OgilvyAction, the brand activation arm of the Ogilvy Group announces the appointment of Richard Woodward as business development director.

Momentum Worldwide has made a number of executive appointments within its European and UK operations.

Filmology, the UK’s leading film and cinema promotions specialist, has appointed John Ridley in the newly created position of business development director.

Digital marketing agency, iCrossing UK has appointed Mark Iremonger, previously head of digital and planning at Proximity London, as chief strategy officer.

The corporate sector has continued to drive solid growth for the UK’s gift card and voucher industry in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2011.

Iceland has recruited London based agency whynot! to secure a range of partnership offers and discounts for its customers.

SpaceandPeople and CBS Outdoor UK have announced that they have secured the concession to manage experiential and immersive activity campaigns at First Great Western’s (FGW) 210 train stations.

Arc, the Brand Activation arm of The Leo Burnett Group, has been awarded a BTL brief for Peroni Nastro Azzurro by Miller Brands UK following a 4 way pitch.

UK-based integrated advertising agency DCH has rebranded as Doner and restructured its management.

WDMP has continued its successful start to the year following new account wins and the continued growth of existing clients, such as Tesco Bank and Philips, by making a number of key appointments.

INITIALS Marketing, the independent creative communications agency, has restructured its board and made a number of promotions as part of its growth strategy for 2012.

Engagement and activation agency Pulse Group has appointed executive creative directors Magnus Thorne and Paul Turner as part of the new management team and wider restructure and expansion.

The Marketing Store has added Billington Cartmell’s Tom Lamb to the post of business director.

Nectar has announced that it has renewed its contract with Ford, enabling Nectar collectors to continue collecting and redeeming points on MOTs, non-warranty repairs and servicing.

Fixed fee company Emirat has launched what it claims is a new offering for the UK marketing industry, ‘Promotions in a Box’

Marketing road show specialist Event Marketing Solutions (EMS) has made a key new senior appointment.

whynot! has been appointed by LOVEFiLM to manage and secure partnerships as part of the entertainment brand’s marketing strategy this year.

Founded is the brain-child of two Richards - Richard Perry and Richard Mabbott - who both left gyro at the end of last year to start the new venture.

Brand Potential, one of the UK’s fastest growing brand consultancies, has appointed three senior members of staff to support the steady and consistent growth since its launch in 2010.

Rod Duncan, has retired as managing director of Prodir Ltd, a position he held for 19 years.