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Selco picks WAA for integrated brief

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:08:51 +0100

The UK’s number one trade only builders merchant, Selco, has appointed WAA as its lead creative agency following an extensive competitive pitch process.

Triathlon no trouble for Andy!

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:20:07 +0100

Java Developer Andy has negotiated many a marathon in his time, but this month, he tackled his first triathlon.

Nine set to shine

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:31:48 +0100

This proving to be exceptional year for WAA and the team is currently growing at a faster rate than at any point in the last decade. Allow us to introduce our latest recruits…

Netball team nets new coach

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:41:00 +0100

Now, we’ll be the first to admit that our netball team has historically been, somewhat unsuccessful.

Three more to add to the mix

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:38:00 +0100

Having welcomed seven new faces to the agency just last month, we’re delighted to add three more to the mix and announce that David Steele has joined WAA in the role of information architect, alongside Robert Dickens as developer and Phil Bates as project manager.

WAA given the Wembley treatment

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:19:00 +0100

World Cup fever has well and truly taken its hold on WAA. Bosses at the agency were so keen for staff to get into the World Cup spirit that they’ve laid the office floor with turf for the duration of the football tournament.

Four take on Fun Run

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:38:00 +0100

Four members of the WAA team negotiated the challenging 8.5 mile course around Sutton last week for the Great Midlands Fun Run.

Interns wanted!

Thu, 27 May 2010 10:26:00 +0100

At WAA, we believe that identifying and nurturing the best talent from early on is crucial for our and our clients' future success. That's why we run a thriving intern programme at our Sutton Coldfield offices that provides hands on experience in every area of agency life: creative, planning and client services. Trust us when we say that work experience at WAA is a thorough immersion into the agency world: you won’t just be running errands and making the tea (though interns with good tea making skills always seem to do well!), but rather you will be stretched, challenged, given the opportunity to contribute to live jobs and much more.

Ellen takes running bug to extreme

Tue, 25 May 2010 12:39:00 +0100

Client services director Ellen is well known in the agency for her love of running (and banana muffins!). The less athletic amongst us frequently stand open mouthed on a Monday morning as she regales us with tales of 50-mile runs in the Lake District over the weekend.

Increasing demand for digital strategy

Fri, 21 May 2010 12:36:00 +0100

Digital strategy is an topic of increasing importance to most organisations due to the enormous competitive advantage it can provide (if done properly!).

Lucky 7

Mon, 17 May 2010 12:34:00 +0100

After a flourishing start to the year, we’re delighted to be welcoming new people on board on an almost weekly basis. And this month has been no exception, with seven very talented newbies joining the team.

Football fever already at epidemic levels in WAA

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:26:00 +0100

They may be still a month to go until the first blow of the whistle in Johannesburg, but the World Cup has been top of the WAA agenda for several months now.

Website century

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:37:00 +0100

We reached something of a landmark today and it nearly passed us by!

The best kind of brief

Mon, 03 May 2010 12:29:00 +0100

One of the privileges occasionally provided by our line of work is that we are briefed in absolute confidence on new innovations and products being prepared for market launch.

Can we translate copy into Russian? Da!

Sat, 01 May 2010 12:32:00 +0100

It’s a little known fact that at any given moment, WAA is working on client projects in at least half a dozen languages. And today we added Russian to the list.

WAA delivers first iPad app

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:22:00 +0100

We’ve just handed over a coveted Apple iPad loaded with a bespoke presentation app to a very happy client, Richard Ash from Green Room Retail.

Henleys calls on WAA to support growth plans

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:31:00 +0100

High street fashion brand Henleys has engaged WAA to support its ambitious growth plans as seeks to expand its retail presence and attract new customers to the brand.

Simon’s marathon effort

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:10:00 +0100

Our digital head, Simon, has a busy boy of late: not only did he move house last weekend and then spent much of the week visiting clients in mainland Europe, he then went on to run the London Marathon on Sunday.

