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The Advertising Club announces the nominees for Marquees 2018
MUMBAI: The Advertising Club today announced the nominees for Sector Awards of Marquees 2018.
Marquees, the foremost of all awards organized by The Advertising Club, celebrates excellence in marketing. Marquees 2018 is presented by Zee and powered by Colors and Republic TV.
Brands from twelve different sectors ranging from Auto (both 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers), Durables, Life Insurance, Banking, E-commerce, Handsets, FMCG (Foods, beverages, household and personal care) and Telecom Service Providers will compete for Marquees 2018, an award that recognises creativity and effectiveness in marketing.
The list of nominees for Marquees 2018 are as follows:
A three-step evaluation process of shortlisting, assimilation and selection basis product performance, presence and reach, promotions and the performance of the brand make the winner of each category a true ‘Marquee’. Each of the nominees are trailblazers in their respective sectors and have made an indelible mark on industry.
Apart from these twelve categories, there are also five special awards to be given out to brands which have gone beyond the call of duty. Efforts by some of these brands have benefited the sector as a whole, while some others have created a whole new sector. This year’s special awards are being awarded under – Breathing new life into a category; Creating a global impact; Re-imagining for the better; Carving out a niche and Digital media property of the year.
The winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony at the St. Regis, Mumbai on August 29, 2018.
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WPP appoints Mark Taylor as chief people officer in leadership reshuffle
Marie-Claire Barker moves to culture role as Cindy Rose builds new team
MUMBAI: WPP has appointed Mark Taylor as its new chief people officer, bringing in a seasoned HR leader as part of a broader leadership reshuffle under chief executive Cindy Rose, according to media reports.
Taylor succeeds Marie-Claire Barker, who will transition into a specialised role focused on performance and culture, reporting to him. The move is seen as part of WPP’s effort to sharpen its organisational structure and align talent strategy with its transformation agenda.
With more than three decades of experience, Taylor brings a diverse track record across industries including pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, retail and digital entertainment. He most recently served as chief people advisor at The LEGO Group, where he worked closely with top leadership on board and executive appointments, governance and organisational strategy.
Prior to that, he held senior HR leadership roles at Burberry and King, where he played a key role in organisational transformation and integration efforts, including the company’s alignment with Activision Blizzard. Earlier in his career, Taylor also worked with Kimberly-Clark and GlaxoSmithKline.
His cross-sector experience is expected to support WPP’s three-year ‘Elevate 28’ turnaround plan, which focuses on simplifying operations, strengthening capabilities and driving sustainable growth.
The appointment marks the second major leadership hire under Rose in a week. Recently, WPP named Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as chief transformation officer, bringing in additional firepower to execute its strategic overhaul. Choueiri previously held a senior transformation role at Estée Lauder Companies.
The leadership changes signal a clear push by WPP to blend experience with transformation as it navigates a rapidly evolving advertising landscape. With Taylor now steering the people agenda, the company appears focused on ensuring its talent strategy keeps pace with its broader ambitions.
