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Paramount+ unveils global expansion strategy
The launch is an important step for Paramount+. It’s the start of its expansion into Europe, and the chance to bring Paramount Global’s portfolio of iconic TV shows and blockbuster movies to a new audience.
ELLE UK and Nike in a campaign to celebrate UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Championship
The campaign, which celebrates football at all levels, is brought to life with three limited-edition ELLE UK covers featuring inspiring women who are leading change in the sport to create the future of football, both on and off the pitch.
MINISO opens new store in Naples, Italy, further strengthening its presence in European markets
Lifestyle retailer MINISO announced it has unveiled its latest store in Naples, Italy. This marks the third store that MINISO has opened in the country in less than a month, following the successful opening of two others in April.
[eMarketer] Digital formats to drive Western Europe’s media ad spending
Spending across digital ad formats, including display, search, and classified categories, will rise acutely this year. Across the region, display will boost its lead over search, aided by rising spending on video ads.
Vistar Media acquires Sage+Archer to accelerate programmatic OOH across Europe
Through this deal, Sage+Archer gains a strategic influx of capital to accelerate growth across Europe, now backed by Vistar’s global programmatic marketplace.
Alchimie partners with LG Channels to bolster its footprint in Europe on the AVOD and FAST markets
In the same logic as its partnership with Samsung TV Plus, several million LG Smart TV users in Germany, the UK, France, Spain and Italy now have free access to 23 channels distributed by Alchimie.
[Marketing week] Bob Koigi: Bridging advertising skills gap
With the urgent need for highly skilled and diverse talent in the advertising industry and the growing role of technology in redefining modern day advertising, companies and brands are looking at innovative ways of bridging the skills gap.
Hivestack partners with Billups to launch multi-market programmatic digital out of home campaign in Europe for Ace & Tate
The partnership will see the first programmatic DOOH campaign launch in The Netherlands for fashionable DTC eyewear brand, Ace & Tate, across JCDecaux screens via the VIOOH platform.
Logistics startup SWVL acquires Volt Lines, enters European market
Swvl Holdings, a global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Zeelo, the UK's largest smart bus platform and technology scale-up, measured by bookings.
8 European publishers selected for Google News Initiative Subscriptions Academy 2022
The International News Media Association (INMA), Google, and FT Strategies kicked off the third edition of the Google News Initiative (GNI) Subscriptions Academy for Europe
GPC announces automotive acquisition in Europe, expanding presence into Spain and Portugal markets
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), announced an acquisition for its European Automotive business. Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), the Company's wholly-owned automotive distribution company based in London, U.K., acquired Lausan.
Integrated Media Technology announces distribution agreement on Halal products for European markets
Integrated Media Technology (IMT), announced that World Integrated Supply Ecosystem (WISE), entered into a distribution agreement with KMF Malaysiawe, to sell and distribute Halal products in France, Germany and the UK.
World Out of Home Organization signs nine new members
The new members are: DoohClick, Media Resources, 1805 Media Marketing, SDE Media, Schindler, Allvision, W Group, adtrackmedia, Captivate and Branded Cities.
[Vacancy] Mediahuis is looking for an Investment Associate
Mediahuis is directly looking for an Investment Associate (Amsterdam/Antwerpen)
Wenneker Group rebrands to PAKT
Wenneker Group has changed its name to PAKT. The group includes Wenneker.Amsterdam, Nosh Foodfilms, Peek, Wenneker.be, Crush, Volstok and Bsmart.
Sharethrough opens London office, hires EMEA General Manager to fuel European expansion
Sharethrough, one of the top global independent omnichannel ad exchanges, announced the opening of its new office in London and the appointment of Richard Ottoy as General Manager, EMEA.
Fitch Solutions ceases provision of products and services to customers based in Russia
Fitch Solutions, a leading provider of data, research and analytics, announced it will cease the provision of its products and services to customers who are located in Russia in order to comply with European Union sanctions.
Jackery solar generator solutions expands European market to Spain, France, Italy
Jackery, the global leader in providing portable power station and solar panels, announced its European market expansion into three brand new countries; Spain, France and Italy.
Nowergian company Skogluft selects iO to introduce the brand to the Dutch and European market
iO is working for Skogluft. The Norwegian company that makes plant walls intended for use in homes and / or offices. iO was asked to help Skogluft with the brand’s introduction to the Dutch market, and then into more European countries in the future.
