Working with Matalan, our Havas Media Manchester team and our data-driven creative specialists additive+ have launched their first fully AI-voiced audio campaign. This innovative campaign runs across both linear and digital platforms, delivering dynamic and highly relevant audio content in real-time. By strategically leveraging AI, Matalan aims to create hyper-localised messaging that resonates with listeners wherever they are. We're proud to be supporting Matalan in activating their broader strategy to embrace AI, following the launch of their AI-powered feed and product listing optimisation earlier this year. Joint general manager of Havas Media Manchester, Lucy Barnes, said to Campaign UK: "Our journey with Matalan is about more than just keeping pace with the market – it's about leading it. By integrating AI-generated audio ads, we’re equipping Matalan with the agility to swiftly activate campaigns that reflect the latest retail offerings." Congratulations to our clients and team for setting a new benchmark in retail marketing!🛍️ Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dsrdYw7m #AI #Audio #Innovation #RetailMarketing #MeaningfullyDaring
Havas Media UK
Advertising Services
The most customer-centric media agency in the UK, bringing brands closer to people.
About us
At Havas Media we believe brands mean more by bringing them closer to people. That’s why our ambition is to be the most customer-centric media agency in the UK. We build sharper insights underpinned by our Meaningful Brands study to deliver people-first comms. We have the most sophisticated data systems in the market powered by Converged our end-to-end data thread from insight to activation. We craft distinctive customer journeys which connect people to brands and brands to people. We offer our clients transformational ways of working, partnering with the likes of Domino's, KIA and Hyundai, Dreams, EDF, Homebase, Starbucks, Ocado, the BBC and many more. Part of Havas Media Network UK.
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- 201-500 employees
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- Media planning and buying, Branded Content, Data, and Econometrics
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More exciting awards news 📣 We have been shortlisted in Campaign UK's Media Week Awards for our work with the BBC in the 'Long-Term Media Strategy' category and for our Independent Cinema campaign with Kia UK Limited in the 'Media Idea: Over £1M (Media Owner)' category. Best of luck to both teams involved! Find the full shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/e_fD3QRm #MediaWeekAwards #MeaningfullyDaring #BBC #KIA #MediaStrategy
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We have been shortlisted in the Retail Gazette Awards for our work with Homebase in the Marketing Game Changer category. Congratulations to our clients and our team! The winners will be revealed on 16 October, good luck to all involved! 🎉 Find the full shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/ekWatmzX #RGA24 #Marketing #Retail
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The first half of 2024 was a rollercoaster for marketers, with events like a snap general election, a brief recession, and major sports events impacting budget allocations. Despite these challenges, the UK advertising market saw a 9% growth in Q1, reaching £9.2bn, and marketing budgets increased at the highest levels in a decade. As we move into the second half of the year, our chief operating officer Simon Bevan predicts a period of “cautious optimism”, where spends will “taper slightly”. Yet while some businesses cut their marketing budgets, the latest IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising) Bellwether report shows a net balance of 15.9% of companies increased their budgets in Q2. GfK’s July Consumer Confidence Index hit its highest level in nearly three years, signalling a positive outlook. Consumer packaged goods brands are shifting from promotion-driven revenue growth to volume growth, with advertising playing a crucial role. Main media budgets are growing. Digital channels, especially social media and influencer marketing, continue to dominate. Investment in retail media is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2024, driven by first-party data. Connected TV (CTV) is set to be the fastest-growing channel, with OOH advertising projected to exceed pre-pandemic levels. As we navigate the rest of 2024, it’s clear that while there are grounds for optimism, brands should be strategic in their media spend to ensure long-term success. Read on in Marketing Week: https://lnkd.in/eMypnCbM #Marketing #ThoughtLeadership #MediaSpend #DigitalMarketing #Advertising #RetailMedia #CTV #OOH
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Chief growth officer, Nick Wright, spoke to The Drum, about how our approach has boosted new business results and client retention across the network in the past year. This new way of working has contributed to several recent high-profile client wins, including Ocado Retail and The University of Law, and has fostered a collaborative culture across our network. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gZEy7wUh #MeaningfullyDaring #Innovation #Leadership
