Saatchis' Kevin Roberts resigns, Most-shared Olympic ads, James Corden in Confused.com spot

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Campaign: Agencies August 03, 2016

Latest Kevin Roberts resigns from Saatchi & Saatchi after gender diversity controversy Gurjit Degun Kevin Roberts has resigned as Saatchi & Saatchi's executive chairman following his controversial remarks over gender diversity. Channel 4's 'We're the superhumans' is already second-most-shared Olympics ad Omar Oakes Channel 4's "We're the superhumans" is already the second-most-shared Olympics-related ad of all time on social media, despite only being launched three weeks ago. Asda's George brand taps into emotion after moving ad account to Saatchi & Saatchi Omar Oakes Saatchi & Saatchi has launched a Dr Seuss-inspired ad campaign for George, the Asda clothing brand, after picking up the account from sister agency Fallon. Carlos Matias becomes AKQA's international design director Gurjit Degun Carlos Matias, design director at AKQA's London office, has become the agency's international design director. Cindy Gallop and the plight of the female provocateur Douglas Quenqua Kevin Roberts accused the outspoken diversity advocate of using the cause to glorify herself. Does it matter if he's right? Win for P&G's Pampers as watchdog rules that Asda nappy claims are full of it Simon Gwynn Asda made claims that could not be substantiated when comparing its own label nappies to Pampers in two online ads, the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled. Coty picks BETC London for global Rimmel account Omar Oakes Coty, the beauty company, has appointed BETC London to handle its global advertising account for Rimmel after a competitive pitch. Movers and shakers: Havas Media Group, iProspect, Gumtree.com, Weetabix and more Susan Billinge Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry Promoted Flavours are local but insights travel Cannes was the setting for Campaign and Product of the Year to gather a group of top marketing minds to discuss the future of global product launches The Work Confused.com "Winning streak" by Karmarama James Corden has replaced Brian the Robot in the new spot for Confused.com by Karmarama. DFS "Great Brits" by Krow DFS is promoting its sponsorship of Team GB at the Olympic Games in Rio with a film that stars cyclist Laura Trott, gymnast Max Whitlock and swimmer Adam Peaty, as well as some of the brand's own craftspeople. Benetton "Clothes for humans" by 180 Amsterdam Benetton's campaign reflects the brand's new manifesto, which enforces its commitment to making clothes for everybody. Trending The top 10 brands favoured by Remainers and Brexiters Emily James Marketers can learn about our divided nation by examining the brands that appeal across the voting referendum voting split, says Emily James, chief strategy officer at Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R. Ad industry reacts to Kevin Roberts' controversial gender comments Staff Senior figures from across the industry have reacted to Saatchi & Saatchi executive chairman Kevin Roberts' comments about female ambition in agencies and diversity. Promoted How to mix with stars and still get noticed: a masterclass for brands Staff A Hollywood producer meets experts from Discovery Networks, Havas Media and BEN to talk the evolution - and future - of brands' involvement with entertainment in three #BENtalks films from Campaign and Branded Entertainment Network Campaign Jobs Senior Creative Competitive Sky Betting & Gaming, Leeds, West Yorkshire Business Development Manager - Digital, Tech, DR Solutions £50000 - £70000 per annum + commission and benefits Ultimate Asset, London Senior Designer £38000 - £40000 per annum + competitive benefits Robert Half Recruitment, City of London, London Head of Planning Competitive BBC, London (Central), London (Greater) Corporate communications content manager Competitive+ Benefits rb ( Reckitt Benckiser ), Slough Creative - Theme Parks Competitive Merlin, Acton, London MidWeight ReToucher, Packaging Design Salary Negotiable Jobbio, Camden, London (Greater) Digital Editor Competitive salary and dependent on experience Boat International Media, Wimbledon, London (Greater) Graphic Designers Competitive Atkins, Birmingham, London, Epsom and Glasgow offices. Senior Strategist (x2) - Multi-practice Marketing Agency - London £65000.00 - £70000.00 per annum + bonus & benefits DNA Recruit, City of London, London

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