Eni and Air Liquide to cooperate for the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries in Europe
Eni and Air Liquide have entered into a collaboration agreement aimed at assessing decarbonization solutions in the Mediterranean region of Europe, focused on hard-to-abate industrial sectors.
Streaming adoption grows in Europe despite quality and advertising challenges, Conviva report
While Europe as a whole experienced a 20% increase in streaming viewership, Southern and Western Europe saw roughly double that growth with 44% and 34%, respectively.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Brands, agencies react to Russia-Ukraine conflict
As the protracted conflict pitting Russia against Ukraine escalates, brands, marketers, communicators and advertisers are demonstrating different reactions from withdrawal of services, cancellation of operations to running campaigns in solidarity with the Ukrainian people while calling for an end to the war.
Media buyers increase investment in video advertising, IAB Europe, PubMatic report
Strong growth in online video advertising is being driven by emerging channels and formats but media buyers still seek better measurement solutions.
IAB Europe launches comprehensive update to third-party cookie guide
The Guide has been developed by experts from IAB Europe’s Programmatic Trading Committee and Post Third-Party Cookie Task Force.
WPP announces decision to discontinue operations in Russia
WPP has stated that it is standing with Ukraine and the international community in condemning the Russian invasion, which has created a humanitarian crisis in the heart of Europe.
IAB Europe appeals Belgian Data Protection Authority ruling
IAB Europe has filed an appeal against the administrative ruling by the Belgian Data Protection Authority (APD) regarding IAB Europe and the Transparency & Consent Framework (TCF)
Nielsen and The Trade Desk unveil new strategic data measurement partnership for the open internet in Europe
The Trade Desk will help fuel Nielsen’s demographic data starting with France, Italy and the United Kingdom. Japan, Australia and Germany will launch on April 1.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Warming up to the metaverse revolution
As the world readies itself for the next tech revolution, consumers are struggling to adapt and understand the Metaverse phenomenon.
EU invests over €110m in LIFE projects for environment and climate in 11 EU countries
The European Commission announced an investment of over €110 million into LIFE programme integrated projects for environmental and climate protection, selected after a call for proposals covering the year 2020.
Volvo Trucks leads the electric truck market in Europe
New statistics show that Volvo Trucks was the market leader for heavy all-electric trucks in Europe 2021 with a market share of 42%. In 2021 the company took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks worldwide.
Vodafone Business and RingCentral bring flexible cloud communications solutions to organizations across Europe
Vodafone Business UC with RingCentral will be rolled out in the UK, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, and Sweden.
Webfleet Solutions strengthens position in the telematics market with product innovations and sustainable solutions
With a focus on innovative partnerships and sustainability, it introduced a range of new products that power the digital transformation of the transport and fleet sector.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Influencer marketing trends that will shape 2022
This comes as advertisement and social media penetration and spend continue to record impressive growth with latest projections showing an even rosier future.
European Investment Bank enters into a €100 million loan deal with the DPG Media Group to digitize media platforms
The agreement is part of a major investment project to the tune of EUR 244m by the DPG Media Group. The loan will be used to finance the development of DPG’s digital media platforms in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Essence Promotes Tim Irwin to Global COO, Ryan Storrar to EMEA CEO
Essence Global, part of GroupM, has promoted Tim Irwin to global chief operating officer.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Gen Z and Millennial social media users power global social commerce industry
This growth is predicted to be driven primarily by Gen Z and Millennial social media users, accounting for 62% of global social commerce spend by 2025.
Mindshare appoints Mark Heap as new EMEA CEO
In his new role Heap will be responsible for driving Good Growth for Mindshare clients across the 26-market region, in partnership with local Mindshare leadership, GroupM and WPP.
DutchFounders launches €62m seed fund to back founders building the next wave of marketplaces in Europe
DutchFounders has reached the final close for its second fund, making more than €62m ($70m) available for early-stage marketplaces and so-called marketplace enablers.
NBCUniversal partners with RTL AdConnect to offer new opportunities for global marketers
This bilateral, international partnership will open up new advertising opportunities for marketers across the US, Europe and Asia.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Emerging technologies inspire new content marketing trends
New age technologies like artificial intelligence and cloud computing are inspiring new trends that are supporting the content marketing market.
