The IPM is delighted to welcome the new head of its in-house Legal Advisory Service: James Wilkinson-Green. He replaces Helen Hart, who leaves with immediate effect to pursue new opportunities.

James joins the IPM with an impeccable professional marketing compliance pedigree, following three years at CBS Outdoor, four and half years at the ASA and, most recently, two years as Senior Compliance Manager at Virgin Media.

Three other things you need to know about James…

• He spent the majority of 2018 travelling around South America and South-East Asia with his partner, as well as sailing solo up the east coast of the UK from Essex to Orkney.
• He makes a great salsa verde.
• He loves freediving.

James said: “I’m delighted to be joining the IPM in this exciting role at such an interesting time for the industry. I’m really looking forward to delivering far-reaching compliance advice to the IPM membership and beyond, as well as sharing industry updates and my opinions on a wide range of topics, and working closely with my old colleagues at CAP and the ASA.”

Paul Cope, Managing Director of the IPM, added: “We’re thrilled to have James on board. He’s someone with a proven track-record for running marketing compliance functions, as well as building great relationships with key regulators and other important stakeholders. Welcome James!

I’d also like to express my thanks to Helen Hart, whose knowledge and enthusiasm will be missed. We wish her well in all her future endeavours”.

Following a full handover with Helen, James settled into his new role on Monday 21^st January.

You will be able to contact James with all your promotional compliance questions and requests via the usual means: legal@theipm.org.uk and 020 3848 0447.

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Leading marketing and communications agency Edit, part of Kin + Carta, has announced the appointment of Alex Keep as Associate Director of Delivery.

Alex Keep brings with him an extensive client services and project management background from his former role at Prophecy Unlimited, where he was Head of Delivery, working with a variety of big‐brand clients including Tropicana, BMW Group, Evian and Danone. He had previously led the project management team at The Real Adventure. With full responsibility for the ongoing development of Edit’s delivery strategy, Alex will play a pivotal role in driving forward the efficient planning and seamless connection of Edit’s services – which include media and SEO, CRM, technology and data science.

In his new role, Alex will take charge of the existing project management talent within the business, whilst overseeing project planning and coordinating with senior management to ensure the continuation of timely delivery of Edit’s services.

Commenting on the appointment, Edit’s Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Fisher said: “With a wealth of knowledge and experience in coordinating project management, resourcing and collaboration across services in fast paced agency environments, Alex will be invaluable in leading the delivery our full‐service proposition as we continue to grow. His project planning and process skills will ensure Edit provides a best in class project management service to our clients.”

Alex added: “I’m delighted to be joining Edit at such an exciting time – the capability and breadth here is first class, and the ambition is huge. I look forward to helping the team build something truly special.”

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Lock-in Marketing is delighted to announce the addition of Business Development Director, Stuart Hall, to the team.

Richard Gibbs, Managing Director says “Joining us from Sodexo, Stuart has a wealth of experience in creating consumer reward-led campaigns to help clients achieve their acquisition, retention and engagement objectives.  With his passion and commitment to finding the right solution we have no doubt Stuart will be a valuable asset to Lock-in Marketing”.

Stuart adds ““I’m really excited to be joining such a vibrant, creative agency. Lock-in Marketing feels like a great fit with my previous experience and I’m looking forward to getting involved in some exciting campaigns!”.

As one of the UK’s most innovative rewards-led marketing agencies, Lock-in Marketing offers innovative, reward-led marketing strategies that engage and excite consumers. They understand it’s difficult for brands to get stand-out and engage with consumers on an emotional level. Lock-in Marketing continually develop new, innovative promotional solutions that offer high value consumer rewards at a fraction of their real cost as an alternative to discounting.  Crucially, this is combined with a highly skilled and experienced team to produce a bespoke solution to not only drive sales but also offer real ROI.

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Chanel Bradford has joined award-winning travel incentive and prize fulfilment agency, Cloud Nine Incentives, as its new Account Executive. With a background in the travel industry, she is set to play a key role across the agency’s growing prize fulfilment area.

Chanel will be responsible for the creation of prize solutions for the marketing, film and PR sectors and will work within the client services team.

Sophie Chambers, Director of Cloud Nine, says: “2018 has been a hugely busy year for Cloud Nine and so we are very pleased to welcome Chanel to the team during this exciting time.  We have every confidence she will be of great value to Cloud Nine and the wider client community.

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