Public broadcaster Channel 4 is facing pressure from Labour MP Alex Sobel to stop airing betting companies’ ads across its platforms.
Dept nabs VML’s chief business officer for new role
Creative agency Dept has appointed VML’s global chief business officer Andrew Dimitriou as its new global chief client and growth officer.
Klarna renames sports icon ‘Shaquille O’Deal’ for biggest-ever Xmas campaign
Shaquille O’Neal has been renamed Shaquille O’Deal for Klarna’s upcoming blockbuster Christmas campaign, which will celebrate festive deals.
Asda signs celeb power couple for Children in Need campaign
BBC Children in Need and George at Asda have teamed up to launch the charity’s official 2024 t-shirt, enlisting Tom and Giovanna Fletcher
JOAN London strengthens senior team with four new hires
Independent creative agency JOAN London has strengthened its senior team with four new hires, poaching top names from the competition.
Iris London nabs new CEO from Accenture Song
Iris has appointed Zoe Eagles as the new CEO of its London offices, with Katy Hopkins joining her as an executive creative director.
PHD poaches EssenceMediacom bigwig in further body blow
PHD has poached EssenceMediacom’s global product and solutions officer Vincent Rebeix, dealing a further blow to the beleaguered WPP outfit.
VCCP Media poaches LADBible marketing lead to bolster senior team
VCCP Media has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of LADBible’s director of marketing and comms Lindsay Turner as its new MD
Labour urged to reverse Tories’ ‘soft touch’ gambling ad controls
The Labour government is coming under increasing pressure to impose stricter regulations on gambling advertising.
WPP purchases New Commercial Arts in potential £40m deal
WPP has purchased creative agency New Commercial Arts for an estimated £40 million, with a view towards integrating it within the Ogilvy network.