In-game advertising market size to grow by $3.54 billion, Technavio report
The global in-game advertising market is concentrated and the vendors are deploying different strategies such as extensively investing in joint ventures and acquisitions for capturing major shares and expanding their presence globally to compete in the market.
Haldor Topsøe signs €45m funding deal with EIB to drive green energy transition in Denmark
In line with its strategy to become the global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies by 2024, Danish technology provider Haldor Topsøe has signed a €45 million loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB).
[Vacancy] Logitech is looking for a Senior Customer Supply Chain Specialist, Europe
Logitech is directly looking for a Senior Customer Supply Chain Specialist, Europe
Fidelis New Energy launches European headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark
Fidelis New Energy, a developer, investor, and operator of climate impact infrastructure, announced its expansion into Europe with its European headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark.
[eMarketer] in 2022, retailers in Western Europe will adopt digital tools in physical stores to drive sales
In Germany, Shopify is expanding the integrated payments features and POS tools it offers retailers to make in-store purchases easier for shoppers and to link online and offline behavior, for example.
DFDS extends its order with another 25 electric trucks from Volvo
Volvo Trucks has received an order for an additional 25 heavy electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company.
Boiron appoints Havas Media Group as its multimedia partner in 13 European countries
Following six months of competitive pitching, Boiron has named Havas Media Group as its multimedia partner in France and 12 other European countries.
DFDS extends its record order with another 25 electric trucks from Volvo
Volvo Trucks has received an order for an additional 25 heavy electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Sounding the alarm over surge in holiday advertising fraud
The holidays, in particular, drive a spike in spend and engagement. This spending however has seen a significant rise in fraudulent traffic on online video and CTV since mid-October.
[Vacancy] Logitech is looking for a Customer Supply Chain Specialist, Europe
Logitech is directly looking for a Customer Supply Chain Specialist, Europe
Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group sign joint venture agreement for European charging network
The parties are committed to initiating and accelerating the necessary build-up of charging infrastructure for the increasing number of customers of electric vehicles in Europe and contribute to climate-neutral transportation in Europe by 2050.
Dolce&Gabbana names Havas Media Group as global media agency partner
Global luxury brand Dolce&Gabbana has named Havas Media Group its global media agency partner. The decision comes following a competitive agency review supported by Ebiquity Italy.
YouTube agency Team5pm launches in Scandinavia
Team5pm is expanding further abroad. After Germany, the YouTube agency from Amsterdam is now also opening an office in Scandinavia.
Deliveroo delivers hyperlocal advertising with Ad-Lib.io
With the Ad-Lib.io platform, Deliveroo has been able to augment paid social with display advertising to serve 30% more impressions in priority zones, and to achieve a CTR that is 2870% better than benchmarks thanks to dynamic templates.
Volkswagen Group ties loan to sustainability target for the first time
The interest rate on the three-year €1.8 billion agreement depends on the Volkswagen Group achieving its CO2 fleet emission targets in Europe.
EBRD, BNP Paribas partner to promote residential energy efficiency in Poland
With raising energy prices across Europe, Poles will have the chance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and cut their energy bills, thanks to a landmark scheme agreed between the EBRD and Poland’s BNP Paribas.
ENGIE and BASF sign power purchase agreement for renewable energy in Europe
Under the PPA, effective as of January 1, 2022, ENGIE will provide BASF with up to 20.7 terawatt hours of renewable electricity in total throughout the term of the agreement.
Finsbury Glover Hering and SVC complete merger, creating global strategic communications company
The firm brings together over 1,000 communications professionals, operating from 25 offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, including its global headquarters in New York.
Ace agencies Born05 and Off The Record enter European partnership with Steve Madden
Digital Branding Agency Born05 is now the lead agency for Steve Madden. The agency will work with growth agency Off The Record to create the storyline of the lifestyle fashion brand for the European markets.
EBRD boosts renewable energy in Central Europe
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the transition of Photon Energy NV (Photon Energy), a renewable energy developer and independent power producer with Czech origins.
Plug Power, ACCIONA Energía launch AccionaPlug to address green hydrogen market in Spain and Portugal
Plug Power, the provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, and ACCIONA Energía announced they have finalized the formation of their 50-50 joint-venture.
