London - The SSF Group has appointed Spencer Livermore, the Prime Minister's director of political strategy, as a senior strategist working across Saatchi & Saatchi and Fallon. As director of political strategy at Number 10, Livermore has been the Prime Minister's most senior strategy adviser since Gordon Brown became Prime Minister in June 2007. Prior to 2007, Livermore was the…
Singapore - Following the departure of Singapore CEO Mike Rebelo to Saatchi & Saatchi London, it has been confirmed that John Foley, current CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Malaysia, will now take the helm of both agencies. Foley arrived in Asia six years ago having spent eight years in the renowned Saatchi & Saatchi Wellington agency in New Zealand. Originally…
Singapore - The Saatchi & Saatchi Network proved once again that effectiveness can go hand in hand with creativity by lifting three of the fifteen awards handed out at the inaugural Asia Pacific Effie Awards - Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Awards, which brought this year's World Effie Festival to a sparkling close, were presented at a gala dinner in…
Sydney - Saatchi & Saatchi Australia this week unveils a groundbreaking campaign for pro bono client United Nations called "The UN Voices Project" in which you can actually listen to an outdoor poster and press advertisement via mobile phone technology. Using an innovative new digital channel to connect and engage the public, the campaign features outdoor posters, print and online…
Auckland - Saatchi & Saatchi Auckland has picked up the coveted task of handling the Sanyo brand in the New Zealand market. Saatchi & Saatchi, through its association with Telecom New Zealand, has been working with Sanyo mobile products for the last two years and has now been assigned the whole Sanyo portfolio. Dean Taylor, Managing Director of the Saatchi…
London - ArcelorMittal has appointed Team Saatchi to help it become one of the world's most attractive employers, after a three-way pitch. Team Saatchi will develop a communications campaign to attract talented employees to ArcelorMittal at the same time strengthening and developing its corporate brand awareness and reputation. The global campaign will launch in May 2008. In June 2006 Arcelor…
Singapore - Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore has just been announced as Campaign Brief Asia Agency of the Year 2007, placing the Agency as the number 1 creative agency in Asia. The ranking is based on awards won at all of the major international and regional shows. This is the first time in 10 years that the Singapore office has won…
New York - LifeStraw®, a revolutionary, personal water-purification tool, for use in the developing world, has won the fifth Saatchi & Saatchi Award for World Changing Ideas. It was announced last night by Her Royal Highness Princess Badiya of Jordan at a high profile presentation ceremony in New York. The global Award is made biennially by Saatchi & Saatchi, who…
London - Saatchi & Saatchi London has hired Michael Rebelo as managing director. Rebelo will report into Robert Senior, UK CEO, SSF Group. Before accepting the post, Rebelo was CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi Singapore. Over the past three years he has transformed the agency into a creative powerhouse in Asia Pacific, winning numerous creative awards, significant new business and delivering…
New York - Saatchi & Saatchi New York has announced that Gerry Graf has joined the New York office as Chief Creative Officer. He will partner with Mary Baglivo, CEO at Saatchi & Saatchi New York; CEO & Chair Americas. Baglivo and Graf report to Worldwide CEO Kevin Roberts and Worldwide Chief Creative Officer Bob Isherwood. Graf was previously Executive…
Mr. Patrick Brett, Chief Executive Officer, South East Asia and India today announced a few significant changes in the operating structure of the Indian agency.
New York - Saatchi & Saatchi has announced the appointment of Ian Rowden as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Asia-Pacific Saatchi & Saatchi. Rowden will report directly to Saatchi & Saatchi CEO World Wide, Kevin Roberts. The move reinforces Saatchi & Saatchi's strong commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, with Rowden being based in his hometown of Sydney, Australia.…
Sydney - Saatchi & Saatchi has begun to unveil an integrated campaign for pro bono client Reconciliation Australia, supporting the official apology to the stolen generation by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. In May 2007, the agency handled the communication for the 40th Anniversary of the Referendum, launching www.reconcile.org.au and inviting all Australians to get involved. The campaign simply directs all…
Toronto - Saatchi & Saatchi/BCP have won Seniors Money. Founded in New Zealand and expanding around the globe, the company has now arrived in Canada. Their specialty is reverse mortgaging for seniors (60+ years old). "Saatchi & Saatchi/BCP demonstrated enthusiasm and a fresh seamless approach to help us meet our business objectives. We are excited to be working with this…