Ad Matters 13.01.23

MEET OUR SECOND WAVE OF ALL IN CHAMPIONS

This week, our industry-wide diversity and inclusion initiative, All In, has announced the second wave of companies who have become All In Champions.

This new wave takes the total to nearly 100 companies who have provided evidence that they are supporting All In’s work by adopting the All In Action plan, our initiative with the IPA and ISBA.

Please join us in welcoming the 28 new All In Champion companies: 

British Gas, Britvic, Global, Havas Group (Cake, Cicero/AMO, Conran Design Group, Ekino/Inviqa, Gate One, CX Helia Cirencester, CX Helia London, Havas Entertainment, Havas London, Havas Media Global, Havas Media UK London, Havas Media UK Manchester, Havas People, Maitland/AMO, One Green Bean, Organic), IPA, MullenLowe Group UK (Mediahub, Profero, Salt), The & Partnership, mSix&Partners, Halpern,  and mFUSe. 

Learn more about All In and the announcement and how we can join forces on March 15 for the all-important All In Census!

Companies are always welcome to apply to become an All In Champion. If you want to become one, please fill out this application form on our website.

12 DAYS TO GO: OUR INDUSTRY LEAD-ING SUMMIT 

The full programme for our industry flagship summit, LEAD, is out! It takes place on January 25 at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, in partnership with the IPA and ISBA.

LEAD will kick off from a political focus with an address from DCMS Secretary of State, Michelle Donelan, who will outline the Government’s plans for the industry before handing to the Shadow DCMS Minister, Lucy Powell, who will be updating us on Labour’s focus this year.

The sessions will then turn towards talent and creativity, with a panel session on thought leadership with the three Presidents of the AA, IPA and ISBA. Speakers will also include leaders from Channel 4, The Guardian, Google, Omnicom Media Group, Sky Media & many more!

With limited tickets remaining, and discounts for under-30s and our members, grab your ticket now!

FAREWELL TO ADLAND’S GREATEST PHILOSOPHER

Tributes were paid to “adland’s greatest philosopher”, Jeremy Bullmore, who passed away last week at the age of 93.

Our CEO, Stephen Woodford, paid this tribute: “Jeremy Bullmore’s nearly 70 year career in advertising was like no other – his wit and wisdom lit up so many campaigns, columns, books and conferences in all that time and I am so sad to hear the news of his passing away.

“As well as his remarkable service to JWT and WPP, he always found time to support others in the UK advertising industry and we are proud at the Advertising Association that he was our chair from 1981-87. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and by the many more who will have been entertained and informed by his work.”

To learn more about the Jeremy Bullmore project, visit the Best of Bullmore archive. 

IT’S A 10 FROM THE IPA!

It was the IPA President’s Reception this week, the first in three years and the first and last of the current president, Julian Douglas, VCCP.

The rooms of 44 Belgrave Square were filled with the industry’s creative and media leaders, there to recognise those who had received New Year Honours from the IPA and also to hear more about the president’s 10X strategy. Marks out of 10 were awarded in a Strictly Come Dancing style by a discerning panel of judges, headed up by the IPA’s DG, Paul Bainsfair. Impressive scoring ensued, marking the achievements of the IPA and its president during his tenure – Strictly’s King of Adland now hands the baton on to incoming president-to-be, Josh Krichefski, EssenceMediacom.

WE’RE HIRING!

Do you want to kick-start your comms career by representing our industry? Then we’re looking for you! We’re hiring a creative Communications Intern with a passion for writing and design to join us in 2023.

Join our communications team and help us in creating and delivering campaigns about the issues affecting the UK advertising industry.

Head here for the full job description and apply by January 20. 

Our brilliant AdGreen team is on the lookout for a Team Assistant with a passion for driving environmental change.

Join AdGreen on its mission to eliminate the negative environmental impacts of advertising production.

Learn more about the role and apply by January 27. 

THIS WEEK: UK ADVERTISING IN THE MEDIA

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