19 Dec 2002
The Partners founder and creative partner, David Stuart, is stepping down to become creative non-executive director and act as 'creative ambassador' for The Partners within the industry and the WPP Group. He will be replaced as creative partner by design partner Gillian Thomas. The Partners counts Ford,...
05 Dec 2002
Poulter Partners, the brand communications agency that counts Britvic, William Hill, Midland Mainline, and Bulmers among its clients, has set up a marketing resource specifically targeting the alcoholic drinks industry. Drink Tank comprises six people with extensive drinks marketing experience and is...
29 Nov 2002
| by IAN DARBY
Ian Darby doesn't rate Welch's ad by Partners BDDH: "Everything about this ad is painful. The day-glo colour scheme, which oh-so-cleverly conveys the full fruit impact of Welch's grape juice, hurts your eyes. The acting and soundtrack are terrible and the central 'idea' - that each member of the family...
22 Nov 2002
Mark Andrews, who founded the production company Manifesto after his previous venture, Tsunami, closed, has quit the company due to irreconcilable differences with its backers over developing the company. Manifesto was set up in April 2002 with backing from Japan and the UK-based company Nexus.
22 Nov 2002
BUDAPEST: Technology PR network Eurocom PR has added three more partners to its list of affiliates: Vision Communications of Budapest, Hungary; Stils of Riga, Latvia and In Nomine of Tallin, Estonia. The move increases Eurocom's network of agencies to 22 across Europe. Eurocom is led by CEO Tom Burgess,...
22 Nov 2002
I think it was Noel Coward who said: "If you're going to give someone a bad review, make sure you say that they're good looking, and that way they'll forgive you." In which case, I'd just like to say that I fancy the pants off all the people named on the right. I fancy them so much, I can't sleep and...
21 Nov 2002
Microsoft has teamed up with 18 retail and technology partners to launch a campaign called 'Amazing PC' on December 1. It aims to encourage families to upgrade their software and take advantage of digital photography, games and home movies. Microsoft has also struck a deal with The Daily Telegraph to...
15 Nov 2002
CRISIS COMMS: Risk and crisis management firm Limehouse Partners has hired Nadine Sanders as an associate to provide legal expertise. Sanders was formerly corporate comms head at stockbroking firm Blue Index.
14 Nov 2002
| by BEN BOLD
Cereal Partners UK (CPUK) is entering the UK's buoyant cereal bar market with the launch of cereal-and-milk bar versions of its Cheerios, Golden Grahams and Nesquik brands.
14 Nov 2002
Wellington Reinsurance, the UK's largest Financial Services Authority-approved reinsurance company, has appointed The Partners to develop a new identity and brand positioning. The brief is to steer all marketing communications for the brand, both external and internal as well as online.