The Drinkaware Trust, the charity that promotes responsible drinking in the UK, has appointed Jean Collingwood as its first chief executive. She takes over the role in mid-July. The role has been overseen by Kevin Byrne, who was seconded from the civil service, since November last year. Collingwood has over 15 years’ experience in marketing […]
Children’s entertainment group Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids & Family Group has named Pam Kaufman as chief marketing officer. Kaufman was previously executive vice-president of marketing and worldwide promotions.
Sport and entertainment rights and sponsorship company IMG has appointed Oliver Gers as senior vice-president. He joins from FremantleMedia were he was general manager. Gers will be based in the New York office and also hold the title global head of new media and co-head of a new business unit. He will co-head IMG Entertainment […]
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The Advertising Association is fighting against a climate of mistrust against the industry with a campaign to promote the benefits marketing brings to society. But some argue the AA must do more to win the support of its members before tackling public opinion. Sonoo Singh reports
Home improvement retailer Homebase is tapping into the burgeoning interest in gardening with the nationwide launch of its Garden Living Club. It follows a low-key trial of the scheme earlier this year. The club will give members discount on products and concessions to gardening events such as at Hampton Court. Members will also receive a […]
Rick Bendel, Asda’s controversial marketing director, has added consumer public relations to his remit as part of a shift in the supermarket group’s marketing strategy.
Heineken global marketing chief Peter van Campen has left the company following a dispute with the chief executive. The group commerce director has left the Dutch brewer after 15 years with the company, without a job to go to, over “differing views” with chief executive Jean-Francois van Boxmeer. The brewer has confirmed Campen’s departure but […]
The Government is drawing up a list of advertising and media agencies to launch a campaign to support the new diploma qualification that is being introduced by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). The pitch will be handled by the COI. The new diplomas are aimed at 14- to 19-year-olds and are offered as […]
EMAP is undertaking a multi-million pound relaunch of its beleaguered men’s title FHM as the publishing company attempts to complete a restructure.
Harrison Troughton Wunderman (HTW) has been appointed to handle Oranges 20m consolidated direct marketing account following a four-way pitch. The business was previously split between Craik Jones Watson Mitchell Voelkel and WWAV Rapp Collins.
Digital telecoms company SpinVox has appointed former MTV marketer James Scroggs as vice-president of consumer business. The move comes just two weeks after Scroggs announced his departure from MTV Networks, where he was UK & Ireland vice-president of marketing. Scroggs will be responsible for building consumer awareness of SpinVox and will head its consumer marketing […]
Children’s charity Barnardos is launching a campaign that aims to encourage people to reconsider their opinion of difficult children. The campaign, created by Bartle Bogle Hegarty, will run across print, radio and online, with the radio ads voiced by James Bond actor Daniel Craig. The online campaign focuses on the true story of a verbally […]