<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Marketing - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Marketing news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:06:18 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[WPP and Publicis go head-to-head in Coca-Cola media, data and tech review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global review follows shift from traditional media planning to agentic tools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-and-publicis-go-head-to-head-in-coca-cola-media-data-and-tech-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:06:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-and-publicis-go-head-to-head-in-coca-cola-media-data-and-tech-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lidl goes shopping for new media agencies across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review affects all "big five" holding companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lidl-goes-shopping-for-new-media-agencies-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:10:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lidl-goes-shopping-for-new-media-agencies-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco campaign highlights provenance of Finest range]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBH London created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-campaign-highlights-provenance-of-finest-range/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-campaign-highlights-provenance-of-finest-range/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social highlights from Lidl, Deliveroo, Nando’s, BT, L’Oreal and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands like Deliveroo and Sky celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, Lidl has a "sexy" collaboration with Liberty X and actor Tom Holland shares his Nando's order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/social-highlights-from-lidl-deliveroo-nandos-bt-loreal-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:23:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/social-highlights-from-lidl-deliveroo-nandos-bt-loreal-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s taps Beckham, Henry and Yamal for World Cup 'cup' campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fast-food giant is using the 2026 tournament to demonstrate the ubiquity of its restaurants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonaldrsquos-taps-beckham-henry-and-yamal-for-world-cup-cup-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonaldrsquos-taps-beckham-henry-and-yamal-for-world-cup-cup-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saatchis hires Patrick Silla as associate creative director and Matthew Tassell and Dan Kenny as senior creatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrivals have spent time at Beyond and TBWA\London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saatchis-hires-patrick-silla-as-associate-creative-director-and-matthew-tassell-and-dan-kenny-as-senior-creatives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:44:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saatchis-hires-patrick-silla-as-associate-creative-director-and-matthew-tassell-and-dan-kenny-as-senior-creatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Normal Group makes six roles redundant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes come as part of a restructure at the agency group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/not-normal-group-makes-six-roles-redundant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:44:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/not-normal-group-makes-six-roles-redundant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third of UK digital adspend to be AI-driven by 2030 – IAB report]]></title><description><![CDATA[With over half of advertisers experimenting with agentic AI, forecasts suggest AI-driven processes will take up a large portion of spend in the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/third-of-uk-digital-adspend-to-be-ai-driven-by-2030-iab-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:12:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/third-of-uk-digital-adspend-to-be-ai-driven-by-2030-iab-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMA forces Google to offer 'fairer' AI search deal to publishers in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world first, publishers will be able to opt out of their content being used to power AI features in Google search and the company must provide clear links in results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cma-forces-google-to-offer-fairer-ai-search-deal-to-publishers-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cma-forces-google-to-offer-fairer-ai-search-deal-to-publishers-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber Advertising hires EMEA sales boss from Asos Media Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head of EMEA sales role was left vacant by Paul Wright in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uber-advertising-hires-emea-sales-boss-from-asos-media-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uber-advertising-hires-emea-sales-boss-from-asos-media-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Young and Julian Vizard depart St Luke's]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two founding members have worked at the creative shop for over 30 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/alan-young-and-julian-vizard-depart-st-lukes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:50:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/alan-young-and-julian-vizard-depart-st-lukes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK advertising exports hit £19.4bn with international campaign planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK Advertising Exports Group will rebrand with international campaign launched at Outernet London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-advertising-exports-hit-194bn-with-international-campaign-planned/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-advertising-exports-hit-194bn-with-international-campaign-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robin Azis, former boss of ‘agency of decade’ HHCL, dies at 65]]></title><description><![CDATA[He rose from account manager to CEO at hotshop that made its name with Tango ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/robin-azis-former-boss-of-agency-of-decade-hhcl-dies-at-65/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/robin-azis-former-boss-of-agency-of-decade-hhcl-dies-at-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innocent Drinks marketing director Kirsty Hunter departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will be succeeded by Sam Grant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/innocent-drinks-marketing-director-kirsty-hunter-departs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/innocent-drinks-marketing-director-kirsty-hunter-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irn-Bru celebrates Scotland fans with 'football anthem' featuring Susan Boyle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucky Generals created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-celebrates-scotland-fans-with-football-anthem-featuring-susan-boyle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-celebrates-scotland-fans-with-football-anthem-featuring-susan-boyle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe hires Javier Campopiano as CCO for Leo Constellation Americas and Iberia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Javier Campopiano will report into Agathe Bousquet and Marco Venturelli, global co-chief executives of Leo Constellation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-hires-javier-campopiano-as-cco-for-leo-constellation-americas-and-iberia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-hires-javier-campopiano-as-cco-for-leo-constellation-americas-and-iberia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis shop leads first global creative rankings of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, reviews in the UK have resulted in brands such as Morrisons, KP Snacks and Samsung switching agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-shop-leads-first-global-creative-rankings-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-shop-leads-first-global-creative-rankings-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wacl award winner Adele Lewis Bridgeman launches talent strategy consultancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The business aims to help agencies and brands meet challenges of AI and economic uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wacl-award-winner-adele-lewis-bridgeman-launches-talent-strategy-consultancy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wacl-award-winner-adele-lewis-bridgeman-launches-talent-strategy-consultancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postcode Lottery and Strava campaign turns exercise into charitable donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo UK developed the creative campaign supporting the initiative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/postcode-lottery-and-strava-campaign-turns-exercise-into-charitable-donations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/postcode-lottery-and-strava-campaign-turns-exercise-into-charitable-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 4 hires ex-Spotify sales lead Wade Jastremski]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strategy lead role is a new position within Channel 4 Sales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-hires-ex-spotify-sales-lead-wade-jastremski/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-hires-ex-spotify-sales-lead-wade-jastremski/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global agency groups report card Q1: WPP revenue decline continues as Publicis calls out Wall Street sycophants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gap between the best and worst-performing holding companies shows little sign of closing as the year gets under way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/global-agency-groups-report-card-q1-wpp-revenue-decline-continues-as-publicis-calls-out-wall-street-sycophants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/global-agency-groups-report-card-q1-wpp-revenue-decline-continues-as-publicis-calls-out-wall-street-sycophants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should an agency be judged by its diversity?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast questions how far up the agenda diversity is for agencies and clients, and whether businesses should be assessed on this basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-an-agency-be-judged-by-its-diversity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-an-agency-be-judged-by-its-diversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dept hires former Droga5 CSO Dylan Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Williams also led strategy at Publicis and Mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dept-hires-former-droga5-cso-dylan-williams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dept-hires-former-droga5-cso-dylan-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinder breaks up with 'hellos' in its European campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work promotes the launch of Tinder's Astrology Mode and a redesigned Music Mode.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tinder-breaks-up-with-hellos-in-its-european-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tinder-breaks-up-with-hellos-in-its-european-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkstone Farmers’ Choir wins Britain’s Got Talent as final draws 4.5m viewers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biggest peak for ITV in 2026 outside sports fixtures and Coronation Street and Emmerdale&rsquo;s crossover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hawkstone-farmers-choir-wins-britains-got-talent-as-final-draws-45m-viewers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hawkstone-farmers-choir-wins-britains-got-talent-as-final-draws-45m-viewers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonderhood Design wins project for beauty brand Vieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wonderhood-design-wins-project-for-beauty-brand-vieve/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wonderhood-design-wins-project-for-beauty-brand-vieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI UK ads trial: four holdcos invited to spend more than £1m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trial will begin in the coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/openai-uk-ads-trial-four-holdcos-invited-to-spend-more-than-1m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/openai-uk-ads-trial-four-holdcos-invited-to-spend-more-than-1m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carat hires Jellyfish's Laura Crichton as client MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows Flora Kong's move to Dentsu X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/carat-hires-jellyfishs-laura-crichton-as-client-md/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/carat-hires-jellyfishs-laura-crichton-as-client-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts &amp; Science appoints chief investment officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Cornell departed Hearts &amp; Science at the end of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hearts-amp-science-appoints-chief-investment-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hearts-amp-science-appoints-chief-investment-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$3.6bn and counting: who has won the biggest holdco pitches of 2026 so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover, Netflix, Heineken and more have all been in play this year &mdash; but which holdcos have come out on top?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/36bn-and-counting-who-has-won-the-biggest-holdco-pitches-of-2026-so-far/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/36bn-and-counting-who-has-won-the-biggest-holdco-pitches-of-2026-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sky Bet ad shows nation gone football mad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anomaly made the campaign to celebrate the Fifa World Cup 2026, with punditry pair Roy Keane and Micah Richards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/sky-bet-ad-shows-nation-gone-football-mad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/sky-bet-ad-shows-nation-gone-football-mad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV stars go head-to-head in World Cup sweepstake]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV Creative created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-stars-go-head-to-head-in-world-cup-sweepstake/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:14:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-stars-go-head-to-head-in-world-cup-sweepstake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis and LiveRamp hit back after rivals claim M&amp;A deal will harm &lsquo;neutrality&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom and Stagwell have questioned the future independence of the data collaboration platform if it is acquired by the French agency giant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-and-liveramp-hit-back-after-rivals-claim-mampa-deal-will-harm-lsquoneutralityrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:43:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-and-liveramp-hit-back-after-rivals-claim-mampa-deal-will-harm-lsquoneutralityrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marketers may replace agencies over weak AI use, Ingenuity Pulse report finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report found 80% of marketers would consider replacing a partner that is failing to use AI effectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/marketers-may-replace-agencies-over-weak-ai-use-ingenuity-pulse-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:10:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/marketers-may-replace-agencies-over-weak-ai-use-ingenuity-pulse-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Higgidy targets pie-eyed football fans with pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The activation takes place on 17 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/higgidy-targets-pie-eyed-football-fans-with-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/higgidy-targets-pie-eyed-football-fans-with-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Momentum appoints Grace Wright as head of growth for Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[She joins from Imagination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/momentum-appoints-grace-wright-as-head-of-growth-for-europe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:20:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/momentum-appoints-grace-wright-as-head-of-growth-for-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway brings ‘Subtopia games’ to Bournemouth 7s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circle Agency created the activations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/subway-brings-subtopia-games-to-bournemouth-7s/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/subway-brings-subtopia-games-to-bournemouth-7s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Estrella Damm partners Wavey Garms for Gala activation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gala Festival is taking place from 22 to 24 May at Peckham Rye Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/estrella-damm-partners-wavey-garms-for-gala-activation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/estrella-damm-partners-wavey-garms-for-gala-activation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 4’s former head of streaming joins Global]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fatima Dowlet was made redundant as part of Channel 4's restructure in July of last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4s-former-head-of-streaming-joins-global/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4s-former-head-of-streaming-joins-global/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twinings and Uncommon Creative Studio part ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommon won the creative account in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/twinings-and-uncommon-creative-studio-part-ways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:17:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/twinings-and-uncommon-creative-studio-part-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TUI pulls Married at First Sight sponsorship following Panorama allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loss of sponsorship confirmed by Channel 4.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tui-pulls-married-at-first-sight-sponsorship-following-panorama-allegations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:17:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tui-pulls-married-at-first-sight-sponsorship-following-panorama-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PepsiCo on how a media shake-up boosted OOH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Sanderson, senior media director, head of media and planning at PepsiCo, talked about transforming the brand&rsquo;s outdoor media strategy at Media 360.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pepsico-on-how-a-media-shake-up-boosted-ooh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:17:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pepsico-on-how-a-media-shake-up-boosted-ooh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV unveils sweepstake-inspired World Cup teaser ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV Creative made the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-unveils-sweepstake-inspired-world-cup-teaser-ad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:17:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-unveils-sweepstake-inspired-world-cup-teaser-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bauer’s Thomas Garry wins Media360 Challenge 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four contestants pitched to make the case for a different medium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bauers-thomas-garry-wins-media360-challenge-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bauers-thomas-garry-wins-media360-challenge-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bisto reviews creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Foods-owned brand is running the pitch without an intermediary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bisto-reviews-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bisto-reviews-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bisto launches creative review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Foods-owned brand is running the pitch without an intermediary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bisto-launches-creative-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:18:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bisto-launches-creative-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Audio Advertising Awards 2026: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acast, Global, Goodstuff and iProspect were among the big winners at this evening's ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-audio-advertising-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:21:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-audio-advertising-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Football teases World Cup campaign with star-studded Polaroids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Polaroids feature the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kim Kardashian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nike-football-teases-world-cup-campaign-with-star-studded-polaroids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:25:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nike-football-teases-world-cup-campaign-with-star-studded-polaroids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Honda, Just Eat, Jaguar Land Rover, Carlsberg, Philips, Jacob's Creek and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of pitches, reviews and account wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-honda-just-eat-jaguar-land-rover-carlsberg-philips-jacobs-creek-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-honda-just-eat-jaguar-land-rover-carlsberg-philips-jacobs-creek-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Just Eat and British Heart Foundation manage brand risk in influencer marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands were speaking on a panel regarding how brands balance traditional and new media at Media 360.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-just-eat-and-british-heart-foundation-manage-brand-risk-in-influencer-marketing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:19:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-just-eat-and-british-heart-foundation-manage-brand-risk-in-influencer-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliveroo hires Evelyn Lopez Mendoza as head of marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evelyn Lopez Mendoza will replace Caroline Harris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deliveroo-hires-evelyn-lopez-mendoza-as-head-of-marketing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:19:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deliveroo-hires-evelyn-lopez-mendoza-as-head-of-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiscox brings 'The most disastrous campaign ever' to TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work was created by Uncommon Creative Studio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hiscox-brings-the-most-disastrous-campaign-ever-to-tv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:44:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hiscox-brings-the-most-disastrous-campaign-ever-to-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kopparberg brings the sunshine with music video-inspired ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neverland created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kopparberg-brings-the-sunshine-with-music-video-inspired-ad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kopparberg-brings-the-sunshine-with-music-video-inspired-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominic West finds nation in suspiciously good spirits in Nationwide ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dominic-west-finds-nation-in-suspiciously-good-spirits-in-nationwide-ad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dominic-west-finds-nation-in-suspiciously-good-spirits-in-nationwide-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Omnicom, AMV BBDO, Croud, BBH, Monzo, iProspect, NCA and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-omnicom-amv-bbdo-croud-bbh-monzo-iprospect-nca-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-omnicom-amv-bbdo-croud-bbh-monzo-iprospect-nca-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons renews Clarkson’s Farm sponsorship for second year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership will see Morrisons feature across Series 5 with a new campaign spanning Prime Video, Fire TV, Amazon, and social channels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/morrisons-renews-clarksons-farm-sponsorship-for-second-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:27:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/morrisons-renews-clarksons-farm-sponsorship-for-second-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsworks relaunches 'Back don't block' as advertisers' blocklists exceed 34,000 words]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trade body's latest research found that advertisers are blocking ads from appearing next to articles which include words such as &ldquo;injured&rdquo;, &ldquo;strike&rdquo;, &ldquo;shoot&rdquo;, and &ldquo;attack&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/newsworks-relaunches-back-dont-block-as-advertisers-blocklists-exceed-34000-words/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/newsworks-relaunches-back-dont-block-as-advertisers-blocklists-exceed-34000-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Injured' and 'strike' among the words on advertiser blocklists as World Cup approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advertisers are blocking as many as 34,000 words from appearing next to their ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/injured-and-strike-among-the-words-on-advertiser-blocklists-as-world-cup-approaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/injured-and-strike-among-the-words-on-advertiser-blocklists-as-world-cup-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D&amp;AD: UK triumphs in yellow Pencils but black to be awarded in September]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isle of Any, Mother and BBC Creative among 25 UK yellow Pencil winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dampad-uk-triumphs-in-yellow-pencils-but-black-to-be-awarded-in-september/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dampad-uk-triumphs-in-yellow-pencils-but-black-to-be-awarded-in-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom hit by 43% vote against John Wren’s $70m pay deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Majority of shareholders backed new pay policy for CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-hit-by-43-vote-against-john-wrens-70m-pay-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-hit-by-43-vote-against-john-wrens-70m-pay-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s UK agency lead for WPP Jo Baker departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[She leaves the tech giant after 15 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/googles-uk-agency-lead-for-wpp-jo-baker-departs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/googles-uk-agency-lead-for-wpp-jo-baker-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 4 ad revenues decline 2% despite digital growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual report released in same week as BBC Panorama reveals rape allegations from cast members of Married at First Sight UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-ad-revenues-decline-2-despite-digital-growth/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:47:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-ad-revenues-decline-2-despite-digital-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alastair Campbell on combative politics, social media and who will lead the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The co-host of The Rest Is Politics spoke at Campaign Media 360.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/alastair-campbell-on-combative-politics-social-media-and-who-will-lead-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:47:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/alastair-campbell-on-combative-politics-social-media-and-who-will-lead-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philips picks AMV BBDO to handle creative account for beauty products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remit covers the brand's haircare and hair removal devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/philips-picks-amv-bbdo-to-handle-creative-account-for-beauty-products/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:26:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/philips-picks-amv-bbdo-to-handle-creative-account-for-beauty-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco makes cooking accessible in C4 diversity award film]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBH London created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-makes-cooking-accessible-in-c4-diversity-award-film/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-makes-cooking-accessible-in-c4-diversity-award-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Best Places to Work 2019-26: the ever-present agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five adland workplaces have consistently made Campaign's Best Places to Work list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-best-places-to-work-2019-26-the-ever-present-agencies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-best-places-to-work-2019-26-the-ever-present-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Lions retires Creative Company of the Year Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP won the overall prize in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cannes-lions-retires-creative-company-of-the-year-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:09:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cannes-lions-retires-creative-company-of-the-year-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seabrook Crisps' first work by Quiet Storm puts 'Northern soul' into talking potato]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign draws upon brand's Northern heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/seabrook-crisps-first-work-by-quiet-storm-puts-northern-soul-into-talking-potato/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:26:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/seabrook-crisps-first-work-by-quiet-storm-puts-northern-soul-into-talking-potato/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rude Health launches first work by Ark Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign is backed by a &pound;1m investment from the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rude-health-launches-first-work-by-ark-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:26:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rude-health-launches-first-work-by-ark-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacob’s Creek assigns global creative account to Special London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency also won global creative duties for fellow Vinarchy brand Hardys in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jacobs-creek-assigns-global-creative-account-to-special-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:56:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jacobs-creek-assigns-global-creative-account-to-special-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media Bounty and PR agency ​​Big Little Ldn acquired by Factotum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal includes network-wide commitment not to work with clients in &ldquo;unethical&rdquo; categories such as fossil fuels and gambling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/media-bounty-and-pr-agency-big-little-ldn-acquired-by-factotum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 12:23:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/media-bounty-and-pr-agency-big-little-ldn-acquired-by-factotum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guardian ads chief: Brands need to embrace cultural turbulence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imogen Fox, The Guardian&rsquo;s global chief advertising officer, spoke at Campaign&rsquo;s Media 360.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/guardian-ads-chief-brands-need-to-embrace-cultural-turbulence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:44:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/guardian-ads-chief-brands-need-to-embrace-cultural-turbulence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If you ask us to make an AI ad, we will inherently fail': Particle6 on AI in production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarina Da Costa Gomez spoke as part of a panel discussion at Media 360.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/if-you-ask-us-to-make-an-ai-ad-we-will-inherently-fail-particle6-on-ai-in-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:27:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/if-you-ask-us-to-make-an-ai-ad-we-will-inherently-fail-particle6-on-ai-in-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google rolls out 'biggest upgrade' to search in 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google's update will see the search box transformed into a dynamically expanding, AI-powered conversational hub, ushering in the zero click era.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/google-rolls-out-biggest-upgrade-to-search-in-25-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:27:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/google-rolls-out-biggest-upgrade-to-search-in-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monzo names first CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[AJ Coyne joined the digital bank in January 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/monzo-names-first-cmo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/monzo-names-first-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monzo appoints first CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[AJ Coyne joined the digital bank in January 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/monzo-appoints-first-cmo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/monzo-appoints-first-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leagas Delaney UK group CEO Gareth Davies exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davies joined Leagas Delaney in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/leagas-delaney-uk-group-ceo-gareth-davies-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:48:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/leagas-delaney-uk-group-ceo-gareth-davies-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grace Dent on landing the Masterchef job, AI and what she eats at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food critic and Masterchef presenter spoke at Campaign Media 360.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/grace-dent-on-landing-the-masterchef-job-ai-and-what-she-eats-at-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:08:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/grace-dent-on-landing-the-masterchef-job-ai-and-what-she-eats-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walkers hosts TikTok gameshow to crown new flavour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dept and PepsiCo created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/walkers-hosts-tiktok-gameshow-to-crown-new-flavour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:19:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/walkers-hosts-tiktok-gameshow-to-crown-new-flavour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash appoints Amazon EU Prime and marketing chief Tim Castree as CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Amazon marketing leader succeeds Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, who steps down after seven years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/doordash-appoints-amazon-eu-prime-and-marketing-chief-tim-castree-as-cmo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:19:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/doordash-appoints-amazon-eu-prime-and-marketing-chief-tim-castree-as-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadbury partners Declan Rice, Lauren James and Virgil van Dijk for prize giveaways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign is part of the brand's generosity platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cadbury-partners-declan-rice-lauren-james-and-virgil-van-dijk-for-prize-giveaways/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:19:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cadbury-partners-declan-rice-lauren-james-and-virgil-van-dijk-for-prize-giveaways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISBA's Origin CEO Tom George departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[George had been in the role since 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/isbas-origin-ceo-tom-george-departs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/isbas-origin-ceo-tom-george-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom George steps back from ISBA’s Origin]]></title><description><![CDATA[George has been in the role since 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tom-george-steps-back-from-isbas-origin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:12:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tom-george-steps-back-from-isbas-origin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Spark Foundry UK chief reveals new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emil Bielski left Spark Foundry in June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-spark-foundry-uk-chief-reveals-new-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:42:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-spark-foundry-uk-chief-reveals-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entries open for Digital Cinema Media Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards run in partnership with Campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/entries-open-for-digital-cinema-media-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:42:13 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/entries-open-for-digital-cinema-media-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlsberg picks Fold7 to lead brand’s Uefa sponsorship advertising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a five-way pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/carlsberg-picks-fold7-to-lead-brands-uefa-sponsorship-advertising/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:03:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/carlsberg-picks-fold7-to-lead-brands-uefa-sponsorship-advertising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover appoints WPP: inside the new model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Car retailer confirms appointment of WPP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jaguar-land-rover-appoints-wpp-inside-the-new-model/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jaguar-land-rover-appoints-wpp-inside-the-new-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom takes the crown in May global holding company media rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, Horizon Media maintains lead in individual agency rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-takes-the-crown-in-may-global-holding-company-media-rankings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:39:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-takes-the-crown-in-may-global-holding-company-media-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is adland in danger of undervaluing mentoring?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast asks what happens if mentoring is forgotten, with guest Fiona Cameron, vice-president at Bloom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-adland-in-danger-of-undervaluing-mentoring/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:49:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-adland-in-danger-of-undervaluing-mentoring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCain campaign by Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA celebrates having a laugh with &lsquo;dads and lads&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA and McCain about the brand's latest work, encouraging dads and their sons to laugh with each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccain-campaign-by-adam-amp-evetbwa-celebrates-having-a-laugh-with-lsquodads-and-ladsrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccain-campaign-by-adam-amp-evetbwa-celebrates-having-a-laugh-with-lsquodads-and-ladsrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCain campaign by Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA celebrates &lsquo;dads and lads&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA and McCain about the brand's latest work, encouraging dads and their sons to laugh with each other.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccain-campaign-by-adam-amp-evetbwa-celebrates-lsquodads-and-ladsrsquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:48:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccain-campaign-by-adam-amp-evetbwa-celebrates-lsquodads-and-ladsrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Javier Campopiano to leave Omnicom Advertising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global CCO spent three years at McCann Worldgroup and McCann.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/javier-campopiano-to-leave-omnicom-advertising/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:50:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/javier-campopiano-to-leave-omnicom-advertising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honda Europe appoints EssenceMediacom to £52m media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom's UM London was the incumbent, having won the account when it was part of IPG in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/honda-europe-appoints-essencemediacom-to-52m-media-account/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/honda-europe-appoints-essencemediacom-to-52m-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancestry ad encourages exploration of unknown family history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joan London made the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ancestry-ad-encourages-exploration-of-unknown-family-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ancestry-ad-encourages-exploration-of-unknown-family-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop could be the Labubu of watches]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Liverpool to Hong Kong, consumers lined up for days to buy a &pound;300 pocket watch on a lanyard. The Royal Pop's sellout suggests Gen Z consumers are investing and splurging on highly-curated collectibles &ndash; especially when it's luxury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-the-swatch-x-audemars-piguet-royal-pop-could-be-the-labubu-of-watches/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-the-swatch-x-audemars-piguet-royal-pop-could-be-the-labubu-of-watches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crown Estate seeks marketing agencies in £9.7m RFP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crown Estate has issued a B2B brief for marketing and comms agencies to support its workplace, retail, and food and beverage portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/crown-estate-seeks-marketing-agencies-in-97m-rfp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/crown-estate-seeks-marketing-agencies-in-97m-rfp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War Child appoints BigSmall for strategic brand refresh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency appointed following a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/war-child-appoints-bigsmall-for-strategic-brand-refresh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/war-child-appoints-bigsmall-for-strategic-brand-refresh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nagmeh Taheri leaves Omnicom Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief growth officer to leave the network following Omnicom's acquisition of Interpublic Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nagmeh-taheri-leaves-omnicom-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nagmeh-taheri-leaves-omnicom-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Croud names Callum McCahon as chief strategy officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Role works across Born Social and Croud in EMEA and the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/croud-names-callum-mccahon-as-chief-strategy-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/croud-names-callum-mccahon-as-chief-strategy-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two networks vie for Just Eat global media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[After initially taking part, Publicis Media agency Spark Foundry is no longer involved in the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/two-networks-vie-for-just-eat-global-media-account/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/two-networks-vie-for-just-eat-global-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: Campaign Best Places to Work 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 100 top workplaces across adland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/revealed-campaign-best-places-to-work-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:31:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/revealed-campaign-best-places-to-work-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMV BBDO appoints Andre Sallowicz as executive creative director]]></title><description><![CDATA[He leads global creative across the agency&rsquo;s Mars Petcare portfolio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/amv-bbdo-appoints-andre-sallowicz-as-executive-creative-director/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:38:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/amv-bbdo-appoints-andre-sallowicz-as-executive-creative-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis buys LiveRamp for $2.2bn as it ramps up M&amp;A]]></title><description><![CDATA[French agency group says US adtech firm is expert in &ldquo;data collaboration&rdquo; for clients, which is a growth area in age of AI because it can help to build &ldquo;smarter agents&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-buys-liveramp-for-22bn-as-it-ramps-up-mampa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:26:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-buys-liveramp-for-22bn-as-it-ramps-up-mampa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[F&amp;F campaign celebrates messy side of summer travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBH London created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fampf-campaign-celebrates-messy-side-of-summer-travel/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:12:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fampf-campaign-celebrates-messy-side-of-summer-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feral pokes fun at government’s ‘lack of vision’ with Westminster stunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out-of-home activation follows Feral founder Richard Huntington writing that lack of vision is present in boardrooms across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/feral-pokes-fun-at-governments-lack-of-vision-with-westminster-stunt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/feral-pokes-fun-at-governments-lack-of-vision-with-westminster-stunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ovo marketing director Alice Tendler reveals new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[She spent three years at the energy company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ovo-marketing-director-alice-tendler-reveals-new-role/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:22:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ovo-marketing-director-alice-tendler-reveals-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fortnum &amp; Mason opens &lsquo;Biscuitorium&rsquo; in flagship London store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Design Bridge and Partners and Design Theory created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fortnum-amp-mason-opens-lsquobiscuitoriumrsquo-in-flagship-london-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fortnum-amp-mason-opens-lsquobiscuitoriumrsquo-in-flagship-london-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steaks are high at This one-day tattoo parlour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivor Henry and Good Company created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/steaks-are-high-at-this-one-day-tattoo-parlour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:17:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/steaks-are-high-at-this-one-day-tattoo-parlour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSPCC campaign uses horror images to depict online threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[House of Oddities created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nspcc-campaign-uses-horror-images-to-depict-online-threats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:17:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nspcc-campaign-uses-horror-images-to-depict-online-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disaronno channels 1990s clubs for Tia Maria House Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sense has created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/disaronno-channels-1990s-clubs-for-tia-maria-house-party/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:17:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/disaronno-channels-1990s-clubs-for-tia-maria-house-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clothing brand Vollebak opens ‘Spaceshop’ in London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &lsquo;Spaceshop&rsquo; will be open to the public on 15 and 16 May at Space House.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clothing-brand-vollebak-opens-spaceshop-in-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:17:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clothing-brand-vollebak-opens-spaceshop-in-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digitas UK hires first head of intelligent creative from T&amp;P]]></title><description><![CDATA[New role for the agency will lead AI-enabled creativity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/digitas-uk-hires-first-head-of-intelligent-creative-from-tampp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:50:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/digitas-uk-hires-first-head-of-intelligent-creative-from-tampp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix ad tools could see 'agentic AIs talking to each other']]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Ed Couchman, Netflix&rsquo;s UK director of advertising, about AI tools released at its Upfront this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-ad-tools-could-see-agentic-ais-talking-to-each-other/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:27:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-ad-tools-could-see-agentic-ais-talking-to-each-other/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race for Honda's &pound;52.3m media account down to two]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incumbent on the account is UM London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/race-for-hondas-pound523m-media-account-down-to-two/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:09:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/race-for-hondas-pound523m-media-account-down-to-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu returns to growth in Q1 as EMEA improves and Japan offsets APAC weakness]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Japan remains the high-performing bedrock of the business, a recovering EMEA offsets declines in the Americas and APAC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-returns-to-growth-in-q1-as-emea-improves-and-japan-offsets-apac-weakness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-returns-to-growth-in-q1-as-emea-improves-and-japan-offsets-apac-weakness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Peroni, Deliveroo, TfL, Heineken, Allwyn, Luton Airport Express, Virgin Media O2, The Economist and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of pitches, reviews and account wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-peroni-deliveroo-tfl-heineken-allwyn-luton-airport-express-virgin-media-o2-the-economist-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-peroni-deliveroo-tfl-heineken-allwyn-luton-airport-express-virgin-media-o2-the-economist-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Peroni, Deliveroo, TfL, Heineken, Allwyn, Luton Airport Express, Virgin Media O2 and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of pitches, reviews and account wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-peroni-deliveroo-tfl-heineken-allwyn-luton-airport-express-virgin-media-o2-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-peroni-deliveroo-tfl-heineken-allwyn-luton-airport-express-virgin-media-o2-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coral taps into 1980s nostalgia for 'Rewards grabber' game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work is part of the brand&rsquo;s &ldquo;We&rsquo;re here for it platform&rdquo; by Wonderhood Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coral-taps-into-1980s-nostalgia-for-rewards-grabber-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:23:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coral-taps-into-1980s-nostalgia-for-rewards-grabber-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hinge homes in on couples’ dating struggles before meeting via the app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was created by Hinge Creative and Birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hinge-homes-in-on-couples-dating-struggles-before-meeting-via-the-app/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:44:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hinge-homes-in-on-couples-dating-struggles-before-meeting-via-the-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford chases adrenaline with 'Ready set Ford' brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign comprises three films created by Wieden &amp; Kennedy London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ford-chases-adrenaline-with-ready-set-ford-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ford-chases-adrenaline-with-ready-set-ford-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBH Studios promotes Sophie FitzGerald to head of Black Sheep Studios]]></title><description><![CDATA[FitzGerald has been executive producer at BBH's production arm for four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-studios-promotes-sophie-fitzgerald-to-head-of-black-sheep-studios/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-studios-promotes-sophie-fitzgerald-to-head-of-black-sheep-studios/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allwyn appoints VaynerMedia to global social creative and production account]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMEA agency won the account in a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/allwyn-appoints-vaynermedia-to-global-social-creative-and-production-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/allwyn-appoints-vaynermedia-to-global-social-creative-and-production-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LBC sees record quarter amid geopolitical unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LBC brand reached 3.6 million weekly listeners in Q1 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lbc-sees-record-quarter-amid-geopolitical-unrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:51:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lbc-sees-record-quarter-amid-geopolitical-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media as ‘a growth engine’ to dominate agenda at Media 360 on 19-20 May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allwyn, L&rsquo;Oreal, Lloyds Banking Group and Just Eat are among top brands speaking, plus there&rsquo;s a fireside chat with Alastair Campbell of The Rest Is Politics on media and UK political turmoil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/media-as-a-growth-engine-to-dominate-agenda-at-media-360-on-19-20-may/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/media-as-a-growth-engine-to-dominate-agenda-at-media-360-on-19-20-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup windfall: ITV ad revenue set for 4% growth in H1 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive Carolyn McCall said ITV is expecting &ldquo;significant demand from advertisers&rdquo; around the men&rsquo;s Fifa World Cup.