Andy’s epic journey thanks to volcanic chaos

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:14:00 +0100

WAA boss Andy Wilson was in need of a week in the sun so disappeared down to Marbella with his two daughters last week. You can only imagine his frustration when he arrived to find driving rain, and while we basked in glorious spring sunshine back home, for that rain to continue all week.

WAA boosts digital expertise

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:11:00 +0100

WAA has appointed Lisa Vigurs as Account Director.

WAA backs B-Hive initiative

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:34:00 +0000

WAA is once again supporting the B-Hive initiative, a fantastic scheme which gives students from Birmingham’s five universities the opportunity to win work experience placements within some of the leading creative agencies in the Midlands, including WAA.

WAA in search for new talent

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:59:55 +0000

Following a flying start to the year, WAA is on the lookout for new talent across a range of creative disciplines.

WAA appoints head of digital

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:30:19 +0000

WAA has appointed Simon Cox as head of digital.

Spirit Health Clubs pay back members

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:14:00 +0000

Spirit Health Clubs has launched its latest national integrated marketing campaign to reward new members, drive sign-ups and increase awareness in local areas.

WAA ads continue to dominate the airwaves

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:31:00 +0000

WAA productions once again dominated commercial breaks on Nickelodeon, CITV, C5, and Cartoon Network amongst others during the Christmas period.

WAA wins city activity brief

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:11:20 +0000

Birmingham City Council has appointed WAA to develop the strategic brand proposition for the city’s new Be Active campaign.

WAA awarded What Car? brief

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:00 +0000

What Car? Driving School, a new national driver training franchise, has appointed WAA to develop its brand identity and marketing strategy following a competitive pitch.

WAA celebrates Fresh Awards wins

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0100

WAA left the Fresh Digital Awards in Manchester on Wednesday night with a brace of gongs for its work for clients Pr2go and Yale.

WAA flying high after being awarded chopper brief

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:10:00 +0100

WAA has been tasked with creating a brand identity for helicopter charter company Hawkrise.

WAA wins web brief from Citybreaks

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:10:00 +0100

WAA has been awarded a new web brief from leisure specialist Citybreaks. The company is tasked with re-building and developing Citybreaks' website, incorporating new creative, greatly enhanced usability and a bespoke content management system (CMS).

WAA tasked with Make It Cheaper project

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:09:00 +0100

WAA has been appointed by Make It Cheaper to design and build a new website to generate more traffic to the company's inquiry line.

WAA invites businesses to Meet Birmingham

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:07:00 +0100

Marketing Birmingham has tasked WAA with the prestigious project to convey the city as a first class meeting place as part of its business tourism campaign.

WAA nets University of Warwick brief

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:06:00 +0100

Warwick Conferences, part of the University of Warwick's commercial arm, has appointed integrated agency WAA to devise and manage a three-year marketing strategy. The appointment will also see WAA deliver market research and database activity.

WAA completes further acquisition

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:05:34 +0100

WAA has completed its second acquisition of the year with the purchase of Converge Control, a specialist print management and procurement business. The deal is a further realisation of Sutton Coldfield-based WAA's strategic growth plan as it establishes its place as the largest independent marketing services group outside of London.

Award for Nationwide campaign

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:04:00 +0000

Nationwide Autocentres 'fuel service' campaign has scooped the Best Marketing Programme accolade at the AM Awards 2009.

Sunday Times ranks us amongst the best

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:04:00 +0000

The champagne corks are popping again at WAA - we've just been named as the 45th best small company to work for by the Sunday Times!

Best Companies say we're extraordinary!

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:03:00 +0000

WAA is amongst the top seven per cent of places to work in the UK according to the latest study from Best Companies, the highly regarded workplace accreditation scheme.

WAA takes on Twist team

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:03:10 +0000

Following the closure of Twist Communications, four key members have joined us here at WAA. The four, including Twist managing director Beki Underhill, joined the team at our Sutton Coldfield office yesterday.