News Corp puts incumbents on notice pitching creative account

Miranda Ward

March 5, 2014 4:05

News Corp is understood to be pitching its creative account, with incumbents AJF Partnership, Archibald Williams and M&C Saatchi’s Mark all on alert.

It is understood brand, digital, strategy, data and trade media are up for grabs in the pitch, however creative for The Australian and magazines division NewsLifeMedia are not included.

It comes six months after Damian Eales took over the main marketing duties for the brand. When he moved to Westpac from David Jones in 2011 Eales called a pitch for the creative services, moving the account to Big Red from the Campaign Palace.

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Miranda Ward

Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.