Rattling Stick in the U.K. has launched a production arm, Rattling Stuff, targeting a range of TV commercials, content and production solutions with more challenging budgets. Head of Stuff is Cabell Hopkins who brings a wealth of experience as a producer at M&C Saatchi in London, then running his own production company Fat Lemon in partnership with Jamie Oliver for the best part of a decade. Hopkins will be managing his own roster of directors to sit alongside those already at Rattling Stick….
Havas has acquired a majority stake in Noise Digital, the Canada-based media performance and data analytics agency. Noise Digital will maintain its brand and integrate into Havas Media Group North America under the leadership of Noah Vardon, president of Havas Media Canada, and Greg Walsh, CEO of Havas Media North America. Founded in 1998 by Trevor Carr, Noise Digital empowers brands to make better strategic investment decisions and capitalize on data-informed, consumer-centric media buying strategies that unlock new opportunities and brand experiences across consumer-oackaged goods, consumer technology, media & entertainment, travel, and healthcare. Over the years the agency has been recognized by numerous industry award programs including Cannes Lions, the Canadian Marketing Association, and the MarCom Awards….