Wieden + Kennedy was recently awarded STRIDE gum’s advertising business in the US.  W+K’s responsibilities will cover the U.S. market and include digital and social media activity. The account will be led from Wieden + Kennedy’s London office.

Portland, Ore., December 12, 2011— Independent advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy (W+K) announced today the appointment of four new partners: Portland Managing Director Tom Blessington, London Managing Director Neil Christie, Portland Executive Creative Director Mark Fitzloff and Global Interactive Executive Creative Director Iain Tait. 

Arla Foods has awarded the global advertising contract for its Lurpak brand to Wieden + Kennedy (W+K), taking over from Saatchi and Saatchi, following W+K’s  tremendous success with Lurpak in the UK.

To support the launch of the 2012 Honda Civic, Wieden + Kennedy London has created a new HTML5 game that pushes the boundaries of browser based gaming.

Wieden + Kennedy London is celebrating this week after scooping gongs at the Lovie and Campaign Big Awards.

Three, the UK’s fastest-growing mobile network, launches a nationwide, integrated campaign on Saturday 22nd October.

W+K London has been given several awards at the 2011 Account Planning Awards.