Aldi spoofs John Lewis, Havas names creative chiefs, Twitter promotes Dara Nasr to MD

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Latest news Aldi spoofs John Lewis Christmas ad with its own man on the moon Omar Oakes Aldi has spoofed John Lewis' "man on the moon" Christmas campaign with a tactical ad marketing telescopes. Havas names creative chiefs Gurjit Degun Andy Sandoz and Ben Mooge take on role of joint ECDs at Havas Creative Group. Twitter appoints Nasr UK managing director Maisie McCabe Twitter UK has promoted its sales director, Dara Nasr, to managing director, replacing Bruce Daisley. Co-op kicks off advertising pitch James Swift The Co-operative Group is reviewing its ad business, potentially signalling the end of its three-year relationship with Leo Burnett London. GSK launches review of ad agency roster Gurjit Degun GlaxoSmithKline, the pharmaceutical giant, is reviewing its creative agency roster. News UK moves advertising account for The Sun in-house Kate Magee News UK is shifting The Sun's creative account in-house as it scales back its relationship with Grey London. The appliance of science must be proving our worth Claire Beale Rarely can the House of Commons be relied upon to deliver sensible debate, but clear out the MPs and install a bunch of advertising people and you might just get a thoughtful, thought-provoking discussion. Freeland lands UK CEO role at Rapp Kate Magee Rapp has appointed TMW Unlimited's Chris Freeland as its UK chief executive. Retail bank Aldermore on hunt for digital shop James Swift Aldermore, the retail bank that serves small to medium-sized businesses, is looking for a digital creative agency. Government body seeks creative agency to promote pork Gurjit Degun The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, the body that oversees Britain's farming industry, is on the hunt for an agency to handle its advertising account for pork. Savills kicks off pitch for digital business Omar Oakes Savills, the high-end estate agent, is looking for an agency to develop its digital strategy and platform. Vizeum picks Martell as first planning chief Louise Martell, a global strategy director at MediaCom, is joining Vizeum UK in the newly created role of head of planning. FCB Inferno hands group role to Lynn James Swift FCB Inferno has appointed Elspeth Lynn, the former executive creative director at M&C Saatchi, as its group creative director. Belstaff hires Droga5 for Tyler-fronted campaign Omar Oakes Belstaff, the luxury clothing brand best known for its jackets, has appointed Droga5 London as its first creative agency ahead of a campaign featuring the actress Liv Tyler. TBWA\London recruits three to strengthen creative team Kate Magee TBWA\London has made a raft of hires to bolster its creative department. Editor's pick Who's got the Xmas factor? Doe-eyed pets, soppy soundtracks and high-minded rhetoric... it can only be this year's cornucopia of Christmas ads. Our panel of reviewers pick their faves. 10 things you need to know before going freelance Ditching the day job for the freewheeling life of a freelancer may seem like a no-brainer, but it's always smart to look before you leap, according to Campaign's industry insiders. The Work Paddy Power "jostle" by Lucky Generals What offensive conceit could Paddy Power use to launch its new iPhone app? Post Office "merry chest bump" by DLKW Lowe Simon Bird gets lost in fantasy again in a new ad for the Post Office. Quality Street "first sign of Christmas" by J Walter Thompson London If any brand can claim to represent "the first sign of Christmas", it is Coca-Cola. Also in the news Radio X could be forced to change name after copyright dispute Omar Oakes Radio X, the new brand name for Global Radio's XFM, could be forced to change its name because of a copyright dispute. Lowe Open UK picks up VisitEngland brief Gurjit Degun VisitEngland, the tourism board, has picked Lowe Open UK to develop a strategy to promote the north and south west of England overseas after a competitive pitch. Pablo lands Harvester and Toby Carvery task Pablo, the creative agency co-founded by the former England rugby player Ben Kay, has won a pitch to become the lead strategy and creative agency for the Harvester and Toby Carvery restaurants. Ad tech partnerships difficult to make profitable, say media agencies Omar Oakes Nearly half of media agencies are not able to monetise ad tech as well as traditional media, according to a new survey. Matomy Group appoints former ITV chief Rupert Howell as non-executive chairman Omar Oakes Matomy Group as appointed Rupert Howell, the former managing director of brand and commercial at ITV, as the Israeli ad tech company's non-executive chairman. 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