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M+C Saatchi Group has appointed Jackie Stevenson as its Global Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, effective August 1, 2025. Reporting to Global CEO Zaid Al-Qassab, she will lead global strategy,…
Jonnie Cahill, former CMO at The Heineken Company, has joined PepsiCo as senior vice president and chief marketing officer for its International Foods division. Cahill began his career at Diageo…
Leo Australia has appointed Magda Triantafyllidis as Chief Client Partner for ANZ and Philip Hwang as Transformation Director to bolster client partnerships and innovation. Triantafyllidis, formerly Managing Director at Hardhat,…
VML has promoted Jeff Geheb to CEO of VML Enterprise Solutions, a rapidly growing $1.5 billion division focused on technology transformation, commerce, customer experience, and consulting. Geheb will continue reporting…
SOCIALEYEZ, a leading creative strategy team in the Middle East, has partnered with Texas Chicken to enhance its digital presence across the UAE, KSA, and Oman. The collaboration, which began…
PUMA has announced leadership changes, appointing Arthur Hoeld as CEO and Chairman of the Management Board, effective July 1, 2025. Hoeld, who has over 26 years of experience in the…
PUMA has partnered with RE&UP Recycling Technologies to expand its RE:FIBRE program to the Americas, aiming to transform textile waste into recycled cotton fibers and polyester chips. This collaboration supports…
Amanda Wills is returning to CNN Worldwide as Group Senior VP, Chief Content Officer, leading digital transformation and storytelling innovation across TV, digital, and streaming. Reporting to the Executive Editor…
Cinelytic, a leading AI-powered content intelligence platform, has acquired Jumpcut Media, a top provider of AI-driven IP management and audience analysis tools. This move strengthens Cinelytic’s ability to optimize decision-making…
Nissan has announced a major leadership overhaul to drive short-term performance and long-term growth. Ivan Espinosa, the current chief planning officer, will become president and CEO on April 1st, replacing…
WARC Media’s latest Platform Insights report highlights TikTok’s growing influence on advertising, consumption, and performance, despite uncertainty over a potential US ban. Key takeaways: Despite regulatory concerns, TikTok remains a…
MINI has named Jung von Matt as its lead creative agency for international campaigns, with operations led from London and Zurich. The agency won the account after a competitive pitch,…
Ogilvy has promoted Tim LeGallo to Chief Production Officer, North America, a newly created role. LeGallo will work closely with Chief Creative Officer Rafael Rizuto to integrate talent and resources,…
Prada is nearing a €1.5 billion acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings, with the deal potentially finalizing by March. The due diligence process has raised no major concerns, speeding up…
Ogilvy Melbourne has appointed Ant Simmons as Executive Creative Director, following Hilary Badger’s departure to Leo Australia. Simmons, who joined in late 2023 as Group Creative Director, was promoted for…
Leo Australia has appointed Hilary Badger as Executive Creative Director (ECD) in Melbourne, strengthening its leadership during a period of growth. With 20+ years of experience, Badger joins from Ogilvy…
VML has appointed Paul Randall as its first Chief Delivery Officer for North America to lead the Program Delivery Organization (PDO), enhancing project delivery across the agency. Randall, formerly from…
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher will step down on March 1, with CFO Fernando Fernandez succeeding him. Schumacher, who took over in July 2023, led key initiatives like the €8 billion…
Dentsu Malaysia has appointed Bala Pomaleh as CEO of Media to strengthen leadership and drive innovation. Bala returns after nearly nine years at IPG Mediabrands, bringing over 20 years of…
Atlys, a digital visa platform recently funded with $20 million, is expanding into the UK with the acquisition of Artionis, a UK-based visa services company. This acquisition adds 40 employees…
Ogilvy has appointed Clare Lawson as the Global President of Ogilvy One, its customer engagement unit. With over 20 years of experience in digital engagement, Lawson previously served as Global…
Omnicom Media Group (OMG) has appointed Nikki Grafton as CEO of OMG New Zealand, a newly created role to focus on the New Zealand market. This move establishes OMG New…
DEPT® has appointed Christine Watts as Client Director for Creative and Media in Australia. With 15+ years of experience, including leadership at Wunderman NY, she will manage key clients like…
Nielsen has named Kirsten Riolo as Head of Consumer Insights for Australia and New Zealand, overseeing its new Custom Research Division. She will lead primary research initiatives, helping brands refine…
SharkNinja has appointed Linus Karlsson as Executive VP & Chief Creative Officer, effective March 3. In this newly created role, Karlsson will lead brand storytelling, creative strategy, and consumer engagement…
John Nallen has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Fox Corporation, with a new long-term employment agreement through June 2028. Nallen, a member of the Office of…
Dentsu has secured Pandora’s global media account for the next two years, continuing an eight-year partnership. The deal covers 36 markets, including the USA, UK, and Australia. Dentsu has evolved…
We Are Social has appointed Toby Southgate as its new Global Group CEO. He joins from Forsman & Bodenfors, where he led strategic growth and collaboration initiatives. In his new…
AI startup Perplexity has confirmed its bid for TikTok’s U.S. operations, proposing a deal that ensures U.S. control and satisfies government concerns. The offer includes a future IPO granting the…
Ipsos has acquired Whereto Research, a prominent public sector research firm in Australia. Based in Melbourne, Whereto specializes in public policy and government communication evaluation. Ipsos, with over 25 years…