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Arts & Sciences has added director David Dearlove to its U.K. and European roster. With a background in creative direction at agencies Engine and Droga5, his deep experience in the ad space informs his knowledge of commercial filmmaking and innovative means...
Havas has launched the Conran Design Group network, a global offering dedicated to brand and design, based on the longstanding talent and resources at Conran Design Group, and W, Havas’ creative branding agency in France, which will be renamed W Conran...
Havas has acquired U.K.-based Wilderness, bringing deep social marketing expertise to Havas globally and enhancing the existing social media services offered within Havas Village London, its PR agencies, and Havas Play, the global network dedicated to connecting brands to consumer passions...
Havas has acquired U.K.-based global B2B marketing agency Ledger Bennett, enhancing its capabilities in the high growth B2B space both in the U.K. and internationally. Ledger Bennett will now be branded as “Ledger Bennett, a Havas Company” and...
Havas has appointed David Shulman as CEO of its global customer experience (CX) network. Shulman becomes the network’s inaugural CEO and will lead the more than 1,800-person group that sits across 26 Havas Villages, in more than 19 countries, all operating in a fully integrated way as One Havas...
Atlanta-headquartered agency Ammunition has hired Alex Russell as chief creative officer, while Ankur Goel joins as chief operating officer. Russell’s extensive experience includes notable campaigns for Volkswagen, leading the global rebranding...
Commercial production company Partners Film has added filmmaker and photographer Josh Soskin to its roster for Canadian representation. Soskin was with Circle in Canada and continues to be handled by Ladybug in the U.S. Soskin’s diverse filmography includes...
London-based production house Rogue has added director Scott Lyon to its roster for U.K. representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. Lyon first made his mark in music videos, working with Kasbian, Franz Ferdinand, Block Party, Mark...
British director Chloe Hayward has signed with blink productions for representation in the U.K. and Amsterdam. After a prolific career on the other side of the lens, Hayward--motivated by a desire to dive deeply into authentic female stories--decided to pick up...
Havas has acquired a majority stake (51%) in Uncommon Creative Studio, a five-year-old independent creative agency based in the U.K. The deal--which values the future potential of Uncommon at £80-120 million ($103 million-$155 million) considering their...