Plug Power selects Germany's Port of Duisburg as location of European headquarters
Plug Power, the provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen market, announced its European headquarters will be located in the Port of Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
BP and Schneider Electric collaborate on low carbon energy solutions to help customers decarbonize
Under the terms of the MoU, BP and Schneider Electric intend to combine skills and capabilities to define and scale integrated energy solutions for cities and commercial and industrial customers in hard to abate sectors, such as high emission transportation and heavy industry.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Marketing Report forays into Belgium as it seeks to grow European footprint
As part of its expansion strategy, digital platform for marketers, advertisers, communication professionals and media, Marketing Report has announced that it is expanding to Belgium and is in the process of launching a website.
Technip Energies partners with Svante to develop industrial-scale carbon capture projects in Europe and Middle-East
Technip Energies and Svante have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further develop Svante’s solid sorbent carbon capture technology and provide integrated solutions from concept to project delivery.
DoubleVerify launches publisher solution in Europe
DoubleVerify, DV, a software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, has announced that the DV Publisher Suite is now available to European publishers.
rlaxx TV selects Publica to power CTV ad serving
rlaxx TV, the European-based free ad-supported streaming service (FAST+AVOD), announced a partnership with Publica, a connected TV (CTV) ad platform.
ReneSola Power, Emeren launch first solar project in Italy
ReneSola Power, a fully integrated solar project developer, and Emeren, a London, United Kingdom-based project developer specialized in the development of renewable energy power announced the launch of a 7 MW ground-mounted solar project in southern Italy.
MediaMonks acquires Italian creative content marketing agency Miyagi
S4Capital announced that Miyagi, the leading creative content marketing agency - integrating strategy, creativity and production - is merging with Media.Monks to form S4Capital's Content practice in Italy.
TotalEnergies partners with Daimler Truck AG to develop hydrogen ecosystem for transportation in Europe
TotalEnergies and Daimler Truck AG signed an agreement on their joint commitment to the decarbonization of the road freight in the European Union.
IAB Europe launches #NoEasyWins campaign focusing on the value of targeted advertising
The activity features short videos asking viewers to consider who really loses out when access to highly effective, low cost digital tools is taken away from businesses and also highlights how targeting is essential to growing advertising revenue.
Schibsted enters into first data marketplace partnership with Xandr
This is the first data marketplace relationship Schibsted has entered into and will allow Xandr Invest buyers to buy Schibsted data directly in the DSP.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: European advertisers put on notice for using tracking ads
A coalition in the European Parliament recently sent a letter to the corporate leaders of the largest European advertisers to call on them to stop using tracking ads.
Amobee and smartclip unveil TechAlliance, Europe’s First broadcaster-centric, cross-screen advertising platform
This platform will provide advertisers with exclusive programmatic access to the linear ad break, including digital ads on linear TV inventories, as well as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), privacy-compliant audience and content viewership data across the region.
European politicians call on the largest European advertisers to stop tracking ads
A cross-party coalition in the European Parliament has sent a letter to the corporate leaders of the largest European advertisers to call on them to stop using tracking ads.
Berlin-based on-demand delivery startup Gorillas secures close to $1b Series C funding round
Gorillas, the European market player in instant on-demand grocery delivery, has successfully raised close to $1 billion in Series C funding round.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Upsetting status quo with innovative offerings, partnerships
As the media, advertising and marketing landscape shifts, driven by evolving market needs, competition and technological advancements, companies are launching at innovative offerings in markets in a bid to upset the status quo.
[eMarketer] Subscription streaming services excite Nordic market
The Nordic region has taken to subscription streaming services at some of the fastest rates in Western Europe, and indeed the world.
Ogilvy names Ben Messiaen as chief client officer for EMEA
From Belgium, Messiaen started at Ogilvy Brussels and then Ogilvy Paris where he has worked for the last 15 years.
VICE World News expands EMEA newsroom with new journalist hires
The new hires come as VICE looks to bolster VICE World News’ reporting bench of journalists across EMEA, under the leadership of Matthew Champion the Executive Editor for EMEA.
InMobi appoints Philip Gale as Head of Agency Development for Europe
InMobi, a provider of marketing and monetization technologies that fuel industries around the world, has announced that Philip Gale has joined its team as Head of Agency Development, Europe.
