Barry Dudley was delighted to join the panel of leading industry professionals at Pimento’s Question Time on 29th April. “Since the 23rd March many of you have had to adapt to the new environment, reducing your cost base, furloughing staff, applying and in some cases receiving loans under the Government CBILS program but with lock […]
As the world faces its gravest crisis since the second world war and the Great Depression, it is inevitable that our attention will focus on behaviour – of all sorts. Since the Covid-19 pandemic affects just about everyone, will impact every corner and sector of every economy around the world; and because the disease occupies […]
There is no need to write an introduction explaining why I’ve pulled together this piece with my team at Green Square. What we have done is gather our thoughts and learnings, and put them together with the experience of various peers in the industry who have been through dark times before. We hope that what […]
We are delighted to have advised award-winning social media agency Social Life Media on their acquisition by Jellyfish Group.
What’s next for beleaguered M&C Saatchi is the question now being asked after the resignation of the agency’s co-founder and three fellow directors in a shock move many have described as a “sad” ending to the advertising mogul’s career. Yesterday (10 December) Lord Maurice Saatchi resigned from the agency alongside board directors Lord Michael Dobbs, Sir Michael […]
Tony Walford was delighted to join leading industry figures at Kemp Little and The Growth Factory’s breakfast panel discussion on 17th October, offering insight and predictions on the future relationship between agencies and brands. The agency landscape is fast-paced. It’s hard to predict what will be the next game-changer. Shifting consumer needs, the increased importance […]
One of the biggest talking points in our industry over the past few months has been what might colloquially be termed a “cock-up in the accounts department” over at M&C Saatchi. To recap: back in August, it was announced the AIM-listed indie network’s auditors, KPMG, had raised concerns regarding accounting controls following an audit review. […]
Barry Dudley, Partner at Green Square was delighted to speak at the Pimento 2019 Conference on 19th September at the Montcalm Marble Arch London Hotel. The conference focused on the changing world of independent agencies and consultants, and how best to respond to changing client demands. The event was followed by the UK Agency Awards […]
In 2017 I gave a talk in Amsterdam in conjunction with The Drum titled ‘First Up Best Dressed – A Hothouse of Creative Talent‘. The talk looked at the potential focus of marcoms and marketing technology acquirers on the Netherlands post-Brexit. Since giving this talk, we have seen the well-publicised acquisition of MediaMonks by Sir […]
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of XXS Amsterdam, one of Holland’s largest independent strategic and creative agencies, by Candid Group BV. The acquisition complements the eight agencies already within the Candid Group with significant synergies across specialisms and clients to bring a more holistic offering. Founded in 1998 focusing on brand strategy, creative […]