Coca-Cola has appointed three WPP agencies as it takes a “networked
agency approach”, aimed at masterminding the brand’s next global
marketing campaign.
Earlier this year, the brand invited 10 of its global agency partners to put forward their best ideas for its flagship brand.
“The outcome is that we will be moving forward with a networked
agency approach, partnering with three of the 10 agencies in the initial
stages to create the first round of creative work for Coca-Cola,” a
spokesperson for Coca-Cola says.
The three agencies that have been appointed are Ogilvy NY, SRA
Rushmore and Santo. They will work together to come up with a brief.
The other additional seven agencies will be kept on Coca-Cola’s
roster and be able to contribute ideas to the final pool of work.
“This approach allows us to harness thinking from some of the best
agency minds in the industry today and see the great work that comes
from collaborating against a common brief for Coca-Cola,” says
Coca-Cola.
The seven agencies David, Dentsu, FCB – South Africa, Martin Mercado,
McCann Madrid, The Cyranos, and Wieden+Kennedy Portland, which came up
with Coca-Cola’s current “Open Happiness” strapline.
Changes to top management
The news comes as Coca-Cola shakes up its top management, promoting
James Quincey to President and COO. The COO position has not been filled
since Muhtar Kent was promoted to CEO in 2008.
As second-in-command, Quincey will have responsibility for all the
brand’s operating units worldwide.
He will report directly to Chairman
and CEO Muhtar Kent.
“He has proven to be a successful and trusted leader and brings to
this position a strong reputation for developing people and inspiring
teams,” says Kent.
“His wealth of experience across our global system, particularly in
Europe and Latin America, will be a valuable asset as we continue to
accelerate growth through our 2020 Vision and our previously announced
five strategic actions.”
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