MHP Communications has been appointed by the Saudi Arabian government to help promote a multi-billion-pound public transport project.
Virgin Atlantic marketing director Simon Lloyd has left the airline after less than a year, with marketing responsibilities to be taken on by the brand's global sales director Maria Sebastian.
Santander, the UK retail and corporate bank, has called a review of its £27 million media planning and buying account, currently held by Carat.
John Lewis has appointed Proximity to work on its customer relationship management campaigns, after a pitch.
The7Stars has been appointed to revive HMV's fortunes and refocus the retailer's marketing on music and film, after it was rescued from administration in April.
Fashion brand Barbour has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of Paul Wilkinson as head of marketing.
Good Relations has hired Exposure director Simon Shaw to lead its new content production facility.
NHS Employers is encouraging senior leaders and chief executives within the health service to use social media through an online campaign and 'how to' guide.
Goodstuff Communications has picked up the UK media planning and buying business for Diesel TimeFrames, a joint venture between Fossil Watches and Diesel, after a pitch against incumbent Mindshare.
Yahoo has agreed a deal to buy social blogging platform Tumblr for more than $1bn (£720m).