WPP to merge J Walter Thompson and Wunderman to form global creative, data and technology agency Wunderman Thompson
WPP is set to merge J Walter Thompson and Wunderman to form global creative, data and technology agency Wunderman Thomps…
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adam&eve/DDB’s John Lewis Xmas ad shows how the gift of a piano changed Elton John’s life
John Lewis & Partners has released its Christmas ad for 2018, rewinding through the Sir Elton John’s life stor…
Tony Granger retires as Debbi Vandeven named global chief creative officer of VMLY&R; Paul Nagy takes regional CCO Australia and NZ role; network actively recruiting a regional CCO in Asia to replace the outgoing Marcus Rebeschini
Following the September merger of Y&R and VML to form VMLY&R, the WPP-owned network has today announced its crea…
Who’s where? Portfolio & Reel’s update of Asia, Aust + NZ Ad Agencies and Production Co lists
Portfolio & Reel’s Asia, Australia + New Zealand ad agency and production company directories have recently be…
Shock for WPP AUNZ as CEO and exec director Mike Connaghan quits after 12 years at the helm
The board of WPP AUNZ has accepted the resignation of CEO and executive director Mike Connaghan, who will exit the busin…
Bestads passes the 200,000 members mark
Bestadsontv.com – the worldwide creative site showcasing the world’s latest and greatest commercials, print,…
BBDO replaces WPP as lead creative agency on Ford but WPP still part of a multi-agency team and continue to handle Ford advertising in China
In a blow for WPP worldwide, Ford Motor Co. has selected BBDO as its lead creative agency, replacing WPP in that role wh…
WPP merges global networks Y&R with VML to form VMLY&R to be led by VML’s Jon Cook
WPP today announced the creation of a new agency, VMLY&R, uniting two of its leading brands to deliver a fully integ…
After 14 years FCB Asia-Pacific ECD James Mok to depart to pursue consultancy opportunities
After 14 years, James Mok, chief creative officer of FCB New Zealand and Asia-Pacific ECD, will be leaving the agency la…
Damon Stapleton: Advertising. Enough plankton, and you sir, have a whale.
A blog written by Damon Stapleton, chief creative officer of DDB New Zealand “Man is what he believes.” R…