'I cannot say unkind things about the people at UM and Mediabrands. They have been (and will continue to be) my colleagues...
Anathea Ruys: "Bringing together two brands who share a passion for style, innovation, and forward-thinking was a natural choice."
Mediaweek caught up with PHD's Hugh Davidson, Katherine Pochroj from EssenceMediacom, Sebastien Kriegel from UM Australia, and Avenue C's Paula Lopes.
Anathea Ruys: "Clients and colleagues alike respect him and he will be sorely missed. I am very sad Mal will be leaving...
Gerry Bowness, James Dixon, Kristy Kinzett, Tom Kirkham and Sam Orton share their thoughts on Brandcast 2024 with Mediaweek.
Tracey Corbin Matchett: "When brands and their agencies are brave and make even small changes they can drive huge societal impact."
"This collaboration underscores UM's commitment to innovation, privacy, and security."
In Australia, more than 400 employees from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra united under the theme "ONE Day, ONE UM, ONE Better...
Mediaweek revealed earlier this year that the UM veteran had exited amidst redundancies.
The agency's remit includes all media strategy, planning and buying in Australia.
Murray spent 20 years with the agency, with the last four years as its national head of trading.
Kirin Hyoketsu's World Square takeover will feature prominently in the precinct throughout December.
UM has won August with its campaign for Hahn placed throughout City2Surf run
UM's Impact Day was first launched in the U.S. in 2016 and expanded globally in 2018