Publicis Health has agreed to pay a $350 million (£274 million) settlement to avoid going to trial in the US over its role in helping promote OxyContin.
Global and D&AD launch free OOH masterclass taught by industry stalwarts
Global has partnered with D&AD to launch ‘Creating Impact with Outdoor Advertising’, a creative masterclass porgramme.
Critics warn John Lewis’ new director collective may spell the end of the ‘traditional Christmas tear-jerker’
Critics have warned that John Lewis’s new French directors, Megaforce, may spell the end of the retailer’s ‘traditional tear-jerker’ Christmas advert.
Publicis Groupe expands global ad tech partnership with Mediaocean
Advertising platform Mediaocean has announced an expanded seven-year partnership with major international agency Publicis Groupe.
Publicis hires WPP’s Demet Ikiler as chief operating officer
Publicis has appointed Demet Ikiler as its new COO of Publicis Groupe EMEA, in a bid to bring a new ‘dynamic of leadership’ to the region.
Swarovski awards media account to Publicis Media agency Zenith
Swarovski has awarded its global media account to Publicis-owned creative agency Zenith, who will take over from Havas Media in January.
Heineken campaign ‘The Office Cleaners’ offers workers vouchers for free beer
Heineken has unveiled the latest iteration of its #workresponsibly initiative titled ‘The Office Cleaners’.
Publicis opens social media-first creative agency Boomerang UK
Publicis Group has opened a ‘social-first’ creative agency in London called Boomerang UK, an extension of a Netherlands-based agency.
UM chief executive set to depart her role at the end of the year
UM UK and Ireland chief executive Rachel Forde has announced that she is leaving the agency at the end of the year.
Publicis agency Starcom UK recruits managing partner of iProspect owned by Dentsu
Publicis Groupe agency Starcom UK has recruited Lin-Sze Teh as its head of planning in a bid to driving ‘faster growth’ for clients.