Month: February 2005

Red Cross boosts image with DFGW

Marketing Week

The British Red Cross has appointed DFGW to its advertising business following a four-way pitch. The business is thought to be worth about &£1m. The appointment follows British Red Cross’s decision to revamp its brand identity and positioning, in the wake of concerns that the public perceives the charity as too heavily focused on overseas […]

Spirit Advertising creates Smoke-Free London campaign

Marketing Week

Spirit Advertising has created a campaign for Smoke-Free London ahead of No Smoking Day on March 9. The agency has been appointed by the lobby group and NHS London Stop Smoking Services to launch their ‘Stop kidding yourself’ campaign, which breaks this week. Spirit has created a series of bus and radio ads that challenge […]

DM puts boot into junk

Marketing Week

Despite public opinion, DM is an effective marketing tool and one brand owners will continue to use. But how best to change consumer perception? David Benady reports

Tood leaves EMAP

Marketing Week

EMAP Advertising marketing director Sue Todd is leaving the company to join Viacom Outdoor in the same role. She leaves on April 8.