Ogilvy Paris has launched the third edition of Hors Circuit, a free springboard competition to help talented artists emerge without a network. The competition is open to young artists residing in France between the ages …
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Uncommon opens in New York with Sam Shepherd as CCO
October 21, 2023
Uncommon, “the creative studio building brands that people in the real world actually wish existed”, has opened in New York. The studio has already worked across projects for some of America’s most renowned and creatively …
Mandie van der Merwe becomes AWARD chair as Cam Blackley steps down
October 18, 2023
The Advertising Council Australia has selected Mandie van der Merwe, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia’s’s incoming joint chief creative officer as the new chair of the Australasian Writers and Art Directors Association (AWARD). She takes over …
Squeak E.Clean Studios at SXSW: Answering those tricky AI questions
October 18, 2023
How will AI impact the future of music creativity for better or worse? Squeak E.Clean executive creative director, Rob Barbato is one of the music industry leaders discussing how the industry has toed the line …
CCO, Cam Blackley, to leave M&C Saatchi AUNZ
October 17, 2023
Cam Blackley, chief creative officer at M&C Saatchi AUNZ, is departing the business after almost six years at the agency. Blackley stated, “The last six years at M&C Saatchi have been incredibly fulfilling. I am proud …
Bear Meets Eagle on Fire, TBWA & OMD form +61 to win Telstra
October 17, 2023
Telstra has left The Monkeys, CHEP and DBB for +61, a new creative partnership formed to lead Telstra’s account. +61 is a partnership of independent creative studio, Bear Meets Eagle On Fire (creative), TBWA (strategy …
AWARD School has announced its school heads for 2024. The six acclaimed creatives will make their debut as leaders helping to guide the next wave of creative talent. Sharon Edmondston, group creative director, M&C Saatchi Group …
Marcel promotes creatives, Youri Guerassimov and Gaëtan du Peloux, to co-presidents
October 10, 2023
Between them, Youri Guerassimov and Gaëtan du Peloux, have hundreds of international creative awards, including 22 Grand Prix and 46 Lions. Now they add co-presidents of Marcel to heir renown. Their appointment reflects the agency's …
Gucci launched the Gucci Changemakers programme in North America in 2018 to support change in its industry. So far, it has supported over 50 non-profit organisations with grants and over 70 students with scholarships to …
Mother wins Marks & Spencer clothing
October 6, 2023
Marks & Spencer has appointed Mother as the new creative agency on its clothing business after parting ways with House 337 a few weeks ago. Mother’s first work is expected to launch this Christmas. M&S Food …
Alex Lubar has been made global chief executive officer of DDB Worldwide. He succeeds Australian expat, Marty O’Halloran, who will continue as chairman. Lubar (above left) was appointed president and chief operating officer of DDB Worldwide …
CCO, Jim Curtis, leaves Clemenger BBDO for McCann NY & Deputy ECD, Gary McCreadie, leaves Lucky Generals
September 30, 2023
Gary McCreadie has moved again. This time, he is leaving Lucky Generals after just six months. He joined Lucky Generals in March this year as deputy executive creative director from Larchmont in New Zealand where …