Maisie McCabe
Jun 26, 2015

Aston Martin appoints WPP to global marketing account

CANNES - Aston Martin Lagonda has appointed WPP to its global integrated marketing account.

Martin Sorrell (left) and Andy Palmer: Revealed their plans for Aston Martin at Cannes yesterday
Martin Sorrell (left) and Andy Palmer: Revealed their plans for Aston Martin at Cannes yesterday

WPP will create a bespoke multi-disciplinary team for Aston Martin, allowing the car manufacturer to have access specialists in the full range of disciplines across all WPP operating companies.

One the team has been assembled it will initially look at synergies Aston Martin could achieve across the world. Next year WPP will develop a "full suite of marketing activities" for Aston Martin and its luxury saloon car brand Lagonda.

Sir Martin Sorrell, the chief executive at WPP, said: "We are very happy that Aston Martin has asked WPP to create a team to help activate its ambitious growth plan, extending its luxury marketing voice to new customers in fresh markets.

"Each client’s needs are unique, which is why we offer a tailor-made solution – and I can think of nothing more bespoke than an Aston Martin."

Aston Martin has never previously worked with an agency holding group in this way. It does not have an incumbent set of agencies but has worked with the WPP network J Walter Thompson in the past.

Andy Palmer, the chief executive of Aston Martin Lagonda, said: "Growing our brand presence into new markets and segments is critical for the success of our ‘second century’ plan.

"Just as we work with the world’s leading suppliers on our products, so with WPP we are looking to create a fully integrated marketing communications team capable of successfully driving our brand forward across the globe."

Aston Martin is the latest company to appoint a "horizontal" bespoke WPP team that straddles across the group's different operating companies and follows brands including Ford (Blue Hive).

 

Source:
Campaign UK

Related Articles

Just Published

7 hours ago

Omnicom 'incredibly well prepared' for IPG merger; ...

In Q4, Omnicom spent $14.6 million on 'acquisition transaction costs' related to its impending merger with IPG.

18 hours ago

China cracks down on Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger ...

The announcement comes amid escalating US-China trade tensions, with Google and other US firms also under scrutiny.

18 hours ago

Assembly taps former Initiative CEO for Greater ...

EXCLUSIVE: Karen Ho joins the agency in a newly created role to drive growth in Greater China.

19 hours ago

Woolley Marketing: Walking the line between ...

Numerous holding companies, including WPP, Dentsu, and Publicis, are rebranding their agencies by shedding legacies. Darren Woolley asks would they advise clients to undertake similar transformations?