Media Network of the Year: Maxus
15 Dec 2011
A new-business record that included some big wins and award-winning work for existing clients have given the WPP-backed Maxus a stellar year.
A stunning year in terms of new business saw BBDO Worldwide win every global pitch it contested - and duly return to the top of the network pile.
A new-business record that included some big wins and award-winning work for existing clients have given the WPP-backed Maxus a stellar year.
Dale Adams, the president of Omnicom's Diversified Agency Services division (DAS), is also taking on the additional role of chief executive.
Phil Andrews, the Partners Andrews Aldridge co-founder and chief operating officer of Engine, is leaving the group and the direct marketing agency he helped launch 13 years ago.
Ryanair's risqué charity calendar, featuring a new line-up of scantily-clad female cabin crew, has received over 8,000 complaints from members of the public, while an ad promoting it is being investigated by the ASA for being "sexist".
Directory enquiry service 118 118 is launching a fleet of free cabs for Londoners, as part of an ad campaign to encourage partygoers to pre-book taxis over the Christmas period.
Wickes, the home improvement retailer, has appointed Carat to handle its £23 million media planning and buying account.
Hotel group Hyatt has appointed PHD to handle its digital media planning and buying globally after a pitch.
Wieden & Kennedy (W+K) has appointed its London agency managing director Neil Christie and global interactive executive creative director Iain Tait as partners.