Kate Robertson steps down from Havas; plus, big brand ads appear on controversial websites

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Kate Robertson steps down from Havas 14 April 15, Staff Kate Robertson is stepping down from her role as UK group chairman and global co-president of Havas Worldwide after 12 years to focus more of her time the One Young World forum. Thomas Cook makes first programmatic investment with new campaign 15 April 15, Charlotte Mceleny Thomas Cook has launched its first programmatic campaign, targeting new customers as well as up selling to customers that have recently booked holidays. British Gas, O2 and M&S ads appear on 'paedo and incest' websites, according to The Sun 15 April 15, Ben Bold British Gas, O2, Marks & Spencer, Cillit Bang, Asda and Center Parcs are among the brands advertising on "paedeo and incest websites", according to a report in The Sun, leading to questions about the efficacy... read more Guinness social media account escapes tweet ban 15 April 15, James Swift Guinness UK has been cleared by the Advertising Standards Authority of implying that alcohol could improve a person's week, after someone complained about a tweet from the stout brand's social media account. Unicef and Snapchat highlight plight of children affected by Boko Haram conflict in Nigeria 15 April 15, Ben Bold Unicef has recruited Snapchat users to launch a campaign designed to raise awareness of the horrific impact of the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria on children, with Snapchat members redrawing the pictures... read more Age UK launches 'no friends' ads in response to Facebook campaign 15 April 15, Gurjit Degun Age UK, the charity for the older generation, has responded to Facebook's British ad campaign "friends" with posters highlighting loneliness among older people. Tesco, Disney, Google and EE on the future of retail 14 April 15, Staff Eight major brands, including Selfridges, Not On The High Street, Argos and Intel, look at what the biggest opportunities in retail will be for their brands. MEC launches MEC Commerce 15 April 15, Gurjit Degun MEC has launched an ecommerce arm called MEC Commerce, which will focus on EMEA. Geometry Global launches division to snare strategic briefs 15 April 15, Kate Magee Geometry Global London has set up a strategic consultancy arm in a bid to capture a different kind of client brief. Pizza Hut launches Classic Crust with TV campaign 15 April 15, James Swift Pizza Hut Delivery is launching its Classic Crust pizza with a funny TV ad from Ogilvy & Mather London. High flyers targeted in Star Alliance's Terminal 2 campaign 15 April 15, Omar Oakes Star Alliance, the global airline network, has partnered with Heathrow Terminal 2 in an effort to drive engagement with high value international travellers. Tory manifesto repeats commitment to plain cigarette packaging and healthy eating 14 April 15, Ben Bold The Conservative Party has used its manifesto to repeat its promise to forge ahead with plain cigarette packaging legislation, while promoting healthier eating among children and promoting "clear food... read more Suzi Williams to exit BT as ex-P&G marketer Zaid Al-Qassab joins in new brand chief role 14 April 15, Gemma Charles Suzi Williams, the marketing and brand director at BT, is leaving the company after a decade. Bauer Media UK appoints Linda Smith as interim COO for advertising 14 April 15, Gurjit Degun Bauer Media UK, which owns the Kiss and Grazia brands, has appointed Linda Smith as its interim chief operating offer for its ad division. RBS appoints David Wheldon as CMO from Barclays 14 April 15, Sara Spary The Royal Bank of Scotland has hired David Wheldon as chief marketing officer, where he will join the executive committee - the first time the bank has appointed a marketer to the board. Coca-Cola revamps website to make it look like a 'digital magazine' 14 April 15, Sara Spary Coca-Cola has replaced Coca-Cola.co.uk with a new website which aims to appear more like a 'digital magazine' than a corporate site. Periscope and Meerkat? It's time for brands to keep it real 14 April 15, Rob Hinchcliffe With Periscope and Meerkat taking off and Facebook's new messenger apps coming to fruition, Rob Hinchcliffe, strategist at digital agency TH_NK says brands must make sure they are keeping it real when... read more First Direct uses cups to show how easy it is to save, in #SavingCup Twitter push 14 April 15, Ben Bold First Direct is promoting its SaveApp with a social media campaign dubbed #SavingCup, which through the use of quirky illustrations shows how by making small lifestyle changes people can save money and... read more Advertising Director - programmatic & data solutions �60000 - �70000 per annum + commission and benefits Ultimate Asset, London PPC/SEO Executive �25,000 - �30,000 PA DOE + Benefits Simplified Recruitment, Oxford, Oxfordshire Head of Digital - Media Maestro Required! 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