Stephen Lepitak
Stephen is Adweek's Europe bureau chief based in Glasgow. Before joining Adweek in 2021, Stephen spent 14 years at The Drum starting as news editor, rising to online editor and finally executive editor. Stephen holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Glasgow.
Busuu Ad Shows What Can Go Wrong While Learning a New Language
This is the first work produced for the education app by Motel.
Finland’s Hasan & Partners Names Ogilvy Africa Exec as New CEO
Riku Vassinen will succeed Johanna Juuvinmaa, who the agency says will continue to work on brand and customer experience design.
Disney+ Spot Recreates Scenes From Popular Shows and Films
The campaign emulates moments from content including The Simpsons, The Walking Dead, Toy Story and The Kardashians.
M&C Saatchi Rejects Improved Takeover Bid
The rationale behind the deal is to create a larger group that will build “a data, analytics and digitally focused creative marketing business."
Spot for Gaming Title ‘Grid’ Chases Netflix Bingers
The spot features actor Ncuti Gatwa and attempts to cross over with the incoming installment in the series.
Former Dyson Global Creative Director Mikey Farr Joins 72&Sunny Amsterdam
He also previously spent over 15 years working within W+K.
UK Government the Latest to Strengthen Crypto Ad Promotions
The UK follows a recent increase in regulation by Spain and Singapore on the sector
Monsters Need New Jobs As Phone Use Keeps People Awake, Campaign Warns
Multiópticas' campaign highlights the consequences of using mobile phones before going to sleep, including insomnia.
Data Suggests Another Big Year of Ad Spend, According to UK Report
The IPA's Bellwether expects 5.2% of advertising growth for 2022.
McCann Worldgroup Names New Leadership for Production Arm Craft
Simon Sikorski becomes global CEO of Craft and Ben Clark joins as chief production officer for EMEA