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/world-cup-windfall-itv-ad-revenue-set-for-4-growth-in-h1-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:13:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/world-cup-windfall-itv-ad-revenue-set-for-4-growth-in-h1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ditching the 'war room' and turfing the walls &ndash; inside PHD&rsquo;s new-business team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former managing director Sarah Nugent and head of new business Sam Connor reveal secrets of their pitching process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ditching-the-war-room-and-turfing-the-walls-ndash-inside-phdrsquos-new-business-team/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:13:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ditching-the-war-room-and-turfing-the-walls-ndash-inside-phdrsquos-new-business-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: BBH, Dentsu, WPP, Havas, Droga5, MSQ, Jellyfish, Pinterest and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-bbh-dentsu-wpp-havas-droga5-msq-jellyfish-pinterest-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-bbh-dentsu-wpp-havas-droga5-msq-jellyfish-pinterest-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix reveals major AI ad overhaul at Upfront 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streamer claims 44% of its ad viewers can&rsquo;t be reached on linear TV or other platforms, as it looks to turn fandom into a precision marketing machine via its AI-powered Netflix Ads Suite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-reveals-major-ai-ad-overhaul-at-upfront-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-reveals-major-ai-ad-overhaul-at-upfront-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Dentsu, MSQ, Havas Play, Jellyfish, WPP, Droga5, BBH, Pinterest and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-dentsu-msq-havas-play-jellyfish-wpp-droga5-bbh-pinterest-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:45:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-dentsu-msq-havas-play-jellyfish-wpp-droga5-bbh-pinterest-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IProspect appoints UK president]]></title><description><![CDATA[IProspect gets new UK leader following James Bailey's promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iprospect-appoints-uk-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:16:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iprospect-appoints-uk-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has adland’s gender pay gap got worse?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Industry figures respond as adland bucks national downwards trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-has-adlands-gender-pay-gap-got-worse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-has-adlands-gender-pay-gap-got-worse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCann Birmingham wins FSA creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCann Birmingham will be responsible for creative communications across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccann-birmingham-wins-fsa-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccann-birmingham-wins-fsa-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrex tackles taboos around childbirth poo in final FCB ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work rests on insight that 75% of women have a fear of pooing during labour but don't care about it afterwards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/andrex-tackles-taboos-around-childbirth-poo-in-final-fcb-ad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/andrex-tackles-taboos-around-childbirth-poo-in-final-fcb-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok announces new AI ad formats and additions to TikTok One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Features range from allowing users to book full holidays inside the platform to prioritising brand-owned pages in TikTok search results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tiktok-announces-new-ai-ad-formats-and-additions-to-tiktok-one/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:50:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tiktok-announces-new-ai-ad-formats-and-additions-to-tiktok-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest’s UK and Southern Europe VP departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[She initially joined Pinterest in June 2024 as UK managing director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterests-uk-and-southern-europe-vp-departs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:50:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterests-uk-and-southern-europe-vp-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliveroo VP of marketing Caroline Harris to depart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harris joined Deliveroo in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deliveroo-vp-of-marketing-caroline-harris-to-depart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:50:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deliveroo-vp-of-marketing-caroline-harris-to-depart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodypaint, mascots and 'The hand of God' spoofed in Lynx&rsquo;s World Cup ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five new films by Lola Madrid show the lengths fans go to support their teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bodypaint-mascots-and-the-hand-of-god-spoofed-in-lynxrsquos-world-cup-ads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bodypaint-mascots-and-the-hand-of-god-spoofed-in-lynxrsquos-world-cup-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodypaint, mascots and 'The hand of God' spoofed in Lynx World Cup ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five new films by Lola Madrid show the lengths fans go to support their teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bodypaint-mascots-and-the-hand-of-god-spoofed-in-lynx-world-cup-ads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bodypaint-mascots-and-the-hand-of-god-spoofed-in-lynx-world-cup-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Maher steps into group role at MSQ as vice chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Middlehurst has also been appointed managing director of global growth at MSQ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stephen-maher-steps-into-group-role-at-msq-as-vice-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stephen-maher-steps-into-group-role-at-msq-as-vice-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landor appoints Interbrand's Emma Ellis as London MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has been handed the task of leading on brand-led growth and business performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/landor-appoints-interbrands-emma-ellis-as-london-md/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:35 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/landor-appoints-interbrands-emma-ellis-as-london-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giffgaff co-founder launches strategy house]]></title><description><![CDATA[We Are Thought has been built to create lasting brand value supported by measurable outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/giffgaff-co-founder-launches-strategy-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/giffgaff-co-founder-launches-strategy-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twelve new shops enter May EMEA agency league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, Omnicom dethrones WPP in holding company rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/twelve-new-shops-enter-may-emea-agency-league/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:47:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/twelve-new-shops-enter-may-emea-agency-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[i-Media hires WPP’s Nick Slaymaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slaymaker moves from WPP Media, where he was deputy head of global media trading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/i-media-hires-wpps-nick-slaymaker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:47:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/i-media-hires-wpps-nick-slaymaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giffgaff co-founder launches new strategy house]]></title><description><![CDATA[We Are Thought is built to create lasting brand value supported by measurable outcomes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/giffgaff-co-founder-launches-new-strategy-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:47:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/giffgaff-co-founder-launches-new-strategy-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV names winner of 2026 ITV Head First Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five finalists were Carwow, Kwik Fit, The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration, Miracle-Gro and Starbucks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-names-winner-of-2026-itv-head-first-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-names-winner-of-2026-itv-head-first-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tate Modern appoints Ace of Hearts for Frida Kahlo campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exhibition at the London gallery featuring Kahlo's work will open on 25 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tate-modern-appoints-ace-of-hearts-for-frida-kahlo-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:18:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tate-modern-appoints-ace-of-hearts-for-frida-kahlo-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Atomic chairman Nick Fox launches new business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fox &amp; Friends incorporated a week after Atomic London went into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-atomic-chairman-nick-fox-launches-new-business/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:18:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-atomic-chairman-nick-fox-launches-new-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheil UK's Rikke Wichmann-Bruun lands new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was previously chief executive of MRM UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cheil-uks-rikke-wichmann-bruun-lands-new-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:11:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cheil-uks-rikke-wichmann-bruun-lands-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 round-up: Betway, Coca-Cola, Adidas, Lynx and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tournament kicks off on 11 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/world-cup-2026-round-up-betway-coca-cola-adidas-lynx-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/world-cup-2026-round-up-betway-coca-cola-adidas-lynx-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 2026 round-up: Adidas, Coca-Cola, Samsung and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tournament kicks off on 11 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/world-cup-2026-round-up-adidas-coca-cola-samsung-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:16:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/world-cup-2026-round-up-adidas-coca-cola-samsung-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok to launch paid, ad-free tier in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok becomes the latest social media platform to allow users to opt-out of targeted advertising for a fee, though creators will still have access to this audience via sponsored content.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tiktok-to-launch-paid-ad-free-tier-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:18:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tiktok-to-launch-paid-ad-free-tier-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas Play UK makes three senior appointments in ‘culture-first’ bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Nick Wright, chief executive at Havas Play UK, about the agency&rsquo;s ambition to create culture-first work following a trio of senior appointments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-play-uk-makes-three-senior-appointments-in-culture-first-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:18:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-play-uk-makes-three-senior-appointments-in-culture-first-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are micro-dramas the future of film ads?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creatives are "approaching storytelling from the wrong angle&rdquo;, according to Christine Jones, founder of SirenXYZ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/are-micro-dramas-the-future-of-film-ads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:18:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/are-micro-dramas-the-future-of-film-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former ITV exec Jayesh Rajdev reveals new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rajdev departed ITV at the end of 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-itv-exec-jayesh-rajdev-reveals-new-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:47:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-itv-exec-jayesh-rajdev-reveals-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu promotes Annette Male amid EMEA job cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several EMEA executives are leaving the business as part of the shake-up, including EMEA chief executive Andr&eacute; Andrade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-promotes-annette-male-amid-emea-job-cuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:19:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-promotes-annette-male-amid-emea-job-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP wins Amstel and Moretti creative in Heineken review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stagwell wins Desperados.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-wins-amstel-and-moretti-creative-in-heineken-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-wins-amstel-and-moretti-creative-in-heineken-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s wrong with being a holding company?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast discusses why some of the biggest agency networks no longer identify as holding companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/whats-wrong-with-being-a-holding-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:10:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/whats-wrong-with-being-a-holding-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: which agencies won Heineken brands?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heineken consolidated its global creative account with three holding companies following a review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/revealed-which-agencies-won-heineken-brands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:10:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/revealed-which-agencies-won-heineken-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladbrokes head of brand departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Kochanska worked on Ladbrokes&rsquo; brand platform &ldquo;That&rsquo;s ladisfaction&rdquo;, which was made by Atomic London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ladbrokes-head-of-brand-departs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ladbrokes-head-of-brand-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AEG serves up campaign shot through lasagne dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis London created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aeg-serves-up-campaign-shot-through-lasagne-dish/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:59:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aeg-serves-up-campaign-shot-through-lasagne-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peroni reviews global creative account as “agency landscape has evolved”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four agencies have been shortlisted for the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/peroni-reviews-global-creative-account-as-agency-landscape-has-evolved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:31:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/peroni-reviews-global-creative-account-as-agency-landscape-has-evolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entain European marketing director departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anna Kochanska worked on Ladbrokes&rsquo; brand platform &ldquo;That&rsquo;s ladisfaction&rdquo;, which was made by Atomic London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/entain-european-marketing-director-departs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:31:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/entain-european-marketing-director-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corona's summer campaign urges people to embrace the great outdoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work is by Wieden &amp; Kennedy Amsterdam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coronas-summer-campaign-urges-people-to-embrace-the-great-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coronas-summer-campaign-urges-people-to-embrace-the-great-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ordinary spotlights excessive beauty pricing with immersive store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommon Creative Studio created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-ordinary-spotlights-excessive-beauty-pricing-with-immersive-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-ordinary-spotlights-excessive-beauty-pricing-with-immersive-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Are Social fills EMEA strategy and growth roles in ongoing reshuffle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategy and growth appointments reflect the agency&rsquo;s regional restructure under EMEA boss Jim Coleman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/we-are-social-fills-emea-strategy-and-growth-roles-in-ongoing-reshuffle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:29:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/we-are-social-fills-emea-strategy-and-growth-roles-in-ongoing-reshuffle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Economist picks Exposure for upcoming brand campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new work launches later this year in the UK and US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-economist-picks-exposure-for-upcoming-brand-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:29:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-economist-picks-exposure-for-upcoming-brand-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jellyfish appoints Stephanie Parry as UK managing director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows departure of former MD Nick Fettiplace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jellyfish-appoints-stephanie-parry-as-uk-managing-director/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:59:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jellyfish-appoints-stephanie-parry-as-uk-managing-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gender pay gap widens in adland as it shrinks across other sectors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wacl says widening gap shows "we're still falling short when it comes to progress on gender equality".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/gender-pay-gap-widens-in-adland-as-it-shrinks-across-other-sectors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:59:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/gender-pay-gap-widens-in-adland-as-it-shrinks-across-other-sectors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP wins vote on CEO pay hike despite 25% opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP consulted with shareholders and dropped an initial plan to increase executive pay by a higher quantum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-wins-vote-on-ceo-pay-hike-despite-25-opposition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-wins-vote-on-ceo-pay-hike-despite-25-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heineken concludes global media, creative and production review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review is part of Heineken&rsquo;s ambition to create a &ldquo;more streamlined, effective and future-fit agency model&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/heineken-concludes-global-media-creative-and-production-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:15:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/heineken-concludes-global-media-creative-and-production-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cathay Pacific creates OOH campaign using ethical AI platform Artfair by Bria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis London created the campaign, partnering with Artfair by Bria, which is designed to credit and reward artists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cathay-pacific-creates-ooh-campaign-using-ethical-ai-platform-artfair-by-bria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:15:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cathay-pacific-creates-ooh-campaign-using-ethical-ai-platform-artfair-by-bria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwyneth Paltrow discusses how ‘not giving a f*ck’ led Goop’s marketing strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oscar-winning actress and Goop CEO took the stage as Meltwater Summit&rsquo;s keynote speaker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/gwyneth-paltrow-discusses-how-not-giving-a-fck-led-goops-marketing-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:26:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/gwyneth-paltrow-discusses-how-not-giving-a-fck-led-goops-marketing-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brain Tumour Charity presents immersive dining experience with Bicep]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCCP Blue created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-brain-tumour-charity-presents-immersive-dining-experience-with-bicep/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:17:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-brain-tumour-charity-presents-immersive-dining-experience-with-bicep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kikkoman goes back to the sauce for Tokyo-themed event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Noah created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kikkoman-goes-back-to-the-sauce-for-tokyo-themed-event/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:17:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kikkoman-goes-back-to-the-sauce-for-tokyo-themed-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliveroo launches $117m global media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The review also includes American brand Doordash, worth $350m in billings, and Wolt, worth $46m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deliveroo-launches-117m-global-media-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deliveroo-launches-117m-global-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Droga5 London hires Juliana Paracencio as executive creative director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paracencio joins the Accenture Song-owned agency from VML.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/droga5-london-hires-juliana-paracencio-as-executive-creative-director/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/droga5-london-hires-juliana-paracencio-as-executive-creative-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craft Media London appoints first MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winner of Wacl Talent Awards and Young Cannes Lions appointed managing director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/craft-media-london-appoints-first-md/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:14:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/craft-media-london-appoints-first-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Ads to launch in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[An upcoming expansion of the ongoing pilot will make the ad format available to UK advertisers for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chatgpt-ads-to-launch-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chatgpt-ads-to-launch-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Media’s Toby Jenner and Ogilvy’s Philip Heimann land new roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roles confirmed in an internal memo obtained by Campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-medias-toby-jenner-and-ogilvys-philip-heimann-land-new-roles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:52:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-medias-toby-jenner-and-ogilvys-philip-heimann-land-new-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBH promotes Felipe Serradourada Guimaraes to chief creative officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Role heads 48 people across London and Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-promotes-felipe-serradourada-guimaraes-to-chief-creative-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:17:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-promotes-felipe-serradourada-guimaraes-to-chief-creative-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Coca-Cola, Five Guys, Cadbury Ice Cream, Heineken, Ikea, North Face and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of pitches, reviews and account wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-coca-cola-five-guys-cadbury-ice-cream-heineken-ikea-north-face-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:16:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-coca-cola-five-guys-cadbury-ice-cream-heineken-ikea-north-face-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bull event celebrates London’s electronic music scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Bull Midsummer will take place in London on 20 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/red-bull-event-celebrates-londons-electronic-music-scene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:16:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/red-bull-event-celebrates-londons-electronic-music-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Brand &amp; Design adds Emma Beckmann and Ann Higgins to global leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two roles, both of which are new, are based in London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-brand-amp-design-adds-emma-beckmann-and-ann-higgins-to-global-leadership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-brand-amp-design-adds-emma-beckmann-and-ann-higgins-to-global-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT shines a light on its role in “brilliant things” in debut work by Uncommon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Cilesta Van Doorn, chief brand and marketing officer at BT Group; Helen Whetton, BT brand and marketing communications director; and Lucy Jameson, co-founder of Uncommon Creative Studio, about the revival of BT.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bt-shines-a-light-on-its-role-in-brilliant-things-in-debut-work-by-uncommon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bt-shines-a-light-on-its-role-in-brilliant-things-in-debut-work-by-uncommon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adidas drops World Cup film starring Timothée Chalamet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lola USA created the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adidas-drops-world-cup-film-starring-timothe-chalamet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:41:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adidas-drops-world-cup-film-starring-timothe-chalamet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Guys UK hires Spin as retained social agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social shop was appointed without a pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/five-guys-uk-hires-spin-as-retained-social-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:13:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/five-guys-uk-hires-spin-as-retained-social-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rightmove ad gives home-buying the green light]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neverland created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rightmove-ad-gives-home-buying-the-green-light/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rightmove-ad-gives-home-buying-the-green-light/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boost keeps it simple in debut work by Lucky Generals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The out of home and social campaign will run across the UK and Republic of Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/boost-keeps-it-simple-in-debut-work-by-lucky-generals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:46:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/boost-keeps-it-simple-in-debut-work-by-lucky-generals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Sadoun to earn potential €10.5m package after 20% salary hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salary rise follows Publicis&rsquo; finding that its chairman and CEO was lowest paid among rivals WPP and Omnicom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/arthur-sadoun-to-earn-potential-105m-package-after-20-salary-hike/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:46:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/arthur-sadoun-to-earn-potential-105m-package-after-20-salary-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google set to sponsor ITV’s World Cup coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign understands that it is the biggest sponsorship ITV has ever secured.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/google-set-to-sponsor-itvs-world-cup-coverage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/google-set-to-sponsor-itvs-world-cup-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4Creative puts socks and eggs in its logo in brand refresh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work includes a new logo, visual language and website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/4creative-puts-socks-and-eggs-in-its-logo-in-brand-refresh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/4creative-puts-socks-and-eggs-in-its-logo-in-brand-refresh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jellyfish UK MD Nick Fettiplace steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fettiplace has been at Jellyfish for 14 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jellyfish-uk-md-nick-fettiplace-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:15:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jellyfish-uk-md-nick-fettiplace-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thierry Henry can't stop watching himself in new Samsung ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the World Cup six weeks out, Samsung and BBH deploy Thierry Henry and a television.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/thierry-henry-cant-stop-watching-himself-in-new-samsung-ad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/thierry-henry-cant-stop-watching-himself-in-new-samsung-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP, Mediaplus, Pinterest, McDonald's, Omnicom, McCann, TikTok and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-mediaplus-pinterest-mcdonalds-omnicom-mccann-tiktok-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-mediaplus-pinterest-mcdonalds-omnicom-mccann-tiktok-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Mediaplus UK, Pinterest, McDonald's, Omni, McCann Manchester, SocialChain and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-mediaplus-uk-pinterest-mcdonalds-omni-mccann-manchester-socialchain-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:42:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-mediaplus-uk-pinterest-mcdonalds-omni-mccann-manchester-socialchain-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISBA names Mark Given as president]]></title><description><![CDATA[He replaces Pete Markey, who resigned due to personal reasons in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/isba-names-mark-given-as-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 01:15:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/isba-names-mark-given-as-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Big tech" Q1 results: Meta leads on growth as layoffs loom and AI begins to pay off for Google]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta continues to lean on advertising and automation to enhance growth, while Amazon&rsquo;s revenue figures reach new heights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/big-tech-q1-results-meta-leads-on-growth-as-layoffs-loom-and-ai-begins-to-pay-off-for-google/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/big-tech-q1-results-meta-leads-on-growth-as-layoffs-loom-and-ai-begins-to-pay-off-for-google/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok’s global executive creative director Tom Skinner departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom Skinner was at BBH before spending six years at the social platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tiktoks-global-executive-creative-director-tom-skinner-departs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:17:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tiktoks-global-executive-creative-director-tom-skinner-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AB InBev wins Cannes Lions creative marketer of the year award for third time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Award aims to honour brand that has developed a reputation for creative marketing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ab-inbev-wins-cannes-lions-creative-marketer-of-the-year-award-for-third-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:17:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ab-inbev-wins-cannes-lions-creative-marketer-of-the-year-award-for-third-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frubes picks lead creative agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment made through a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frubes-picks-lead-creative-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:48:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frubes-picks-lead-creative-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney+ film shows boy growing up with the brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was created by VCCP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/disney-film-shows-boy-growing-up-with-the-brand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/disney-film-shows-boy-growing-up-with-the-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The North Face and Vans owner reviews EMEA media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHD is the incumbent on North Face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-north-face-and-vans-owner-reviews-emea-media-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:15:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-north-face-and-vans-owner-reviews-emea-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign launches Media Week Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media Week Awards 2026 is now open for entries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-launches-media-week-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:43:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-launches-media-week-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VML, PHD EMEA, Digitas and McCann in top five for biggest gender pay gaps in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Largest pay gap across adland was 32.1%, according to government data.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vml-phd-emea-digitas-and-mccann-in-top-five-for-biggest-gender-pay-gaps-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vml-phd-emea-digitas-and-mccann-in-top-five-for-biggest-gender-pay-gaps-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VML, PHD, Digitas and McCann in top five for biggest gender pay gaps in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Largest pay gap across adland was 32.1%, according to government data.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vml-phd-digitas-and-mccann-in-top-five-for-biggest-gender-pay-gaps-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vml-phd-digitas-and-mccann-in-top-five-for-biggest-gender-pay-gaps-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest poaches sales chief Greg Owens from X]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owens joins to lead the international sales team after a decade at X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterest-poaches-sales-chief-greg-owens-from-x/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:12:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterest-poaches-sales-chief-greg-owens-from-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks Chilled Coffee becomes sidekick for people’s individuality in brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMV BBDO made the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/starbucks-chilled-coffee-becomes-sidekick-for-peoples-individuality-in-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:15:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/starbucks-chilled-coffee-becomes-sidekick-for-peoples-individuality-in-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S adds Amelia Dimoldenberg to &ldquo;Love that&rdquo; campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand said its chief compliments officer, Gillian Anderson, is taking &ldquo;a well-earned summer break&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mamps-adds-amelia-dimoldenberg-to-ldquolove-thatrdquo-campaign/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 01:15:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mamps-adds-amelia-dimoldenberg-to-ldquolove-thatrdquo-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tombola campaign brings the street-party vibe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile made the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tombola-campaign-brings-the-street-party-vibe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:16:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tombola-campaign-brings-the-street-party-vibe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans+ History Week campaign spotlights trans+ community voices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncharted Studio created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/trans-history-week-campaign-spotlights-trans-community-voices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:52:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/trans-history-week-campaign-spotlights-trans-community-voices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola hires Ajaz Ahmed start-up for Christmas campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coca-Cola works with several agencies outside WPP Open X &ndash; the holding company&rsquo;s bespoke marketing solution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coca-cola-hires-ajaz-ahmed-start-up-for-christmas-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coca-cola-hires-ajaz-ahmed-start-up-for-christmas-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola hires non-WPP start-up agency for Christmas campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coca-Cola works with several agencies outside WPP Open X &ndash; the holding company&rsquo;s bespoke marketing solution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coca-cola-hires-non-wpp-start-up-agency-for-christmas-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:16:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coca-cola-hires-non-wpp-start-up-agency-for-christmas-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airwallex captures a firework of ideas in launch film for brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommon Creative Studio created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/airwallex-captures-a-firework-of-ideas-in-launch-film-for-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:55:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/airwallex-captures-a-firework-of-ideas-in-launch-film-for-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vodafone media lead departs following Three merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Mogridge leaves the brand after eight years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vodafone-media-lead-departs-following-three-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:15:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vodafone-media-lead-departs-following-three-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duncan Painter quits Omnicom for tech CEO role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive of Omni leaves less than three years after sale of Flywheel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/duncan-painter-quits-omnicom-for-tech-ceo-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:15:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/duncan-painter-quits-omnicom-for-tech-ceo-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s UK and Ireland appoints Tim Kenward as CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenward has been promoted from senior marketing director, international operated markets business unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-uk-and-ireland-appoints-tim-kenward-as-cmo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-uk-and-ireland-appoints-tim-kenward-as-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s Super League Football reviews media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creativebrief is assisting with the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/womens-super-league-football-reviews-media-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:47:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/womens-super-league-football-reviews-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s UK &amp; Ireland appoints Tim Kenward as CMO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenward has been promoted from senior marketing director, international operated markets business unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonaldrsquos-uk-amp-ireland-appoints-tim-kenward-as-cmo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:12:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonaldrsquos-uk-amp-ireland-appoints-tim-kenward-as-cmo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Lazy” brands are fuelling “insane” prices for creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some creators are still quoting &ldquo;absolutely wild&rdquo; prices to work with them, and &ldquo;lazy&rdquo; brands are enabling the trend, NatWest&rsquo;s head of content marketing and distribution told the Influencer360 conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lazy-brands-are-fuelling-insane-prices-for-creators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:12:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lazy-brands-are-fuelling-insane-prices-for-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is adland at the dawn of the post-holding company era?]]></title><description><![CDATA[OUT NOW: Campaign Red&rsquo;s latest market report &ldquo;The Great Reboot&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-adland-at-the-dawn-of-the-post-holding-company-era/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:32:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-adland-at-the-dawn-of-the-post-holding-company-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What do the ITV, Warner Bros and Telegraph deals mean for advertisers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast discusses how the major media mergers could alter the ad landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-do-the-itv-warner-bros-and-telegraph-deals-mean-for-advertisers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:16:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-do-the-itv-warner-bros-and-telegraph-deals-mean-for-advertisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Guardian revisits 1986 "Points of view" spot for global brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucky Generals created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-guardian-revisits-1986-points-of-view-spot-for-global-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:16:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-guardian-revisits-1986-points-of-view-spot-for-global-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anchor gets "absolutely buttered" in first work by Havas London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Havas London won the creative account last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anchor-gets-absolutely-buttered-in-first-work-by-havas-london/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:17:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anchor-gets-absolutely-buttered-in-first-work-by-havas-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign’s most-read articles: April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media pitches proved popular.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaigns-most-read-articles-april-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:18:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaigns-most-read-articles-april-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest ad shows girls going from doom-scrolling to dancing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spot is second iteration of 'How did they do it?' campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterest-ad-shows-girls-going-from-doom-scrolling-to-dancing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:40:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterest-ad-shows-girls-going-from-doom-scrolling-to-dancing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Jolly Hog's launch of Marmite and Colman&rsquo;s range goes out with a banger]]></title><description><![CDATA[The one-day event will take place in Clapham, London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-jolly-hogs-launch-of-marmite-and-colmanrsquos-range-goes-out-with-a-banger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:42:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-jolly-hogs-launch-of-marmite-and-colmanrsquos-range-goes-out-with-a-banger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peroni Nastro Azzurro brings Italian Renaissance to Covent Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seen Presents, McCann and Joy! Collective created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/peroni-nastro-azzurro-brings-italian-renaissance-to-covent-garden/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/peroni-nastro-azzurro-brings-italian-renaissance-to-covent-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xavier Rees: Adland leaders have “responsibility to speak up for inclusivity”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rees spoke at the annual IPA Talent and Diversity Conference this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/xavier-rees-adland-leaders-have-responsibility-to-speak-up-for-inclusivity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:43:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/xavier-rees-adland-leaders-have-responsibility-to-speak-up-for-inclusivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Campaign Media Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[See all the best pics from last night's ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/in-pictures-campaign-media-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:43:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/in-pictures-campaign-media-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The fragmentation of media is clear”: adland reacts to AA/Warc Expenditure Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revamped report includes addressable TV and social media as standalone channels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-fragmentation-of-media-is-clear-adland-reacts-to-aawarc-expenditure-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:26:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-fragmentation-of-media-is-clear-adland-reacts-to-aawarc-expenditure-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mediaplus UK overhauls leadership and appoints new managing directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[New structure follows the introduction of Serviceplan's integrated model last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mediaplus-uk-overhauls-leadership-and-appoints-new-managing-directors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:26:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mediaplus-uk-overhauls-leadership-and-appoints-new-managing-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Media Awards 2026: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[EssenceMediacom, OMD, Bountiful Cow and Wavemaker were among the big winners at the Campaign Media Awards 2026, which took place this evening (30 April) at the London Hilton Park Lane hotel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-media-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-media-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Splendid Communications wins Cadbury Ice Cream social media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/splendid-communications-wins-cadbury-ice-cream-social-media-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/splendid-communications-wins-cadbury-ice-cream-social-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thatchers Cider music tour for students isn't all hot air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raptor created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/thatchers-cider-music-tour-for-students-isnt-all-hot-air/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:17:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/thatchers-cider-music-tour-for-students-isnt-all-hot-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Ikea, B&amp;Q, Jaguar Land Rover, Coca-Cola, Persil, Hitachi, Lola's, Rude Health and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of pitches, reviews and account wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-ikea-bampq-jaguar-land-rover-coca-cola-persil-hitachi-lolas-rude-health-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-ikea-bampq-jaguar-land-rover-coca-cola-persil-hitachi-lolas-rude-health-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X kicks off global overhaul of ad platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebuild follows a period of challenges between X and advertisers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/x-kicks-off-global-overhaul-of-ad-platform/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:51:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/x-kicks-off-global-overhaul-of-ad-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safestyle explores home improvement drama with 1960s parody]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gate created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/safestyle-explores-home-improvement-drama-with-1960s-parody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/safestyle-explores-home-improvement-drama-with-1960s-parody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s UK swaps Dexter Fletcher voiceover for Stephen Graham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graham&rsquo;s voice will feature across McDonald&rsquo;s UK advertising in a bid to create a stronger relationship with younger audiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-uk-swaps-dexter-fletcher-voiceover-for-stephen-graham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:11:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-uk-swaps-dexter-fletcher-voiceover-for-stephen-graham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rude Health picks Ark Agency for creative and strategy account]]></title><description><![CDATA[The win follows a four-way pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rude-health-picks-ark-agency-for-creative-and-strategy-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:49:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rude-health-picks-ark-agency-for-creative-and-strategy-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B&amp;Q and Screwfix owner launches &pound;91m media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu X is currently the incumbent on the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bampq-and-screwfix-owner-launches-pound91m-media-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:49:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bampq-and-screwfix-owner-launches-pound91m-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Agency of the Year Awards UK names additional Creative Leaders of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Birch and Jonny Parker are the joint chief creative officers at VCCP London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-agency-of-the-year-awards-uk-names-additional-creative-leaders-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:14:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-agency-of-the-year-awards-uk-names-additional-creative-leaders-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chivas Regal creates board game with F1 driver Charles Leclerc]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work is designed to push a limited-edition whisky.