Sony, Glenlivet and BT seek agencies; Marketers must press agencies on diversity

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Campaign: Agencies August 18, 2016

Latest Sony bids for creative revival with Bravia pitch Omar Oakes Sony is hoping to revive its advertising heritage as it gears up for the European launch of its latest range of Bravia TVs. The Glenlivet seeks UK creative agency Omar Oakes The Glenlivet, Pernod Ricard's single-malt Scotch whisky brand, has contacted agencies ahead of a digital brief in the UK. BT and EE union moves up a gear with direct review Omar Oakes BT is looking to consolidate the direct marketing accounts for its eponymous brand and EE, putting OgilvyOne and Chemistry on alert. How marketers can press agencies to do better on diversity Kate Magee Now is the right time for marketers to step up and act on the controversial issue of diversity in the workforce and the work - they have the real power to effect change. Pokémon 'deported' in creatives' Brexit stunt Omar Oakes Pokémon face "deportation" in a flyer campaign by creatives to raise awareness for immigrants' rights in the wake of the UK's vote to leave the European Union. London's autumn season showcased in Sadiq Khan-backed campaign Shona Ghosh London & Partners, the tourism body for the capital, has launched its autumn season campaign to tie in with the mayor's wider #LondonIsOpen post-Brexit push. PBR is risky but worthwhile Claire Beale Small agencies need to take risks, but you must really trust the marketers you're working with, says Claire Beale. Gallery and McKibbin lead Mcgarrybowen London strategy Kate Magee Mcgarrybowen London has revamped its planning department with the appointment of Rory Gallery and Chris McKibbin as joint heads of strategy. Government widely criticised over compromise childhood obesity strategy Simon Gwynn The government's long-awaited childhood obesity strategy, published today, has left both the industry and health campaigners disgruntled after certain key measures were dropped, while others were retained. A view from Dave Trott: Trump's core users Dave Trott It may be that Donald Trump understands marketing better than the entire Democratic Party. Ad Pulse: Channel 4's 'We are the superhumans' is most shared Rio 2016 ad Unruly Superhuman by name, superhuman by performance - it seems there's no stopping Channel 4's Paralympic promo at the moment. An acrimonious end to another digital story Maisie McCabe The exit of the final Lean Mean Fighting Machine founder from M&C Saatchi last week once again shows the difficulty traditional ad agencies have when buying in skills. Joint wins Kettle Chips ad account Omar Oakes Kettle Foods, the owner of Kettle Chips, has appointed Joint as its lead creative agency following a competitive pitch. Promoted Smash or flop: can brands be a natural fit in the movies? Staff The third of three #BENtalk films from Campaign and Branded Entertainment Network The Work Pick of the week: Betfair "Ready?" by Lucky Generals Gurjit Degun Gurjit Degun applauds Betfair's change in approach. Turkey of the week: Now TV "Naked sun terrace" by Taylor Herring Omar Oakes Now TV's stunt, which opened a pop-up roof terrace for nudists - supposedly in the spirit of not being tied down to pay-TV contracts - left Omar Oakes less than impressed. Promoted "We'll be one of the first brands to jump in": Airbnb on VR Adland's big brains discuss the latest developments in technology, from virtual reality to big data Campaign Jobs Planning Director £85000 - £100000 per annum The Great & The Good, London Senior Account Manager £40k Dot-Gap, London (Central) Head of Digital - indepedent modern day CRM agency £60-80k plus benefits The Jefferson Group, London (Central), London (Greater) Senior Data Planner £50k- £65K Direct Recruitment- Data & Insight, London (Central), London (Greater) Planner c£50k + bens Direct Recruitment- Planning, London (Central), London (Greater) Senior Creative Competitive Sky Betting & Gaming, Leeds, West Yorkshire Digital Production Manager Competitive rate + benefits (free lunch, phone, laptop, gym membership, no counting of paid leave) Potato London, Bristol (City Centre), City of Bristol Digital Designer Competitive salary and benefits package Boat International Media, Wimbledon Digital Designer Competitive Three, Maidenhead, Berkshire Senior or Midweight Digital Designer £25000 - £40000 per annum Dyson, Wiltshire, Malmesbury

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