Havas Media UK’s Chief Growth Officer, Nick Wright, has been driving significant transformation by introducing a ‘squad’ system, revolutionizing how the agency approaches new business. 📊 Integrating marketing, lead generation, PR, and sales functions and teams into three specific 'squads' to support new business generation has seen success in the agency’s recent new business record and overall client retention. Read more about Wright's growth strategy on The Drum here: https://lnkd.in/gZEy7wUh
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Our new campaign with John West Foods has been created in collaboration with Havas London. It celebrates the strength and resilience of ParalympicsGB athletes as they gear up for the #Paris2024 Paralympic Games. As the proud protein partner of ParalympicsGB, “Eat Strong, Go Strong” highlights the power of natural protein in fueling our athletes. Our strategic media plan, developed in partnership with Talon, Ocean Outdoor, and JCDecaux UK ensures nationwide visibility with impactful DOOH placements in key commuter spots across major UK cities, featuring bespoke special builds with 3D, life-sized javelins. From fun TikTok videos to eye-catching outdoor displays, we’re helping bring the stories of ParalympicsGB athletes to life. Managing partner, Andrew Darby, said: “This campaign is a testament to the power of collaboration and creativity. By leveraging the strengths of our partners and the compelling narrative of ParalympicsGB, we aim to inspire and engage audiences nationwide.” Congrats to our fantastic team and partners for making this campaign come to life. Together, we’re not just promoting a brand, but also celebrating the determination and strength of our incredible athletes. Join us in cheering them on as they aim for glory in Paris! 🥇 Read the full article in Campaign UK: https://lnkd.in/dYxVMizX #JohnWest #ParalympicsGB #EatStrongGoStrong #MediaStrategy
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We're proud members of the Luxury Communications Council. Last month, Abi Ward joined their July panel discussion, together with Marian Brannelly, Global Director of Awards at Cannes Lions, Danny Rogers, Editor-in-Chief of PRWeek UK and LCC's Rosie Shepherd, to explore the new Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Luxury & Lifestyle Lion and what the jury looks for, the elements of a successful entry, and tips for being involved in 2025. #CannesLions #LuxuryLifestyle #Awards
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Our very own Ailsa Buckley and Simon Bevan will be judging at this year's Campaign UK's Media Week Awards 🏆 Wishing the best of luck to all entrants! https://lnkd.in/d653xa5 #MediaWeekAwards #AwardsJudging #MediaAwards
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Magnifique! Congratulations to our clients the BBC and our team, who last week were chosen by System1 as their 'Ad of the Week' for their work on the #Paris2024 Olympics promotion trailer, in collaboration with Nexus Studios. Read the full article and watch the trailer back here: https://lnkd.in/drGMHipa #AdOfTheWeek #OlympicGames #Attention
Our Ad Of The Week comes from the BBC, with a spectacular animated ad serving as the introduction to their Olympics coverage. The ad is full of references to Paris, and also full of delightful visual metaphors for love and sport. Find out whether audiences give it the gold with our exclusive Test Your Ad report and write-up: https://bit.ly/3SxCNX5 BBC James Parry Lynn Gallagher Rasmus Smith Bech Ffion Evans BBC Creative Nexus Studios
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On Monday in collaboration with Lucky Generals we helped launch EDF's new brand platform 'Change is in our Power' replacing the previous 'Busy Doing Nothing' platform launched back in 2020. Diana Bowden, EDF’s Marketing Director, shared in an interview with Marketing Week that this update aligns with EDF’s mission to help Britain achieve net zero emissions by 2030. She emphasised the need for their campaigns to be more emotionally engaging towards consumers for them to want to join their quest for a greener future, inspiring “a sense of energy and optimism and a can-do spirit” which EDF has been looking for from a new platform. Our advanced digital targeting through the Converged platform, using AI and data insights, will allow us to pinpoint and reach engaged audiences for EDF. Our Managing Partner, Charlotte Steel, highlighted our commitment to supporting EDF’s transformation: “As we embark on another successful year of supporting EDF in its transformation to shake up the energy system, we are thrilled to elevate our partnership with this exciting brief. We have harnessed insights from previous campaign work through our carbon calculator to inform the media planning and strategy." Our audience-first approach towards this campaign focuses on precision targeting of eco-conscious customers and stakeholders, in high-attention media moments (such as COP29) supported by the use of our Converged planning tool. Leaning into EDF’s mission to change the energy industry and generation of zero-carbon electricity, the campaign will utilise our carbon calculator to inform decisions and reduce the campaign’s overall carbon footprint. The campaign has eco-friendly partners involved throughout, including Spotify, Goodloop, Clear Channel Outdoor, and Sky, and uses ad formats, such as electric taxi ads and Clear Channel’s Adshel Live locations which use 50% less energy, to fulfil the brief and meet EDF’s objectives. Follow the link to read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gVC4sZiM #NetZero #Sustainability #GreenEnergy #DigitalMarketing #Converged