Weekend Wrap: 19 July

Angelo Lobo joins Games2win

 

Games2win  has announced the appointment of Angelo Lobo as creative director. Lobo was previously director of game design at Zynga India. This is his second stint at the company having previously worked at Games2win as lead game designer. 

 

Dadu's appoints Konnections 

 

Dadu's, a brand of sweets and confectionery based in Hyderabad, has announced the appointment of Konnections as its strategic communication partner. The agency won the account following a multi-agency pitch. The consultancy has been given the mandate to manage public relations and external communication activities for Dadu’s and work towards creating a more holistic image for the brand. 

 

MG extends partnership with Liverpool FC globally 

 

MG Motor has signed a partnership with Liverpool FC, becoming the football club’s official global car partner. For MG and Liverpool fans in India, the partnership will enable VIP access to watch the Liverpool FC team training, autographed merchandise, match viewing experiences, and more. 

 

Oppo gets Sumit Walia as VP - product and marketing 

 

Oppo has announced the appointment of Sumit Walia as VP - product and marketing. He joined the company in April from Samsung.

 

Varun Dhawan is Reebok's latest brand ambassador

 

After appointing Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador earlier in the month, Reebok has added Varun Dhawan to its list of endorsers. Dhawan is part of Reebok's campaign for 'Sole Fury'.

 

World OOH 2020 Congress to be held in Toronto

 

The World Out of Home Organisation (formerly FEPE International) has confirmed Toronto in Canada as the venue for its 2020 Congress. The Congress will be held from 3-5 June. In 2019, FEPE International was held in Dubai.