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Halfords creates new Group Digital Director role
Since the arrival of the company’s new chief executive, Bill Duffy has been busy reorganising things at Halfords Autocentres, the specialist car and bike accessories retailer. This week, the company announced the appointment of Clive West as its new Group Digital Director role – a new position at Halfords. West...
Financial brand launches new mobile banking app
Halifax has launched its Mobile Banking app on the most popular smartphone platforms
Travel group names director digital strategy & transformation
TUI AG has appointed Sandra Leonhard as Director Digital Strategy & Transformation with immediate effect.
The Eden Project appoints new marketing head
The Eden Project has a new strategic marketing director.
Bookmaker announces senior management appointments
Paddy Power has announced senior management appointments with immediate effect.
Telecoms company gearing up for brand refresh
Former Phones4U marketing director Russell Braterman is scheduled to take up his new role today (1 November 2011) as Vodafone’s new brand and creative strategy director.
UK charity announces restructure
Allergy UK, the operational name of the British Allergy Foundation is a leading national medical charity which provides advice, information, and support to people with allergies, has appointed Jim Bennett as chief executive.
Automotive group appoints new UK head of marketing
SEAT UK has appointed a new head of marketing, replacing Steven Robertson who has taken up the role head of fleet and business sales.
Smartphone company appoints new marketer
Smartphone maker ZTE has appointed Chris Edwards as its new European marketing and business development director.
Broadcaster tendering for roster of design agency partners
The BBC is tendering for a roster of design agency partners to execute and deliver a wide range of marketing collateral to support its creative activities across all divisions.
Retail group announces managing director appointment
Home Retail Group’s director of strategic development Clare Askem has been appointed managing director for Habitat.
OC seeking brand & campaign strategy services
Glasgow 2014 Ltd is seeking brand and campaign strategy development services, which will help the OC develop its key messages and brand architecture, define and profile its target audience and develop and test creative positioning.
Cruise line appoints new sales & marketing director
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed a new sales and marketing director, succeeding long-standing sales and marketing director Nigel Lingard who will be retiring at the end of November 2011.
Integrated dairy business - new structure and appointments
Milk Link is introducing a new structure to support growth and development and has announced appointments to enhance its senior management team.
App developers invited to showcase their technologies
An opportunity has arisen for mobile app developers to network, form new partnerships and expand internationally.
Fashion brand eyes UK market
Aeropostale has stepped up its activity in its property division as it looks to find UK properties.
OC seeks digital media strategy services
The Organising Committee of Glasgow 2014 Ltd are requiring digital media services.
Ex-Diageo marketer planning pud push
Noble Foods’ dessert brand Gü is putting together a re-branding campaign and has restructured its marketing team under the leadership of new marketing director, Ellie Martin.
Senior appointment at directories provider to drive digital media
Yell Group has appointed Richard Hanscott as chief executive officer of Yell UK.
International charity rebrands to reflect change of focus
International development charity rebrands to reflect the charity’s change of focus.
