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Pitch update.
Watch out M&C Saatchi, Sir Frank Lowe could well be playing a part in your future.
With Heineken's Scottish & Newcastle takeover deal now in place, expect Sir Frank's close ties with the Heineken family to influence the future of S&N's advertising arrangements, possibly in the direction of his agency, The Red Brick Road.
For the slower new-business directors among you, this week's hottest tip is John Lewis (marketing director Gill Barr, telephone number 020 7828 1000). The retailer, which is known for its ethical practices and long-serving members of staff, is not one to smile upon rough office politics of the kind that are going on at its current advertising agency, Lowe. In addition, the agency installed Judy Mitchem to run the John Lewis account not long before it fired her. Duh!
Calling all start-ups ... Rumour has it that the Lastminute.com chief marketing officer, Simon Thompson, has a taste for fledgling agencies, inspired by his robust relationship with Wieden & Kennedy in the early years on Honda. Adam & Eve should be all over this. As should any agency with something of an entrepreneurial feel.
Expect a decision on Smooth Radio shortly. Apparently the incumbent, Clear Marketing Communications, is putting up a good fight at the final ...
- John Lewis Partnership calls on BemroseBooth for business critical solutions.
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire October 5, 2004 700+ words
...PRESSWIRE-5 October 2004-BemroseBooth: John Lewis Partnership calls on BemroseBooth for...of the UK's leading retailers, The John Lewis Partnership strives to provide its customers...To achieve its remarkable success The John Lewis Partnership depends on providing innovative...
- John Lewis Boosts Distribution Centre Productivity by 16% and Reduces Labour...
- Press release article from: Business Wire May 20, 2008 700+ words
John Lewis Leverages Exceptional Software Performance...announces that UK top ten retailer John Lewis has bucked the trend in tough trading...managing director, distribution, at John Lewis. "We are confident that RedPrairie...
- John Lewis determined to be top of the shops; A mother-of-two has landed her...
- Newspaper article from: Daily Post (Liverpool, England) August 10, 2006 700+ words
...and Spencer impressed bosses at rival John Lewis so much that she did indeed land the...as the new flagship anchor store for John Lewis reached a landmark stage in Liverpool...with shoppers. Between now and then the John Lewis Partnership plan to spend at least pounds...
- John Lewis is UK's favourite store John Lewis is voted the UK's favourite...
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire January 14, 2009 700+ words
...PRESSWIRE-14 January 2009-Verdict Research: John Lewis is UK's favourite store John Lewis is voted the UK's favourite retailer for...Research reveals that department store chain John Lewis remains the nation's favourite retailer...
- SIR FRANK LOWE: Lowe comes back on a high.(Lowe Worldwide)
- Magazine article from: Marketing Week Benady, David December 8, 2005 700+ words
When Lowe Group's board ousted Sir Frank two years ago, they must have thought...in his pocket. David Benady reports Sir Frank Lowe's return to the world of advertising...agency that fired and humiliated him. Sir Frank is setting up the agency, as yet unnamed...
- John Lewis Partnership Streamlines Call Center Processes Using Mercado's Search...
- Press release article from: Business Wire February 3, 2003 700+ words
...provider for e-Business, today reported that John Lewis Direct, a branch of John Lewis Partnership, a 4 Billion Pounds Sterling...search capability to its telesales process, John Lewis has reduced the time it takes its call center...
- UK Consumer Insights 2009: John Lewis - Homewares.
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire July 31, 2009 700+ words
...Markets: UK Consumer Insights 2009: John Lewis - Homewares(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS...of the "UK Consumer Insights 2009: John Lewis - Homewares" company profile to their...summary Section 2: Share of shoppers - John Lewis share of shoppers - John Lewis share...
- John Lewis: King of the High Street.
- Newspaper article from: Daily Mail (London) October 29, 2006 700+ words
...Christmas season. Not so Sir Stuart Hampson, chairman of John Lewis. While other stores are reeling from a slowdown in consumer spending, John Lewis is still booming. Indeed, John Lewis is so eager for the Christmas season to begin that decorations...
