The Diary thinks Hamish Pringle needs a holiday. He’s been living his art too long. His latest book, Celebrity Sells, is out, but Pringle seems to have been taking its precepts too literally, and is trying to sell his book by being a celebrity. Hence the e-mail sent (on a Saturday – he must be […]
Miles Calcraft Briginshaw Duffy has created a new TV execution for its Travelocity campaign with Alan Whicker. It features Whicker with the voice of Welsh comedian Rob Brydon.
Premier Foods general marketing manager John Steel has left the company to set up a marketing consultancy. His replacement has yet to be appointed.
Ex-Diesel marketing chief Paul Poole has been appointed to the new position of marketing director at global motor racing event Bullrun, which styles itself “the world’s most glamorous rally”. Poole will oversee the development of the brand and create a marketing push to secure financial backers. He will also be responsible for brand protection of […]
Lowe has created a television campaign for the Vauxhall Movano heavy van, the first time a Vauxhall van has been advertised on TV since 1992. The ad will break on April 6 during a Champions League football match on ITV, and will run for a month. It shows a cowering apprentice who lights a match […]
Nissan Motor Company has appointed Steven Wilhite as its global marketing chief, following a top-level management reshuffle. He replaces Jean-Jacques LeGoff, who returns to Renault. Renault, which has a 44 per cent controlling stake in Nissan, has not said what role LeGoff will be filling. Renault’s top marketer at the moment is François Hinfray, who […]