M&C Saatchi's Ben Cooper on Cannes Innovation jury
M&C Saatchi innovation director Ben Cooper has been appointed to the innovation jury for the 2015 Lions Innovation. Lions Innovation is a festival exploring the mix of tech and creativity, during the Cannes Lions.
The innovation category has a requirement that short-listed entries be presented live to the jury during the festival. Winners will be revealed at the Lions Innovation awards ceremony on 26 June.
Hyland Media pinches duo from Ikon
Independent media agency Hyland Media has lured founder of eighty ks Melanie Kay and an Ikon Communications duo to the agency.
Kay will function as the client lead at the agency and the Ikon duo, Tegan Emmerson and Sarah Finney, will act as communication directors.
Swam conference appoints first board
Online community management conference Swam has appointed six leading industry figures to its inaugural board.
The new members will join Quiip CEO Alison Michalk and REA Group's Venessa Paech in guiding and developing Swam. The fifth annual Swam conference will be held on 2-3 September at the University of Sydney.
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