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A lasting memory
Earlier this week, Let’s Feed Brum presented us with a plaque in memory of our dear colleague and head chef, Ammi Edwards, after our CEO, Dean Lovett, raised over £8,800 in aid of the charity.
Great Minds - The Truth About Gen Z
Following the global roll-out of McCann Worldgroup’s Truth Central study, The Truth About Gen Z, you are invited to a deep-dive session to explore what identity means to Gen Z and how brands can learn from these valuable insights.
McCann Central celebrates mental health & wellbeing
It may be Mental Health Awareness Week, but here at McCann Central, nothing is more important than the ongoing mental health and wellbeing of all of our colleagues, which is why we’re encouraging them to take some time out throughout the month of May to take advantage of our month-long programme of masterclasses, workshops and discussions, all dedicated to their wellbeing.
McCann Central appoints new Group Diversity and Inclusion Officer
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Ruepal Aujla to our Management Board in the newly created role of Group Diversity and Inclusion Officer.
We’re all in
Here at McCann Birmingham we’re committed to a more Diverse and Inclusive future, which is why we are proud to be supporting the All In initiative. Over the past week, our team has been joining the IPA, AA, and ISBA industry bodies to complete the first fully confidential and aggregated industry census to help build a better, more inclusive advertising and marketing industry.
Birmingham PR is cooking on gas
The weather may still be on the cold side, but for our Birmingham PR team, it’s barbecue season already!
A Confident? product placement campaign
Our PR team have made Confident? THE board game of Christmas 2020 thanks to their successful product placement campaign. The challenge was to ensure Confident? was front of mind for Christmas gifting, and they certainly delivered, generating 59 pieces of press coverage with a reach of over 1.1 million.
Euro Effie Awards name McCann Worldgroup ‘European Agency Network of the Year’
We are delighted that McCann Worldgroup has been named ‘European Agency Network of the Year’ in the 2020 Euro Effie Awards for the second year running, thanks to a record-breaking performance for our network.
PR & Social turn the sound on with Cotswold Outdoor
Our PR and Social team have launched a major new campaign for Cotswold Outdoor to inspire people to seek new outdoor adventures by playing on the power of the senses.
A long walk home
Many of you will be aware of the recent tragic and unexpected passing of our dear friend and colleague, Ammi Edwards.
UM Clean Up At The Drum's Social Buzz Awards
We’d like to offer a huge congratulations to our team at Universal McCann after they scooped four awards at The Drum’s prestigious Social Buzz Awards, including the top accolade of the night, the coveted Grand Prix.
Championing the Older Generation
Our Birmingham PR team have been working with the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy & Stone, to shine the spotlight on one of its homeowners, 80-year-old Ann Maskell, when she fulfilled a lifelong dream of completing a tandem skydive.