Rapley Smith Jones, the agency founded by the former Grey Worldwide London chief executive, Martin Smith, with Mark Rapley and Roisin Robothan-Jones, is being "mothballed" after less than a year in business.
13 Dec 2002
| by IAN DARBY
Zenith Optimedia Group is moving a large chunk of its clients' estimated £15 million outdoor spend into the poster specialist Meridian Outdoor.
13 Dec 2002
Wyeth, the pharmaceutical company that markets Anadin and other over-the-counter products, has narrowed the shortlist for its media account to Optimedia and BBJ. Mediaedge:cia has been knocked out. A decision is expected next week.
13 Dec 2002
The digital agency Profero has won a £2 million account to work with the pharmaceuticals giant AstraZeneca on a global basis in 2003.
06 Dec 2002
| by MARK SWENEY
The electronic goods manufacturer Toshiba has appointed WCRS to run a £15 million pan-European brand campaign to take on Dell and Hewlett-Packard.
06 Dec 2002
The digital media agency i-level, which handles the entire new-media work for BT, has won the online media account for Specsavers following a four-way pitch. Outrider had held the account.
06 Dec 2002
OMD UK has won the £11 million centralised media account for Nestle's Purina petfood division.
06 Dec 2002
| by LUCY AITKEN
Or are they essential to help steer their clients through the bad times? Lucy Aitken investigates.
29 Nov 2002
Starcom Motive has won the £1 million media account for the fragrance and gift brand Penhaligon's. The creative account was handed to Springer Jacoby earlier this month.