IKEA joins 50L Home Coalition to accelerate action on water saving solutions
The coalition brings together companies, policymakers, innovators, researchers, and communities to develop and scale innovations for efficient water use at home. Currently, the average daily water use per person in Europe is 150 litres, and elsewhere much more.
PRCA partners with ECI to confront global challenges in PR and business
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Ethics Council and the Ethics and Compliance Initiative, ECI, have joined forces to launch a new research project to capture the global state of ethics and compliance in PR and communications.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Activating innovative ad solutions to grow brands portfolio, expand customer base
As brands look to new and innovative ways of expanding their portfolio, expand to new markets and grow their customer base, they are embracing innovative advertising models and solutions with impressive results.
DoubleVerify to acquire EMEA-based ad verification company Meetrics
DoubleVerify, a software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Meetrics GmbH, a European ad verification company headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in an all-cash transaction.
Comcast and ViacomCBS launch a new streaming service in select European markets
The service’s vast slate will span all genres and audience categories, including scripted dramas, kids and family, key franchises, premiere movies, local programming, documentaries/factual content, and more.
GumGum acquires European rich media and video ad marketplaces JustPremium
GumGum, a company involved in contextual intelligence technology has announced the acquisition of JustPremium, one of the largest rich media and video ad marketplaces in Europe.
easyJet unveils new cabin crew and pilot uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles
The roll-out across the airline is estimated to prevent around half a million plastic bottles from ending up as plastic waste each year.
ViacomCBS partners with Sky to launch Paramount+ in Europe
ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), a division of ViacomCBS Inc, and Sky, part of Comcast Corporation, announced that Paramount+ will launch on Sky platforms in the UK, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria (GSA) in 2022.
Eni acquires Be Power, expands electric charging services offering in Italy and Europe
Eni, through Eni gas e luce, signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Be Power S.p.A., which through its subsidiary Be Charge is the second largest Italian operator with over 5 thousand electric vehicle charging points on public land.
MediaGo joins the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework, to offer native and display Ad Placements in Europe
MediaGo, an ad platform from Baidu’s Global Business Unit, has become an official vendor of Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Europe’s Transparency and Consent Framework
TotalEnergies partners with Uber to accelerate transition towards electric urban mobility
TotalEnergies and Uber are partnering to accelerate the transition of Uber’s drivers towards electric mobility, by providing support for vehicle conversion and easier access to charge points.
Publicis Groupe announces regional leadership appointments for Central and Eastern Europe
Publicis Groupe has announced regional leadership appointments for Central & Eastern Europe region. Tomas Lauko has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), reporting directly to Steve King, Chief Operating Officer, Publicis Groupe.
Vodafone’s European network 100% powered by electricity from renewable sources
Vodafone confirmed that its entire European operations – including mobile and fixed networks, data centres, retail and offices – will be 100% powered by electricity from renewable sources from 1 July 2021.
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations launches Tourism and Hospitality Network
Following the huge impact of the pandemic on the industry, the group aims to bring together PR professionals from across the tourism and hospitality sectors to discuss industry news and developments.
Mercedes and Ferrari are Europe's most valuable brands, report
The total value of Europe's top 500 most valuable brands has dropped 10% during the COVID-19 pandemic from €1.96 trillion in 2020 to €1.76 trillion in 2021, according to the latest report by Brand Finance, the world's brand valuation consultancy.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Expanding offerings and reach with mergers and acquisitions
Brands keen on growing their offerings while strengthening clients’ portfolio are going the acquisition and mergers way in what is creating a win-win situation with their rivals.
Dentsu appoints Pauline Miller as first Chief Equity Officer for EMEA region
Reporting to dentsu EMEA CEO Giulio Malegori, Miller will be part of the region’s Leadership Team and responsible for shaping and leading its DEI strategy and execution.
Kantar acquires MeMo² to expand cross-media effectiveness offering
The acquisition brings approx. 50 specialists into the Kantar team, creating a platform to significantly expand the media effectiveness measurement business in Europe, as well as strengthening Kantar’s Dutch business with MeMo2’s client roster.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Marketers envision career opportunities fit for post-pandemic future
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt economies, alter the way we work and redefine lifestyles, employers companies and staff are adjusting their way of work as the pandemic alters the future of work.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Advancing partnerships across content, advertising and marketing
With increased competition in the media, marketing, PR and advertising space and evolving consumer demands, agencies and corporates are looking at new and innovative ways to stay afloat while looking at ways of meeting market needs with partnerships becoming an all too common strategy.
