Category: industry

Integrated agency INITIALS has promoted Rachel Bateman, director and head of live engagement, to its senior leadership board as part of the agency’s ongoing championship of its live engagement offering.

INITIALS puts Bateman on board

Integrated agency INITIALS has promoted Rachel Bateman, director and head of live engagement, to its senior leadership board as part of the agency’s ongoing...

Leading employee and customer engagement solutions company Grass Roots is being bought by Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., a leading prepaid and payments global company based in California.

Grass Roots acquired by Blackhawk

Leading employee and customer engagement solutions company Grass Roots is being bought by Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc., a leading prepaid and payments global company...

The Institute of Promotional Marketing (IPM) has revealed the shortlist for the COGS 2016 awards program for the best UK marketing services providers.

IPM COGS Awards 2016 nominations

The Institute of Promotional Marketing (IPM) has revealed the companies which have made it to the shortlist of its prestigious annual awards program for the best...

Europe’s “first chia seed based drink”, wow, has appointed Diffusion as its retained agency to handle its launch in the UK, following a competitive pitch.

Wow appoints Diffusion for UK launch

Europe’s “first chia seed based drink”, wow, has appointed Diffusion as its retained agency to handle its launch in the UK, following a competitive pitch. wow is...

The Institute of Promotional Marketing (IPM) has welcomed plans from the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) to tighten up the rules surrounding the advertising and marketing of High Fat Salt Sugar (HFSS) foods, particularly to children.

CAP Code Consultation: IPM Explains all…

In May, CAP launched a public consultation to discuss proposed amends to the CAP Code.  CAP aim to make key changes to the CAP Code following investigation into...

Brexit: View from the IPM

As we all let the views and opinions on the EU Referendum decision sink in, we have spoken to the IPM for their comments. As a key part of the self-regulatory process,...

M&S launched its ‘Sparks’ loyalty and store card in 2016, supported by extensive direct mail activity created and managed by The Lettershop Group (TLG).

Case Study: Sparks hits the mark for M&S

Sparks hits the mark for Marks & Spencer ‘National Treasure’ Marks and Spencer introduced its first store card, ‘Sparks’, in 2016, offering a personalised...

Full service creative agency Doner London has announced a number of new hires following the success of its global campaign for Italian footwear brand Geox.

Doner London adds to team

Full service creative agency Doner London has announced a number of new hires following the recent success of its multi-million euro global campaign for Italian footwear...

Andrew Dimitriou, President of Y&R Europe

Y&R adds to Labstore shopper leadership

Y&R has appointed a new leadership team to drive network integration and accelerate growth within its Labstore Europe shopper marketing business, following rapid...

IPM Awards 2016: Telefónica, Leo Burnett/Arc and Space named Brand Owner of the Year, Agency of the Year and Grand Prix winners respectively.

Telefónica, Leo Burnett/Arc, Space win big

Telefónica, Leo Burnett/Arc and Space were crowned the big winners at The IPM Awards 2016, taking home the trophies for Brand Owner of the Year, Agency of the Year and...