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chivas-regal-creates-board-game-with-f1-driver-charles-leclerc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chivas-regal-creates-board-game-with-f1-driver-charles-leclerc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP Creative, Born Social, Ogilvy, We Are Social, Reach, Unbound and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-creative-born-social-ogilvy-we-are-social-reach-unbound-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-creative-born-social-ogilvy-we-are-social-reach-unbound-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand Film Awards 2026: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winners of the Brand Film Awards 2026 were announced last night (29 April) as part of a live event and cinematic showcase at the Ham Yard Hotel in central London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brand-film-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:18:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brand-film-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war: agency groups flag “uncertainty” and “drag” on revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holdcos address financial impact of conflict in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iran-war-agency-groups-flag-uncertainty-and-drag-on-revenue-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iran-war-agency-groups-flag-uncertainty-and-drag-on-revenue-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war: agency groups flag ‘uncertainty’ and ‘drag’ on revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holdcos address financial impact of conflict in the Middle East.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iran-war-agency-groups-flag-uncertainty-and-drag-on-revenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iran-war-agency-groups-flag-uncertainty-and-drag-on-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA/Warc: adspend forecast for 2026 drops amid methodology shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adspend increased 6.4% in 2025, reaching &pound;46.7bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aawarc-adspend-forecast-for-2026-drops-amid-methodology-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aawarc-adspend-forecast-for-2026-drops-amid-methodology-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vue unveils “love letter to cinema” shot by Taika Waititi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Alicia Iveson, co-founder and chief executive at Hijinks, and Marc Allenby, co-founder and chief creative officer at Hijinks, about the making of "Feel it forever".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vue-unveils-love-letter-to-cinema-shot-by-taika-waititi-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vue-unveils-love-letter-to-cinema-shot-by-taika-waititi-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vue unveils 'love letter to cinema' shot by Taika Waititi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Alicia Iveson, co-founder and chief executive at Hijinks, and Marc Allenby, co-founder and chief creative officer at Hijinks, about the making of "Feel it forever".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vue-unveils-love-letter-to-cinema-shot-by-taika-waititi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:24:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vue-unveils-love-letter-to-cinema-shot-by-taika-waititi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA/Warc: adspend forecast for 2026 downgraded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adspend increased 6.4% in 2025, reaching &pound;46.7bn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aawarc-adspend-forecast-for-2026-downgraded/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:24:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aawarc-adspend-forecast-for-2026-downgraded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santander gets Ant and Dec moving in first campaign by Publicis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santander appointed Publicis to its global media and creative account in January 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/santander-gets-ant-and-dec-moving-in-first-campaign-by-publicis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:25:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/santander-gets-ant-and-dec-moving-in-first-campaign-by-publicis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach partners Selfridges with playground experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[StudioXAG created the installation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coach-partners-selfridges-with-playground-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:25:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coach-partners-selfridges-with-playground-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a creative is seeking Cannes gold after using AI to 'hug' late mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roman Jonsson,head of creation at Hamburg agency Faktor 3. has made it to the final round of the $1m competition. For selfless reasons and against a sad backdrop, his hope is now for Cannes success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-a-creative-is-seeking-cannes-gold-after-using-ai-to-hug-late-mum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-a-creative-is-seeking-cannes-gold-after-using-ai-to-hug-late-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neverland wins IG creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[The win follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/neverland-wins-ig-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/neverland-wins-ig-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luma Dream Brief: why a German creative is asking the Cannes Lions jury for gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roman Jonsson,head of creation at Hamburg agency Faktor 3. has made it to the final round of the $1m competition. For selfless reasons and against a sad backdrop, his hope is now for Cannes success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/luma-dream-brief-why-a-german-creative-is-asking-the-cannes-lions-jury-for-gold/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:47:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/luma-dream-brief-why-a-german-creative-is-asking-the-cannes-lions-jury-for-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar Land Rover completes "period of exclusivity" with WPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official appointment of WPP edges closer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jaguar-land-rover-completes-period-of-exclusivity-with-wpp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jaguar-land-rover-completes-period-of-exclusivity-with-wpp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advertisers set to double down on audio spend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research was based on responses from 1000 agencies and advertisers across Europe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/advertisers-set-to-double-down-on-audio-spend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/advertisers-set-to-double-down-on-audio-spend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New agencies storm indie media league pushing out three frontrunners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horizon Media pushes PMG off the podium positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-agencies-storm-indie-media-league-pushing-out-three-frontrunners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-agencies-storm-indie-media-league-pushing-out-three-frontrunners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI turns CMOs into chief growth officers: Forrester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forrester says AI usage is pushing CMOs closer to commercial targets, with growth and revenue now squarely in their remit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ai-turns-cmos-into-chief-growth-officers-forrester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:19:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ai-turns-cmos-into-chief-growth-officers-forrester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom revenue grew 3.9% in Q1 after IPG acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business in the US contributed to 61.4% of Omnicom&rsquo;s core operations revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-revenue-grew-39-in-q1-after-ipg-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-revenue-grew-39-in-q1-after-ipg-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom Q1 earnings climb 12% following IPG acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business in the US contributed to 61.4% of Omnicom&rsquo;s core operations revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-q1-earnings-climb-12-following-ipg-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:42:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-q1-earnings-climb-12-following-ipg-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henkel appoints WPP to global creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom was the incumbent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/henkel-appoints-wpp-to-global-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:40:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/henkel-appoints-wpp-to-global-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q1 expected to be “worst quarter” for WPP’s new business in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief financial officer Joanne Wilson says WPP &ldquo;encouraged by the level of activity&rdquo; in new business so far this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/q1-expected-to-be-worst-quarter-for-wpps-new-business-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:40:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/q1-expected-to-be-worst-quarter-for-wpps-new-business-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Müller Frijj campaign uses unexpected sounds to cause a moo-ha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was created by VCCP Blue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mller-frijj-campaign-uses-unexpected-sounds-to-cause-a-moo-ha/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:52:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mller-frijj-campaign-uses-unexpected-sounds-to-cause-a-moo-ha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Müller Frijj campaign replaces expected sounds with moos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was created by VCCP Blue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mller-frijj-campaign-replaces-expected-sounds-with-moos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:17:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mller-frijj-campaign-replaces-expected-sounds-with-moos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How advanced are adland's AV measurement initiatives?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Media planners highlighted that none of the tools available are &ldquo;[delivering] the cross-platform deduplication that modern campaigns require&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-advanced-are-adlands-av-measurement-initiatives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:29:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-advanced-are-adlands-av-measurement-initiatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign subscribers offered 25% discount on D&amp;AD Festival tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival takes place on 19 and 20 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-subscribers-offered-25-discount-on-dampad-festival-tickets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:29:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-subscribers-offered-25-discount-on-dampad-festival-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sid McGrath and Tom Drew launch creative and strategy service]]></title><description><![CDATA[The business, described as &ldquo;deliberately not an agency&rdquo; has three founding clients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/sid-mcgrath-and-tom-drew-launch-creative-and-strategy-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:04:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/sid-mcgrath-and-tom-drew-launch-creative-and-strategy-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPA reveals iList 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-strong collection of industry &ldquo;gamechangers&rdquo; was revealed at the IPA's annual Talent and Diversity Conference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-reveals-ilist-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:04:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-reveals-ilist-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign subscribers get 25% discount on D&amp;AD Festival tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival takes place on 19 and 20 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-subscribers-get-25-discount-on-dampad-festival-tickets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:04:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-subscribers-get-25-discount-on-dampad-festival-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester designers accuse Uncommon and London Museum of plagiarism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The designer duo have argued that The London Museum&rsquo;s pigeon logo, created by Uncommon Creative Studio, bears similarities to their own &ldquo;Coo pigeon&rdquo; design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/manchester-designers-accuse-uncommon-and-london-museum-of-plagiarism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:28:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/manchester-designers-accuse-uncommon-and-london-museum-of-plagiarism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last chance to enter Campaign 40 Over 40 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final deadline is 30 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/last-chance-to-enter-campaign-40-over-40-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/last-chance-to-enter-campaign-40-over-40-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP reports 6.7% revenue decline in Q1 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decline is in line with the network&rsquo;s expectations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-reports-67-revenue-decline-in-q1-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-reports-67-revenue-decline-in-q1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Creative names VML's Ewen Sturgeon as EMEA chief executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Role combines VML, Ogilvy and other agency EMEA duties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-creative-names-vmls-ewen-sturgeon-as-emea-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-creative-names-vmls-ewen-sturgeon-as-emea-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does sports marketing need “disrupting”?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast discusses the comments made by Publicis Groupe's chief executive Arthur Sadoun on the fragmentation of the sports marketing sector.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/does-sports-marketing-need-disrupting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/does-sports-marketing-need-disrupting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fridge Raiders ad shows disastrous polar expedition saved by meat snack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joint created the campaign, which is its first major one for the brand since being appointed last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fridge-raiders-ad-shows-disastrous-polar-expedition-saved-by-meat-snack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fridge-raiders-ad-shows-disastrous-polar-expedition-saved-by-meat-snack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola appoints Whalar for first work starring Cole Palmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whalar produces first work launching Cole Palmer as brand ambassador]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coca-cola-appoints-whalar-for-first-work-starring-cole-palmer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coca-cola-appoints-whalar-for-first-work-starring-cole-palmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Balance celebrates running communities with London Marathon experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exposure created the activation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-balance-celebrates-running-communities-with-london-marathon-experience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-balance-celebrates-running-communities-with-london-marathon-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Tech Awards 2026: shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners will be announced on Thursday 4 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-tech-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:09:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-tech-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco campaign marks free fruit and veg initiative with generous giant]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBH London created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-campaign-marks-free-fruit-and-veg-initiative-with-generous-giant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:47:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-campaign-marks-free-fruit-and-veg-initiative-with-generous-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KitKat heist: how VML turned real crime into meme gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a KitKat truck was stolen just before Easter, the agency behind the ensuing &lsquo;KitKat heist&rsquo; shared how it owned the narrative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kitkat-heist-how-vml-turned-real-crime-into-meme-gold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:15:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kitkat-heist-how-vml-turned-real-crime-into-meme-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brands report higher satisfaction with indies than holdco rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[TRR data seen by Campaign reveals divide in client satisfaction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brands-report-higher-satisfaction-with-indies-than-holdco-rivals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:15:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brands-report-higher-satisfaction-with-indies-than-holdco-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Born Social CEO Ben Tyson steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyson will remain a board advisor to Croud, owner of Born Social.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/born-social-ceo-ben-tyson-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:15:50 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/born-social-ceo-ben-tyson-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocean Outdoor rejects Lovehoney ads for Lesbian Visibility Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was created by John Doe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ocean-outdoor-rejects-lovehoney-ads-for-lesbian-visibility-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ocean-outdoor-rejects-lovehoney-ads-for-lesbian-visibility-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the impact of the widening gap between junior and executive pay?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign&rsquo;s analysis of IPA Census salary data found senior-level salaries at agencies increased to a much larger degree than those for junior roles last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-is-the-impact-of-the-widening-gap-between-junior-and-executive-pay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:56:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-is-the-impact-of-the-widening-gap-between-junior-and-executive-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airwallex and Arsenal explore football and finance in Spike Lee short film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommon Creative Studio created the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/airwallex-and-arsenal-explore-football-and-finance-in-spike-lee-short-film/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:14:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/airwallex-and-arsenal-explore-football-and-finance-in-spike-lee-short-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix to double ads business, introduce vertical video and lose chairman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streaming platform has been busy, teasing new ad offerings and introducing a big mobile app update.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-to-double-ads-business-introduce-vertical-video-and-lose-chairman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-to-double-ads-business-introduce-vertical-video-and-lose-chairman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manchester Village Pride appoints N2O as brand experience agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will be the first time brands have been able to host experiential activations at Gay Village in Manchester during Pride.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/manchester-village-pride-appoints-n2o-as-brand-experience-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/manchester-village-pride-appoints-n2o-as-brand-experience-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards: Big players should “remember to lift as they climb”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The awards took place in London last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-big-players-should-remember-to-lift-as-they-climb/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-big-players-should-remember-to-lift-as-they-climb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ogilvy EMEA CEO Patou Nuytemans exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Role will not be replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ogilvy-emea-ceo-patou-nuytemans-exits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:20:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ogilvy-emea-ceo-patou-nuytemans-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lola serves up creative account to Kitchen Soho]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment comes as Lola's plans to expand its store footprint across the North of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lola-serves-up-creative-account-to-kitchen-soho/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:45:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lola-serves-up-creative-account-to-kitchen-soho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitachi selects BBH London for global campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment was made through a competitive pitch process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hitachi-selects-bbh-london-for-global-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:45:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hitachi-selects-bbh-london-for-global-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Immediate Media suffers 15% drop in advertisers after LHF rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of Good Food and Olive launched an experiential arm to combat decline in adspend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/immediate-media-suffers-15-drop-in-advertisers-after-lhf-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/immediate-media-suffers-15-drop-in-advertisers-after-lhf-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BetVictor invests in biggest AV campaign to date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign is Bountiful Cow&rsquo;s first for BetVictor after winning the media account for BVGroup in late 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/betvictor-invests-in-biggest-av-campaign-to-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/betvictor-invests-in-biggest-av-campaign-to-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign shortlisted 12 times across industry awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PPA Awards, BSME Talent Awards and AOP Digital Publishing Awards have shortlisted Campaign in various categories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-shortlisted-12-times-across-industry-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-shortlisted-12-times-across-industry-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luton Airport Express issues brief to creative roster amid Atomic fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The roster includes Leith, McCann Birmingham, Meanwhile and Motel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/luton-airport-express-issues-brief-to-creative-roster-amid-atomic-fallout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:45:51 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/luton-airport-express-issues-brief-to-creative-roster-amid-atomic-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Adidas, Netflix, Aviva, Bentley, Diet Coke, Radox, Clipper Teas, Back Market and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of pitches, reviews and account wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-adidas-netflix-aviva-bentley-diet-coke-radox-clipper-teas-back-market-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-adidas-netflix-aviva-bentley-diet-coke-radox-clipper-teas-back-market-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battersea campaign spotlights “hidden cost” of cute pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Commercial Arts created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/battersea-campaign-spotlights-hidden-cost-of-cute-pets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/battersea-campaign-spotlights-hidden-cost-of-cute-pets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviva switches £95m UK media to OMD UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winning shop appointed after a pitch between four rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aviva-switches-95m-uk-media-to-omd-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:24:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aviva-switches-95m-uk-media-to-omd-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia dumps a year’s worth of rain on hikers to test its sportswear]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA spots extend the brand&rsquo;s platform with extreme tests of its summer technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/columbia-dumps-a-years-worth-of-rain-on-hikers-to-test-its-sportswear/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/columbia-dumps-a-years-worth-of-rain-on-hikers-to-test-its-sportswear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Media Company of the Year Awards 2026: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[DMG Media, Pinterest and Sky Media were among the big winners at the inaugural Campaign Media Company Awards 2026, announced today (28 April).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-media-company-of-the-year-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-media-company-of-the-year-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marie Curie highlights care crisis with runner statue made from daffodils]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The daffodil runner&rdquo; is part of Marie Curie's partnership with the 2026 TCS London Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/marie-curie-highlights-care-crisis-with-runner-statue-made-from-daffodils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:48:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/marie-curie-highlights-care-crisis-with-runner-statue-made-from-daffodils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Droga5 London head of strategy Toto Ellis dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellis began his career at TBWA, before moving to Droga5 and latterly PR agency Here Be Dragons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-droga5-london-head-of-strategy-toto-ellis-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:42:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-droga5-london-head-of-strategy-toto-ellis-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diet Coke awards UK and EMEA account to Ogilvy UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The agency won the business as part of WPP's dedicated Coca-Cola Company shop Open X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/diet-coke-awards-uk-and-emea-account-to-ogilvy-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:23:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/diet-coke-awards-uk-and-emea-account-to-ogilvy-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autoglass OOH campaign exposes hidden dangers of cracked windscreens]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCann Birmingham made the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/autoglass-ooh-campaign-exposes-hidden-dangers-of-cracked-windscreens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:23:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/autoglass-ooh-campaign-exposes-hidden-dangers-of-cracked-windscreens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MPs support campaign to reform political advertising]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meeting to tackle disinformation in UK elections tables key reforms for political advertising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mps-support-campaign-to-reform-political-advertising/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mps-support-campaign-to-reform-political-advertising/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Saatchi &amp; Saatchi, C4, Bicycle, Grey, EssenceMediacom, Patagonia and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-saatchi-amp-saatchi-c4-bicycle-grey-essencemediacom-patagonia-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-saatchi-amp-saatchi-c4-bicycle-grey-essencemediacom-patagonia-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Saatchi &amp; Saatchi, Channel 4, Bicycle, Grey, Patagonia, Uncovered and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-saatchi-amp-saatchi-channel-4-bicycle-grey-patagonia-uncovered-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:14:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-saatchi-amp-saatchi-channel-4-bicycle-grey-patagonia-uncovered-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AAR: VCCP, Uncommon and VML top 2025 new-business ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCCP's pitch conversion rate drops from 87% to 83%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aar-vccp-uncommon-and-vml-top-2025-new-business-ranking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:11:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aar-vccp-uncommon-and-vml-top-2025-new-business-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix picks winner of EMEA media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix selects network following pitches from Dentsu, Omnicom and WPP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-picks-winner-of-emea-media-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-picks-winner-of-emea-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP integrates Google Earth AI into WPP Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integration follows $400m Google Cloud partnership announced in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-integrates-google-earth-ai-into-wpp-open/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-integrates-google-earth-ai-into-wpp-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;If the world only remembers our World Cup sponsorship, we've failed&rsquo;: Lenovo&rsquo;s Fifa play]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Shafer, Lenovo's global exec, on why the tech major doesn't treat FIFA as a media buy. Yes, it&rsquo;s invested in the most valuable brand real estate on Earth but being just another logo on the pitch would miss the point.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lsquoif-the-world-only-remembers-our-world-cup-sponsorship-weve-failedrsquo-lenovorsquos-fifa-play/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lsquoif-the-world-only-remembers-our-world-cup-sponsorship-weve-failedrsquo-lenovorsquos-fifa-play/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saatchi &amp; Saatchi hires four senior creatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The creatives join from VCCP, Uncommon Creative Studio and ITV Creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saatchi-amp-saatchi-hires-four-senior-creatives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:48:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saatchi-amp-saatchi-hires-four-senior-creatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecologi, Giffgaff and MG OMD launch nature restoration initiative for brands and agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Movement aims to turn media spend into UK nature recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ecologi-giffgaff-and-mg-omd-launch-nature-restoration-initiative-for-brands-and-agencies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:48:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ecologi-giffgaff-and-mg-omd-launch-nature-restoration-initiative-for-brands-and-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Bailes and Kate Stanners to co-chair Campaign Big Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The awards scheme is open for entries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/darren-bailes-and-kate-stanners-to-co-chair-campaign-big-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:48:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/darren-bailes-and-kate-stanners-to-co-chair-campaign-big-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The7stars and Bountiful Cow set up shop under one roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 10 years apart the agencies have become neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the7stars-and-bountiful-cow-set-up-shop-under-one-roof/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:14:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the7stars-and-bountiful-cow-set-up-shop-under-one-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stagwell backs The Trade Desk's addition of AI agents to media planning and buying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Network&rsquo;s backing follows recent pushback from other holdcos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stagwell-backs-the-trade-desks-addition-of-ai-agents-to-media-planning-and-buying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:14:25 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stagwell-backs-the-trade-desks-addition-of-ai-agents-to-media-planning-and-buying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand Film Awards: last chance to book tickets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tickets are selling fast for the Brand Film Awards 2026, the awards scheme from PRWeek and Campaign that celebrates the best brand storytelling on film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brand-film-awards-last-chance-to-book-tickets/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:41:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brand-film-awards-last-chance-to-book-tickets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redundancy pay for former Atomic staff delayed by data problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex employees initially told they were "not entitled" to redundancy and other payments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/redundancy-pay-for-former-atomic-staff-delayed-by-data-problems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:16:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/redundancy-pay-for-former-atomic-staff-delayed-by-data-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI lab behind Coca-Cola’s AI Christmas ad launches in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will be led by co-founder Johnny Rohrbach and UK managing director Daniel Lipman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ai-lab-behind-coca-colas-ai-christmas-ad-launches-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:16:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ai-lab-behind-coca-colas-ai-christmas-ad-launches-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney+ secures Waitrose, Volkswagen and PG Tips sponsorship for Rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first part of the second series is set to premiere on 15 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/disney-secures-waitrose-volkswagen-and-pg-tips-sponsorship-for-rivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/disney-secures-waitrose-volkswagen-and-pg-tips-sponsorship-for-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Lions unveils 2026 festival programme, including debate hosted by Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live debate will cover whether creative taste can be objective.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cannes-lions-unveils-2026-festival-programme-including-debate-hosted-by-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:15:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cannes-lions-unveils-2026-festival-programme-including-debate-hosted-by-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Krispy Kreme unveils first UK and Ireland campaign in debut work by Ark Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ark Agency won the Krispy Kreme creative account in January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/krispy-kreme-unveils-first-uk-and-ireland-campaign-in-debut-work-by-ark-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:25:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/krispy-kreme-unveils-first-uk-and-ireland-campaign-in-debut-work-by-ark-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King UK positions Whopper as ultimate post-race meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Whopper of a finish&rdquo; follows &ldquo;Bundles of joy&rdquo;, which was launched in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/burger-king-uk-positions-whopper-as-ultimate-post-race-meal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:13:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/burger-king-uk-positions-whopper-as-ultimate-post-race-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clipper Teas selects Who Wot Why to develop global brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive pitch process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clipper-teas-selects-who-wot-why-to-develop-global-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clipper-teas-selects-who-wot-why-to-develop-global-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clipper Teas picks Who Wot Why to develop global brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive pitch process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clipper-teas-picks-who-wot-why-to-develop-global-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clipper-teas-picks-who-wot-why-to-develop-global-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wise TV spots by Ace of Hearts dramatise unwise banking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The films follow an out-of-home campaign, which launched earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wise-tv-spots-by-ace-of-hearts-dramatise-unwise-banking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wise-tv-spots-by-ace-of-hearts-dramatise-unwise-banking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wise TV ads by Ace of Hearts dramatise unwise banking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The films follow an out-of-home campaign, which launched earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wise-tv-ads-by-ace-of-hearts-dramatise-unwise-banking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wise-tv-ads-by-ace-of-hearts-dramatise-unwise-banking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freemans picks Meanwhile to handle creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency has been handed the task of evolving the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/freemans-picks-meanwhile-to-handle-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:18:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/freemans-picks-meanwhile-to-handle-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does being in the office more increase productivity?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcasts questions the reasons behind agencies' increased days in office, after Publicis follows WPP's four days a week in-office policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/does-being-in-the-office-more-increase-productivity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:18:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/does-being-in-the-office-more-increase-productivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cindy Rose brings in psychologist to boost WPP's culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[It follows the appointment of a new chief people officer, Mark Taylor, former chief people advisor at Lego Brand Group.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cindy-rose-brings-in-psychologist-to-boost-wpps-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:10:33 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cindy-rose-brings-in-psychologist-to-boost-wpps-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe UK buys Fabric Social]]></title><description><![CDATA[French agency group adds the shop to new PR, social and influence division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-uk-buys-fabric-social/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:20:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-uk-buys-fabric-social/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bentley Motors gears up for creative review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Account is currently serviced by a bespoke Omnicom team, formerly from Interpublic Group&rsquo;s IPG-X.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bentley-motors-gears-up-for-creative-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:11:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bentley-motors-gears-up-for-creative-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pepsi seeks real rules of football in campaign starring David Beckham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star-studded film features Sir David Beckham, Mohamed Salah, Vini Jr, Lauren James, Alexia Putellas, Florian Wirtz and a cameo by Gordon Ramsay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pepsi-seeks-real-rules-of-football-in-campaign-starring-david-beckham/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pepsi-seeks-real-rules-of-football-in-campaign-starring-david-beckham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Müller campaign celebrates yoghurt rituals]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCCP created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mller-campaign-celebrates-yoghurt-rituals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:12:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mller-campaign-celebrates-yoghurt-rituals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannes Lions to provide trained professionals to monitor safety at festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers have hired Good Night Out Campaign and X2 Consult.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cannes-lions-to-provide-trained-professionals-to-monitor-safety-at-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:12:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cannes-lions-to-provide-trained-professionals-to-monitor-safety-at-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi Group revenues fell by 7.3% in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi says revenue drop is due primarily to the US government shutdown, the US tariff fallout and &ldquo;a tough macroeconomic environment&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mampc-saatchi-group-revenues-fell-by-73-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:48:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mampc-saatchi-group-revenues-fell-by-73-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elvis hires Claire Prince as head of entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince was formerly head of branded entertainment at EssenceMediacom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/elvis-hires-claire-prince-as-head-of-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:48:27 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/elvis-hires-claire-prince-as-head-of-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three networks pitching for global Adidas account]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP&rsquo;s EssenceMediacom is the incumbent on the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/three-networks-pitching-for-global-adidas-account/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:28:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/three-networks-pitching-for-global-adidas-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign 40 Over 40 entry deadline nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second entry deadline is Thursday 23 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-40-over-40-entry-deadline-nears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:28:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-40-over-40-entry-deadline-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicycle London hires Ed Turner as first managing director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive Henry Daglish to focus more on growth and product development.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bicycle-london-hires-ed-turner-as-first-managing-director/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:28:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bicycle-london-hires-ed-turner-as-first-managing-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahmed Omer joins Channel 4 Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[New appointment aims to shape how Channel 4 Sales "shows up" in the market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ahmed-omer-joins-channel-4-sales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:28:52 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ahmed-omer-joins-channel-4-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPA hits back against claim agency production companies 'prioritise profit over work']]></title><description><![CDATA[IPA &ldquo;does not recognise the portrayal of agency production&rdquo; set out in open letter from independents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-hits-back-against-claim-agency-production-companies-prioritise-profit-over-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-hits-back-against-claim-agency-production-companies-prioritise-profit-over-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[C-suite salary increases far outstripped junior roles in 2025: IPA Census data analysis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign has compared salary data across the 2024 and 2025 IPA Censuses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/c-suite-salary-increases-far-outstripped-junior-roles-in-2025-ipa-census-data-analysis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:28:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/c-suite-salary-increases-far-outstripped-junior-roles-in-2025-ipa-census-data-analysis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[V&amp;A East marks new site opening with campaign starring East London&rsquo;s makers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work was created by Portas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vampa-east-marks-new-site-opening-with-campaign-starring-east-londonrsquos-makers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vampa-east-marks-new-site-opening-with-campaign-starring-east-londonrsquos-makers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBH and charities partner to launch the School Food Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBH has developed the brand identity and a national campaign will follow in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-and-charities-partner-to-launch-the-school-food-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:46:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-and-charities-partner-to-launch-the-school-food-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horizon takes top spot in April global media league pushing out Starcom]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the holding company side, WPP holds steady.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/horizon-takes-top-spot-in-april-global-media-league-pushing-out-starcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/horizon-takes-top-spot-in-april-global-media-league-pushing-out-starcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Producers call on brands to back indies, claim holdcos prioritise agency profit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open letter from Independent World Producers Alliance calls out networks for distorting competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/producers-call-on-brands-to-back-indies-claim-holdcos-prioritise-agency-profit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/producers-call-on-brands-to-back-indies-claim-holdcos-prioritise-agency-profit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilkinson Sword enlists boxer Anthony Joshua to promote its upgraded Quattro razor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work was created by Buddy Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wilkinson-sword-enlists-boxer-anthony-joshua-to-promote-its-upgraded-quattro-razor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:10:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wilkinson-sword-enlists-boxer-anthony-joshua-to-promote-its-upgraded-quattro-razor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dove awards seven-figure influencer brief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unilever-owned beauty brand Dove appoints creative comms agency to micro-influencer marketing brief after four-way competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dove-awards-seven-figure-influencer-brief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dove-awards-seven-figure-influencer-brief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s wrong with media planning?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The role has been "underfunded, rushed and reduced to frameworks rather than applying quality, human thinking", according to Pippa Glucklich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/whats-wrong-with-media-planning/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:25:11 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/whats-wrong-with-media-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Standard's Dan Locke to join The Independent in new tie-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent Media completed deal to run digital operations of The Standard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-standards-dan-locke-to-join-the-independent-in-new-tie-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:05:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-standards-dan-locke-to-join-the-independent-in-new-tie-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign and Marketing Week to co-host sessions as Campaign House returns to Cannes Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign and Marketing Week will co-host sessions at Cannes Lions 2026 as part of parent company Haymarket&rsquo;s week of activities at the global advertising festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-and-marketing-week-to-co-host-sessions-as-campaign-house-returns-to-cannes-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:34:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-and-marketing-week-to-co-host-sessions-as-campaign-house-returns-to-cannes-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Tennant stars in Moneysupermarket campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Commercial Arts created the ad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/david-tennant-stars-in-moneysupermarket-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:40:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/david-tennant-stars-in-moneysupermarket-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Venue Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "The Lighthouse: The First-Ever Creative Campus &amp; Studio Playground For The Creator Generation" by Whalar Group for The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-venue-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-venue-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: The Game Changer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Seat Salta Conmigo (Jump with Me)" by Experientia for Seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-the-game-changer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-the-game-changer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Staffing Agency of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is Kru Live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-staffing-agency-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-staffing-agency-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Production Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Space to Dream" by Amplify for Samsung.