Think HQ names Sarah Wood as Sydney Director.
Think HQ has appointed Sarah Wood as Sydney Director to lead its expansion in the region and drive national growth. She succeeds Lorraine Jokovic, former LOUD CEO, who successfully integrated…
Jackie Stevenson named Global Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at M+C Saatchi Group.
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,…
PepsiCo names Jonnie Cahill SVP and CMO of International Foods.
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 Strengthens Leadership with Key Hires
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 appoints Jeff Geheb as CEO of VML Enterprise Solutions.
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 to boost Texas Chicken’s digital presence in MENA.
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 appoints former Adidas sales head as CEO, announces leadership changes.
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 and RE&UP team up to launch RE:FIBRE in the Americas.
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 joins CNN as Group SVP & Chief Content Officer.
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 acquires Jumpcut Media, expanding AI content platform.
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 appoints Ivan Espinosa as CEO in leadership reshuffle.
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…
TikTok’s global ad revenue to exceed $30B in 2025 despite US ban uncertainty.
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 names Jung von Matt as global creative agency.
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 appoints Tim LeGallo as Chief Production Officer, North America.
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 close to acquiring Versace for €1.5 billion.
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 Names Ant Simmons ECD
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…
Ex-Ogilvy Creative Lead Hilary Badger joins Leo Australia as ECD.
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…
Paul Randall named Chief Delivery Officer for North America at VML.
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 steps down; Fernando Fernandez to succeed.
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 appoints Bala Pomaleh as Media CEO.
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 expands into the UK by acquiring Artionis.
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…
Clare Lawson appointed Global President of Ogilvy One.
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 names Nikki Grafton CEO of OMG New Zealand.
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 names Christine Watts Client Director, Creative & Media.
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 names Kirsten Riolo head of ANZ Custom Research Division.
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 appoints ex-IKEA Creative Chief as Global Marketing Head.
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 named President and COO of Fox Corporation.
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…
Pandora appoints dentsu to manage its global media account.
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 names Toby Southgate as Global CEO.
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…
Perplexity bids for TikTok U.S. with a local control plan.
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…