Top Cat takes out a mortgage in Halifax ad, ITV picks new media agency, D&AD winners

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Campaign Daily Fix April 22, 2016

Latest news Top Cat takes out a mortgage in Halifax campaign Omar Oakes Top Cat, the gangster feline protagonist from the animated 60s series, is coming back to terrestrial TV tonight in a new ad campaign by Halifax. Homebase deletes 'tasteless' Prince tweet John Harrington UK DIY store chain Homebase has been accused of bad taste for publishing a promotional tweet for the brand that contained #RIPPRINCE. WATCH: Gustavo Martinez makes rape joke at 2015 JWT meeting Eleftheria Parpis The tape of the ex-CEO joking about rape in front of agency executives has been admitted as evidence in discrimination suit Grey London tops D&AD winners list James Swift Grey London has won more Pencils than any other agency at this year's D&AD Awards, thanks to work for Volvo and Mumsnet. ITV hands media account to Goodstuff Omar Oakes ITV has appointed Goodstuff Communications as its media planning and buying agency after a competitive pitch as Mindshare's 11-year relationship with the broadcaster comes to an end. TSB launches media review Omar Oakes TSB, the independent bank, has begun a review of its media planning and buying requirements, putting Manning Gottlieb OMD on alert. BBH promotes Sarah Watson to global CSO Kate Magee Bartle Bogle Hegarty has promoted its top strategist in New York, Sarah Watson, to be its global strategy chief. Suki Thompson: We need to change the conversation about mental health Suki Thompson Prioritising mental well-being should be just as vital as tackling sexism and racism, says Oystercatchers' chief executive. Kwik Fit's return to TV ads lauds staff as 'heroes' Gurjit Degun Kwik Fit, the car repairs company, is celebrating its customer service as it returns to TV ads. Why Carat is ditching the word 'innovation' Matthew Knight After Carat announced it is dropping the term "innovation" from job and team names, the agency's head of innovation explains the thinking behind the move. Creative recruiter's death honoured with diversity scholarship fund Omar Oakes Major Players, the creative and marketing recruitment agency, is commemorating the death of its former managing director in an initiative to boost diversity in the ad industry. Little Black Dress picks M2M as first media agency Omar Oakes Little Black Dress, the women's fashion and lifestyle brand, has appointed M2M Media as its first media agency after a competitive pitch. Live streaming of sport is 'ticking time bomb' for broadcasters Omar Oakes Live streaming of sport is the "ticking time bomb" facing broadcasters across the world, Advertising Week Europe heard today. Havas UK revenue dips in first quarter Omar Oakes Havas has reported a 1.6 per cent decline in year-on-year revenue for the first quarter of 2016. JWT/Geometry joint venture scoops Blossom Hill business James Swift J Walter Thompson and Geometry have benefitted from Treasury Wine Estates buying Diageo's wine brands, scooping the shopper marketing business for Blossom Hill. The Work World's talking about: Eyes on Gigi Earlier this week, Sir Martin Sorrell conceded that agencies had not cracked mobile advertising. Pick of the week: Moneysupermarket.com "#epicdanceoff" by Mother Gurjit Degun Moneysupermarket's new ad featuring a dance-off among its campaign stars is this week's pick. Turkey of the week: Cadbury Dairy Milk "tastes like this feels" by Fallon Maisie McCabe Fallon's latest ad for Cadbury is not an improvement. Editor's Pick Heroes: Stanley Kubrick by Daniel Kleinman Daniel Kleinman Each film a reinvention of a genre, each totally different yet brilliant, the famously obsessive director never strayed from his vision. Adland: speak up in the EU debate Paul Twivy Advertising needs to use its persuasive powers to engage the public in the upcoming referendum. Trending Watch: Martin Sorrell on how the industry can deal with ad-blocking James Swift Campaign caught up with Sir Martin Sorrell, the chief executive of WPP, following his appearance at Advertising Week Europe on Monday. Dentsu Aegis Network to launch agency with people from disadvantaged backgrounds Gurjit Degun Dentsu Aegis Network UK is launching a new agency with people from disadvantaged backgrounds, the network's chief executive, Tracy De Groose, announced at Advertising Week Europe today. 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