Clear Channel Europe and Broadsign extend partnership to transform the DOOH sales experience
The collaboration aligns with CCE's strategic plans to optimize media selling and buying across its global network of inventory using technology.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Brands, agencies invest in diversity, inclusion and equity
Global brands, media, marketing and advertising agencies, alive to the growing call to champion inclusion, equity and diversity are investing in new strategies, partnerships and businesses in in unprecedented ways.
[Vacancy] Logitech is looking for a Consumer Marketing Manager Personal WorkSpace BENELUX
Logitech is directly looking for a Consumer Marketing Manager Personal WorkSpace BENELUX
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Content is king
As marketers, advertisers and media companies look at innovative ways of packaging and disseminating content to a critical mass, they are exploring and embracing technologies and partnership to drive that agenda with impressive results.
[Vacancy] Logitech is looking for a Global Account Manager BENELUX
Logitech is directly looking for a Global Account Manager BENELUX
Global electric car sales set for further strong growth after 40% rise in 2020
New International Energy Agency (IEA), report sees major expansion in electric vehicle adoption this decade, which could accelerate further if governments implement policies aimed at reaching net zero goals.
[Marketing week] Bob Koigi: Strengthening footprints through mergers and acquisitions
As companies seek to grow their footprint and expand their services, they are tapping into mergers and acquisition even as they position themselves to be competitive.
Intracto Group acquires service agency Stendahls
Intracto Group has entered the Nordics with the acquisition of full-service agency Stendahls. The prestigious Swedish team is known for its holistic approach to brand communication, with 120 experts in strategy, creation and tech.
IKEA partners with MUD Jeans to develop sofa covers from recycled jeans
The new KLIPPAN sofa cover is a limited collection which will be sold in 9 European markets.
Heineken unveils 2030 Brew a Better World ambitions
Heineken has announced its 2030 Brew a Better World programme, a new set of ambitious commitments aimed at driving a positive impact on the environment, social sustainability and the responsible consumption of alcohol.
Amazon becomes Europe’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy
The company now has 206 renewable energy projects globally, including 71 utility-scale wind and solar projects and 135 solar rooftops on facilities and stores worldwide.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Brands invest in sustainability and green projects
Brands are increasingly investing in green projects and sustainability as they seek to cut down on emmissions and reduce their carbon footprint.
Nielsen Market Lift offers marketers in over 30 new markets accountability for their Ad investments
Nielsen announced the global launch of Nielsen Market Lift. Market Lift falls within Nielsen's Audience Outcomes solution, which is focused on helping marketers maximise their return on investment and move with velocity.
Publicis Groupe adopts The Trade Desk’s ad tracking technology
Publicis Groupe and The Trade Desk have announced that they are joining forces to ensure their advertising clients can continue to build direct and individual relationships with their customers in a cookie-less world, while also protecting consumer privacy.
Desperados launches world’s first dance-powered app to support Europe’s nightlife industry
Tequila beer brand Desperados is calling on partygoers around the world to unite in support of the clubs they love with the launch of their Rave to Save app.
Outbrain launches Content Coalition to fuel audience exchange between publishers
Launched first in Australia and New Zealand, but now available across the EU, the initiative will enable Coalition members to grow their audiences through a new channel by utilising Outbrain’s SmartFeed technology to exchange links, for free.
[Vacancy] Logitech is looking for an End to End Supply Chain Solutions Manager - Customer Supply Chain, Europe
Logitech is directly looking for an End to End Supply Chain Solutions Manager - Customer Supply Chain, Europe
EU imports from US declined by 13% in 2020 against 5.6% increase from China
For the first time in history, China overtook the US in 2020 as the Euro Area's (EA) top trading partner.
Havas Media Group grows GBfoods and Affinity partnership worldwide
Havas Media Group has renewed an agreement with GBfoods and Affinity with a significant international presence in more than 10 markets, after a media review for Europe launched last May.
[eMarketer] Digital out-of-home advertising spending declined massively in 2020 in Canada
The market for Digital out-of-home advertising in Canada never fully recovered even as lockdowns eased, summer arrived, and more people ventured outdoors.