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-production-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-production-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Pop-Up Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "The Book of Money" by BBH and Freuds for Monzo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-pop-up-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-pop-up-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Outstanding Creative Idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Seat Salta Conmigo Jump with Me" by Experientia for Seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-outstanding-creative-idea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-outstanding-creative-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Outdoor Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "KFC X Stranger Things - Hawkins Hotline" by Renaissance for KFC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-outdoor-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-outdoor-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Integrated Marketing Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Tena Men, Dry Manuary" by Zeal for Tena Men, Essity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-integrated-marketing-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-integrated-marketing-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Global Brand Activation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Corona: Beach 100" by Wink for Ab InBev.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-global-brand-activation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-global-brand-activation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Food Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Bar Tender by Wingstop" by Factory360 for Wingstop &amp; Vayner Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-food-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-food-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Experiences for Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Beyond Boundaries" George P. Johnson for DP World.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-experiences-for-good/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-experiences-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Exhibition Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "From Code to Court- The World&rsquo;s First Live AI Sports Experience" by Sportradar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-exhibition-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-exhibition-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Digital Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Space to Dream" by Amplify for Samsung.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-digital-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-digital-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Debut Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "The Lost Dimensions" by Bearded Kitten for Beavertown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-debut-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-debut-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Creative Experience Agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is Bearded Kitten.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-creative-experience-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-creative-experience-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Creative Event of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Seat Salta Conmigo (Jump With Me)" by Experientia for Seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-creative-event-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-creative-event-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "KFC x Greggs" by Freuds for KFC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-collaboration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-collaboration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Brand Experience B2C - Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Seat Salta Conmigo (Jump With Me)" by Experientia for Seat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-brand-experience-b2c-europe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-brand-experience-b2c-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards winners 2026: Brand Experience B2B - ROW]]></title><description><![CDATA[The winner in this category is "Canva Create: Uncharted" by Canva.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-brand-experience-b2b-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-winners-2026-brand-experience-b2b-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards 2026: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experientia and Bearded Kitten were among the big winners at the Campaign Experience Awards at the Park Hyatt, London River Thames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“This isn’t blind optimism, it’s hard-won experience”: IPA Bellwether adland reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders at Beyond, Joint, Imagination and Omnicom react to Q1 2026's rebound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/this-isnt-blind-optimism-its-hard-won-experience-ipa-bellwether-adland-reaction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/this-isnt-blind-optimism-its-hard-won-experience-ipa-bellwether-adland-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This isn&rsquo;t blind optimism, it&rsquo;s hard-won experience': IPA Bellwether adland reaction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders at Beyond, Joint, Imagination and Omnicom react to Q1 2026's rebound.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/this-isnrsquot-blind-optimism-itrsquos-hard-won-experience-ipa-bellwether-adland-reaction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/this-isnrsquot-blind-optimism-itrsquos-hard-won-experience-ipa-bellwether-adland-reaction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holland &amp; Barrett OOH campaign spells out what bodies need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucky Generals created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/holland-amp-barrett-ooh-campaign-spells-out-what-bodies-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/holland-amp-barrett-ooh-campaign-spells-out-what-bodies-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Ikea, IBM, Adidas, Vax, Brita, Mr Porky, Laneige, Princes and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of pitches, reviews and account wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-ikea-ibm-adidas-vax-brita-mr-porky-laneige-princes-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-ikea-ibm-adidas-vax-brita-mr-porky-laneige-princes-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why brands can’t afford to be silent in the sound-on era]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t have a sound-on strategy, your brand simply isn&rsquo;t being heard&rdquo;: Campaign and PMW delve into why audio has become a core pillar of effective omnichannel strategies, in conversation with Spotify, Amazon and Arla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-brands-cant-afford-to-be-silent-in-the-sound-on-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-brands-cant-afford-to-be-silent-in-the-sound-on-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBH London hires strategy partner for health]]></title><description><![CDATA[New hire reports to agency&rsquo;s CSO Will Lion and deputy CSO Saskia Jones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-london-hires-strategy-partner-for-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-london-hires-strategy-partner-for-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clare Chapman announces new role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alongside Amanda Singleton, former account executive at Salesforce, Chapman has joined Brixton Finishing School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clare-chapman-announces-new-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clare-chapman-announces-new-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renault showcases electric models at Oxford Street pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avantegarde created the activation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/renault-showcases-electric-models-at-oxford-street-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/renault-showcases-electric-models-at-oxford-street-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Average salary growth in creative industries drops to 1.7%]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is slowest growth since the pre-pandemic era and below the ONS UK private sector average of 3.4%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/average-salary-growth-in-creative-industries-drops-to-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/average-salary-growth-in-creative-industries-drops-to-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FTC settles alleged boycott and “unlawful collusion” between WPP, Publicis and Dentsu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complaint alleged WPP, Publicis and Dentsu used trade associations to promote &ldquo;demonetisation of disfavoured political viewpoints&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ftc-settles-alleged-boycott-and-unlawful-collusion-between-wpp-publicis-and-dentsu/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ftc-settles-alleged-boycott-and-unlawful-collusion-between-wpp-publicis-and-dentsu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK marketing budgets revised upwards despite geopolitical unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The author of the report said it was a recognition that advertisers' needed to "maintain competitive advantage as challenges persist".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-marketing-budgets-revised-upwards-despite-geopolitical-unrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:21:32 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-marketing-budgets-revised-upwards-despite-geopolitical-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP, Uncommon, Omnicom, Neverland, Ogilvy, AA, McDonald&rsquo;s, BT and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-uncommon-omnicom-neverland-ogilvy-aa-mcdonaldrsquos-bt-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-uncommon-omnicom-neverland-ogilvy-aa-mcdonaldrsquos-bt-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP, Uncommon Creative Studio, mFuse, BT Group, AA, McDonald&rsquo;s and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-uncommon-creative-studio-mfuse-bt-group-aa-mcdonaldrsquos-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-uncommon-creative-studio-mfuse-bt-group-aa-mcdonaldrsquos-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adidas reviews £377m global media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP Media&rsquo;s EssenceMediacom is the incumbent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adidas-reviews-377m-global-media-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:39:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adidas-reviews-377m-global-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglian Home Improvements unveils brand refresh by The Gate]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The nation&rsquo;s favourite&rdquo; celebrates the trust Anglian Home Improvements has earned over the past 60 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anglian-home-improvements-unveils-brand-refresh-by-the-gate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:26:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anglian-home-improvements-unveils-brand-refresh-by-the-gate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mr Porky picks lead creative and media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows two-way competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mr-porky-picks-lead-creative-and-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mr-porky-picks-lead-creative-and-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vax selects the7stars following six-agency pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Account was worth &pound;37m in 2025 according to COMvergence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vax-selects-the7stars-following-six-agency-pitch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:28:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vax-selects-the7stars-following-six-agency-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rob Gold named EMEA leader at B2B marketing company Trilliad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold was formerly president at Dentsu&rsquo;s B2B division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rob-gold-named-emea-leader-at-b2b-marketing-company-trilliad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:28:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rob-gold-named-emea-leader-at-b2b-marketing-company-trilliad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia Airlines appoints global digital creative agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global marketing remit spans 20 countries, including the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/malaysia-airlines-appoints-global-digital-creative-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:28:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/malaysia-airlines-appoints-global-digital-creative-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest turns to real life amid social media backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[First campaign under new CMO Claudine Cheever was created in-house by Pinterest&rsquo;s House of Creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterest-turns-to-real-life-amid-social-media-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterest-turns-to-real-life-amid-social-media-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas grows 2.5% in Q1, shows first impact of acquisitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results show impact of multiple acquisitions, including Bearded Kitten in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-grows-25-in-q1-shows-first-impact-of-acquisitions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-grows-25-in-q1-shows-first-impact-of-acquisitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas grows 2.5% in Q1 as acquisitions make initial impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results show impact of multiple acquisitions, including Bearded Kitten in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-grows-25-in-q1-as-acquisitions-make-initial-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-grows-25-in-q1-as-acquisitions-make-initial-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASA bans first ads based on less-healthy food rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two ads for Lidl and Iceland were banned, while ads for On The Beach and German Doner Kebab were found to be compliant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/asa-bans-first-ads-based-on-less-healthy-food-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:08:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/asa-bans-first-ads-based-on-less-healthy-food-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA appoints Charlie Rudd as vice-president and Natalie Bell as Front Foot chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Rudd, chief executive of Publicis Groupe UK&rsquo;s Creative Practice, is the Advertising Association&rsquo;s first vice-president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aa-appoints-charlie-rudd-as-vice-president-and-natalie-bell-as-front-foot-chair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:08:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aa-appoints-charlie-rudd-as-vice-president-and-natalie-bell-as-front-foot-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nespresso pop-up brings fans into Dua Lipa’s world with pickle and cola coffee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event is inspired by a new ad with the singer, who is a brand ambassador.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nespresso-pop-up-brings-fans-into-dua-lipas-world-with-pickle-and-cola-coffee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:39:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nespresso-pop-up-brings-fans-into-dua-lipas-world-with-pickle-and-cola-coffee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP appoints chief people officer as part of Elevate28 strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointments of Mark Taylor and Marie-Claire Barker feed into aim to create a collective culture at WPP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-appoints-chief-people-officer-as-part-of-elevate28-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:08:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-appoints-chief-people-officer-as-part-of-elevate28-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sparks appoints Sebastian Dreyfus as managing director EMEA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreyfus will report to Melissa Levy, president of Sparks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/sparks-appoints-sebastian-dreyfus-as-managing-director-emea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:41:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/sparks-appoints-sebastian-dreyfus-as-managing-director-emea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media Smart and AA roll out pre-local elections revamp of political ads awareness drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advertising Association and Media Smart seek to educate first-time voters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/media-smart-and-aa-roll-out-pre-local-elections-revamp-of-political-ads-awareness-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:11:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/media-smart-and-aa-roll-out-pre-local-elections-revamp-of-political-ads-awareness-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brita appoints new UK media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brita-appoints-new-uk-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:11:22 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brita-appoints-new-uk-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign In-House Agency Awards 2026 opens for entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first deadline is 21 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-in-house-agency-awards-2026-opens-for-entries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:33:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-in-house-agency-awards-2026-opens-for-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis grows 4.5% in Q1 as Arthur Sadoun pans “squeeze to please Wall Street”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Publicis Groupe chief executive described Publicis' strategy as the "polar opposite" to WPP and Omnicom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-grows-45-in-q1-as-arthur-sadoun-pans-squeeze-to-please-wall-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-grows-45-in-q1-as-arthur-sadoun-pans-squeeze-to-please-wall-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How responsible are brands for online safety on social platforms?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast features a discussion on harmful social media content and urges brands to demand transparency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-responsible-are-brands-for-online-safety-on-social-platforms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:12:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-responsible-are-brands-for-online-safety-on-social-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will more brands appoint agencies without a pitch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign understands Microsoft appointed Publicis without a pitch as part of a wider partnership &ndash; does this signify a growing trend among brands procuring agencies?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/will-more-brands-appoint-agencies-without-a-pitch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/will-more-brands-appoint-agencies-without-a-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BT Group launches internal marketing agency co-led by Al Mackie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency covers creative advertising, alongside branding and strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bt-group-launches-internal-marketing-agency-co-led-by-al-mackie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bt-group-launches-internal-marketing-agency-co-led-by-al-mackie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feral and Chuckles Studios sign deal on in-house production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agreement is for two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/feral-and-chuckles-studios-sign-deal-on-in-house-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/feral-and-chuckles-studios-sign-deal-on-in-house-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Inn hires SNL UK star for social campaign on sleep science]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Nash features in the social films, which follow renewed brand positioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/premier-inn-hires-snl-uk-star-for-social-campaign-on-sleep-science/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/premier-inn-hires-snl-uk-star-for-social-campaign-on-sleep-science/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feral picks Chuckles Studios to handle in-house production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment is for two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/feral-picks-chuckles-studios-to-handle-in-house-production/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:56:34 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/feral-picks-chuckles-studios-to-handle-in-house-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns ad spotlights the development of its sourdough]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was created by Bicycle Studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/papa-johns-ad-spotlights-the-development-of-its-sourdough/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/papa-johns-ad-spotlights-the-development-of-its-sourdough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Papa Johns ad spotlights the development of is sourdough]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was created by Bicycle Studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/papa-johns-ad-spotlights-the-development-of-is-sourdough/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/papa-johns-ad-spotlights-the-development-of-is-sourdough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP hires advisors for potential Burson sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP has started a potential sales process for its PR division, which includes communications agency Burson, according to reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-hires-advisors-for-potential-burson-sale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-hires-advisors-for-potential-burson-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP hires advisors for potential Burson sale – report]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP has started a potential sales process for its PR division, which includes communications agency Burson, according to reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-hires-advisors-for-potential-burson-sale-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:42:30 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-hires-advisors-for-potential-burson-sale-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sue Higgs exits mFuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higgs was executive creative director at the agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/sue-higgs-exits-mfuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:25:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/sue-higgs-exits-mfuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giffgaff, ITV, Paddy Power and Rightmove among top brands speaking at Media 360]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two-day conference includes sessions with broadcaster Grace Dent and Alastair Campbell from The Rest Is Politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/giffgaff-itv-paddy-power-and-rightmove-among-top-brands-speaking-at-media-360/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:40:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/giffgaff-itv-paddy-power-and-rightmove-among-top-brands-speaking-at-media-360/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP hires chief transformation officer to drive Cindy Rose's Elevate28]]></title><description><![CDATA[She joins from The Est&eacute;e Lauder Companies and will be responsible for designing, implementing and embedding the operations that underpin WPP&rsquo;s three-year growth plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-hires-chief-transformation-officer-to-drive-cindy-roses-elevate28/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-hires-chief-transformation-officer-to-drive-cindy-roses-elevate28/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodstuff jumps into April EMEA new-business rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, PHD maintains its number one spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/goodstuff-jumps-into-april-emea-new-business-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/goodstuff-jumps-into-april-emea-new-business-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allwyn's podcast returns to ask celebrities what they would do with &pound;200m]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign is delivered by Hearts &amp; Science and the podcast is produced by Acast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/allwyns-podcast-returns-to-ask-celebrities-what-they-would-do-with-pound200m/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:16:20 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/allwyns-podcast-returns-to-ask-celebrities-what-they-would-do-with-pound200m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giffgaff hosts self-care experience in East London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Splendid Communications created the pop-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/giffgaff-hosts-self-care-experience-in-east-london/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/giffgaff-hosts-self-care-experience-in-east-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riviera Travel embarks on creative review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kitchen worked on the account for six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/riviera-travel-embarks-on-creative-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:20:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/riviera-travel-embarks-on-creative-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta removes ads from lawyers seeking users to sue its platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech company is disallowing lawyers to &ldquo;profit from [its] platforms while claiming they are harmful&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/meta-removes-ads-from-lawyers-seeking-users-to-sue-its-platforms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:20:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/meta-removes-ads-from-lawyers-seeking-users-to-sue-its-platforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colart appoints The Kite Factory to media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows competitive pitch and brief covers the UK, France and North America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/colart-appoints-the-kite-factory-to-media-account/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:20:21 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/colart-appoints-the-kite-factory-to-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom lands IBM's global media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP Media, the incumbent, did not defend the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-lands-ibms-global-media-account/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:16:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-lands-ibms-global-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purpose Awards 2026: shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shortlist for the Purpose Awards 2026, from PRWeek, Campaign and Third Sector, has been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/purpose-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:14:49 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/purpose-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommon hires Robyn D’Arcy as head of data and Steph Morrow as head of cultural strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robyn D&rsquo;Arcy and Steph Morrow will report to Uncommon CSO Tobey Duncan and co-founder Lucy Jameson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-hires-robyn-darcy-as-head-of-data-and-steph-morrow-as-head-of-cultural-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:19:44 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-hires-robyn-darcy-as-head-of-data-and-steph-morrow-as-head-of-cultural-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asahi Super Dry pop-up brings Tokyo’s streets to Manchester]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience aims to blend football culture, fashion and fandom and will take place on 18 and 19 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/asahi-super-dry-pop-up-brings-tokyos-streets-to-manchester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/asahi-super-dry-pop-up-brings-tokyos-streets-to-manchester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greggs hires Zoe Harris as customer and marketing director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harris replaces Hannah Squirrell, who has stepped down to retire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/greggs-hires-zoe-harris-as-customer-and-marketing-director/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:36:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/greggs-hires-zoe-harris-as-customer-and-marketing-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Netflix, Microsoft, Volkswagen, Vodafone, Irn-Bru, Saga, Wingstop, IG and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-netflix-microsoft-volkswagen-vodafone-irn-bru-saga-wingstop-ig-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-netflix-microsoft-volkswagen-vodafone-irn-bru-saga-wingstop-ig-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp and Facebook team up with Arsenal to celebrate football group chats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global partnership includes hero film and in-person and digital experiences for fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/whatsapp-and-facebook-team-up-with-arsenal-to-celebrate-football-group-chats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:16:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/whatsapp-and-facebook-team-up-with-arsenal-to-celebrate-football-group-chats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persil and Arsenal Women unveil OOH campaign to get girls playing outside]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research found that girls are withdrawing from unstructured play outside by eight years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/persil-and-arsenal-women-unveil-ooh-campaign-to-get-girls-playing-outside/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:08:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/persil-and-arsenal-women-unveil-ooh-campaign-to-get-girls-playing-outside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurofen aims to turn the tables for women in the &ldquo;pain game"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work was created by McCann London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nurofen-aims-to-turn-the-tables-for-women-in-the-ldquopain-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:08:24 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nurofen-aims-to-turn-the-tables-for-women-in-the-ldquopain-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staysure appoints Goodstuff to media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incumbent on the account was All Response Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/staysure-appoints-goodstuff-to-media-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/staysure-appoints-goodstuff-to-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saga sets sail on brand strategy review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ingenuity+ is running the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saga-sets-sail-on-brand-strategy-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:44:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saga-sets-sail-on-brand-strategy-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martin Sorrell continues to fire shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in his 9th decade, the S4 Capital founder is still ragging on WPP and thinks PR is just an extension of advertising that doesn&rsquo;t need to exist on a standalone basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/martin-sorrell-continues-to-fire-shots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/martin-sorrell-continues-to-fire-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holland &amp; Barrett gives the body a voice in first work by Lucky Generals]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Back your body&rdquo; features a choir of singing body parts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/holland-amp-barrett-gives-the-body-a-voice-in-first-work-by-lucky-generals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:14:12 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/holland-amp-barrett-gives-the-body-a-voice-in-first-work-by-lucky-generals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Publicis, WPP Media, M&amp;C Saatchi, Uncovered, Jungle Creations, OpenAI and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-publicis-wpp-media-mampc-saatchi-uncovered-jungle-creations-openai-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-publicis-wpp-media-mampc-saatchi-uncovered-jungle-creations-openai-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Publicis Groupe, WPP Media, Jungle Creations, OpenAI, Uncovered and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-publicis-groupe-wpp-media-jungle-creations-openai-uncovered-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-publicis-groupe-wpp-media-jungle-creations-openai-uncovered-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marmite ads show ingredients' reaction to cooking with the spread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/marmite-ads-show-ingredients-reaction-to-cooking-with-the-spread/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:11:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/marmite-ads-show-ingredients-reaction-to-cooking-with-the-spread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coca-Cola World Cup spot explores emotional journey of football]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Uncanned emotions&rdquo; was developed by WPP OpenX, led by Ogilvy Group and supported by WPP Production and WPP Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coca-cola-world-cup-spot-explores-emotional-journey-of-football/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coca-cola-world-cup-spot-explores-emotional-journey-of-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis wins Microsoft media account without a pitch as part of expanded partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two companies &ldquo;will leverage each other&rsquo;s expertise to embed agentic AI&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-wins-microsoft-media-account-without-a-pitch-as-part-of-expanded-partnership/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:35:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-wins-microsoft-media-account-without-a-pitch-as-part-of-expanded-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three executives depart amid ‘changing of the guard’ at The Trade Desk]]></title><description><![CDATA[TTD has confirmed three of its senior leaders have stepped down amidst a slew of changes, challenges and disruptions for the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/three-executives-depart-amid-changing-of-the-guard-at-the-trade-desk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/three-executives-depart-amid-changing-of-the-guard-at-the-trade-desk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix steps into the ring with Domino's and Sky Vegas for first UK live boxing broadcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event will feature Tyson Fury coming out of retirement to fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-steps-into-the-ring-with-dominos-and-sky-vegas-for-first-uk-live-boxing-broadcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-steps-into-the-ring-with-dominos-and-sky-vegas-for-first-uk-live-boxing-broadcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix names sponsors for first UK live boxing broadcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event will feature Tyson Fury coming out of retirement to fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-names-sponsors-for-first-uk-live-boxing-broadcast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:33:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-names-sponsors-for-first-uk-live-boxing-broadcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inch's animated ad shows an apple's journey from pip to sip]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign was created by Otherway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/inchs-animated-ad-shows-an-apples-journey-from-pip-to-sip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/inchs-animated-ad-shows-an-apples-journey-from-pip-to-sip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncovered expands creative department and launches art and design arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[New recruits will report to executive creative director Mitch Syrett.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncovered-expands-creative-department-and-launches-art-and-design-arm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncovered-expands-creative-department-and-launches-art-and-design-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KitKat outdoor ads put people taking breaks into logo]]></title><description><![CDATA[VML UK created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kitkat-outdoor-ads-put-people-taking-breaks-into-logo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kitkat-outdoor-ads-put-people-taking-breaks-into-logo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irn-Bru Ice Cream flavour returns with social ads by Leith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Irn-Bru appointed Lucky Generals to creative account last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-ice-cream-flavour-returns-with-social-ads-by-leith/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-ice-cream-flavour-returns-with-social-ads-by-leith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas CEO Yannick Bolloré earned £6m in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive received a base salary of &pound;1.3m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-ceo-yannick-bollor-earned-6m-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-ceo-yannick-bollor-earned-6m-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irn-Bru Ice Cream flavour returns with social ads starring Mr Softie]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work was created by Leith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-ice-cream-flavour-returns-with-social-ads-starring-mr-softie/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:10:31 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-ice-cream-flavour-returns-with-social-ads-starring-mr-softie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pippa Glucklich, David Wilding and more assemble Media Planning Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Group is launching in partnership with Account Planning Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pippa-glucklich-david-wilding-and-more-assemble-media-planning-group/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pippa-glucklich-david-wilding-and-more-assemble-media-planning-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI CMO Kate Rouch steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rouch joined OpenAI in 2025 from Coinbase and has previously held positions at Meta and The Bridgespan Group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/openai-cmo-kate-rouch-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:51:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/openai-cmo-kate-rouch-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wise’s debut work by Ace of Hearts features OOH for parody banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign includes a Transport for London takeover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wises-debut-work-by-ace-of-hearts-features-ooh-for-parody-banks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wises-debut-work-by-ace-of-hearts-features-ooh-for-parody-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bull takes over Royal Albert Hall with esports tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[We Are Collider created the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/red-bull-takes-over-royal-albert-hall-with-esports-tournament/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/red-bull-takes-over-royal-albert-hall-with-esports-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volkswagen appoints global social media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[New agency won car brand's business after a multi-stage pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/volkswagen-appoints-global-social-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:03:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/volkswagen-appoints-global-social-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wireless cancelled, drinks brands pull sponsorship after Kanye West backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pepsi, Diageo and AB InBev's decision followed widespread criticism of the London festival's booking of West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wireless-cancelled-drinks-brands-pull-sponsorship-after-kanye-west-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wireless-cancelled-drinks-brands-pull-sponsorship-after-kanye-west-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pepsi, Diageo and AB InBev pull sponsorship of Wireless after Kanye West backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drinks brands' decision follows widespread criticism of the London festival's booking of West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pepsi-diageo-and-ab-inbev-pull-sponsorship-of-wireless-after-kanye-west-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pepsi-diageo-and-ab-inbev-pull-sponsorship-of-wireless-after-kanye-west-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jungle Creations hires chief executive from Kepler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mallory Simmonds replaces Melissa Chapman, who left in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jungle-creations-hires-chief-executive-from-kepler/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jungle-creations-hires-chief-executive-from-kepler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macmillan Cancer Support campaign explores gaps in cancer care]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMV BBDO created the ad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/macmillan-cancer-support-campaign-explores-gaps-in-cancer-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:36:17 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/macmillan-cancer-support-campaign-explores-gaps-in-cancer-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wingstop launches UK media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ingenuity+ is assisting with the process.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wingstop-launches-uk-media-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:08:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wingstop-launches-uk-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocean Outdoor: entries open for 2026 Digital Creative Competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBWA\MCR won the Grand Prix last year for its work with charity Prost8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ocean-outdoor-entries-open-for-2026-digital-creative-competition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:08:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ocean-outdoor-entries-open-for-2026-digital-creative-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Microsoft, BMW, Samsung, Vax, Savlon, Polestar, White Claw, Lovehoney and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-microsoft-bmw-samsung-vax-savlon-polestar-white-claw-lovehoney-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-microsoft-bmw-samsung-vax-savlon-polestar-white-claw-lovehoney-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are in-house teams taking top talent from agencies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV Creative's director Niki Garner joins The Campaign Podcast to discuss the evolving world of in-house agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-are-in-house-teams-taking-top-talent-from-agencies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:32:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-are-in-house-teams-taking-top-talent-from-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atomic London owed more than £5m when it went into administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creditors include the independent agency&rsquo;s employees&rsquo; pensions and HMRC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/atomic-london-owed-more-than-5m-when-it-went-into-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:14:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/atomic-london-owed-more-than-5m-when-it-went-into-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft appoints global media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK portion of the account is worth an estimated &pound;34m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/microsoft-appoints-global-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:09:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/microsoft-appoints-global-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chupa Chups OOH campaign masks up to highlight &ldquo;wrestling-free" packaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBH London created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chupa-chups-ooh-campaign-masks-up-to-highlight-ldquowrestling-free-packaging/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:30:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chupa-chups-ooh-campaign-masks-up-to-highlight-ldquowrestling-free-packaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe acquires 160over90 to “disrupt” sport sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Arthur Sadoun, chief executive of Publicis Groupe, and Suzy Deering, CEO of Publicis Sports, about sports marketing being the network&rsquo;s &ldquo;next big bet&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-acquires-160over90-to-disrupt-sport-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:49:29 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-acquires-160over90-to-disrupt-sport-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loveholidays makes TV debut with ITV sponsorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign comprises idents using puns from classic film titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/loveholidays-makes-tv-debut-with-itv-sponsorship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/loveholidays-makes-tv-debut-with-itv-sponsorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starling campaign spotlights small habits that make people “good with money”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sunshine Company created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/starling-campaign-spotlights-small-habits-that-make-people-good-with-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/starling-campaign-spotlights-small-habits-that-make-people-good-with-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Anthony Brands International reviews global social and influencer account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creativebrief is handling the review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mark-anthony-brands-international-reviews-global-social-and-influencer-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:56:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mark-anthony-brands-international-reviews-global-social-and-influencer-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Media’s global chief strategy officer retires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damian Blackden leaves ad industry after 37 years in media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-medias-global-chief-strategy-officer-retires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:32:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-medias-global-chief-strategy-officer-retires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ofcom research finds rise in concern over online risks versus benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Findings published following landmark trial on the harms of Meta and YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ofcom-research-finds-rise-in-concern-over-online-risks-versus-benefits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:32:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ofcom-research-finds-rise-in-concern-over-online-risks-versus-benefits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: EssenceMediacom, Monks, Anomaly, Neverland, Dept, Born Social and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-essencemediacom-monks-anomaly-neverland-dept-born-social-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:32:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-essencemediacom-monks-anomaly-neverland-dept-born-social-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loveholidays makes TV debut with £1.5m ITV sponsorship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign comprises idents using puns from classic film titles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/loveholidays-makes-tv-debut-with-15m-itv-sponsorship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:32:28 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/loveholidays-makes-tv-debut-with-15m-itv-sponsorship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: EssenceMediacom, Monks, Dept, Born Social, Anomaly, Serviceplan and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-essencemediacom-monks-dept-born-social-anomaly-serviceplan-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:02:42 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-essencemediacom-monks-dept-born-social-anomaly-serviceplan-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK media new-business rankings: final 2025 table]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP Media, PHD and Publicis Groupe featured in the top three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-media-new-business-rankings-final-2025-table/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:50:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-media-new-business-rankings-final-2025-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK creative new-business rankings: final 2025 table]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCCP, Lucky Generals and Omnicom Group featured in the top three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-creative-new-business-rankings-final-2025-table/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:50:14 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-creative-new-business-rankings-final-2025-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the future of production aligned with media rather than creative?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign asks adland about production's place in advertising, after reporting Heineken&rsquo;s global review aligns production with media, rather than creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-the-future-of-production-aligned-with-media-rather-than-creative/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:40:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-the-future-of-production-aligned-with-media-rather-than-creative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social highlights from KitKat, Domino's, Ryanair, Pringles and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[KitKat makes the most of a 12-tonne chocolate bar robbery, brands respond to an awkward McDonald&rsquo;s burger review, and One Pound Fish Man returns to screens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/social-highlights-from-kitkat-dominos-ryanair-pringles-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/social-highlights-from-kitkat-dominos-ryanair-pringles-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornetto's summer campaign captures everyday moments of &ldquo;unwrapping&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lola Madrid created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cornettos-summer-campaign-captures-everyday-moments-of-ldquounwrappingrdquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:30:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cornettos-summer-campaign-captures-everyday-moments-of-ldquounwrappingrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP launches AI editor for media clients’ YouTube ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[New tools co-developed with Google as part of WPP&rsquo;s $400m AI partnership with YouTube.