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Vice Media have taken over Refinery29 following months of talks about the acquisition. The female-focused site, who was struggling financially, was looking for a partner...

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Industry News

David Pemsel moves to Premier League

Anisha Kapoor

October 3, 2019

David Pemsel, the Guardian’s chief executive since 2015, will be taking the helm at the Premier League early next year. The appointment comes after a...

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Advertising Industry

Weber Shandwick wins 14 Clios across 12 categories, its strongest year yet

Anisha Kapoor

September 27, 2019

Weber Shandwick President and CEO Gail Heimann served as first-ever PR Jury Chair at the 2019 Clio Awards Weber Shandwick, one of the world's leading...

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Industry News

Marie Claire promotes Andrea Thompson to editor-in-chief

Anisha Kapoor

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

Marie Claire UK have promoted Andrea Thompson to Editor-in-Chief of the now digital-only publication. Andrea Thompson, who has 17 years experience as an award-winning journalist...

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Advertising Industry Marketing

Melissa Ditson named CCO of MRM//McCann Salt Lake City and San Francisco

Anisha Kapoor

September 23, 2019

MRM//McCann today announced that Melissa Ditson is joining the global customer relationship agency as Chief Creative Officer of MRM//McCann's US West, leading creative operations for...

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Industry Marketing

Kristof Fahy joins Moonpig

Anisha Kapoor

September 20, 2019October 29, 2019

Kristof Fahy is joining card retailer Moonpig as their new chief marketing officer. Having worked previously at Hostelworld, Telegraph, William Hill and most recently Checkatrade.com,...

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Advertising Industry

WPP appoints Keith Weed to the Board

Anisha Kapoor

September 19, 2019

WPP today announced the appointment of Keith Weed to the Board as a non-Executive Director. Keith was named the World’s Most Influential Chief Marketing Officer...

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Design Industry

Leo Burnett London unveil ‘Design: Humanity’s Best Friend’

Anisha Kapoor

September 18, 2019

Leo Burnett and Design Museum campaign aimed at celebrating the impact of design in everyone’s lives Leo Burnett London, a creative agency, and the Design...

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Advertising Industry

WPP leaders named role models for women in business and champions of gender diversity

Anisha Kapoor

September 13, 2019

Acknowledgement of WPP leaders reflects ongoing work to improve gender balance across agency Twelve leaders across WPP have been recognised in the 2019 HERoes Women...

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Advertising Industry Marketing

WPP and InMobi Group partner to co-build unique benefits

Nathaniel Mark

September 11, 2019

WPP – InMobi Group partnership to help marketers enhance brand experiences for consumers WPP and InMobi Group have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to...

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MediaMonks wins Fanta South-East Asia account

Nathaniel Mark

September 10, 2019

MediaMonks to further develop and amplify Fanta presence in South-East Asia After a highly competitive pitch, S4 Capital-owned MediaMonks has now become the lead agency...

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Industry Marketing

Grey Group appoints Nirvik Singh as Chief Operating Officer

Anisha Kapoor

September 10, 2019

Grey Group promotes 30-year veteran Nirvik Singh to lead development of its borderless integrated marketing model Michael Houston, Worldwide CEO of Grey Group, announced the...