[eMarketer] European consumers keen to invest in brands that make positive contributions
European consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of brands offerings beyond marketing and advertising and are keen to invest in companies that contribute to social good.
[eMarketer] Covid-19 pandemic pushes retail eCommerce to new heights
The coronavirus pandemic changed media behaviors in 2020, driving up consumption of TV and digital video. Quarantines also changed the retail landscape, boosting ecommerce and digital food service significantly.
[eMarketer] Western Europe’s direct selling space on an upward trajectory
The boom in direct-to consumer, D2C, entities has caught global attention especially in Europe where pioneers like beauty company Glossier, mattress companies Casper and Emma and luggage maker away have recorded resounding success.
Staud Studios merges with MediaMonks
S4 Capital plc, the tech-led, new age/new era digital advertising and marketing services company, has announced that that Staud Studios, a high-end creative production studio specializing in the Automotive industry, is merging with MediaMonks, S4Capital’s Content practice.
Melissa Cannon appointed Public Relations and Communications Association International Director
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has appointed Melissa Cannon MPRCA as PRCA International Director.
Cadent partners with Liberty Global to expand VOD advertising platform in Europe
Cadent, the advanced TV platform company, has announced the expansion of its addressable advertising management platform in Europe in partnership with Liberty Global.
Carlsberg unveils alcohol-free beer ad with actor Mads Mikkelsen
Carlsberg is starting 2021 with a toast to alcohol-free beer as it unveils its latest ad featuring Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen.
Unilever and Innova partnership launch biotech company
Unilever and Innova Partnerships have launched a joint venture biotechnology company, Penrhos Bio, to commercialise a technology that means self-cleaning surfaces could become a reality.
Logitech and Girls Who Code support initiative to close the gender gap in tech
Logitech has teamed up with Girls Who Code, joining the international non-profit in its essential mission to close the gender gap in technology worldwide.
Heineken, Nouryon, Philips and Signify sign Pan-European green energy deal
Heineken, Nouryon, Philips and Signify have formed the first consortium to sign a Pan-European green energy deal securing additional renewable electricity for Europe.
Unilever, Microsoft and ITV among 13 more companies to join The Climate Pledge
Amazon and Global Optimism have announced that 13 new signatories have joined The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040.
[Interview] Katie Blair, Director, Northern Europe, Xandr
Xandr operates a technology platform that facilitates and optimises the buying and selling of digital advertising, across premium media properties spanning advanced TV, display and mobile.
Visual Data Media Services partners with Endeavour Capital for next phase of growth
Visual Data Media Services, an entertainment services company serving studios and distributors globally with end-to-end content management and digital media supply chain solutions, has partnered with Endeavour Capital, a mid-market investment firm.
Procter & Gamble Oral Care unveils first ever recyclable HDPE toothpaste tubes
Procter & Gamble Oral Care has unveiled its newest packaging innovation across its leading toothpaste brands, Crest, Oral-B and Blend-a-med.
MINISO accelerates expansion in Europe and global markets
Lifestyle product retailer MINISO opened its 100th post-IPO physical store this November, signaling a market expansion streak amidst industry-wide scale back and closings.
Mondelēz awards production duties across Europe to Publicis Groupe
As part of Mondelēz International’s journey to create a transformative end-to-end customer experience, the company has expanded its relationship with Publicis Groupe to include all production duties across Europe.
Renault Trucks partners with Carlsberg Group towards carbon neutral distribution
Recently, Bruno Blin, President of Renault Trucks, handed over the keys of a D Wide Z.E. truck to Thomas Amstutz, CEO of Feldschlösschen, a subsidiary of the Carlsberg Group.
Mazda and VIRTUE rethink the traditional car review through the eyes of next generation designers
Mazda appointed VIRTUE, the agency born from VICE, to get design-savvy people excited about their electric car and see Mazda as the car manufacturer that leads in design thinking.
ReneSola, Innova form joint venture to develop solar projects in the UK
ReneSola and Innova entered into a strategic partnership agreement to co-develop utility-scale projects in the UK.
OKCoin announces 5X referral reward for Netherlands customers as part of continued European expansion
OKCoin, the global, regulated fiat-focused crypto asset exchange, is celebrating continued expansion in Europe in anticipation of regulatory approval from the Dutch Central Bank this year with a limited promotion for Netherlands customers.