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-launches-ai-editor-for-media-clients-youtube-ads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-launches-ai-editor-for-media-clients-youtube-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Are Social ECD leaves to join MSQ’s Smarts]]></title><description><![CDATA[New hire was poached by the MSQ agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/we-are-social-ecd-leaves-to-join-msqs-smarts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/we-are-social-ecd-leaves-to-join-msqs-smarts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neverland hires Bill Murphy as head of strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Murphy previously worked at Neverland on a freelance basis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/neverland-hires-bill-murphy-as-head-of-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/neverland-hires-bill-murphy-as-head-of-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entries open for Campaign Ad Net Zero Awards 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Release of new awards playbook aims to help entrants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/entries-open-for-campaign-ad-net-zero-awards-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/entries-open-for-campaign-ad-net-zero-awards-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decoding the class of ’26: the logic and craft behind the School Reports aesthetic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conceptual breakthrough came from a bit of mathematical fate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/decoding-the-class-of-26-the-logic-and-craft-behind-the-school-reports-aesthetic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:18 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/decoding-the-class-of-26-the-logic-and-craft-behind-the-school-reports-aesthetic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can the ad industry learn from psychologists?]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP's chief executive, Cindy Rose, has brought in psychologist Dr Michael Gervais to boost the company's morale.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-can-the-ad-industry-learn-from-psychologists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-can-the-ad-industry-learn-from-psychologists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primark debuts fake premium fashion brand for immersive social experiment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Momentum created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/primark-debuts-fake-premium-fashion-brand-for-immersive-social-experiment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/primark-debuts-fake-premium-fashion-brand-for-immersive-social-experiment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vax launches £37m media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign understands multiple agencies are pitching for the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vax-launches-37m-media-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vax-launches-37m-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign School Reports Tracker returns for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The historical database shows how agencies have performed since 2011.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-school-reports-tracker-returns-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-school-reports-tracker-returns-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1664 global campaign stars trio of Robert Pattinsons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fold7 created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/1664-global-campaign-stars-trio-of-robert-pattinsons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:42:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/1664-global-campaign-stars-trio-of-robert-pattinsons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April Fool’s Day round-up: Tesco, Dyson, Warburtons, Terry’s Chocolate Orange and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This years April Fool's work features giant eggs, chocolate-holding phone cases and a tinned pizza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/april-fools-day-round-up-tesco-dyson-warburtons-terrys-chocolate-orange-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/april-fools-day-round-up-tesco-dyson-warburtons-terrys-chocolate-orange-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April Fool’s Day round-up: Heinz, Lego, Tesco, Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Dyson and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's April Fool's work features edible mugs, chocolate-holding phone cases and a giant egg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/april-fools-day-round-up-heinz-lego-tesco-terrys-chocolate-orange-dyson-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/april-fools-day-round-up-heinz-lego-tesco-terrys-chocolate-orange-dyson-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saatchis New Creators' Showcase swaps Cannes for SXSW London after 35 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Showcase has taken place at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity since 1991.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saatchis-new-creators-showcase-swaps-cannes-for-sxsw-london-after-35-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:37:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saatchis-new-creators-showcase-swaps-cannes-for-sxsw-london-after-35-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International what day? Why one day for women isn’t enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imogen Tazzyman, ECD at McCann Manchester, explains why International Women&rsquo;s Day can&rsquo;t be a single-day gesture and how the Margot Collective is driving sustained change]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/international-what-day-why-one-day-for-women-isnt-enough/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:42:19 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/international-what-day-why-one-day-for-women-isnt-enough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skoda UK and Chelsea FC Women save people from boring weekend plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo UK created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/skoda-uk-and-chelsea-fc-women-save-people-from-boring-weekend-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/skoda-uk-and-chelsea-fc-women-save-people-from-boring-weekend-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom CEO John Wren earned $70m package in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wren reduced his salary to $1 in favour of stock options, but he will only profit on the amount that Omnicom&rsquo;s share price rises above a key threshold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-ceo-john-wren-earned-70m-package-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:13:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-ceo-john-wren-earned-70m-package-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Born Social appoints head of UK growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Role will work with Croud&rsquo;s chief growth officer, James Wilde, on shared pitches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/born-social-appoints-head-of-uk-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:13:38 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/born-social-appoints-head-of-uk-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Reports 2026: The most-read creative shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which creative agencies are readers most interested in this year?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-the-most-read-creative-shops/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:51:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-the-most-read-creative-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DFS hosts nationwide sofa challenge for Britain’s Got Talent]]></title><description><![CDATA[N2O created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dfs-hosts-nationwide-sofa-challenge-for-britains-got-talent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:51:48 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dfs-hosts-nationwide-sofa-challenge-for-britains-got-talent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Reports 2026: The most-read media agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which media agencies are readers most interested in this year?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-the-most-read-media-agencies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:57:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-the-most-read-media-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fandom-focused creative agency The Forge launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shop aims to help brands &ldquo;build relevance by understanding fandom as infrastructure, not subculture.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fandom-focused-creative-agency-the-forge-launches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fandom-focused-creative-agency-the-forge-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fandom-focused agency The Forge launches with former Jung von Matt Nerd GM and ECD Calvin Innes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innes is joined by co-founders formerly from Jung von Matt Hamburg, Andre Price and Andrea Foth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fandom-focused-agency-the-forge-launches-with-former-jung-von-matt-nerd-gm-and-ecd-calvin-innes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fandom-focused-agency-the-forge-launches-with-former-jung-von-matt-nerd-gm-and-ecd-calvin-innes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fandom-focused agency launches with former Jung von Matt Nerd GM and ECD Calvin Innes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innes is joined by co-founders formerly from Jung von Matt Hamburg, Andre Price and Andrea Foth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fandom-focused-agency-launches-with-former-jung-von-matt-nerd-gm-and-ecd-calvin-innes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fandom-focused-agency-launches-with-former-jung-von-matt-nerd-gm-and-ecd-calvin-innes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US shops dominate first indie league of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only one UK-based agency made the top 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/us-shops-dominate-first-indie-league-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:34:43 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/us-shops-dominate-first-indie-league-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can an agency score a 9 in Campaign’s School Reports?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's editorial team discuss this year's School Reports and what goes into a top score on The Campaign Podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-can-an-agency-score-a-9-in-campaigns-school-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:35:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-can-an-agency-score-a-9-in-campaigns-school-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing People campaign highlights that tragedy is not entertainment]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBH London created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/missing-people-campaign-highlights-that-tragedy-is-not-entertainment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:32:47 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/missing-people-campaign-highlights-that-tragedy-is-not-entertainment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Client-centricity is our new mantra”: new Dentsu CEO delivers first address to staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takeshi Sano pledges execution-led transformation, as the group tackles a sweeping international overhaul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/client-centricity-is-our-new-mantra-new-dentsu-ceo-delivers-first-address-to-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:28:37 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/client-centricity-is-our-new-mantra-new-dentsu-ceo-delivers-first-address-to-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads trial surpasses $100m in six weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ongoing pilot is set to expand dramatically in the coming months, offering advertisers the chance to invest in the format right as its advertising capacity begins to scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/openais-chatgpt-ads-trial-surpasses-100m-in-six-weeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:49:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/openais-chatgpt-ads-trial-surpasses-100m-in-six-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monzo’s AJ Coyne: marketers should elevate brand building from “cost” to “investment”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coyne spoke at Advertising Week Europe on 26 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/monzos-aj-coyne-marketers-should-elevate-brand-building-from-cost-to-investment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:49:45 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/monzos-aj-coyne-marketers-should-elevate-brand-building-from-cost-to-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serviceplan Group UK hires social team from Atomic London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four appointments follow a &ldquo;growing client demand for social and creator expertise&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/serviceplan-group-uk-hires-social-team-from-atomic-london/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:04:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/serviceplan-group-uk-hires-social-team-from-atomic-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadbury transforms press ads into packaging to help disguise Easter eggs]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCCP created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cadbury-transforms-press-ads-into-packaging-to-help-disguise-easter-eggs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:04:39 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cadbury-transforms-press-ads-into-packaging-to-help-disguise-easter-eggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X advertiser boycott lawsuit dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case claimed brands including Unilever and Mars and the WFA had worked together to withhold advertising on the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/x-advertiser-boycott-lawsuit-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:26:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/x-advertiser-boycott-lawsuit-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung UK appoints strategic gaming partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/samsung-uk-appoints-strategic-gaming-partner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:26:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/samsung-uk-appoints-strategic-gaming-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons TV ad for hot cross buns to air in LHF watershed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was created by Leo UK in partnership with Zenith UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/morrisons-tv-ad-for-hot-cross-buns-to-air-in-lhf-watershed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:26:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/morrisons-tv-ad-for-hot-cross-buns-to-air-in-lhf-watershed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covonia and Savlon owner Stada Thornton &amp; Ross kicks off UK media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stada Thornton &amp; Ross issues request for information.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/covonia-and-savlon-owner-stada-thornton-amp-ross-kicks-off-uk-media-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:26:41 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/covonia-and-savlon-owner-stada-thornton-amp-ross-kicks-off-uk-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anomaly hires David Toussaint as first European head of comms strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Toussaint was previously global head of strategy and creative communications strategy for The Coca-Cola Company at Grey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anomaly-hires-david-toussaint-as-first-european-head-of-comms-strategy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anomaly-hires-david-toussaint-as-first-european-head-of-comms-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Reports 2026: Which agencies improved their marks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In total, 22 agencies improved their School Reports score this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-which-agencies-improved-their-marks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:41:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-which-agencies-improved-their-marks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PayPal ads take good with the bad as Will Ferrell plays dual roles of angel and devil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was created by Leo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/paypal-ads-take-good-with-the-bad-as-will-ferrell-plays-dual-roles-of-angel-and-devil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/paypal-ads-take-good-with-the-bad-as-will-ferrell-plays-dual-roles-of-angel-and-devil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ian Russell challenges Instagram boss to “chat” at Cannes Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell spoke during a panel discussion on social media harm at Advertising Week Europe yesterday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ian-russell-challenges-instagram-boss-to-chat-at-cannes-lions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ian-russell-challenges-instagram-boss-to-chat-at-cannes-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Atomic London staff complain to watchdog over missing pension payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atomic London went into administration earlier in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-atomic-london-staff-complain-to-watchdog-over-missing-pension-payments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-atomic-london-staff-complain-to-watchdog-over-missing-pension-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loveholidays OOH campaign piggybacks on other brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ark Agency created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/loveholidays-ooh-campaign-piggybacks-on-other-brands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/loveholidays-ooh-campaign-piggybacks-on-other-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melanoma Fund photo exhibition turns skin cancer into snowy peaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Klick Health created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/melanoma-fund-photo-exhibition-turns-skin-cancer-into-snowy-peaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/melanoma-fund-photo-exhibition-turns-skin-cancer-into-snowy-peaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa Coffee tours giant iced matcha around UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circle Agency created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/costa-coffee-tours-giant-iced-matcha-around-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/costa-coffee-tours-giant-iced-matcha-around-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costa Coffee embarks on tour of the UK with giant iced matcha cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circle Agency created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/costa-coffee-embarks-on-tour-of-the-uk-with-giant-iced-matcha-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/costa-coffee-embarks-on-tour-of-the-uk-with-giant-iced-matcha-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify opens listening room in London for top 1% of fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Spotify Listening Lounge&rdquo; is a lossless audio space designed by Cake Architecture and sound system by Friendly Pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/spotify-opens-listening-room-in-london-for-top-1-of-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/spotify-opens-listening-room-in-london-for-top-1-of-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify opens listening room in London for top 1% fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Spotify Listening Lounge&rdquo; is a lossless audio space designed by Cake Architecture and sound system by Friendly Pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/spotify-opens-listening-room-in-london-for-top-1-fans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/spotify-opens-listening-room-in-london-for-top-1-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotify opens listening room in London for premium users]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Spotify Listening Lounge&rdquo; is a lossless audio space designed by Cake Architecture and sound system by Friendly Pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/spotify-opens-listening-room-in-london-for-premium-users/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/spotify-opens-listening-room-in-london-for-premium-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Reports: EssenceMediacom suffers biggest billings percentage drop in top 10 media shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just two agencies in Nielsen&rsquo;s top 10 reported year-on-year growth in billings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-essencemediacom-suffers-biggest-billings-percentage-drop-in-top-10-media-shops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-essencemediacom-suffers-biggest-billings-percentage-drop-in-top-10-media-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Reports 2026: VCCP ends year with highest billings among creative agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucky Generals also enters top 10 with a 90% rise in billings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-vccp-ends-year-with-highest-billings-among-creative-agencies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-vccp-ends-year-with-highest-billings-among-creative-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW UK reviews £5m CRM and digital accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review includes retailer marketing, websites and point of sale display.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bmw-uk-reviews-5m-crm-and-digital-accounts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bmw-uk-reviews-5m-crm-and-digital-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Unilever, Boots, Netflix, IBM, Polestar, Onken, Lastminute.com and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-unilever-boots-netflix-ibm-polestar-onken-lastminutecom-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-unilever-boots-netflix-ibm-polestar-onken-lastminutecom-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Deeply concerning and frustrating”: adland reacts to government consultation on LHF ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consultation is open for 12 weeks (until 17 June).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deeply-concerning-and-frustrating-adland-reacts-to-government-consultation-on-lhf-ads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deeply-concerning-and-frustrating-adland-reacts-to-government-consultation-on-lhf-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal British Legion reviews creative agency relationships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Havas CX Helia is the incumbent on the fundraising account and Leagas Delaney was the incumbent on the brand advertising account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/royal-british-legion-reviews-creative-agency-relationships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/royal-british-legion-reviews-creative-agency-relationships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agency of the Year winners "brave enough to show scars": John Lewis' Anna Braithwaite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awards night took place in London last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/agency-of-the-year-winners-brave-enough-to-show-scars-john-lewis-anna-braithwaite/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/agency-of-the-year-winners-brave-enough-to-show-scars-john-lewis-anna-braithwaite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polestar launches global media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign understands Dentsu X is the incumbent in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/polestar-launches-global-media-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/polestar-launches-global-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP, McCann, T&amp;P, UM, Feral, Allwyn, Global, Channel 4 and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-mccann-tampp-um-feral-allwyn-global-channel-4-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-mccann-tampp-um-feral-allwyn-global-channel-4-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cushelle unveils magazine made from toilet paper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis London created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cushelle-unveils-magazine-made-from-toilet-paper/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cushelle-unveils-magazine-made-from-toilet-paper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allwyn's media director: in-house shop Studio 59 aiming for &ldquo;newsroom mentality&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Brown, media director at Allwyn, spoke at Advertising Week Europe on 24 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/allwyns-media-director-in-house-shop-studio-59-aiming-for-ldquonewsroom-mentalityrdquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/allwyns-media-director-in-house-shop-studio-59-aiming-for-ldquonewsroom-mentalityrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reach launches events and experiential division]]></title><description><![CDATA[New division to build on publisher&rsquo;s Pride of Britain and Pride of Scotland Awards]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/reach-launches-events-and-experiential-division/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/reach-launches-events-and-experiential-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UM UK names PHD's Sarah Nugent as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kara Osborne departed the role in October 2025]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/um-uk-names-phds-sarah-nugent-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/um-uk-names-phds-sarah-nugent-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Reports 2026: Which agencies got the highest marks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four agencies were awarded the top mark, compared to none last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-which-agencies-got-the-highest-marks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/school-reports-2026-which-agencies-got-the-highest-marks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lastminute.com picks BBH to create new brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work is set to launch in the summer and the agency has been working on the account since the beginning of the year.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lastminutecom-picks-bbh-to-create-new-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lastminutecom-picks-bbh-to-create-new-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimum Nutrition owner appoints commerce agency of record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/optimum-nutrition-owner-appoints-commerce-agency-of-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/optimum-nutrition-owner-appoints-commerce-agency-of-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trade Desk says Omnicom audits ‘have not identified any issues’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The demand-side platform (DSP) pushes back on Omnicom&rsquo;s audit as routine oversight, even as its shares tumble around 7% in intra-day trading.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-trade-desk-says-omnicom-audits-have-not-identified-any-issues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-trade-desk-says-omnicom-audits-have-not-identified-any-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is gaming not a media channel?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign discusses themes from the gaming summit and explains where gaming should fit in the media plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-is-gaming-not-a-media-channel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-is-gaming-not-a-media-channel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boots hires Ingenuity+ to review WPP relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pharmaceuticals brand said that &ldquo;we continually review how we work with our agency partners&rdquo;.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/boots-hires-ingenuity-to-review-wpp-relationship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/boots-hires-ingenuity-to-review-wpp-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Tech Awards final deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entries close on Thursday 26 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-tech-awards-final-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-tech-awards-final-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dara Nasr joins Global in outdoor role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nasr has held roles at Dazn, WeTransfer and Twitter UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dara-nasr-joins-global-in-outdoor-role/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dara-nasr-joins-global-in-outdoor-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hi-fi brand Denon colours the world with sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign is first work for the brand by 3 Chillies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hi-fi-brand-denon-colours-the-world-with-sound/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hi-fi-brand-denon-colours-the-world-with-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadbury launches ‘GooTool’ to elevate Creme Egg-eating experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[It includes five tools to help fans eat the chocolate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cadbury-launches-gootool-to-elevate-creme-egg-eating-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cadbury-launches-gootool-to-elevate-creme-egg-eating-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wayne Deakin joins Bray Leino as chief creative officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deakin worked at Wolff Olins for three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wayne-deakin-joins-bray-leino-as-chief-creative-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wayne-deakin-joins-bray-leino-as-chief-creative-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neverland wins Onken creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creativebrief handled the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/neverland-wins-onken-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/neverland-wins-onken-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T&amp;P CIO John Maloney set to leave agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maloney joined WPP Media in 2008.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tampp-cio-john-maloney-set-to-leave-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tampp-cio-john-maloney-set-to-leave-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign unveils 2026 School Reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reports will be accompanied by a series of features and analysis of agency billings, diversity and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-unveils-2026-school-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-unveils-2026-school-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feral hires Louise Lang as managing director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment is Feral's first major hire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/feral-hires-louise-lang-as-managing-director/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/feral-hires-louise-lang-as-managing-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Podcast Awards unveils three ambassadors for its tenth year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ambassador programme recognises influential voices who are tasked with championing outstanding work and talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-podcast-awards-unveils-three-ambassadors-for-its-tenth-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-podcast-awards-unveils-three-ambassadors-for-its-tenth-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monument Bank hires Rachel Kerrone as director of brand and marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[She previously led marketing at Starling Bank for eight years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/monument-bank-hires-rachel-kerrone-as-director-of-brand-and-marketing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/monument-bank-hires-rachel-kerrone-as-director-of-brand-and-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irn-Bru offers fans branded tattoos at “Tat-Bru” pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The PR and experiential campaign was created by John Doe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-offers-fans-branded-tattoos-at-tat-bru-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-offers-fans-branded-tattoos-at-tat-bru-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unilever appoints influencer agency for global food business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven agencies pitched for the account, which covers Knorr and Hellmann's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/unilever-appoints-influencer-agency-for-global-food-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/unilever-appoints-influencer-agency-for-global-food-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primark spring campaign celebrates that “double-take moment”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign speaks to Wendy Duggan, marketing director at Primark, and Nikki Lindman, creative director at VCCP, about the retailer&rsquo;s mission to spotlight style and quality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/primark-spring-campaign-celebrates-that-double-take-moment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/primark-spring-campaign-celebrates-that-double-take-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Media Company of the Year: shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners will be revealed on 22 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-media-company-of-the-year-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-media-company-of-the-year-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco Mobile spotlights friends and family group chats]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBH London created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-mobile-spotlights-friends-and-family-group-chats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-mobile-spotlights-friends-and-family-group-chats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final deadline for Media Week 30 Under 30 looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entries for 2026 cohort will close this week on Thursday 26 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/final-deadline-for-media-week-30-under-30-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/final-deadline-for-media-week-30-under-30-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RNIB kicks off media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charity confirms review of its media agency partnerships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rnib-kicks-off-media-review/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rnib-kicks-off-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP hikes Cindy Rose’s potential package to £11m a year to close pay gap on rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP also found &ldquo;disparity&rdquo; inside its own company as some US-based colleagues on executive committee earned more than CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-hikes-cindy-roses-potential-package-to-11m-a-year-to-close-pay-gap-on-rivals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-hikes-cindy-roses-potential-package-to-11m-a-year-to-close-pay-gap-on-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peroni's new brand platform places the beer in the realm of Italian masterpieces]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was created by McCann London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/peronis-new-brand-platform-places-the-beer-in-the-realm-of-italian-masterpieces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/peronis-new-brand-platform-places-the-beer-in-the-realm-of-italian-masterpieces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dulux ad shows dog mascot passing its 65th anniversary with flying colours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ogilvy UK created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dulux-ad-shows-dog-mascot-passing-its-65th-anniversary-with-flying-colours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dulux-ad-shows-dog-mascot-passing-its-65th-anniversary-with-flying-colours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KFC's latest "Believe" film offers up prize of a chicken who lays the golden egg]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;How much do you believe in chicken?&rdquo; has been made by Mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kfcs-latest-believe-film-offers-up-prize-of-a-chicken-who-lays-the-golden-egg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kfcs-latest-believe-film-offers-up-prize-of-a-chicken-who-lays-the-golden-egg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian ecommerce win key to Starcom's success in first global media rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, indie agencies command the top 20.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/indian-ecommerce-win-key-to-starcoms-success-in-first-global-media-rankings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/indian-ecommerce-win-key-to-starcoms-success-in-first-global-media-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chester Zoo campaign celebrates connection with nature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chester-zoo-campaign-celebrates-connection-with-nature/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chester-zoo-campaign-celebrates-connection-with-nature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlsberg teaches BSL to Liverpool FC supporters so deaf fans can join in anthem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work was created by Fold7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/carlsberg-teaches-bsl-to-liverpool-fc-supporters-so-deaf-fans-can-join-in-anthem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/carlsberg-teaches-bsl-to-liverpool-fc-supporters-so-deaf-fans-can-join-in-anthem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palmer’s hits the sweet spot with retro diner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backlash created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/palmers-hits-the-sweet-spot-with-retro-diner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/palmers-hits-the-sweet-spot-with-retro-diner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM and Ogilvy end 32-year creative partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WPP-owned agency has been the technology brand&rsquo;s creative AOR since 1994.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ibm-and-ogilvy-end-32-year-creative-partnership/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ibm-and-ogilvy-end-32-year-creative-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beauty of Joseon celebrates Korean skincare with Westfield pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience was created by N2O.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/beauty-of-joseon-celebrates-korean-skincare-with-westfield-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/beauty-of-joseon-celebrates-korean-skincare-with-westfield-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix EMEA media review enters final stages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three have made it to the final round of the review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-emea-media-review-enters-final-stages/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-emea-media-review-enters-final-stages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 4 unveils new sponsor of The Great British Bake Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[New brand takes over after Waitrose&rsquo;s two-year partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-unveils-new-sponsor-of-the-great-british-bake-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-unveils-new-sponsor-of-the-great-british-bake-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 4 reveals new sponsor of The Great British Bake Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[New brand takes over after Waitrose&rsquo;s two-year partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-reveals-new-sponsor-of-the-great-british-bake-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-reveals-new-sponsor-of-the-great-british-bake-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Persil dispenses with the robots in Smart Series ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social-first work was created by Lola Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/persil-dispenses-with-the-robots-in-smart-series-ad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/persil-dispenses-with-the-robots-in-smart-series-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign UK Agency of the Year Awards 2025: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCCP and PHD were among the big winners from the evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-uk-agency-of-the-year-awards-2025-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-uk-agency-of-the-year-awards-2025-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Morrisons, Aviva, Taco Bell, Qatar Airways, Irn-Bru, Branston, Ineos, KP Snacks and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-morrisons-aviva-taco-bell-qatar-airways-irn-bru-branston-ineos-kp-snacks-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-morrisons-aviva-taco-bell-qatar-airways-irn-bru-branston-ineos-kp-snacks-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allwyn launches in-house creative and content studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio 59 opens in April 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/allwyn-launches-in-house-creative-and-content-studio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/allwyn-launches-in-house-creative-and-content-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV reveals shortlist for £1m Head First Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five brands in contention for 2026 prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-reveals-shortlist-for-1m-head-first-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-reveals-shortlist-for-1m-head-first-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guillermo del Toro and his skeletal crew talk craft for new Patrón campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Oscar-winning director's first TV commercial draws parallels between his filmmaking process and Patr&oacute;n's production philosophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/guillermo-del-toro-and-his-skeletal-crew-talk-craft-for-new-patrn-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/guillermo-del-toro-and-his-skeletal-crew-talk-craft-for-new-patrn-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Natives wins KP Snacks social media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creativebrief handled the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/digital-natives-wins-kp-snacks-social-media-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/digital-natives-wins-kp-snacks-social-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From indie to holdco and back again: R/GA’s PE-owned independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[R/GA leadership sat down with Campaign to reflect on the agency&rsquo;s first year of returning to independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/from-indie-to-holdco-and-back-again-rgas-pe-owned-independence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/from-indie-to-holdco-and-back-again-rgas-pe-owned-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of advertisers and agencies admit news is “underused” on media plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand safety and &ldquo;political associations&rdquo; make some advertisers wary, despite trust in news being &ldquo;strong&rdquo;, cross-industry alliance finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/half-of-advertisers-and-agencies-admit-news-is-underused-on-media-plans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/half-of-advertisers-and-agencies-admit-news-is-underused-on-media-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: VCCP, Publicis, MG OMD, Dentsu, Ace of Hearts, OMD, Aldi, BBC Creative and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-vccp-publicis-mg-omd-dentsu-ace-of-hearts-omd-aldi-bbc-creative-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-vccp-publicis-mg-omd-dentsu-ace-of-hearts-omd-aldi-bbc-creative-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar Airways launches global creative review]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCann UK is the incumbent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/qatar-airways-launches-global-creative-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/qatar-airways-launches-global-creative-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small World wins Taco Bell pan-European brief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/small-world-wins-taco-bell-pan-european-brief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/small-world-wins-taco-bell-pan-european-brief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCann London CCO Emiliano González De Pietri departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has been in the role for just over a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccann-london-cco-emiliano-gonzlez-de-pietri-departs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccann-london-cco-emiliano-gonzlez-de-pietri-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviva and Direct Line shortlist four in media pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pitch follows Aviva's acquisition of Direct Line Group last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aviva-and-direct-line-shortlist-four-in-media-pitch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aviva-and-direct-line-shortlist-four-in-media-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose social series brings viewers into kitchens of celebrity food lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was created by Wonderhood Makers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/waitrose-social-series-brings-viewers-into-kitchens-of-celebrity-food-lovers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/waitrose-social-series-brings-viewers-into-kitchens-of-celebrity-food-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenish encourages health and mindfulness with "ritual room" pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience will take place on 26 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/plenish-encourages-health-and-mindfulness-with-ritual-room-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/plenish-encourages-health-and-mindfulness-with-ritual-room-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disney celebrates 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with Westfield adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience will take place between 10 April and 12 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/disney-celebrates-100-years-of-winnie-the-pooh-with-westfield-adventure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/disney-celebrates-100-years-of-winnie-the-pooh-with-westfield-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Product is number one, two and three': H&amp;M global CMO on fixing fashion&rsquo;s retail problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[H&amp;M global CMO John Ehrnst talks Campaign through the end of bland retail, what drives Gen Z back into stores, digital twins and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/product-is-number-one-two-and-three-hampm-global-cmo-on-fixing-fashionrsquos-retail-problem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/product-is-number-one-two-and-three-hampm-global-cmo-on-fixing-fashionrsquos-retail-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spark Foundry UK names Richard Friar as MD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nadine Young joined as chief executive in July 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/spark-foundry-uk-names-richard-friar-as-md/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/spark-foundry-uk-names-richard-friar-as-md/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ineos Automotive appoints Dept across media, social and digital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wavemaker was the incumbent handling media and Wonderhood Studios handled social.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ineos-automotive-appoints-dept-across-media-social-and-digital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ineos-automotive-appoints-dept-across-media-social-and-digital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 4 takes mixed-media approach for Women's FA Cup film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Film has been directed by Deadhorses through Magna Studios.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-takes-mixed-media-approach-for-womens-fa-cup-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-takes-mixed-media-approach-for-womens-fa-cup-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicycle London appoints first new-business and marketing director]]></title><description><![CDATA[New business was previously overseen by founders Henry Daglish and Pedro Avery.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bicycle-london-appoints-first-new-business-and-marketing-director/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bicycle-london-appoints-first-new-business-and-marketing-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audio Advertising Awards 2026: shortlist announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bauer Media, Global, Acast and Fresh Air are the most shortlisted companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/audio-advertising-awards-2026-shortlist-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/audio-advertising-awards-2026-shortlist-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trading platform IG reviews creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Otherway is the incumbent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/trading-platform-ig-reviews-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/trading-platform-ig-reviews-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PHD exec Toby Hack joins Kepler as APAC and EMEA CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Longtime PHD executive steps into the role following the exit of Mallory Simmonds, who previously led Kepler&rsquo;s APAC and EMEA business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-phd-exec-toby-hack-joins-kepler-as-apac-and-emea-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-phd-exec-toby-hack-joins-kepler-as-apac-and-emea-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom Media appoints new OMD global leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Griffin succeeds George Manas, who has been promoted to chief growth and solutions officer of Omnicom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-media-appoints-new-omd-global-leader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-media-appoints-new-omd-global-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Weisinger co-founds AI production consultancy Creative Engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former chief marketing officer EMEA at Tag says the business aims to &ldquo;enable brands to do more in-house or work differently with agencies&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/helen-weisinger-co-founds-ai-production-consultancy-creative-engineers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/helen-weisinger-co-founds-ai-production-consultancy-creative-engineers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global agency groups 2025 report card: WPP revenues slide as Omnicom and Dentsu cuts continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP reported a drop in revenues, as it undergoes a strategy overhaul, while Dentsu also struggled and Omnicom continues to navigate a post-takeover period following its acquistion of Interpublic. Havas and Publicis, meanwhile, returned more positive results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/global-agency-groups-2025-report-card-wpp-revenues-slide-as-omnicom-and-dentsu-cuts-continue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/global-agency-groups-2025-report-card-wpp-revenues-slide-as-omnicom-and-dentsu-cuts-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Airways encourages people to take flight from their stressful lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommon Creative Studio created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-airways-encourages-people-to-take-flight-from-their-stressful-lives/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-airways-encourages-people-to-take-flight-from-their-stressful-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's taps into nostalgia with trading card promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo UK created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-taps-into-nostalgia-with-trading-card-promotion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-taps-into-nostalgia-with-trading-card-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom Media Newcastle's MD: &ldquo;The future of media is multi-regional&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pete Coated believes clients no longer need to choose between global network scale and genuinely local delivery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-media-newcastles-md-ldquothe-future-of-media-is-multi-regionalrdquo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-media-newcastles-md-ldquothe-future-of-media-is-multi-regionalrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should job promotions be linked to AI use?