPP and Ukraine unite for global campaign showing country open for business
Agencies in Ukraine, Poland and Czech Republic will work with the minister of culture and information policy of Ukraine.
Dentsu International drops DentsuMB, 360i and Isobar names to break down silos
Dentsu Creative has been led by chief creative officer Fred Levron.
India's Dentsu Creative, VMLY&R bag Grand Prix in Radio & Audio and Health & Wellness
CANNES LIONS 2022: The Unfiltered History Tour’ for VICE Media wins in Radio & Audio and ‘The Killer Pack’, Maxx Flash Mosquito Repellent Coil in Health & Wellness.
Felix Richter: 'I'm very aware I'm a lucky bastard'
Quiet and reserved, Mother London’s new chief creative officer and global creative partner says he doesn’t want to be a big personality, his focus is on the work
An alien fairytale: the inspiration behind Samsung's 'Night mode' film
Director Matilda Finn says she often felt like an alien in the sleepy village she grew up in.
Ikea proposes playtime to improve mental wellbeing
In a new campaign by Mother, Ikea encourages working adults to indulge in a little play.
Cheil Worldwide creates Cheil Connec+ to boost agility
The global offering will be led by Ian Millner.
S4 Capital postpones 2021 results in surprise move because of PwC audit delay
PwC 'unable to complete the work' in time for S4’s results due on 31 March.
Return to the office: sexual harassment hasn't gone away
Campaign publishes anonymous letter detailing one woman's experience of being sexually harassed.
DE&I chief: Diversity is being 'deprioritised'
Adam & Eve/DDB's first head of diversity, equality and inclusion has said that agencies risk losing out on client briefs if they do not work to create inclusive environments.
TUI launches remixed ad as four agencies await imminent result of 'joyous' review
'Nothing compares to a real holiday' campaign aims to instil confidence in travellers.
Deliveroo calls on Pablo for UK and global ad account
Chime360 previously worked on the global business.
Mondelez hires MediaMonks and Publicis Groupe for worldwide content production
The $1.2 billion-a-year food advertiser wants to create a higher volume of personalised content.
Mondelez, PepsiCo, Mars lead brands' ire against UK push to regulate junk food ads
Hit out at "astonishing" timeframe for consultation, as strongly worded letter says proposals lack "detail and efficacy."
DDB promotes Alex Hesz and Roisin Rooney to global roles
Hesz becomes global CSO and Rooney is global chief people officer.
M&C Saatchi to reduce office space by 25% to preserve cash
Singapore and Australia among office locations to see changes, as agency reports better than expected revenue decline of 13% in first half of 2020.
Havas Group posts 10% fall in Q3 organic net revenue
It is an improvement on Q2.
Havas creates global customer experience network
Havas CX will bring 20 agencies under one umbrella.
M&C Saatchi shares suspended after it misses audit deadline
The group admitted another £2.4m in accounting 'adjustments' for past misstatements.
Arthur Sadoun: 'We have exhausted everything that remote work can teach us'
Publicis Groupe will 'not be a Zoom company' or '100% in-office company', CEO said in video.
Deliveroo reviews global ad account after shift in marketing team
Thea Rogers has taken over from Inés Ures to lead marketing.
MediaMonks takes lead on consolidated BMW and Mini account
BMW has slashed the number of agencies in Europe to 'eliminate friction'.
Kraft Heinz retains Starcom for $700m US media account
US is biggest part of global business.
YouTube named most responsible social platform
However, there is still work to be done.
ViacomCBS' Sumner Redstone dies at the age of 97
The media mogul led Viacom as executive chairman of the board for almost 30 years.
IPG organic revenue falls 10% in Q2
Operating profit plummeted 84.7% to $40.5 million.
M&C Saatchi set to report better than expected Q2 financial results
Group said balance sheet 'remains strong'.
Omnicom Q2 organic revenue plunges 23%
The holding company turns in performance significantly worse than that of Publicis Groupe, as operating profit plummets 89% to $62.5 million.
Ogilvy lists creativity and inclusivity as top priorities under Andy Main
On his first day, Main speaks of 'seismic change' in a memo to staff.
Publicis Groupe shares jump as Q2 results better than feared
Arthur Sadoun, chairman and chief executive, said that the business has 'strong fundamentals to weather the crisis'.
Wieden & Kennedy cuts workforce by 11% globally
The agency employs more than 1,500 staff across eight offices.
Arthur Sadoun warns of 'very tough days' ahead as Publicis fights to return to growth
He delivered last Sunday message to Publicis staff.
M&C Saatchi delays financial results and seeks government coronavirus loan
Business is also reviewing strategy.
D&AD CEO resigns amid 'significant' redundancies
Charity is reorganising business after 'dramatic' hit to revenue.
Alistair Macrow takes on global CMO role at McDonald's
Colin Mitchell exits 'in search of new challenge'.
Mark Read outlines plans for return to office for WPP
Return will be voluntary and flexible.
Half of multinationals holding back adspend for six months: WFA study
Number of brands deferring spend has risen by eight percentage points month on month.
Bob Iger steps down as Disney CEO
Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, succeeds him.
Havas annual revenue drops 1% but 'cost control' lifts profit
Vivendi was 'satisfied' as decline was better than that of Publicis and Dentsu Aegis.
Jaguar Land Rover dismisses rumours of Spark44 sale
Spokesman said claims are 'unfounded'.
Burberry kicks off global media review
Incumbent Dentsu Aegis Network is repitching.
Expedia releases tactical Canada ad following Harry and Meghan news
Work was created by Saatchi & Saatchi.
M&C Saatchi's £15m net cash forecast is 'substantially ahead of expectations'
Pre-tax profit remains in line with previous forecasts, down between 22% and 27% year on year.
Moray MacLennan: 'We will emerge stronger' after M&C Saatchi accounting woes
M&C Saatchi's share price fell nearly 6% in London on Wednesday
M&C Saatchi shares crash 40% after US$15.2 million adjustment to results
Investigation into accounting errors by PwC also found 2018 half-year reported profit was adjusted by about $8.3 million.
Perrigo appoints Wavemaker for European and Australian markets
EXCLUSIVE: Publicis Media's Zenith previously handled business.
Daniel Bonner and Bas Korsten named Wunderman Thompson global CCOs
Move follows J Walter Thompson and Wunderman merger in 2018.
Dentsu Aegis departures continue with UK leadership exits
Amplifi UK CEO Pippa Glucklich is leaving along with Gyro chair Kate Howe, who is also DAN's executive director of creative, customer experience and commerce.
Imperial Tobacco reviews global ad account
Brands include Davidoff, JPS and Parker & Simpson.
MediaMonks acquires influencer agency IMA
IMA clients include Beiersdorf, Heineken and Booking.com.
Emirates reviews global media account
Havas is expected to repitch.
Omnicom global revenue down 3.6%; APAC organic growth slows
Revenue and profit both fell in the second quarter of the year.
Mindshare named Cannes Lions Media Network of the Year
Starcom and MediaCom took second and third places.