The Marketing Agencies Association Announces New Members

The Marketing Agencies Association (MAA) welcomed seven new agencies to its membership in Q4 of this year.  Wunderman, Tullo Marshal Warren, Sapient Nitro, Rapier, DNX, BWP Group, and WDMP all signed up to receive access to the MAA's services, which are designed to improve member agency performance and new business results. 

Scott Knox, the MAA's managing director, commented "We're delighted to welcome our newest members, who represent a real mix of specialisms.  The increase in membership is testament to our commitment to providing a range of services and best practice guidance in all areas of business, whilst keeping our fees capped and at the same rate for the past ten years".

Amongst its many services, the MAA offers best practice guidance and consultancy in all areas of business including training and management development, commercial issues, procurement, legal advice, financial management and new business. 

The MAA recently announced the client judges for The Best Awards 2012, which celebrates the most innovative and cutting-edge marketing ideas from all disciplines.  Simon Tilden, Diageo's Global Category Director of Advertising, Marketing Production & SmartBrand will take on the role of Chairman of the judges.

Other judges include; Carolyn Anderson, head of marketing & partnerships, Samsung Mobile; Peter Fennell, head of brand and advertising, Tesco Bank; Paul Harvey, sales and marketing director, Legoland; Miranda Sambles, marketing director, Walkers; Marc Michaels, director of direct and relationship marketing and evaluation, COI; Russell Morris, commercial director, Lovefilm; Jo Scott, global brand manager, Berghaus and Sheridan Thompson, EMEA CRM director, Disney.

For more information please contact avril.canavan@marketingagencies.org.uk, 020 7535 3550