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Accenture's move to tie in career progression to AI adoption, Campaign asks whether others should follow suit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-job-promotions-be-linked-to-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-job-promotions-be-linked-to-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irn-Bru and Rubicon owner reviews media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[The7stars is the incumbent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-and-rubicon-owner-reviews-media-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-and-rubicon-owner-reviews-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is imitating other ads really a form of flattery?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's editorial team discusses whether similar ads are inevitable, or just lazy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-imitating-other-ads-really-a-form-of-flattery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-imitating-other-ads-really-a-form-of-flattery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotels.com rebrands with tongue-in-cheek ads by Mischief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andreas Nilsson directed the campaign through Biscuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hotelscom-rebrands-with-tongue-in-cheek-ads-by-mischief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hotelscom-rebrands-with-tongue-in-cheek-ads-by-mischief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace of Hearts in talks to buy Atomic London's healthcare arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atomic London has entered administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-in-talks-to-buy-atomic-londons-healthcare-arm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-in-talks-to-buy-atomic-londons-healthcare-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace of Hearts in talks to buy Atomic London-backed healthcare agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atomic London has entered administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-in-talks-to-buy-atomic-london-backed-healthcare-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-in-talks-to-buy-atomic-london-backed-healthcare-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace of Hearts in talks buy Atomic London's healthcare arm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atomic London has entered administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-in-talks-buy-atomic-londons-healthcare-arm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-in-talks-buy-atomic-londons-healthcare-arm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atomic London goes into administration]]></title><description><![CDATA["Despite extensive efforts, a viable solution to secure the company&rsquo;s long-term financial stability and continued trading could not be reached," the company said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/atomic-london-goes-into-administration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/atomic-london-goes-into-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eggslut social-first campaign plays on gothic romance]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi Group UK created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/eggslut-social-first-campaign-plays-on-gothic-romance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/eggslut-social-first-campaign-plays-on-gothic-romance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walkers encourages people to put their joy first in new brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work was created by VCCP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/walkers-encourages-people-to-put-their-joy-first-in-new-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/walkers-encourages-people-to-put-their-joy-first-in-new-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Creative appoints Natalie Lau as head of planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lau will report to Justin Bairamian, director of BBC Creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbc-creative-appoints-natalie-lau-as-head-of-planning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbc-creative-appoints-natalie-lau-as-head-of-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baileys moves global ad account into AMV BBDO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forsman &amp; Bodenfors previously worked on the business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/baileys-moves-global-ad-account-into-amv-bbdo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/baileys-moves-global-ad-account-into-amv-bbdo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atomic London and production companies in spat over payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disagreement is about work for betting brand Ladbrokes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/atomic-london-and-production-companies-in-spat-over-payments/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/atomic-london-and-production-companies-in-spat-over-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace of Hearts hires Sabina Usher as executive communications strategist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment aims to &ldquo;put media fluency at the heart of creativity, strategy and commercial impact&rdquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-hires-sabina-usher-as-executive-communications-strategist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-hires-sabina-usher-as-executive-communications-strategist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHD tops first EMEA rankings of 2026 after winning SkyShowtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, WPP leads the holding company rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/phd-tops-first-emea-rankings-of-2026-after-winning-skyshowtime/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/phd-tops-first-emea-rankings-of-2026-after-winning-skyshowtime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claudine Collins joins Mail Metro Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former EssenceMediacom chief client officer brings knowledge of media owner sector from her WPP days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/claudine-collins-joins-mail-metro-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/claudine-collins-joins-mail-metro-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for &ldquo;radical action&rdquo;? M&amp;C Saatchi at crossroads without a CEO again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shareholders step up pressure as group looks for third CEO in five years, following Zaid Al-Qassab&rsquo;s exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/time-for-ldquoradical-actionrdquo-mampc-saatchi-at-crossroads-without-a-ceo-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/time-for-ldquoradical-actionrdquo-mampc-saatchi-at-crossroads-without-a-ceo-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s challenges “lazy” Gen Z stereotypes in documentary-style campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Fox, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at McDonald's UK &amp; Ireland, spoke to Campaign about the brand's ambition to spotlight young workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-challenges-lazy-gen-z-stereotypes-in-documentary-style-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-challenges-lazy-gen-z-stereotypes-in-documentary-style-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Media hires managing director of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows the departure of Nagmeh Taheri, formerly chief business development officer of Publicis Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-media-hires-managing-director-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-media-hires-managing-director-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Media appoints managing director of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows the departure of Nagmeh Taheri, formerly chief business development officer of Publicis Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-media-appoints-managing-director-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-media-appoints-managing-director-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IAB UK continues relationship with Meta as Swedish arm expels tech owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[IAB Sweden kicked Facebook's parent company out on 11 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iab-uk-continues-relationship-with-meta-as-swedish-arm-expels-tech-owner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iab-uk-continues-relationship-with-meta-as-swedish-arm-expels-tech-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrisons appoints Fabric Social to its social account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo UK was the incumbent and continues to hold the creative account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/morrisons-appoints-fabric-social-to-its-social-account/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/morrisons-appoints-fabric-social-to-its-social-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Inn celebrates consistency in revamped brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo UK created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/premier-inn-celebrates-consistency-in-revamped-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/premier-inn-celebrates-consistency-in-revamped-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subway marks Women’s League Cup Final with sandwich-themed fan zone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Circle created the activation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/subway-marks-womens-league-cup-final-with-sandwich-themed-fan-zone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/subway-marks-womens-league-cup-final-with-sandwich-themed-fan-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Branston Pickle owner consolidates media and creative into Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitch was handled directly by the brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/branston-pickle-owner-consolidates-media-and-creative-into-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/branston-pickle-owner-consolidates-media-and-creative-into-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ray-Ban owner consolidates global media duties into Publicis Groupe]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP Media and Publicis Groupe managed the majority of media duties before the consolidation, Campaign understands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ray-ban-owner-consolidates-global-media-duties-into-publicis-groupe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ray-ban-owner-consolidates-global-media-duties-into-publicis-groupe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu X chief growth officer Andrew McCormick departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has been in the role for seven years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-x-chief-growth-officer-andrew-mccormick-departs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-x-chief-growth-officer-andrew-mccormick-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O2 ad makes space for itself to highlight reach of its satellite service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work was created by VCCP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/o2-ad-makes-space-for-itself-to-highlight-reach-of-its-satellite-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/o2-ad-makes-space-for-itself-to-highlight-reach-of-its-satellite-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MG OMD appoints new managing director and transformation lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[New appointments mark first phase in chief executive Kat Bozicevich's new strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mg-omd-appoints-new-managing-director-and-transformation-lead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mg-omd-appoints-new-managing-director-and-transformation-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employment tribunal dismisses ex-Google employee&rsquo;s "boys&rsquo; club&rdquo; claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The verdict was returned on 18 February 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/employment-tribunal-dismisses-ex-google-employeersquos-boysrsquo-clubrdquo-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/employment-tribunal-dismisses-ex-google-employeersquos-boysrsquo-clubrdquo-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Ikea, Heineken, Dyson, Samsung, Direct Line, Network Rail, Tropicana, Aviva and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-ikea-heineken-dyson-samsung-direct-line-network-rail-tropicana-aviva-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-ikea-heineken-dyson-samsung-direct-line-network-rail-tropicana-aviva-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV promotes I’m a Celebrity… South Africa with hand-drawn animation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ITV Creative created the 60-second ad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-promotes-im-a-celebrity-south-africa-with-hand-drawn-animation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-promotes-im-a-celebrity-south-africa-with-hand-drawn-animation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of the Week: McDonald's OOH is a snapshot of unfiltered nightlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo UK created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/review-of-the-week-mcdonalds-ooh-is-a-snapshot-of-unfiltered-nightlife/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/review-of-the-week-mcdonalds-ooh-is-a-snapshot-of-unfiltered-nightlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plenty mops up messy “kitchen situationships” in musical number]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was created by AMV BBDO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/plenty-mops-up-messy-kitchen-situationships-in-musical-number/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/plenty-mops-up-messy-kitchen-situationships-in-musical-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand Film Awards 2026: shortlist announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 shortlist for the Brand Film Awards, the awards scheme from PRWeek and Campaign that celebrates the best brand storytelling on film, has been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brand-film-awards-2026-shortlist-announced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brand-film-awards-2026-shortlist-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe acquires creative analytics platform AdgeAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI platform measures creative performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-acquires-creative-analytics-platform-adgeai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-acquires-creative-analytics-platform-adgeai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VCCP promotes planning trio, makes Stefan Siedentopf deputy group CSO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes at both group and local level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vccp-promotes-planning-trio-makes-stefan-siedentopf-deputy-group-cso/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vccp-promotes-planning-trio-makes-stefan-siedentopf-deputy-group-cso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VCCP makes trio of strategy appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes at both group and local level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vccp-makes-trio-of-strategy-appointments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vccp-makes-trio-of-strategy-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Highways picks Elvis for creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the shop's first win since it relaunched in February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/national-highways-picks-elvis-for-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/national-highways-picks-elvis-for-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikea contacts agencies about global media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The retailer&rsquo;s global media planning and buying account is currently with Dentsu&rsquo;s iProspect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ikea-contacts-agencies-about-global-media-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ikea-contacts-agencies-about-global-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: M&amp;C Saatchi, Brainlabs, AMV BBDO, ITV Creative, The7stars, LePub and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-mampc-saatchi-brainlabs-amv-bbdo-itv-creative-the7stars-lepub-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-mampc-saatchi-brainlabs-amv-bbdo-itv-creative-the7stars-lepub-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: LePub, Brainlabs, ITV Creative, M&amp;C Saatchi, Landor, AMV BBDO and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-lepub-brainlabs-itv-creative-mampc-saatchi-landor-amv-bbdo-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-lepub-brainlabs-itv-creative-mampc-saatchi-landor-amv-bbdo-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barb appoints Caroline Baxter as CEO to replace Justin Sampson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sampson announced his departure in November 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/barb-appoints-caroline-baxter-as-ceo-to-replace-justin-sampson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/barb-appoints-caroline-baxter-as-ceo-to-replace-justin-sampson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Identity acquires healthcare agency Coda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coda will become IdentityCoda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/identity-acquires-healthcare-agency-coda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/identity-acquires-healthcare-agency-coda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S fashion, home and beauty brand platform encourages compliments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand platform "Love that" has been developed by Mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mamps-fashion-home-and-beauty-brand-platform-encourages-compliments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mamps-fashion-home-and-beauty-brand-platform-encourages-compliments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iris co-founder Ian Millner steps down after 26 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will focus on a global advisory role at the agency, alongside other non-executive advisory roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iris-co-founder-ian-millner-steps-down-after-26-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iris-co-founder-ian-millner-steps-down-after-26-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Inspiring Women Awards 2026: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out all the UK winners from the Campaign Inspiring Women Awards 2026, which took place at Quaglino's, London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-inspiring-women-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-inspiring-women-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom hoovers up Dyson's $500m global media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[WPP, Publicis and Omnicom battled for the business in the final round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-hoovers-up-dysons-500m-global-media-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-hoovers-up-dysons-500m-global-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung appoints Merkle to lead CRM across Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment covers 16 markets, including the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/samsung-appoints-merkle-to-lead-crm-across-europe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/samsung-appoints-merkle-to-lead-crm-across-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the BrewDog brand lost its way (by its first PR rep)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the sale of BrewDog, Manifest founder and chief executive Alex Myers chats about the early days working with the craft brewery brand and its creative PR campaigns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-the-brewdog-brand-lost-its-way-by-its-first-pr-rep/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-the-brewdog-brand-lost-its-way-by-its-first-pr-rep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis CEO: 'Competitors living in a dream' about AI replacing people]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Publicis marks 100 years, CEO Arthur Sadoun tells Campaign Asia why rivals cutting jobs and betting on AI "synthetic" companies are getting it wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-ceo-competitors-living-in-a-dream-about-ai-replacing-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-ceo-competitors-living-in-a-dream-about-ai-replacing-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas London names Seamus Higgins as chief creative officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[He begins in the role later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-london-names-seamus-higgins-as-chief-creative-officer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-london-names-seamus-higgins-as-chief-creative-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stagwell wins integrated brief for UK housing fintech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dual appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stagwell-wins-integrated-brief-for-uk-housing-fintech/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stagwell-wins-integrated-brief-for-uk-housing-fintech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be At One owner appoints media partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/be-at-one-owner-appoints-media-partner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/be-at-one-owner-appoints-media-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated: latest hybrid working policies at “new big six”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign asked the holdcos about their requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/updated-latest-hybrid-working-policies-at-new-big-six/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/updated-latest-hybrid-working-policies-at-new-big-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stagwell reports 6% net revenue growth amid industry's 'managed chaos']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Penn&rsquo;s holding company reported full-year net revenue of $2.43bn for 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stagwell-reports-6-net-revenue-growth-amid-industrys-managed-chaos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stagwell-reports-6-net-revenue-growth-amid-industrys-managed-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S &ldquo;hires&rdquo; Gillian Anderson for fashion, home and beauty brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress has been recruited as retailer&rsquo;s chief compliments officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mamps-ldquohiresrdquo-gillian-anderson-for-fashion-home-and-beauty-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mamps-ldquohiresrdquo-gillian-anderson-for-fashion-home-and-beauty-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M&amp;S hires Gillian Anderson for fashion, home and beauty brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress has been &ldquo;hired&rdquo; as the retailer&rsquo;s chief compliments officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mamps-hires-gillian-anderson-for-fashion-home-and-beauty-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mamps-hires-gillian-anderson-for-fashion-home-and-beauty-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford returns to F1 with campaign to spotlight engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wieden &amp; Kennedy New York created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ford-returns-to-f1-with-campaign-to-spotlight-engineers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ford-returns-to-f1-with-campaign-to-spotlight-engineers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hardys Wine selects global creative agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Above &amp; Beyond, now Beyond, won the account in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hardys-wine-selects-global-creative-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hardys-wine-selects-global-creative-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV Creative names Trine Johnson as head of production]]></title><description><![CDATA[She replaces Katie Burrow, who has moved to Netflix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-creative-names-trine-johnson-as-head-of-production/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-creative-names-trine-johnson-as-head-of-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal FC launches digital media platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football club's new digital hub signals a shift to always-on content publishing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/arsenal-fc-launches-digital-media-platform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/arsenal-fc-launches-digital-media-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Power shortlists four agencies in media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carat Edinburgh is the incumbent on the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/scottish-power-shortlists-four-agencies-in-media-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/scottish-power-shortlists-four-agencies-in-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to build a successful in-house agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[OUT NOW: Campaign Red&rsquo;s latest market report 'The Inside Job']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-to-build-a-successful-in-house-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-to-build-a-successful-in-house-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heineken holds review to “streamline” global creative and media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign understands the media and production review is being run together, and creative is being run separately.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/heineken-holds-review-to-streamline-global-creative-and-media/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/heineken-holds-review-to-streamline-global-creative-and-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Media Awards 2026: shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners will be announced 30 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-media-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-media-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Network Rail confirms £23m creative agency roster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight agencies have emerged victorious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/network-rail-confirms-23m-creative-agency-roster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/network-rail-confirms-23m-creative-agency-roster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irn-Bru campaign features posters “made from girders”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucky Generals created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-campaign-features-posters-made-from-girders/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/irn-bru-campaign-features-posters-made-from-girders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stephen Allan to leave Brainlabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive chair steps down after four years in the role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stephen-allan-to-leave-brainlabs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stephen-allan-to-leave-brainlabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropicana appoints Seen Connects to its social account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social shop will produce work for Tropicana, Naked and Copella.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tropicana-appoints-seen-connects-to-its-social-account/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tropicana-appoints-seen-connects-to-its-social-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LePub hires Ete Davies as global chief operating officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ete Davies will report into Sven Huberts, global president at LePub.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lepub-hires-ete-davies-as-global-chief-operating-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lepub-hires-ete-davies-as-global-chief-operating-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Interest promotes Sara Tate to group chief strategy and innovation officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tate is currently strategic transformation partner at Common Interest-owned brand consultancy TwentyFirstCenturyBrand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/common-interest-promotes-sara-tate-to-group-chief-strategy-and-innovation-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/common-interest-promotes-sara-tate-to-group-chief-strategy-and-innovation-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Interest names Sara Tate as group chief strategy &amp; innovation officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tate is currently strategic transformation partner at Common Interest-owned brand consultancy TwentyFirstCenturyBrand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/common-interest-names-sara-tate-as-group-chief-strategy-amp-innovation-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/common-interest-names-sara-tate-as-group-chief-strategy-amp-innovation-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverford Organic takes root with new media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veg box service selects parter after competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/riverford-organic-takes-root-with-new-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/riverford-organic-takes-root-with-new-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaid Al-Qassab exits as M&amp;C Saatchi CEO amid boardroom shake-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top shareholder Vin Murria rejoins board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/zaid-al-qassab-exits-as-mampc-saatchi-ceo-amid-boardroom-shake-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/zaid-al-qassab-exits-as-mampc-saatchi-ceo-amid-boardroom-shake-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GB News appoints Allwyn’s Ross Sergeant as chief revenue officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sergeant will be GB News' first CRO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/gb-news-appoints-allwyns-ross-sergeant-as-chief-revenue-officer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/gb-news-appoints-allwyns-ross-sergeant-as-chief-revenue-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkshire Tea ads show moments requiring Gold upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was made by Lucky Generals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/yorkshire-tea-ads-show-moments-requiring-gold-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/yorkshire-tea-ads-show-moments-requiring-gold-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IWD 2026: Campaign celebrates inspirational women]]></title><description><![CDATA[For International Women's Day 2026, the Campaign team has picked a group of women working in adland and beyond who inspire them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iwd-2026-campaign-celebrates-inspirational-women/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iwd-2026-campaign-celebrates-inspirational-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The next era of McCann: the first 100 days, “rumbles” with clients and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign met global CEO Tyler Turnbull, global CCO Andr&eacute;s Ord&oacute;&ntilde;ez and global CSO Harjot Singh for the leadership team&rsquo;s first sit-down together following Omnicom&rsquo;s acquisition of Interpublic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-next-era-of-mccann-the-first-100-days-rumbles-with-clients-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-next-era-of-mccann-the-first-100-days-rumbles-with-clients-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cadbury OOH-led campaign celebrates moments of generosity]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCCP created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cadbury-ooh-led-campaign-celebrates-moments-of-generosity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cadbury-ooh-led-campaign-celebrates-moments-of-generosity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dove puts guests on the scent at Bridgerton pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience takes place between 6 and 8 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dove-puts-guests-on-the-scent-at-bridgerton-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dove-puts-guests-on-the-scent-at-bridgerton-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Lewis enlists Daisy May Cooper to highlight what mums want for Mother’s Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saatchi &amp; Saatchi created the social campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/john-lewis-enlists-daisy-may-cooper-to-highlight-what-mums-want-for-mothers-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/john-lewis-enlists-daisy-may-cooper-to-highlight-what-mums-want-for-mothers-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jane Geraghty returns to Landor as global chief executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Geraghty will also lead WPP Brand and Design as global CEO.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jane-geraghty-returns-to-landor-as-global-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jane-geraghty-returns-to-landor-as-global-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviva and Direct Line kick off review to consolidate media agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitch follows Aviva&rsquo;s acquisition of Direct Line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aviva-and-direct-line-kick-off-review-to-consolidate-media-agencies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aviva-and-direct-line-kick-off-review-to-consolidate-media-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric car brand Changan enters UK market with new media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese carmaker enlists agency ahead of European sales push.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/electric-car-brand-changan-enters-uk-market-with-new-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/electric-car-brand-changan-enters-uk-market-with-new-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCT selects media agency ahead of 70th celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parenting charity appointments new agency from a shortlist of three.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nct-selects-media-agency-ahead-of-70th-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nct-selects-media-agency-ahead-of-70th-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rude Health reviews creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brand has previously worked with Who Wot Why and BMB.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rude-health-reviews-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rude-health-reviews-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Annette King dies at 57]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Accenture Song, Publicis and Oglivy leader stepped back from her executive career in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dame-annette-king-dies-at-57/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dame-annette-king-dies-at-57/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adland titan Dame Annette King dies at 57]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Accenture Song, Publicis and Oglivy leader stepped back from her executive career in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adland-titan-dame-annette-king-dies-at-57/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adland-titan-dame-annette-king-dies-at-57/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMV BBDO's Nadja Lossgott and Nick Hulley prepare to exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[They leave at the end of April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/amv-bbdos-nadja-lossgott-and-nick-hulley-prepare-to-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/amv-bbdos-nadja-lossgott-and-nick-hulley-prepare-to-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Tesco, Wendy's, Tinder, Aldi, Foot Locker, Bupa, William Hill, Care Bears and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-tesco-wendys-tinder-aldi-foot-locker-bupa-william-hill-care-bears-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-tesco-wendys-tinder-aldi-foot-locker-bupa-william-hill-care-bears-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brand Buzz: social highlights from McDonald's, Aldi, Guinness and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign rounds up what brands got up to on social media last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brand-buzz-social-highlights-from-mcdonalds-aldi-guinness-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brand-buzz-social-highlights-from-mcdonalds-aldi-guinness-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guide Dogs picks Fold7 as lead creative agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointment follows a three-way pitch that included Fold7, Atomic London and VCCP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/guide-dogs-picks-fold7-as-lead-creative-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/guide-dogs-picks-fold7-as-lead-creative-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV predicts 2% drop in ad revenues for Q1 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ad revenues fell by 5% in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-predicts-2-drop-in-ad-revenues-for-q1-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-predicts-2-drop-in-ad-revenues-for-q1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Experience Awards 2026: shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The awards ceremony will take place at The Park Hyatt London River Thames on 16 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-experience-awards-2026-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinder UK couples up with VCCP on social and influencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ingenuity+ ran the competitive pitch process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tinder-uk-couples-up-with-vccp-on-social-and-influencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tinder-uk-couples-up-with-vccp-on-social-and-influencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP Media, Uncommon, MRM, Neverland, Assembly, Brandtech Group and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-media-uncommon-mrm-neverland-assembly-brandtech-group-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-media-uncommon-mrm-neverland-assembly-brandtech-group-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP Media, IPA, Uncommon, MRM, Neverland, ITV, Assembly and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-media-ipa-uncommon-mrm-neverland-itv-assembly-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-media-ipa-uncommon-mrm-neverland-itv-assembly-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP Media, IPA, Uncommon, Dentsu, MRM, Neverland, ITV and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-media-ipa-uncommon-dentsu-mrm-neverland-itv-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-media-ipa-uncommon-dentsu-mrm-neverland-itv-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald's outdoor campaign offers snapshots of nights out ending at the fast-food chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo UK made the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-outdoor-campaign-offers-snapshots-of-nights-out-ending-at-the-fast-food-chain/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mcdonalds-outdoor-campaign-offers-snapshots-of-nights-out-ending-at-the-fast-food-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axe ad shows football fan up for the (World) cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign created by Lola Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/axe-ad-shows-football-fan-up-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/axe-ad-shows-football-fan-up-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axe ad shows football fan up for the cup finding love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign created by Lola Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/axe-ad-shows-football-fan-up-for-the-cup-finding-love/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/axe-ad-shows-football-fan-up-for-the-cup-finding-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP's Jon Cook on designing the company around how a &ldquo;consumer consumes a brand&rdquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive of WPP Creative says: &ldquo;No consumer looks at a brand and says, 'That's media' or 'That's creative'.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpps-jon-cook-on-designing-the-company-around-how-a-ldquoconsumer-consumes-a-brandrdquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpps-jon-cook-on-designing-the-company-around-how-a-ldquoconsumer-consumes-a-brandrdquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creative studio 3 Chillies launches with Nick Bell as co-founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start-up also hired former Dark Horses CEO Melissa Robertson as non-exec director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/creative-studio-3-chillies-launches-with-nick-bell-as-co-founder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/creative-studio-3-chillies-launches-with-nick-bell-as-co-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoom appoints global media agency of record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Independent agency PMG will establish a cross-functional team to work with Zoom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/zoom-appoints-global-media-agency-of-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/zoom-appoints-global-media-agency-of-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinkbox strategy chief urges industry to switch “acronym soup” for “total TV”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elliot Millard, chief strategy officer at Thinkbox, criticised the acronyms the industry uses to define TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/thinkbox-strategy-chief-urges-industry-to-switch-acronym-soup-for-total-tv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/thinkbox-strategy-chief-urges-industry-to-switch-acronym-soup-for-total-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Media hires global client president from Publicis]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will join on 17 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-hires-global-client-president-from-publicis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-hires-global-client-president-from-publicis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Media appoints global client president from Publicis]]></title><description><![CDATA[She will join on 17 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-appoints-global-client-president-from-publicis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-appoints-global-client-president-from-publicis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should adland follow Publicis and WPP’s four-day office mandate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency leaders highlighted the importance of trust, mental wellbeing and outcomes for clients and teams when making the decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-adland-follow-publicis-and-wpps-four-day-office-mandate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-adland-follow-publicis-and-wpps-four-day-office-mandate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comic Relief unveils Red Nose Day livestream campaign with Mr Doodle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brand Innovation Lab, the creative arm of Amazon Ads, created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/comic-relief-unveils-red-nose-day-livestream-campaign-with-mr-doodle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/comic-relief-unveils-red-nose-day-livestream-campaign-with-mr-doodle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosta8 creates OOH game to promote prostate cancer blood tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBWA\MCR made the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/prosta8-creates-ooh-game-to-promote-prostate-cancer-blood-tests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/prosta8-creates-ooh-game-to-promote-prostate-cancer-blood-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prost8 creates OOH game to promote prostate cancer blood tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBWA\MCR made the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/prost8-creates-ooh-game-to-promote-prostate-cancer-blood-tests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/prost8-creates-ooh-game-to-promote-prostate-cancer-blood-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prost8 creates "dodge the finger" game to drive blood-test awareness in OOH ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBWA\MCR made the digital campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/prost8-creates-dodge-the-finger-game-to-drive-blood-test-awareness-in-ooh-ad/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/prost8-creates-dodge-the-finger-game-to-drive-blood-test-awareness-in-ooh-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP shakes up bonus scheme to drive collaboration as annual pot halves to £181m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incentives will be more closely linked to parent company, with half of bonus tied to WPP and half to operating unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-shakes-up-bonus-scheme-to-drive-collaboration-as-annual-pot-halves-to-181m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-shakes-up-bonus-scheme-to-drive-collaboration-as-annual-pot-halves-to-181m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Formula E selects agency for CRM and fan engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency was crowned after competitive pitch run by Formula E&rsquo;s procurement team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/formula-e-selects-agency-for-crm-and-fan-engagement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/formula-e-selects-agency-for-crm-and-fan-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco concludes closed media agency review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermarket extends media planning and buying brief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-concludes-closed-media-agency-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-concludes-closed-media-agency-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Media agencies shift to pitching together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency brands EssenceMediacom, Mindshare and Wavemaker are appearing less frequently on pitch lists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-agencies-shift-to-pitching-together/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-agencies-shift-to-pitching-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Cindy Rose's plan save WPP?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's journalists give their take on WPP's investor presentation and if chief executive Cindy Rose's plan will turn around the fate of the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/will-cindy-roses-plan-save-wpp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/will-cindy-roses-plan-save-wpp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bupa UK picks Ace of Hearts to work on creative and strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitch process was managed by Ingenuity+.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bupa-uk-picks-ace-of-hearts-to-work-on-creative-and-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bupa-uk-picks-ace-of-hearts-to-work-on-creative-and-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agencies should shift to solution-led pricing models, global agency body says]]></title><description><![CDATA[VoxComm&rsquo;s guidance aims to help agencies reap the rewards for helping brands grow in light of AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/agencies-should-shift-to-solution-led-pricing-models-global-agency-body-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/agencies-should-shift-to-solution-led-pricing-models-global-agency-body-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom folds MRM into Rapp and Critical Mass]]></title><description><![CDATA[MRM brand closes in the UK and US, but will remain in some smaller markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-folds-mrm-into-rapp-and-critical-mass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-folds-mrm-into-rapp-and-critical-mass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco launches new brand platform by asking 'Need anything from Tesco?']]></title><description><![CDATA[It was created by BBH London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-launches-new-brand-platform-by-asking-need-anything-from-tesco/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-launches-new-brand-platform-by-asking-need-anything-from-tesco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA prepares to move office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency says it is "increasingly difficult to adapt the office to our ever-evolving needs".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adam-amp-evetbwa-prepares-to-move-office/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adam-amp-evetbwa-prepares-to-move-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[888 and William Hill owner appoints search agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a closed review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/888-and-william-hill-owner-appoints-search-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/888-and-william-hill-owner-appoints-search-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refuge’s house tour takes a dark twist to reveal dangers women face at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity worked with creative consultancy Revolt to create the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/refuges-house-tour-takes-a-dark-twist-to-reveal-dangers-women-face-at-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/refuges-house-tour-takes-a-dark-twist-to-reveal-dangers-women-face-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie agency Stitchy hires Graeme Douglas-Kilgannon as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is Douglas-Kilgannon's first chief executive role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/indie-agency-stitchy-hires-graeme-douglas-kilgannon-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/indie-agency-stitchy-hires-graeme-douglas-kilgannon-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi South Group set to review creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aldi South Group operates in 11 markets including the UK and Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aldi-south-group-set-to-review-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aldi-south-group-set-to-review-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VCCP tops 2025 global creative league amid tough competition from Publicis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, Campaign Red lists the key creative wins reported globally last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vccp-tops-2025-global-creative-league-amid-tough-competition-from-publicis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/vccp-tops-2025-global-creative-league-amid-tough-competition-from-publicis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BigSmall hires Lucy Taylor as partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former group chief growth officer at MullenLowe UK lands new role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bigsmall-hires-lucy-taylor-as-partner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bigsmall-hires-lucy-taylor-as-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chupa Chups wraps up "hardest to open lollipop yet"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social campaign by BBH includes lollipop with carbon composite shell, coated in silicon carbide, wrapped in aramid fibres and dipped in liquid rubber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chupa-chups-wraps-up-hardest-to-open-lollipop-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chupa-chups-wraps-up-hardest-to-open-lollipop-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Andrex moving to McCann show client conflict is still a problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom boss John Wren previously told investors that 'client conflicts are really not the issue they were in the past'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/does-andrex-moving-to-mccann-show-client-conflict-is-still-a-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/does-andrex-moving-to-mccann-show-client-conflict-is-still-a-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B&amp;Q sends man on mower to deliver DIY rallying cry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo UK created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bampq-sends-man-on-mower-to-deliver-diy-rallying-cry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bampq-sends-man-on-mower-to-deliver-diy-rallying-cry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC spotlights Glasgow in next iteration of 'Made of here' campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work was made by BBC Creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbc-spotlights-glasgow-in-next-iteration-of-made-of-here-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbc-spotlights-glasgow-in-next-iteration-of-made-of-here-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proud Robinson &amp; Partners launches experiential arm Renaissance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucy Boyd, managing partner at Proud Robinson &amp; Partners, will lead the new department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/proud-robinson-amp-partners-launches-experiential-arm-renaissance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/proud-robinson-amp-partners-launches-experiential-arm-renaissance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neverland promotes Laura Kinzett to CSO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment replaces Lola Neves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/neverland-promotes-laura-kinzett-to-cso/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/neverland-promotes-laura-kinzett-to-cso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foot Locker picks 72andSunny Amsterdam as EMEA creative agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/foot-locker-picks-72andsunny-amsterdam-as-emea-creative-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/foot-locker-picks-72andsunny-amsterdam-as-emea-creative-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu Creative bolsters creative team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six appointments were made across its London and Manchester offices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-creative-bolsters-creative-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-creative-bolsters-creative-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Research UK reviewing creative, media and digital accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review potentially affects EssenceMediacom's 23-year-old relationship with brand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cancer-research-uk-reviewing-creative-media-and-digital-accounts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cancer-research-uk-reviewing-creative-media-and-digital-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&lsquo;Just because you can do it doesn&rsquo;t mean you should&rsquo;: PepsiCo's Sorin Patilinet on AI and marketing restraint]]></title><description><![CDATA[PepsiCo global marketing effectiveness lead argues that when AI makes everything possible, marketing&rsquo;s competitive edge will lie less in speed than in judgment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lsquojust-because-you-can-do-it-doesnrsquot-mean-you-shouldrsquo-pepsicos-sorin-patilinet-on-ai-and-marketing-restraint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lsquojust-because-you-can-do-it-doesnrsquot-mean-you-shouldrsquo-pepsicos-sorin-patilinet-on-ai-and-marketing-restraint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assembly names global head of AI and data strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The network has also made two key appointments for its Europe region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/assembly-names-global-head-of-ai-and-data-strategy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/assembly-names-global-head-of-ai-and-data-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Media and VML drive 8% UK decline for WPP]]></title><description><![CDATA['Pressure' on WPP Media and VML drove WPP&rsquo;s 7.6% decline in net revenues in 2025, according to the group&rsquo;s full-year results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-and-vml-drive-8-uk-decline-for-wpp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-and-vml-drive-8-uk-decline-for-wpp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Media and VML drive 7.6% UK decline for WPP]]></title><description><![CDATA['Pressure' on WPP Media and VML drove WPP&rsquo;s near 8% decline in net revenues in 2025, according to the group&rsquo;s full-year results.