Digital Design Agency BASIC joins Dept
Branding and digital design agency BASIC®, best known for their work for Google, KFC, Herman Miller/Design Within Reach, Patagonia and Airbnb, has joined Dept, a digital agency in Europe.
TikTok announces new partnership with Shopify and Sony
TikTok has announced two new partnerships in the recent past. The first is a global partnership with e-commerce platform Shopify and the second is a new music licensing agreement with Sony Music Entertainment.
Sterling and Wilson Solar opens new office in Spain
Sterling and Wilson Solar announced the opening of its new office in Spain, following its international expansion strategy.
Siemens Mobility, Siemens Energy join forces to drive development of hydrogen mobility in Germany and Europe
Siemens Energy and Siemens Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and offer hydrogen systems for trains.
Sotheby's International Realty expands its presence in Germany
Sotheby's International Realty announced Schürrer & Fleischer Immobilien is the newest member of its global network and will now operate as Baden-Württemberg Sotheby's International Realty.
MINISO opens first store in Paris
MINISO, Japanese-inspired lifestyle product retailer, opened its inaugural outlet in Paris, first store to open in Europe since the company's successful listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
Perrigo completes acquisition of OTC self-care brands in Eastern Europe
Perrigo Company, global provider of Quality, Affordable Self-Care Products, announced that it has completed the acquisition of three Eastern European OTC skincare and hair loss treatment brands, Emolium, Iwostin and Loxon from Sanofi.
RTL Group sells shareholding in BroadbandTV
RTL Group today announced it has completed the sale of its entire shareholding in Vancouver-based BroadbandTV to BBTV Holdings Inc., effective 28 October 2020, for €102 million.
EPC welcomes Italian investigation against Google for alleged abuse of dominant position
The European Publishers Council (EPC) has welcomed the Italian Competition Authority’s investigation against Google for an alleged abuse of dominant position.
Accor, sbe to open Mondrian Shoreditch London in Spring 2021
Hospitality group Accor, and sbe, international hospitality group that develops, manages and operates award-winning brands, announced an agreement to turn the five-star London hotel, The Curtain, into a Mondrian hotel.
FOX News International expands distribution across Europe
FOX News Media’s international streaming platform FOX News International has expanded its distribution across Europe.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo enters European market
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo announced its entry into six European countries, Poland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Sony Europe launches the Apple TV app on select smart TVs
Sony Europe has announced that customers can now access the Apple TV app on select Sony smart TVs to enjoy Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, new and popular movies, and personalised and curated recommendations.
Marta Ruiz-Cuevas appointed Publicis Groupe CEO for Spain and Portugal
Publicis Groupe has announced the appointment of Marta Ruiz-Cuevas as Publicis Groupe Iberia (Spain and Portugal) CEO, expanding upon her continued Publicis Groupe Mexico CEO remit.
Wpromote unveils The Ad Creative Bank to assist marketers explore ad creative trends
Digital marketing agency Wpromote, has announced the launch of The Ad Creative Bank, a tool to help marketers identify trends, build new best practices, and improve marketing creative.
Over 150 business leaders urge EU heads of state to set higher 2030 emissions reduction targets
As the European Commission sits down to discuss proposals for a new 2030 emissions target, more than 150 European businesses, investors and business networks are calling on EU leaders to back the ambition set out in the European Green Deal.
Zoox Smart Data and Kubient partner to provide premium audiences with data to advertisers
Kubient and Zoox Smart Data, a solution in applying Big Data and artificial intelligence, have launched a strategic partnership to allow advertisers to buy with vetted first party, consumer provided audience data.
Samsung Partners with d’strict to create content for smart signage
Samsung Electronics has announced a new partnership with design company d’strict to showcase groundbreaking new media art on Samsung’s industry-leading SMART signage.
HP advances sustainable printing with Managed Print Service
HP has rolled out the planet’s most comprehensive carbon neutral Managed Print Service offering for HP-branded devices
Banijay appoints Lars Blomgren as Head of Scripted EMEA region
World’s largest independent content creation Group for television and multimedia platforms Banijay has announced the appointment of Lars Blomgren as Head of Scripted, EMEA.
Apple extends clean energy footprint in Europe
Apple has announced it will invest in the construction of two of the world’s largest onshore wind turbines, a source of clean, renewable energy that will bring its supply chain and products one step closer to carbon neutrality.
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