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    JWT and LinkedIn announce exclusive media partnership to host Worldmakers on LinkedIn’s Influencer platform

    May 22, 2013 • by
    Worldmakers returns today with its third installement, partnered with LinkedIn's Influencer program and featuring new guests and new insights. Through an exclusive media partnership, Worldmakers will be hosted entirely on the LinkedIn Influencer page of JWT Worldwide Chairman and CEO Bob Jeffrey–making it the first original video series to air exclusively on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network on the internet. The series makes its LinkedIn debut with award-winning celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, who shares his thoughts on innovation in the food industry and the customer feedback loop. (more...)

    JWT appointed to global agency roster for Carlsberg Group

    May 1, 2013 • by
    JWT has won a place on the global advertising roster for brewing and beverage company Carlsberg Group. Following a competitive pitch, JWT joins a handful of other agencies including Saatchi & Saatchi, Fold7 and Santo. As part of the global roster, JWT will be able to pitch for brands from Carlsberg Group's wide portfolio that spans the regions of Northern and Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Asia.  (more...)

    JWT Canada announces appointment of creative talent Ryan Spelliscy and Carolyn Bingham

    April 29, 2013 • by
    Today JWT Canada announced two new exciting hires for the executive creative team tapping Ryan Spelliscy as Senior Vice President, Creative Director and Carolyn Bingham as the newly created role of Vice President, Creative Operations. They mark the first major hires by Brent Choi, Chief Creative and Integration Officer, since his appointment in January. (more...)

    JWT Singapore wins Singapore Tourism Board account, XM Asia retains its digital business

    April 25, 2013 • by
    We are excited to announce that the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has appointed JWT Singapore as its agency of record. Led by Frank Bauer, JWT Singapore CEO, and Valerie Cheng, JWT Singapore CCO, the win is a truly spectacular victory for our APAC region, and also one that reflects JWT’s WORLDMADE talent and creativity. XM Asia, JWT’s digital arm, also triumphed and retained their title as STB’s digital agency, a role they have held for four years. (more...)

    JWT and Digitaria represented on the 2013 CLIO Awards Jury

    April 22, 2013 • by
    Recognizing innovation and creative excellence, the CLIO Awards are a leading international awards competition for advertising, design, interactive and communications. Each year, top creative professionals from around the world are invited to serve on one of the Award’s ten distinct CLIO juries. And this year, four of JWT’s very own will take a seat on the Audio and Audio Technique, Digital/Mobile and Digital Technique, and the Print/Out of Home and Print Technique categories. (more...)

    JWT APAC signs affiliation agreement with Myanmar-based Mango Marketing

    April 19, 2013 • by
    Today JWT Worldwide Chairman and CEO Bob Jeffrey and JWT Asia Pacific Chairman Michael Maedel signed an affiliation agreement with Mango Marketing in Myanmar. Reflecting JWT’s pioneering spirit and long history as an early mover in Asia, the agreement gives JWT a foothold in the region’s newest growth economy. JWT’s international expertise combined with Mango Marketing’s expert knowledge of the Myanmar market will help clients establish themselves among the country’s very large, emerging consumer class. (more...)

    Launching Evocatif@JWT: Q&A with John Gutteridge

    March 18, 2013 • by
    Earlier this month JWT launched an exciting new shopper and retailer insight and planning division, called Evocatif@JWT. Designed to drive path-to-purchase strategies and executions, the expansion is a critical area of focus for client business. Leading the new division will be shopper strategy expert, Michael Pezzutti, who has spent 14 years at Lion and is credited with reshaping the alcohol business’ brand approach to retailing through shopper-led strategies and principles. We sat down with John Gutteridge, chief executive of JWT Australasia to talk about the launch, new leadership and why shopper thinking is an important piece to brand planning. (more...)

    XM Asia Pacific expands digital footprint across Southeast Asia through acquisition of Thomas Idea in Thailand

    March 13, 2013 • by
    XM Asia Pacific, a JWT company, has acquired a majority stake in Thomas Idea, Thailand’s leading digital and interactive media agency, giving XM Asia a foothold in one of Southeast Asia’s most important markets. The synergistic relationship between both agencies will serve to strengthen digital offerings to clients and position XM Asia and Thomas Idea at the forefront of the digital wave sweeping Thailand. (more...)

    JWT New York named creative advertising agency of record for Vonage

    January 30, 2013 • by
    Orange is our favorite color today, and for good reason. We are excited to share the latest news from JWT New York. Following a successful pitch, Vonage, a leading provider of communications services connecting individuals through cloud-connected devices worldwide, named JWT New York its creative advertising agency of record.  (more...)

    JWT London launches ‘The Ideas Exchange’, a new BBC series featuring global business leaders

    September 4, 2012 • by
    Innovation is an essential part of business success, and many of the world’s leading business minds are notable for their bold approach to challenges. In a new business series on BBC World News, the format for which was developed by JWT London and Gogglebox Entertainment, The Ideas Exchange gives viewers a chance to hear the remarkable discussions between the some of the world’s most interesting business men and women. (more...)