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-and-vml-drive-76-uk-decline-for-wpp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-media-and-vml-drive-76-uk-decline-for-wpp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Estée Lauder, Schweppes, Betway, Vinted, Rustlers, ITV, Cancer Research and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-este-lauder-schweppes-betway-vinted-rustlers-itv-cancer-research-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-este-lauder-schweppes-betway-vinted-rustlers-itv-cancer-research-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brandtech Group appoints Lisa De Bonis as UK chief executive]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Jones&rsquo; marketing technology group selects CEOs in the UK, North America and France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-brandtech-group-appoints-lisa-de-bonis-as-uk-chief-executive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-brandtech-group-appoints-lisa-de-bonis-as-uk-chief-executive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TK Maxx campaign sees cat shake up global fashion industry wearing shoe on head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign by Wieden &amp; Kennedy London will run in multiple European markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tk-maxx-campaign-sees-cat-shake-up-global-fashion-industry-wearing-shoe-on-head/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tk-maxx-campaign-sees-cat-shake-up-global-fashion-industry-wearing-shoe-on-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TK Maxx campaign presents cat as global fashion industry shoo-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign by Wieden &amp; Kennedy London will run in multiple European markets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tk-maxx-campaign-presents-cat-as-global-fashion-industry-shoo-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tk-maxx-campaign-presents-cat-as-global-fashion-industry-shoo-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP Creative will 'not sunset' agency brands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief executive Cindy Rose said WPP will not merge or consolidate any agency brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-creative-will-not-sunset-agency-brands/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-creative-will-not-sunset-agency-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Allan to leave Channel 4 after 14 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interim chief executive departs ahead of new CEO Priya Dogra's arrival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jonathan-allan-to-leave-channel-4-after-14-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jonathan-allan-to-leave-channel-4-after-14-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London’s Prince Charles Cinema switches ad contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Change follows a 2025 campaign to save the cinema's Leicester Square site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/londons-prince-charles-cinema-switches-ad-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/londons-prince-charles-cinema-switches-ad-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Publicis, Havas, BBH, Dentsu, Asda, AAR, We Are Social and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-publicis-havas-bbh-dentsu-asda-aar-we-are-social-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-publicis-havas-bbh-dentsu-asda-aar-we-are-social-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Publicis Groupe, Havas, BBH, Dentsu UK, AAR, We Are Social and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-publicis-groupe-havas-bbh-dentsu-uk-aar-we-are-social-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-publicis-groupe-havas-bbh-dentsu-uk-aar-we-are-social-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign Big Global Awards 2026: winners revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entries and winners came from multiple continents, with VCCP and Serviceplan among the big winners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-big-global-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-big-global-awards-2026-winners-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP launches new Elevate28 strategy with four core divisions and £500m savings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency group will lead with media in three-year plan after 5.4% revenue slump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-launches-new-elevate28-strategy-with-four-core-divisions-and-500m-savings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-launches-new-elevate28-strategy-with-four-core-divisions-and-500m-savings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommon hires Lola Neves as head of planning]]></title><description><![CDATA[She was previously Neverland's chief strategy officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-hires-lola-neves-as-head-of-planning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-hires-lola-neves-as-head-of-planning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital performance group Supergroup acquires digital media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deal marks Supergroup's sixth M&amp;A since its 2023 launch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/digital-performance-group-supergroup-acquires-digital-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/digital-performance-group-supergroup-acquires-digital-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPA names DEI champions on iList 2026 shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges to interview all contenders ahead of the IPA Talent &amp; Diversity Conference in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-names-dei-champions-on-ilist-2026-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-names-dei-champions-on-ilist-2026-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPA names D&amp;I champions on iList 2026 shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges to interview all contenders ahead of the IPA Talent &amp; Diversity Conference in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-names-dampi-champions-on-ilist-2026-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-names-dampi-champions-on-ilist-2026-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brave Bison appoints Ed Knights as head of growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has worked at Born Social and M&amp;C Saatchi Performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brave-bison-appoints-ed-knights-as-head-of-growth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/brave-bison-appoints-ed-knights-as-head-of-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jameson celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with activations]]></title><description><![CDATA[It includes a multi-media partnership with the English Football League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jameson-celebrates-st-patricks-day-with-activations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jameson-celebrates-st-patricks-day-with-activations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EE and Kevin Bacon part ways after 14 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio and TV host Nick Grimshaw will takeover as EE's voice over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ee-and-kevin-bacon-part-ways-after-14-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ee-and-kevin-bacon-part-ways-after-14-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster's replaces name on cans with "d**khead" and "b*llend" in debut Publicis London ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis London won the account last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fosters-replaces-name-on-cans-with-dkhead-and-bllend-in-debut-publicis-london-ads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fosters-replaces-name-on-cans-with-dkhead-and-bllend-in-debut-publicis-london-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster's replaces name on cans with "d**khead" and "b*llend" in debut Publicis ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis London won the account last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fosters-replaces-name-on-cans-with-dkhead-and-bllend-in-debut-publicis-ads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fosters-replaces-name-on-cans-with-dkhead-and-bllend-in-debut-publicis-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Estée Lauder Companies consolidates £500m media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cosmetics company previously worked with various media agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-este-lauder-companies-consolidates-500m-media-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/the-este-lauder-companies-consolidates-500m-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kantar Media rebrands as Fifty5Blue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former WPP CEO Mark Read joined Kantar Media board last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kantar-media-rebrands-as-fifty5blue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kantar-media-rebrands-as-fifty5blue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu UK and Ireland taps Publicis for growth and marketing chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amy Robinson will take up the role on 2 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-uk-and-ireland-taps-publicis-for-growth-and-marketing-chief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-uk-and-ireland-taps-publicis-for-growth-and-marketing-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom and IPG jointly cut headcount by 8200 in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Combined staff numbers fell 6.4% as Omnicom took over IPG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-and-ipg-jointly-cut-headcount-by-8200-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-and-ipg-jointly-cut-headcount-by-8200-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What can we expect from WPP’s strategy review?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leadership team will present to investors on Thursday 26 February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-can-we-expect-from-wpps-strategy-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-can-we-expect-from-wpps-strategy-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis mandates four days per week in the office in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency group increases staff attendance requirement from three to four days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-mandates-four-days-per-week-in-the-office-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-mandates-four-days-per-week-in-the-office-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omoda focuses on in-car features in ASMR-inspired ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign was created by Uncommon Creative Studio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omoda-focuses-on-in-car-features-in-asmr-inspired-ads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omoda-focuses-on-in-car-features-in-asmr-inspired-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deliveroo and Wingstop challenge friendships with student pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raptor created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deliveroo-and-wingstop-challenge-friendships-with-student-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/deliveroo-and-wingstop-challenge-friendships-with-student-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domino’s chicken dips summon characters from around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work was created by VCCP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dominos-chicken-dips-summon-characters-from-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dominos-chicken-dips-summon-characters-from-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV shifts retained creative account from Uncommon to in-house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommon has worked with the broadcaster since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-shifts-retained-creative-account-from-uncommon-to-in-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-shifts-retained-creative-account-from-uncommon-to-in-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV moves retained creative account from Uncommon to in-house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommon has worked with the broadcaster since 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-moves-retained-creative-account-from-uncommon-to-in-house/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/itv-moves-retained-creative-account-from-uncommon-to-in-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second series of industry leaders mental health podcast Behind the Title launches]]></title><description><![CDATA[New series features former Electric Glue CEO Pippa Glucklich and Brainlabs' Ali Reed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/second-series-of-industry-leaders-mental-health-podcast-behind-the-title-launches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/second-series-of-industry-leaders-mental-health-podcast-behind-the-title-launches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Media industry mental health podcast Behind the Title launches second series]]></title><description><![CDATA[New series features former Electric Glue CEO Pippa Glucklich and Brainlabs' Ali Reed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/media-industry-mental-health-podcast-behind-the-title-launches-second-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/media-industry-mental-health-podcast-behind-the-title-launches-second-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Water launches £17.6m media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tender is for an eight-year contract spanning above-the-line, digital and social.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/scottish-water-launches-176m-media-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/scottish-water-launches-176m-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Native@AMV wins Rustlers creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incumbent Droga5 has held the account for 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nativeamv-wins-rustlers-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nativeamv-wins-rustlers-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do leaders lead in challenging times?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast discusses who gets featured in the 2026 A List and their advice for the year ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-do-leaders-lead-in-challenging-times/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/how-do-leaders-lead-in-challenging-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe hires ex-Ogilvy influence chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe has appointed a former global head of influence at Ogilvy and WPP Open X as its new global influencer lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-hires-ex-ogilvy-influence-chief/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-groupe-hires-ex-ogilvy-influence-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Western Railway dives into myths and legends as Famous Five defeat dragon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA created the ad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/great-western-railway-dives-into-myths-and-legends-as-famous-five-defeat-dragon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/great-western-railway-dives-into-myths-and-legends-as-famous-five-defeat-dragon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accenture Song links staff promotions to AI use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accenture and Accenture Song aim to be the most "client-focused, AI-enabled" place to work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/accenture-song-links-staff-promotions-to-ai-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/accenture-song-links-staff-promotions-to-ai-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer Research UK and Anomaly part ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anomaly has worked with the charity for more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cancer-research-uk-and-anomaly-part-ways/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cancer-research-uk-and-anomaly-part-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tobi Asare joins AAR as growth partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former OMD UK head of growth appointed as part of a wider leadership expansion at AAR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tobi-asare-joins-aar-as-growth-partner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tobi-asare-joins-aar-as-growth-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purpose Awards EMEA 2026: deadline extended]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrants now have until 5 March to apply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/purpose-awards-emea-2026-deadline-extended/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/purpose-awards-emea-2026-deadline-extended/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Channel 4 promotes drama series Dirty Business with "fountain of filth"]]></title><description><![CDATA[4Creative, Glue Society and Biscuit Filmworks created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-promotes-drama-series-dirty-business-with-fountain-of-filth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/channel-4-promotes-drama-series-dirty-business-with-fountain-of-filth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the 14% slump in creative agency headcount a sign of permanent decline?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The IPA Census shows creative and non-media agencies suffered the greatest drop in staff numbers in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-the-14-slump-in-creative-agency-headcount-a-sign-of-permanent-decline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-the-14-slump-in-creative-agency-headcount-a-sign-of-permanent-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio of Lloyds ads highlights the realisation of "long-held dreams"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest activity under "Bank on Lloyds" brand platform was created by bespoke agency team Publicis Go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/trio-of-lloyds-ads-highlights-the-realisation-of-long-held-dreams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/trio-of-lloyds-ads-highlights-the-realisation-of-long-held-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hargreaves Lansdown ad focuses on the value of experience in changing times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wonderhood Studios created the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hargreaves-lansdown-ad-focuses-on-the-value-of-experience-in-changing-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hargreaves-lansdown-ad-focuses-on-the-value-of-experience-in-changing-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experian turns Manchester into live treasure hunt for students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seed created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/experian-turns-manchester-into-live-treasure-hunt-for-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/experian-turns-manchester-into-live-treasure-hunt-for-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarins celebrates radiance with pop-up roadshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backlash created the experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clarins-celebrates-radiance-with-pop-up-roadshow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/clarins-celebrates-radiance-with-pop-up-roadshow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Counsel to enter administration amid Mandelson furore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategic advisory firm co-founded by Lord Peter Mandelson and backed at launch by WPP, has confirmed it will go into administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/global-counsel-to-enter-administration-amid-mandelson-furore/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/global-counsel-to-enter-administration-amid-mandelson-furore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Center Parcs brings forest to life at tube station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neverland created the OOH campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/center-parcs-brings-forest-to-life-at-tube-station/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/center-parcs-brings-forest-to-life-at-tube-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnley FC and X unveil social documentary on women’s team]]></title><description><![CDATA[VSP Studios and Ad Hoc produced the eight-part series, which is sponsored by Sure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/burnley-fc-and-x-unveil-social-documentary-on-womens-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/burnley-fc-and-x-unveil-social-documentary-on-womens-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hargreaves Lansdown assigns multimillion-pound digital media brief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follows investing and saving platform being privatised in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hargreaves-lansdown-assigns-multimillion-pound-digital-media-brief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hargreaves-lansdown-assigns-multimillion-pound-digital-media-brief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom to axe and relocate more jobs as it doubles cost savings target to $1.5bn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Majority of synergies will come from $1bn cut to staffing costs, including job losses and offshoring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-to-axe-and-relocate-more-jobs-as-it-doubles-cost-savings-target-to-15bn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-to-axe-and-relocate-more-jobs-as-it-doubles-cost-savings-target-to-15bn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas CX Helia appoints Andy O’Carroll as first CCO]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will report to chief executive David MacMillan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-cx-helia-appoints-andy-ocarroll-as-first-cco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-cx-helia-appoints-andy-ocarroll-as-first-cco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Just Eat, Kimberly-Clark, Renault, Yazoo, Popeyes, Crisis, Hartley’s, Geely and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-just-eat-kimberly-clark-renault-yazoo-popeyes-crisis-hartleys-geely-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-just-eat-kimberly-clark-renault-yazoo-popeyes-crisis-hartleys-geely-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloyds celebrates year of the horse with London pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The experience was located on Greek Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lloyds-celebrates-year-of-the-horse-with-london-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lloyds-celebrates-year-of-the-horse-with-london-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Are Social CSO Harvey Cossell departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[He spent almost a decade at the social media agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/we-are-social-cso-harvey-cossell-departs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/we-are-social-cso-harvey-cossell-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBH hires The Midnight Club's Stephanie McArdle as head of design]]></title><description><![CDATA[She previously worked at Droga5 London for more than six years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-hires-the-midnight-clubs-stephanie-mcardle-as-head-of-design/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-hires-the-midnight-clubs-stephanie-mcardle-as-head-of-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Uncommon, Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA, BBC Creative, Dentsu, YouGov and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-uncommon-adam-amp-evetbwa-bbc-creative-dentsu-yougov-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-uncommon-adam-amp-evetbwa-bbc-creative-dentsu-yougov-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Dentsu CEO to prioritise “flatter structure”, speed and improving holdco brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu's corporate shake-up and appointment of a new chief executive follows record $2bn (&pound;1.5bn) annual loss.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-dentsu-ceo-to-prioritise-flatter-structure-speed-and-improving-holdco-brand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-dentsu-ceo-to-prioritise-flatter-structure-speed-and-improving-holdco-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘New’ Omnicom reports Q4 earnings, first since IPG acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK drove nearly 10% of revenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-omnicom-reports-q4-earnings-first-since-ipg-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-omnicom-reports-q4-earnings-first-since-ipg-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCann London completes creative leadership line-up with Leo UK and NCA hires]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Millers, Charlotte Prince and Loriley Sessions are joining the agency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccann-london-completes-creative-leadership-line-up-with-leo-uk-and-nca-hires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccann-london-completes-creative-leadership-line-up-with-leo-uk-and-nca-hires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Currys unveils social film mocking Canadian curling drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fabric Social created the video.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/currys-unveils-social-film-mocking-canadian-curling-drama/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/currys-unveils-social-film-mocking-canadian-curling-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kimberly-Clark moves entire ad account to McCann]]></title><description><![CDATA[FCB London originally held the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kimberly-clark-moves-entire-ad-account-to-mccann/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/kimberly-clark-moves-entire-ad-account-to-mccann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Lloyd Clubs launches creative review]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBWA\Manchester is the incumbent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/david-lloyd-clubs-launches-creative-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/david-lloyd-clubs-launches-creative-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISBA updates advice on proprietary media amid the rise of “bundled solutions”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guidance, which supports ISBA&rsquo;s Media Services Framework, has been welcomed by IPA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/isba-updates-advice-on-proprietary-media-amid-the-rise-of-bundled-solutions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/isba-updates-advice-on-proprietary-media-amid-the-rise-of-bundled-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ISBA updates advice on proprietary media amid rise in “bundled solutions”]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guidance, which supports ISBA&rsquo;s Media Services Framework, has been welcomed by IPA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/isba-updates-advice-on-proprietary-media-amid-rise-in-bundled-solutions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/isba-updates-advice-on-proprietary-media-amid-rise-in-bundled-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popeyes UK picks media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/popeyes-uk-picks-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/popeyes-uk-picks-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should marketers care which agency brand services their account?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign finds out whether marketers and agency leaders agree with Lloyds CMO, Suresh Balaji, that it "doesn&rsquo;t matter which team agencies sit in".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-marketers-care-which-agency-brand-services-their-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-marketers-care-which-agency-brand-services-their-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas beats full-year 2025 forecast with 3.1% organic growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annual profits grew 11% to &euro;210m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-beats-full-year-2025-forecast-with-31-organic-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-beats-full-year-2025-forecast-with-31-organic-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leo UK moves offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Publicis-owned creative agency has outgrown its former base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/leo-uk-moves-offices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/leo-uk-moves-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horizon Media tops preliminary 2025 indie media league]]></title><description><![CDATA[US indies dominate the table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/horizon-media-tops-preliminary-2025-indie-media-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/horizon-media-tops-preliminary-2025-indie-media-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommon unveils rigged claw machine for London Fashion Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The claw machine will be on display at Moco Museum London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-unveils-rigged-claw-machine-for-london-fashion-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-unveils-rigged-claw-machine-for-london-fashion-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Cyber Security Centre campaign shows firm on the Moon to escape hackers]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi Group UK made the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/national-cyber-security-centre-campaign-shows-firm-on-the-moon-to-escape-hackers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/national-cyber-security-centre-campaign-shows-firm-on-the-moon-to-escape-hackers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Cyber Security Centre campaign puts firm on the Moon to escape hackers]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi Group UK made the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/national-cyber-security-centre-campaign-puts-firm-on-the-moon-to-escape-hackers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/national-cyber-security-centre-campaign-puts-firm-on-the-moon-to-escape-hackers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Cyber Security Centre campaign puts business on the Moon to escape hackers]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi Group UK made the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/national-cyber-security-centre-campaign-puts-business-on-the-moon-to-escape-hackers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/national-cyber-security-centre-campaign-puts-business-on-the-moon-to-escape-hackers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andrex account shifts from FCB London into McCann]]></title><description><![CDATA[FCB London won the Kimberly-Clark business in 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/andrex-account-shifts-from-fcb-london-into-mccann/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/andrex-account-shifts-from-fcb-london-into-mccann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Initiative leads the preliminary 2025 global media league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe shops make up the rest of the top five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/initiative-leads-the-preliminary-2025-global-media-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/initiative-leads-the-preliminary-2025-global-media-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jabra picks global paid media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows shortlist of three in late 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jabra-picks-global-paid-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jabra-picks-global-paid-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesco marks Lunar New Year with fold-your-own horse newspaper takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermarket celebrates year of the fire horse with Reach partnership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-marks-lunar-new-year-with-fold-your-own-horse-newspaper-takeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tesco-marks-lunar-new-year-with-fold-your-own-horse-newspaper-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Creative hires Uncommon's Richard Biggs as ECD]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will join the shop in mid April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbc-creative-hires-uncommons-richard-biggs-as-ecd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbc-creative-hires-uncommons-richard-biggs-as-ecd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK watchdog and Ofcom set up inquiry into Daily Mail/Telegraph merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inquiry into the &pound;500m takeover launched following intervention by the secretary of state for culture, media and sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-watchdog-and-ofcom-set-up-inquiry-into-daily-mailtelegraph-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uk-watchdog-and-ofcom-set-up-inquiry-into-daily-mailtelegraph-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will the media planner of the future look like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast digs into the future of the media planner and buyer, from themes discussed at Media Week Live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-will-the-media-planner-of-the-future-look-like/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-will-the-media-planner-of-the-future-look-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homelessness charity Crisis seeks creative agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charity's Christmas campaign has been the focal point in its calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/homelessness-charity-crisis-seeks-creative-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/homelessness-charity-crisis-seeks-creative-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Eat Takeaway picks VCCP for global creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCann Worldgroup was the incumbent and did not take part in the pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/just-eat-takeaway-picks-vccp-for-global-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/just-eat-takeaway-picks-vccp-for-global-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government campaign targets online harms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign by TMW launches as government considers social media ban for children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/government-campaign-targets-online-harms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/government-campaign-targets-online-harms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government campaign encourages conversations about harmful online content]]></title><description><![CDATA[TMW created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/government-campaign-encourages-conversations-about-harmful-online-content/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/government-campaign-encourages-conversations-about-harmful-online-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHSC ad puts power to quit in smokers’ hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMV BBDO created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dhsc-ad-puts-power-to-quit-in-smokers-hands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dhsc-ad-puts-power-to-quit-in-smokers-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartley’s picks creative agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment was made without a pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hartleys-picks-creative-agency/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hartleys-picks-creative-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommon launches PR, culture and influence division]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncommon Creative Studio has unveiled a PR, culture and influence practice, which it believes will &lsquo;carve out a new space in a tired category&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-launches-pr-culture-and-influence-division/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-launches-pr-culture-and-influence-division/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pringles taps into joy of sharing in European brand platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campaign was created by an integrated team made up of AMV BBDO, Carat, JKR, RPM and Hogarth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pringles-taps-into-joy-of-sharing-in-european-brand-platform/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pringles-taps-into-joy-of-sharing-in-european-brand-platform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBH London hires David Madrid's Giulia Ferrarezi as creative director]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her work 'Meet Marina Prieto' for JCDecaux won a B2B Cannes Lions Grand Prix in 2024.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-london-hires-david-madrids-giulia-ferrarezi-as-creative-director/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-london-hires-david-madrids-giulia-ferrarezi-as-creative-director/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TikTok appoints UK head of agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Wisbey will report to Kris Boger, regional general manager for the UK, Ireland and Benelux, business solutions at TikTok.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tiktok-appoints-uk-head-of-agencies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tiktok-appoints-uk-head-of-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renault taps Havas Play for EV ambassador campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/renault-taps-havas-play-for-ev-ambassador-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/renault-taps-havas-play-for-ev-ambassador-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas London wins Yazoo's UK creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milk drink brand previously worked with Digital Natives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-london-wins-yazoos-uk-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-london-wins-yazoos-uk-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake Campaign Agency of the Year Awards screengrabs shared on LinkedIn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winners will be announced on Thursday 19 March at a ceremony at Royal Lancaster London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fake-campaign-agency-of-the-year-awards-screengrabs-shared-on-linkedin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fake-campaign-agency-of-the-year-awards-screengrabs-shared-on-linkedin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu drops sale of international arm but is open to deals in local markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of uncertainty over its overseas operations, Dentsu has ruled out a comprehensive partnership, announcing sweeping management changes amid a record annual loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-drops-sale-of-international-arm-but-is-open-to-deals-in-local-markets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-drops-sale-of-international-arm-but-is-open-to-deals-in-local-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day round-up: Specsavers, Asda, The National Lottery and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign rounds up the campaigns from brands that are feeling the love for Valentine's Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/valentines-day-round-up-specsavers-asda-the-national-lottery-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/valentines-day-round-up-specsavers-asda-the-national-lottery-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncommon appoints Elliot Lee and Rory Peyton Jones as senior creatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duo joins from Saatchi &amp; Saatchi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-appoints-elliot-lee-and-rory-peyton-jones-as-senior-creatives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncommon-appoints-elliot-lee-and-rory-peyton-jones-as-senior-creatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu reports record $2bn loss ahead of CEO transition, suspends dividends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu reduced headcount by 2,100 roles in 2025 and said a further 1300 cuts are planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-reports-record-2bn-loss-ahead-of-ceo-transition-suspends-dividends/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-reports-record-2bn-loss-ahead-of-ceo-transition-suspends-dividends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geely concludes UK media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volvo sister brand appoints new agency ahead of UK sales push.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/geely-concludes-uk-media-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/geely-concludes-uk-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of VCCP's current jobs didn't exist at launch, CEO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[VCCP chief executive Michael Sugden discussed innovation and optimism on a panel at Campaign&rsquo;s A List event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/half-of-vccps-current-jobs-didnt-exist-at-launch-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/half-of-vccps-current-jobs-didnt-exist-at-launch-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu B2B president Rob Gold departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former UK chief executive of Merkle leaves Dentsu after seven years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-b2b-president-rob-gold-departs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-b2b-president-rob-gold-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu appoints new global CEO as Hiroshi Igarashi steps down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Igarashi will resign next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-appoints-new-global-ceo-as-hiroshi-igarashi-steps-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-appoints-new-global-ceo-as-hiroshi-igarashi-steps-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saatchi &amp; Saatchi appoints Ben McNaughton as head of design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben McNaughton joins from Mother London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saatchi-amp-saatchi-appoints-ben-mcnaughton-as-head-of-design/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/saatchi-amp-saatchi-appoints-ben-mcnaughton-as-head-of-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rory Sutherland attended 2015 event mentioned in Epstein files]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ogilvy UK vice-chairman said he "very much hopes that the publication of the documents by the DOJ will help in the long term to achieve justice for Epstein's victims&rdquo;, after confirming he attended a lunch and dinner, to which Jeffrey Epstein had been invited but may not have been present at.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rory-sutherland-attended-2015-event-mentioned-in-epstein-files/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rory-sutherland-attended-2015-event-mentioned-in-epstein-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wasabi gets food lovers feeling lucky with Lunar New Year experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Things, RCP and Unfinished created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wasabi-gets-food-lovers-feeling-lucky-with-lunar-new-year-experience/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wasabi-gets-food-lovers-feeling-lucky-with-lunar-new-year-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Rubins, agency CEO who transformed Dorland, dies]]></title><description><![CDATA['Consummate businessman' who was kind, beneath an 'intimidating exterior', and built one of UK's biggest agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jack-rubins-agency-ceo-who-transformed-dorland-dies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/jack-rubins-agency-ceo-who-transformed-dorland-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Waitrose, Essity, Fever-Tree, McVitite's, Weight Watchers, Hyundai, Scottish Govt and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-waitrose-essity-fever-tree-mcvitites-weight-watchers-hyundai-scottish-govt-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-waitrose-essity-fever-tree-mcvitites-weight-watchers-hyundai-scottish-govt-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Waitrose, Essity, Fever-Tree, McVitie's, Weight Watchers, Hyundai, Scottish Govt and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-waitrose-essity-fever-tree-mcvities-weight-watchers-hyundai-scottish-govt-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-waitrose-essity-fever-tree-mcvities-weight-watchers-hyundai-scottish-govt-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pick of the Week: Claude trains its Super Bowl ads on discomfort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign asks AI agent Claude for some help writing Pick of the Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pick-of-the-week-claude-trains-its-super-bowl-ads-on-discomfort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pick-of-the-week-claude-trains-its-super-bowl-ads-on-discomfort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA hires Luke Till and Lawrence Bushell as creative directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair join from BBH London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adam-amp-evetbwa-hires-luke-till-and-lawrence-bushell-as-creative-directors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adam-amp-evetbwa-hires-luke-till-and-lawrence-bushell-as-creative-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Impero creative director Elliott Starr launches ‘AI-augmented’ studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belief Studio will become part of Form Productions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-impero-creative-director-elliott-starr-launches-ai-augmented-studio/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-impero-creative-director-elliott-starr-launches-ai-augmented-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Campaign A List party 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 of adland's greats &ndash; Faithfuls and Traitors &ndash; gathered last night to celebrate the 2026 edition of the Campaign A List.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/in-pictures-campaign-a-list-party-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/in-pictures-campaign-a-list-party-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Dentsu UK, Haleon, Publicis London, Teads UK and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-dentsu-uk-haleon-publicis-london-teads-uk-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-dentsu-uk-haleon-publicis-london-teads-uk-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: Dentsu, Publicis, Digitas, Haleon, D&amp;AD, Ebiquity, Teads and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-dentsu-publicis-digitas-haleon-dampad-ebiquity-teads-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-dentsu-publicis-digitas-haleon-dampad-ebiquity-teads-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Mindshare and Mediacom CEO Mark Heap joins Aperto Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[He previously held CEO roles at Mindshare EMEA, MediaCom APAC and PHD China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-mindshare-and-mediacom-ceo-mark-heap-joins-aperto-partnership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/former-mindshare-and-mediacom-ceo-mark-heap-joins-aperto-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis hires former WPP Studio X global chief operating officer Sean Palmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[He relocates to London after 20 years at rival WPP.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-hires-former-wpp-studio-x-global-chief-operating-officer-sean-palmer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-hires-former-wpp-studio-x-global-chief-operating-officer-sean-palmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Ads unveils ‘Creative Agent’ chatbot to create ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tool can support ideation, scriptwriting, images and music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/amazon-ads-unveils-creative-agent-chatbot-to-create-ads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/amazon-ads-unveils-creative-agent-chatbot-to-create-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix UK champions British talent in first work by Baby Teeth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social series features stars of Netflix shows conversing in a photo booth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-uk-champions-british-talent-in-first-work-by-baby-teeth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/netflix-uk-champions-british-talent-in-first-work-by-baby-teeth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinness takes over Tube to promote Covent Garden brewery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport for London has reassured that the takeover would avoid passenger confusion, after Heineken's Tube takeover drew criticism from disability rights campaigners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/guinness-takes-over-tube-to-promote-covent-garden-brewery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/guinness-takes-over-tube-to-promote-covent-garden-brewery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warburtons and Morgan Freeman break fourth wall celebrating 150th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign created by Joyful &amp; Triumphant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/warburtons-and-morgan-freeman-break-fourth-wall-celebrating-150th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/warburtons-and-morgan-freeman-break-fourth-wall-celebrating-150th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncovered wins McVitie's owner social media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ingenuity+ managed the pitch for the Jaffa Cakes and McVitie's owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncovered-wins-mcvities-owner-social-media-account/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/uncovered-wins-mcvities-owner-social-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teads UK boss launches performance agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Taylor was managing director of Teads UK for almost 11 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/teads-uk-boss-launches-performance-agency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/teads-uk-boss-launches-performance-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Bidstack exec and associate fined £100,000 for insider dealing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fines issued by the Financial Conduct Authority for wrongdoing in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ex-bidstack-exec-and-associate-fined-100000-for-insider-dealing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ex-bidstack-exec-and-associate-fined-100000-for-insider-dealing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPA Census: proportion of women in C-suite roles surpasses 40% for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report also reveals ethnic minority representation at C-suites level grew to 12.7% in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-census-proportion-of-women-in-c-suite-roles-surpasses-40-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-census-proportion-of-women-in-c-suite-roles-surpasses-40-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IPA Census: headcount drops 14.3% at creative agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biggest falls in staff numbers among men and those who were under the age of 25.