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H&R Block names VaynerMedia social, creative and media agency of record
The partnership aims to make H&R Block a more visible and relevant presence across digital and cultural conversations, with social-first content strategies playing a central role.
Jung von Matt and Sparkasse launch piggy bank horror game on Fortnite
The project was developed in collaboration with gaming studio Beyond Creative and marks Sparkasse’s first activation on Fortnite.
[Free Webinar August 14th] Unlock South Africa: Guide for Expansion, Compliance and Capital Movements
Join this open web session as it explores the evolving landscape of international payments for South African businesses, highlighting challenges like high costs, friction, and FX volatility in cross-border transactions.
dwpbank acquires Berlin-based fintech lemon.markets to expand digital brokerage services
The Deutsche WertpapierService Bank (dwpbank), has acquired Berlin-based fintech lemon.markets.
Verto launches business award, empowers startups in South Africa, Kenya Nigeria with $10,000 prize
Verto has launched the Verto Global Business Award—a transformative initiative to recognize and accelerate the growth of early-stage startups.
Early-stage vc firm Deciens Capital closes $93.3m Fund III to back next-gen financial services
Deciens Capital (Deciens), an early-stage venture capital firm focused on financial services innovation, has closed Fund III with $93.3 million
South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay raises $2m to accelerate Africa expansion
South African travel-focused fintech TurnStay, has raised $2 million seed round led by First Circle Capital, with participation from TLCom Capital
Bling acquires Hamburg-based startup Finste to promote financial literacy among teens and young adults
Berlin-based Bling, Germany's banking app for families, has acquired Hamburg-based startup Finstep, to expand its own educational offerings
Ent Credit Union selects Cactus as integrated agency of record
Cactus has deep expertise working in the financial services sector, with an emphasis on credit unions and community banks
OOH campaign shows what inequality costs
Created by independent creative agency Worth Your While, the campaign seeks to add pressure following the recent consultation of the bill – and finally become legislation.
Serviceplan Group closes record year with €866M revenue amid industry headwinds
Despite a challenging economic environment, the largest independent agency group in Europe delivered exceptional performance — driven by record client satisfaction, outstanding creative momentum
West Cary Group named agency of record for ABNB Federal Credit Union
The comprehensive engagement will include media planning, campaign development, tool kit development, performance marketing, and advanced regional business analytics.
MAS appoints Yarn to lead brand strategy and creative
Alongside a refreshed look and feel now rolling out, the first tactical campaign under the new platform challenges industry convention – highlighting MAS’s preference for Full Area Replacement House Insurance.
Co-op debuts Colleague Promise to highlight inclusive culture
Created in partnership with the VCCP’s employer brand team, the Colleague Promise articulates Co-op’s ‘Owned by You. Right by You.’ brand proposition in a colleague context, highlighting Co-op’s membership model as its unique value.
Direct Line and VCCP debut multi-channel campaign for insurance simplicity
The campaign is the first by VCCP since winning the account at the end of 2024, and aims to re-establish Direct Line as a category leader by showcasing what great insurance really looks like: fast, seamless and handled properly.
Siebert Launches Gen Z–focused campaign to rewrite the rules of finance
The campaign rejects outdated tropes of austerity and lectures. Instead, it taps into Gen Z’s unapologetic relationship with money: one where indulgence and responsibility can co-exi
Bank of Ireland targets Gen Z with digitally-driven brand campaign
Developed in collaboration with The Bank Collective by WPP, featuring Folk VML as creative lead, the campaign positions Bank of Ireland as a simple, seamless, and secure choice for your everyday banking needs.
HMRC reappoints UNLIMITED and Pablo as lead creative partners in £14m deal
This decision will extend a successful partnership that began in May 2022. UNLIMITED & Pablo were originally appointed on a two-year contract that was extended by a year prior to this process.
FBD Insurance supports SMEs with community-focused ad campaign
This also builds on the success of the ‘Funding Backing Donating’ campaign, which also supports hundreds of local groups and initiatives every year.
Valley Bank appoints Doner as creative and media agency of record
Valley Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, has announced it has named Doner as its strategic and creative agency of record, with Doner Media leading media buying and planning across platforms, following a competitive review.
SumUp appoints Mother Berlin to drive Pan-European brand campaign
SumUp is a global FinTech company, best known for its payment terminals. The brand now offers a comprehensive ecosystem of financial solutions to more than 4 million merchants worldwide.
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