29 Sep 2000
Matthew Hooper, the chief executive of Interfocus, has been chosen as the new chairman of the Sales Promotion Consultants Association. He takes over from the departing chairman, Clive Mishon, who held the post for two years. - General release.
29 Sep 2000
Queercompany, the internet portal for the gay and lesbian community, has ditched St Luke s and handed the start-up Anti-corp the task of developing a press and poster campaign. - General release.
29 Sep 2000
Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO and Fisburn Hedges have been appointed by the International Committee of the Red Cross to advise on its communications strategy. The charity is planning a worldwide campaign to promote its role. - General release.
29 Sep 2000
Impiric has chosen Stewart Pearson as the new chief executive for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. His role will be to reinforce Impiric s strategic direction across Europe. - General release.
29 Sep 2000
The Leith Agency has been chosen to create a new ad campaign for COI Communications, addressing the problem of homelessness. It is the Leith s first piece of government business since winning a place on COI s roster earlier this year. - General release.
29 Sep 2000
Eurostar has begun a review of its pan-European direct marketing account, which is held by Rapier. The company is in the process of drawing up a shortlist of six agencies, which it will ask to assess its frequent traveller programme and develop a relationship marketing plan. - CampaignLive.
29 Sep 2000
Fuji Film is reviewing its above-the-line business for its colour film range. The business, held by Impiric, part of Young s network, is worth pounds 3.5 million in the UK. - General release.
29 Sep 2000
| by EMMA POOLE
The Advertising Standards Authority has appointed Lord Borrie QC as its new chairman. He will take up the post in January, replacing Lord Rodgers of Quarry Bank, who is retiring after holding the position for six years.
29 Sep 2000
TBWA/London has created a new print campaign for the Big Issue Foundation, which aims to intensify awareness of its work with the homeless.
29 Sep 2000
Campaign has been asked to point out that in last week s story on Bayer s media moving to New PHD, we said the incumbents on the account were Euro RSCG Healthcare and Media Planning. It was, in fact, held by Acumen and Media Planning.