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-census-headcount-drops-143-at-creative-agencies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ipa-census-headcount-drops-143-at-creative-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl LX ads review with David Kolbusz, Helen Rhodes and Josh Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign asks creatives how they rate this year's Super Bowl ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/super-bowl-lx-ads-review-with-david-kolbusz-helen-rhodes-and-josh-green/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/super-bowl-lx-ads-review-with-david-kolbusz-helen-rhodes-and-josh-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini global campaign stars carwash worker fantasising about driving its cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign is Jung von Matt's first major work for the brand since winning the account in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mini-global-campaign-stars-carwash-worker-fantasising-about-driving-its-cars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mini-global-campaign-stars-carwash-worker-fantasising-about-driving-its-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl LX ad trends: ‘Celeb Bowl,’ AI, nostalgia (again), potty humor and A-List film directors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The big themes that showed up creatively (and not so creatively) during the Big Game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/super-bowl-lx-ad-trends-celeb-bowl-ai-nostalgia-again-potty-humor-and-a-list-film-directors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/super-bowl-lx-ad-trends-celeb-bowl-ai-nostalgia-again-potty-humor-and-a-list-film-directors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wieden &amp; Kennedy London wins Fever-Tree global creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creativebrief managed the review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wieden-amp-kennedy-london-wins-fever-tree-global-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wieden-amp-kennedy-london-wins-fever-tree-global-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New judges announced for Audio Advertising Awards as deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges from The Guardian, BBC Creative, Global, Radiocentre and more join this year's panel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-judges-announced-for-audio-advertising-awards-as-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/new-judges-announced-for-audio-advertising-awards-as-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rob Bovington and James Menzies launch comedy-led creative studio Pointy Stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebecca Fennelly, former global marketing and communications director at Brainlabs, also joins as growth director.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rob-bovington-and-james-menzies-launch-comedy-led-creative-studio-pointy-stick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rob-bovington-and-james-menzies-launch-comedy-led-creative-studio-pointy-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter selects UK media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows review which launched in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/shelter-selects-uk-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/shelter-selects-uk-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starcom sits top of preliminary 2025 EMEA media league]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meanwhile, Publicis Groupe tops holding company table.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/starcom-sits-top-of-preliminary-2025-emea-media-league/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/starcom-sits-top-of-preliminary-2025-emea-media-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s the Campaign A List 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exclusive online directory reveals the thoughts on life and work of more than 200 leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/its-the-campaign-a-list-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/its-the-campaign-a-list-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D&amp;AD hires David Patton as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dara Lynch stepped down last year after 18 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dampad-hires-david-patton-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dampad-hires-david-patton-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digitas UK’s CSO Matt Holt departs amid leadership reshuffle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digitas would not confirm whether the role will be replaced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/digitas-uks-cso-matt-holt-departs-amid-leadership-reshuffle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/digitas-uks-cso-matt-holt-departs-amid-leadership-reshuffle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TheZoo.London launches career community The Menagerie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waiting list open for new platform founded by Rachel Forde and Marco Bertozzi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/thezoolondon-launches-career-community-the-menagerie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/thezoolondon-launches-career-community-the-menagerie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS England ad spells out how busy people can tap into GP services online]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi Group UK created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nhs-england-ad-spells-out-how-busy-people-can-tap-into-gp-services-online/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/nhs-england-ad-spells-out-how-busy-people-can-tap-into-gp-services-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CMOs’ confidence in agencies drops in latest Ingenuity Pulse report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just 13% of marketers said they were 'very confident' with their agencies in December 2025, down on 40% in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cmos-confidence-in-agencies-drops-in-latest-ingenuity-pulse-report/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cmos-confidence-in-agencies-drops-in-latest-ingenuity-pulse-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adland faces calls to tackle scam ads as Meta admits they ‘might be 3-4% of revenues’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers say role of platforms is key as distrust grows over suspicious ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adland-faces-calls-to-tackle-scam-ads-as-meta-admits-they-might-be-3-4-of-revenues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/adland-faces-calls-to-tackle-scam-ads-as-meta-admits-they-might-be-3-4-of-revenues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will 2026 be the year of ‘imperfect’ creativity?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Apple's handmade 'A critter carol' and BBC's stop-motion film for the Winter Olympics, Campaign asks adland's creatives whether advertising will move away from AI-polished perfection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/will-2026-be-the-year-of-imperfect-creativity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/will-2026-be-the-year-of-imperfect-creativity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis London hires creative duo Bronwyn Sweeney and Loren Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair worked at MullenLowe UK for almost a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-london-hires-creative-duo-bronwyn-sweeney-and-loren-cook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-london-hires-creative-duo-bronwyn-sweeney-and-loren-cook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frances Draskau joins Publicis One Touch as global ECD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frances Draskau joins from T&amp;P.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frances-draskau-joins-publicis-one-touch-as-global-ecd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frances-draskau-joins-publicis-one-touch-as-global-ecd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBH launches first new visual identity in 44 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three typefaces honour founders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-launches-first-new-visual-identity-in-44-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-launches-first-new-visual-identity-in-44-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public trust in advertising hits five-year high as ‘enjoyment of ads’ is key driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[While trust has risen to 40%, a quarter of public still distrust ads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/public-trust-in-advertising-hits-five-year-high-as-enjoyment-of-ads-is-key-driver/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/public-trust-in-advertising-hits-five-year-high-as-enjoyment-of-ads-is-key-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Motor Group appoints global media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remit spans Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hyundai-motor-group-appoints-global-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hyundai-motor-group-appoints-global-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essity consolidates tissue business with AMV BBDO, set to part ways with Publicis on Cushelle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis has worked with Cushelle and its predecessor Charmin since 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/essity-consolidates-tissue-business-with-amv-bbdo-set-to-part-ways-with-publicis-on-cushelle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/essity-consolidates-tissue-business-with-amv-bbdo-set-to-part-ways-with-publicis-on-cushelle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essity consolidates tissue business into AMV BBDO, set to part ways with Publicis on Cushelle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis has worked with Cushelle and its predecessor Charmin since 2002.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/essity-consolidates-tissue-business-into-amv-bbdo-set-to-part-ways-with-publicis-on-cushelle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/essity-consolidates-tissue-business-into-amv-bbdo-set-to-part-ways-with-publicis-on-cushelle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: Ikea, Avanti, Rowntree's, Wrap, SkyShowtime, E.ON, Numan, De&rsquo;Longhi, Xero and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-ikea-avanti-rowntrees-wrap-skyshowtime-eon-numan-dersquolonghi-xero-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-ikea-avanti-rowntrees-wrap-skyshowtime-eon-numan-dersquolonghi-xero-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl 2026 round-up: watch the ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brands including Budweiser, Expedia and Dove have released ads for the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/super-bowl-2026-round-up-watch-the-ads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/super-bowl-2026-round-up-watch-the-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D&amp;AD appoints 72 UK creatives to 2026 Awards jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creatives from M&amp;C Saatchi, Ogilvy and Saatchi &amp; Saatchi have joined the panel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dampad-appoints-72-uk-creatives-to-2026-awards-jury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dampad-appoints-72-uk-creatives-to-2026-awards-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu Creative’s Caitlin Ryan leaves to run AI start-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ryan founded BeagleAi in 2024 with her brother after leaving Meta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-creatives-caitlin-ryan-leaves-to-run-ai-start-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-creatives-caitlin-ryan-leaves-to-run-ai-start-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose &amp; Partners confirms Wonderhood Studios as retained creative agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saatchi &amp; Saatchi lost exclusive creative agency status last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/waitrose-amp-partners-confirms-wonderhood-studios-as-retained-creative-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/waitrose-amp-partners-confirms-wonderhood-studios-as-retained-creative-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rajars: commercial radio listeners down in Q4 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a quarter (25.9%) of radio listeners tuned into a Global station.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rajars-commercial-radio-listeners-down-in-q4-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rajars-commercial-radio-listeners-down-in-q4-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commercial radio listens decline in Q4 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a quarter (25.9%) of radio listeners tuned into a Global station.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/commercial-radio-listens-decline-in-q4-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/commercial-radio-listens-decline-in-q4-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commercial radio listens decline in Q1 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a quarter (25.9%) of radio listeners tuned into a Global station.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/commercial-radio-listens-decline-in-q1-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/commercial-radio-listens-decline-in-q1-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SkyShowtime appoints media agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wavemaker was the incumbent on the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/skyshowtime-appoints-media-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/skyshowtime-appoints-media-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: AMV BBDO, McCann UK, Droga5, Ace of Hearts, Hearst, Goodstuff and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-amv-bbdo-mccann-uk-droga5-ace-of-hearts-hearst-goodstuff-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-amv-bbdo-mccann-uk-droga5-ace-of-hearts-hearst-goodstuff-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: AMV BBDO, McCann, Omnicom, BBH, Goodstuff, Ace of Hearts, Dentsu and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-amv-bbdo-mccann-omnicom-bbh-goodstuff-ace-of-hearts-dentsu-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-amv-bbdo-mccann-omnicom-bbh-goodstuff-ace-of-hearts-dentsu-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s Super Bowl debut by Mother touts Claude’s ad-free AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[As OpenAI brings ads to ChatGPT, its popular competitor brings two cheeky spots from Mother to the Big Game, quashing any notion it will do the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anthropics-super-bowl-debut-by-mother-touts-claudes-ad-free-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anthropics-super-bowl-debut-by-mother-touts-claudes-ad-free-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Super Bowl ad highlights its AI assistant Claude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anthropic-super-bowl-ad-highlights-its-ai-assistant-claude/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/anthropic-super-bowl-ad-highlights-its-ai-assistant-claude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism Ireland rolls out first work by Grey London]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film was produced by Smuggler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tourism-ireland-rolls-out-first-work-by-grey-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tourism-ireland-rolls-out-first-work-by-grey-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourism Ireland highlights Irish generosity in first work from Grey London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grey London created the campaign, the film was produced by Smuggler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tourism-ireland-highlights-irish-generosity-in-first-work-from-grey-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/tourism-ireland-highlights-irish-generosity-in-first-work-from-grey-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung and Virgin Atlantic trial ITV’s new advertising format for Six Nations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ads will air tomorrow during the competition&rsquo;s opener between France and Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/samsung-and-virgin-atlantic-trial-itvs-new-advertising-format-for-six-nations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/samsung-and-virgin-atlantic-trial-itvs-new-advertising-format-for-six-nations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom, WPP, Publicis Groupe and Havas share prices plummet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu bucked overall decline, experiencing marginal growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-wpp-publicis-groupe-and-havas-share-prices-plummet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-wpp-publicis-groupe-and-havas-share-prices-plummet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom, WPP, Publicis and Havas share prices plummet amid AI sell-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dentsu bucked overall decline, experiencing marginal increase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-wpp-publicis-and-havas-share-prices-plummet-amid-ai-sell-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-wpp-publicis-and-havas-share-prices-plummet-amid-ai-sell-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu Media appoints James Bailey as UK and Ireland CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shenda Loughnane, global president of Dentsu X, had been in the role in an interim capacity since March 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-media-appoints-james-bailey-as-uk-and-ireland-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-media-appoints-james-bailey-as-uk-and-ireland-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis chief Arthur Sadoun launches AI coach for Working With Cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sadoun speaks to Campaign about survivors&rsquo; loss of confidence after a diagnosis and Publicis Groupe's 'most important' work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-chief-arthur-sadoun-launches-ai-coach-for-working-with-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-chief-arthur-sadoun-launches-ai-coach-for-working-with-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign UK Agency of the Year Awards 2025: shortlist revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ceremony will be held at the Royal Lancaster London hotel on 19 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-uk-agency-of-the-year-awards-2025-shortlist-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/campaign-uk-agency-of-the-year-awards-2025-shortlist-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waitrose sci-fi film shows astronaut yearning for delicious meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wonderhood Studios created the film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/waitrose-sci-fi-film-shows-astronaut-yearning-for-delicious-meals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/waitrose-sci-fi-film-shows-astronaut-yearning-for-delicious-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming soon: the 2026 Campaign A List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's annual celebration of adland&rsquo;s most influential figures is almost here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coming-soon-the-2026-campaign-a-list/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coming-soon-the-2026-campaign-a-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chaka Sobhani and Lolly Thomson among Cannes Lions 2026 jury presidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity will take place between 22 and 26 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chaka-sobhani-and-lolly-thomson-among-cannes-lions-2026-jury-presidents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/chaka-sobhani-and-lolly-thomson-among-cannes-lions-2026-jury-presidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under Armour signs up creators for Baselayer line in sports to party journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Activity took in all four corners of London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/under-armour-signs-up-creators-for-baselayer-line-in-sports-to-party-journey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/under-armour-signs-up-creators-for-baselayer-line-in-sports-to-party-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under Armour launches sporty, clubby Baselayer with creator-led party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Event took place at Bronx Boxing Gym in southeast London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/under-armour-launches-sporty-clubby-baselayer-with-creator-led-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/under-armour-launches-sporty-clubby-baselayer-with-creator-led-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapp chief creative officer Al Mackie departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omnicom agency&rsquo;s CEO Gabrielle Ludzker also left last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rapp-chief-creative-officer-al-mackie-departs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/rapp-chief-creative-officer-al-mackie-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBH employs Jamie Field as head of creative innovation and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[He will ensure the agency stays ahead of the latest AI tools and trends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-employs-jamie-field-as-head-of-creative-innovation-and-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/bbh-employs-jamie-field-as-head-of-creative-innovation-and-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[72andSunny Amsterdam wins Midnite creative account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creativebrief managed the process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/72andsunny-amsterdam-wins-midnite-creative-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/72andsunny-amsterdam-wins-midnite-creative-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikea collaborates with Tiny Chef to promote falafel balls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The effort is part of the global retailer&rsquo;s push for &lsquo;cooking and eating&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ikea-collaborates-with-tiny-chef-to-promote-falafel-balls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ikea-collaborates-with-tiny-chef-to-promote-falafel-balls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodstuff taps TikTok for first chief operating officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment strengthens the agency's leadership bench as it prepares for growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/goodstuff-taps-tiktok-for-first-chief-operating-officer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/goodstuff-taps-tiktok-for-first-chief-operating-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis hits record profit margin, adds 5800 staff and hikes cash bonuses 8%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revenues grew 5.6% in 2025, well ahead of rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-hits-record-profit-margin-adds-5800-staff-and-hikes-cash-bonuses-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-hits-record-profit-margin-adds-5800-staff-and-hikes-cash-bonuses-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis credits AI for driving profit margin, adds 5800 roles, hikes cash bonuses 8%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Revenues grew 5.6% in 2025, well ahead of rivals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-credits-ai-for-driving-profit-margin-adds-5800-roles-hikes-cash-bonuses-8/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-credits-ai-for-driving-profit-margin-adds-5800-roles-hikes-cash-bonuses-8/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does the fan experience of the Fifa World Cup look like from the UK?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast invites Lizi Hamer, global executive creative director at Octagon, to discuss how to engage an international audience during major sports events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-does-the-fan-experience-of-the-fifa-world-cup-look-like-from-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-does-the-fan-experience-of-the-fifa-world-cup-look-like-from-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elvis relaunches and axes House 337 name following merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owner Next 15's capital markets day raised the possibility of a sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/elvis-relaunches-and-axes-house-337-name-following-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/elvis-relaunches-and-axes-house-337-name-following-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSBC CMO John McDonald to chair Campaign’s Global Agency of the Year Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank's top global marketer will lead judging panel for sixth edition of awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hsbc-cmo-john-mcdonald-to-chair-campaigns-global-agency-of-the-year-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hsbc-cmo-john-mcdonald-to-chair-campaigns-global-agency-of-the-year-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pot Noodle campaign highlights horror and satisfaction of slurping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam &amp; Eve\TBWA made the work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pot-noodle-campaign-highlights-horror-and-satisfaction-of-slurping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pot-noodle-campaign-highlights-horror-and-satisfaction-of-slurping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlassian Williams F1 team and Anthropic ad likens a pit stop to AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother London and Run Deep created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/atlassian-williams-f1-team-and-anthropic-ad-likens-a-pit-stop-to-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/atlassian-williams-f1-team-and-anthropic-ad-likens-a-pit-stop-to-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maltesers’ 90th anniversary ad celebrates women’s strength throughout history]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMV BBDO created the campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/maltesers-90th-anniversary-ad-celebrates-womens-strength-throughout-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/maltesers-90th-anniversary-ad-celebrates-womens-strength-throughout-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cognism picks BBD Perfect Storm for creative duties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows three-way pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cognism-picks-bbd-perfect-storm-for-creative-duties/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/cognism-picks-bbd-perfect-storm-for-creative-duties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xero appoints Medialab to UK media account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows competitive review that launched last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/xero-appoints-medialab-to-uk-media-account/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/xero-appoints-medialab-to-uk-media-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Omnicom Media UK appoints influencer marketing lead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creo network was launched in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-media-uk-appoints-influencer-marketing-lead/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/omnicom-media-uk-appoints-influencer-marketing-lead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Droga5's worldwide CCO Pelle Sjoenell departs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accenture Song global CCO Neil Heymann takes over creative leadership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/droga5s-worldwide-cco-pelle-sjoenell-departs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/droga5s-worldwide-cco-pelle-sjoenell-departs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WPP consults with shareholders on boosting Cindy Rose's pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compensation policy will be voted on at AGM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-consults-with-shareholders-on-boosting-cindy-roses-pay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/wpp-consults-with-shareholders-on-boosting-cindy-roses-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2026 round-up: watch the ads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign takes a look at the ads around this year&rsquo;s Games in Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/winter-olympics-and-paralympics-2026-round-up-watch-the-ads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/winter-olympics-and-paralympics-2026-round-up-watch-the-ads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Arrows exhibition to celebrate best ads of past 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outernet event marks awards organisation's 50th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-arrows-exhibition-to-celebrate-best-ads-of-past-50-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-arrows-exhibition-to-celebrate-best-ads-of-past-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Arrows exhibition celebrates best ads of past 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outernet event marks awards organisation's 50th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-arrows-exhibition-celebrates-best-ads-of-past-50-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-arrows-exhibition-celebrates-best-ads-of-past-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iris hires Melo Meacher-Jones as head of social and influencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[They join from dual role leading social at Accenture Song and Droga5 London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iris-hires-melo-meacher-jones-as-head-of-social-and-influencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/iris-hires-melo-meacher-jones-as-head-of-social-and-influencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avanti West Coast picks agency for CRM and digital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows a competitive, five-way review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/avanti-west-coast-picks-agency-for-crm-and-digital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/avanti-west-coast-picks-agency-for-crm-and-digital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is media agencies’ work less effective than creative agencies?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peers from McCann London, Starcom, WPP Media, MG OMD, Havas Media, Beyond, Elevator and Bicycle London weigh in on marketers&rsquo; perceptions of media versus creative.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-media-agencies-work-less-effective-than-creative-agencies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/is-media-agencies-work-less-effective-than-creative-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Campaign Media Awards deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final deadline is 5 February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/2026-campaign-media-awards-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/2026-campaign-media-awards-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LHF restrictions force Cadbury to create two versions of 'Homesick' ad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Online and pre-watershed version does not include verbal or visual reference to chocolate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lhf-restrictions-force-cadbury-to-create-two-versions-of-homesick-ad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/lhf-restrictions-force-cadbury-to-create-two-versions-of-homesick-ad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ace of Hearts hires Matteo Alabiso as creative director of design]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has worked with clients including Amazon, Coca-Cola and Maserati.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-hires-matteo-alabiso-as-creative-director-of-design/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ace-of-hearts-hires-matteo-alabiso-as-creative-director-of-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voy men’s hormones ads prompt 33 complaints to ASA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outdoor campaign features lines like &lsquo;It&rsquo;s not him, it&rsquo;s his hormones&rsquo; and &lsquo;Men get hormonal too&rsquo;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/voy-mens-hormones-ads-prompt-33-complaints-to-asa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/voy-mens-hormones-ads-prompt-33-complaints-to-asa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FCA's fake ATM encourages people to think twice when investing]]></title><description><![CDATA[M&amp;C Saatchi Group UK created the brand activation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fcas-fake-atm-encourages-people-to-think-twice-when-investing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/fcas-fake-atm-encourages-people-to-think-twice-when-investing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pitch Update: NatWest, Just Eat, Krispy Kreme, UK govt, Russell Hobbs, ChooseMyCar and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign's weekly round-up of adland's latest account pitches, reviews and wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-natwest-just-eat-krispy-kreme-uk-govt-russell-hobbs-choosemycar-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pitch-update-natwest-just-eat-krispy-kreme-uk-govt-russell-hobbs-choosemycar-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCann UK appoints TBWA’s Phil Brett as CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows the merger of Omnicom and Interpublic and the subsequent removal of regional leadership roles, such as McCann's Europe president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccann-uk-appoints-tbwas-phil-brett-as-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mccann-uk-appoints-tbwas-phil-brett-as-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crocs uses dancing mannequins in global campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ad created by Flower Shop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/crocs-uses-dancing-mannequins-in-global-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/crocs-uses-dancing-mannequins-in-global-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of the Week: BBC delivers a lesson in craft for Olympics coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Creative made the ad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/review-of-the-week-bbc-delivers-a-lesson-in-craft-for-olympics-coverage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/review-of-the-week-bbc-delivers-a-lesson-in-craft-for-olympics-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laura Rogers, Kyle Harman-Turner, Ben Edwards and Guy Hobbs confirmed as AMV ECDs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The appointments follow Omnicom&rsquo;s acquisition of Interpublic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/laura-rogers-kyle-harman-turner-ben-edwards-and-guy-hobbs-confirmed-as-amv-ecds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/laura-rogers-kyle-harman-turner-ben-edwards-and-guy-hobbs-confirmed-as-amv-ecds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AXS selects Droga5 as global creative and strategy partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agency appointed through a competitive pitch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/axs-selects-droga5-as-global-creative-and-strategy-partner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/axs-selects-droga5-as-global-creative-and-strategy-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Frustrating' and 'disappointing': media buyers on Google's legal action against Kantar and Barb]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube says Kantar and Barb's measurement service 'violated' its terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frustrating-and-disappointing-media-buyers-on-googles-legal-action-against-kantar-and-barb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frustrating-and-disappointing-media-buyers-on-googles-legal-action-against-kantar-and-barb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Frustrating' and 'disappointing': media buyers on Google's action against Kantar Media and Barb]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube says Kantar Media and Barb's measurement service 'violated' its terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frustrating-and-disappointing-media-buyers-on-googles-action-against-kantar-media-and-barb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frustrating-and-disappointing-media-buyers-on-googles-action-against-kantar-media-and-barb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Frustrating' and 'disappointing': media buyers on Google's action against Kantar and Barb]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube says Kantar and Barb's measurement service 'violated' its terms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frustrating-and-disappointing-media-buyers-on-googles-action-against-kantar-and-barb/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/frustrating-and-disappointing-media-buyers-on-googles-action-against-kantar-and-barb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearst UK appoints chief commercial officer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appointment follows departures of Ben Chesters and Sharon Douglas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hearst-uk-appoints-chief-commercial-officer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/hearst-uk-appoints-chief-commercial-officer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP, Mother, NCA, Accenture Song, Pinterest, Medialab, Pablo and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-mother-nca-accenture-song-pinterest-medialab-pablo-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-mother-nca-accenture-song-pinterest-medialab-pablo-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP, Accenture Song, Mother, Pinterest, Medialab, Pablo and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-accenture-song-mother-pinterest-medialab-pablo-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-accenture-song-mother-pinterest-medialab-pablo-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Movers &amp; Shakers: WPP, Accenture Song, Mother, NCA, Pinterest, Medialab, Pablo and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-accenture-song-mother-nca-pinterest-medialab-pablo-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/movers-amp-shakers-wpp-accenture-song-mother-nca-pinterest-medialab-pablo-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta hits $200bn revenue milestone on AI-powered ad surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta reports double-digit year-on-year revenue growth, with advertising once again accounting for almost all of the top line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/meta-hits-200bn-revenue-milestone-on-ai-powered-ad-surge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/meta-hits-200bn-revenue-milestone-on-ai-powered-ad-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Eat launches global media review]]></title><description><![CDATA[UM, now part of Omnicom Media, is the incumbent on the account.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/just-eat-launches-global-media-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/just-eat-launches-global-media-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haymarket credits ‘balanced portfolio’ for driving £11.5m annual profits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Best performance in Asia for more than 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/haymarket-credits-balanced-portfolio-for-driving-115m-annual-profits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/haymarket-credits-balanced-portfolio-for-driving-115m-annual-profits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AA/Warc: adspend to break records and smash £50bn ceiling in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adspend in the third quarter of 2025 was up 11.4%, thanks to strong summer of sports and film.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aawarc-adspend-to-break-records-and-smash-50bn-ceiling-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/aawarc-adspend-to-break-records-and-smash-50bn-ceiling-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Absolut Vodka and Tabasco ad likens drink to molten lava]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global campaign was created by Wieden &amp; Kennedy London.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/absolut-vodka-and-tabasco-ad-likens-drink-to-molten-lava/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/absolut-vodka-and-tabasco-ad-likens-drink-to-molten-lava/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google criticised after blocking measurement comparing YouTube and TV]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube owner sent a 'cease and desist' letter to Barb and Kantar Media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/google-criticised-after-blocking-measurement-comparing-youtube-and-tv/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/google-criticised-after-blocking-measurement-comparing-youtube-and-tv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgin hires ECD from AKQA to lead in-house creative studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Executive creative director will report to Virgin&rsquo;s chief experience officer and former AKQA exec, Sam Kelly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/virgin-hires-ecd-from-akqa-to-lead-in-house-creative-studio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/virgin-hires-ecd-from-akqa-to-lead-in-house-creative-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axa's latest campaign keeps spotlight on abuse following Cannes Lions 2025 triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work created by Leo UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/axas-latest-campaign-keeps-spotlight-on-abuse-following-cannes-lions-2025-triumph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/axas-latest-campaign-keeps-spotlight-on-abuse-following-cannes-lions-2025-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Flat White Or F*ck Off’ coffee activation lands at Outernet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creative agency helps realise concept based on marketing theory by Rory Sutherland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/flat-white-or-fck-off-coffee-activation-lands-at-outernet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/flat-white-or-fck-off-coffee-activation-lands-at-outernet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DfE reveals first further-education work by VCCP]]></title><description><![CDATA['Give your skills a new life' portrays people looking for a career change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dfe-reveals-first-further-education-work-by-vccp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dfe-reveals-first-further-education-work-by-vccp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google could be forced to let UK publishers opt out of AI Overviews, CMA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under the regulator's proposals, Google will face legal obligations to demonstrate its search rankings &ndash; including AI Overviews and AI Mode &ndash; are fair and transparent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/google-could-be-forced-to-let-uk-publishers-opt-out-of-ai-overviews-cma-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/google-could-be-forced-to-let-uk-publishers-opt-out-of-ai-overviews-cma-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stu Outhwaite-Noel and Ben Middleton join Pablo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair co-founded Creature London in 2011.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stu-outhwaite-noel-and-ben-middleton-join-pablo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/stu-outhwaite-noel-and-ben-middleton-join-pablo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six magazine publishers unite to launch single-platform premium marketplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atria is being launched at Campaign MediaWeek Live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/six-magazine-publishers-unite-to-launch-single-platform-premium-marketplace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/six-magazine-publishers-unite-to-launch-single-platform-premium-marketplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Publicis partners Decentriq for confidential data to support AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tie-up is intended to create better measurement and audience integration, without compromising privacy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-partners-decentriq-for-confidential-data-to-support-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/publicis-partners-decentriq-for-confidential-data-to-support-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[British Podcast Awards 2026 open for entries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ceremony will return to Indigo at the O2 in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-podcast-awards-2026-open-for-entries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/british-podcast-awards-2026-open-for-entries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ok Cool snapped up by US-based Residence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social creative agency will retain its name and leadership structure under new owner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ok-cool-snapped-up-by-us-based-residence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/ok-cool-snapped-up-by-us-based-residence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother London appoints Omar El-Gammal and Miné Cakmak as heads of strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omar El-Gammal has been promoted from his role as Mother&rsquo;s head of cultural insight and Min&eacute; Cakmak joins from 72andSunny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mother-london-appoints-omar-el-gammal-and-min-cakmak-as-heads-of-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/mother-london-appoints-omar-el-gammal-and-min-cakmak-as-heads-of-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accenture Song retires the Unlimited brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes follow the consultant giant&rsquo;s 2024 purchase of Unlimited Group and will mean the end of the Nelson Bostock agency, though TMW will be retained.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/accenture-song-retires-the-unlimited-brand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/accenture-song-retires-the-unlimited-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coinbase musical-inspired ad banned by ASA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother created the campaign, which received 35 complaints.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coinbase-musical-inspired-ad-banned-by-asa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/coinbase-musical-inspired-ad-banned-by-asa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Havas Media Network UK introduces 'opt-out' model for sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clients' media plans will now be low-carbon by default from this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-media-network-uk-introduces-opt-out-model-for-sustainability/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/havas-media-network-uk-introduces-opt-out-model-for-sustainability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visa showcases athletes' journeys in Winter Olympics campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work features everyday sports fans alongside athletes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/visa-showcases-athletes-journeys-in-winter-olympics-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/visa-showcases-athletes-journeys-in-winter-olympics-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest hires chief marketing officer from Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media platform also appoints first chief business officer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterest-hires-chief-marketing-officer-from-amazon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/pinterest-hires-chief-marketing-officer-from-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trans+ History Week cuts through political rhetoric with free-to-download toolkit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Publicis Groupe is one of Trans+ History Week&rsquo;s and QueerAF&rsquo;s sponsors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/trans-history-week-cuts-through-political-rhetoric-with-free-to-download-toolkit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/trans-history-week-cuts-through-political-rhetoric-with-free-to-download-toolkit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes at Omnicom continue as it spins off Jack Morton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes fewer than two months after the holdco finalised its acquisition of former rival IPG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/changes-at-omnicom-continue-as-it-spins-off-jack-morton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/changes-at-omnicom-continue-as-it-spins-off-jack-morton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should brands ask for strategy and/or creative solutions in a pitch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adland shares its thoughts about how much agencies should give away when pitching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-brands-ask-for-strategy-andor-creative-solutions-in-a-pitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/should-brands-ask-for-strategy-andor-creative-solutions-in-a-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dentsu and Channel Factory launch AV marketplace on YouTube]]></title><description><![CDATA[Service uses Barb standards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-and-channel-factory-launch-av-marketplace-on-youtube/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/dentsu-and-channel-factory-launch-av-marketplace-on-youtube/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why cutting brand spend is the corporate equivalent of cutting defence budgets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as Europe is relearning that security cannot be bought on the fly, Ian Whittaker argues that slashing brand spend isn't fiscal discipline, it's corporate disarmament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-cutting-brand-spend-is-the-corporate-equivalent-of-cutting-defence-budgets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/why-cutting-brand-spend-is-the-corporate-equivalent-of-cutting-defence-budgets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medialab hires former Brainlabs exec Mark Syal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syal left Brainlabs, where he was global chief product officer, last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/medialab-hires-former-brainlabs-exec-mark-syal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/medialab-hires-former-brainlabs-exec-mark-syal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes an 'agency to watch'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast discusses why each agency was chosen across media, creative and new.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-makes-an-agency-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/what-makes-an-agency-to-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed: latest hybrid working policies at new 'big six']]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign asked the holdcos about requirements to be in-office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/revealed-latest-hybrid-working-policies-at-new-big-six/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/revealed-latest-hybrid-working-policies-at-new-big-six/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: What makes an 'agency to watch'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campaign Podcast discusses why each agency was chosen across media, creative and new.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/podcast-what-makes-an-agency-to-watch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/profession/marketing/podcast-what-makes-an-agency-to-watch/</guid></item></channel></rss>