Marketing News: DCH appoints new planning director

News Release from: DCH
02/07/2010
DCH, Nicholas Gill ,Scott Bradley, Lawton Communications Group , Doner,OgilvyOne Worldwide, Digitas

Advertising and marketing agency, DCH has hired former Lawton Communications Group (LCG) head of planning Nicholas Gill as planning director. Gill's placement has been a strategic one and will see DCH into a new era of change and continued prosperity.

The agency has many high profile clients and the talented Mr. Gill will play a pivotal role in helping these clients bridge the gap between advertising and the digital landscape. Working as part of an already strong and innovative team, Gill will create a step-change in client perception and delivery, having successfully done so with LCG.

DCH was launched in 1995 and is part of American agency, Doner. DCH is a leading UK marketing and advertising agency who offer an integrated approach to their clients' marketing challenges. DCH clients include: Nikon, Fullers, MG, Sharp and QVC.

Gill joined LCG as head of planning in March 2007. While there he lead the strategic development and engagement of a client’s main business problems leading to the identification and application of digital and integrated solutions which significantly improved business performance. 

After Gill received a Degree in Business Information Technology from the Southampton Institute in 1996, he started his illustrious career. Over his 16 year career, Gill has worked as a strategic and client partner for brands across automotive, entertainment, FMCG, retail, petrochemicals, pharma and financial services including Ford of Europe, Mclaren Automotive, Nissan GB & Europe and GSK for some of the leading digital and direct agencies including OgilvyOne Worldwide, Digitas (formerly Modem Media), Wunderman and Tullo Marshal Warren.

He is also a contributor to the European IAB Interact Congress blog and regular speaker and thought leader in digital industry events and publications.

 Gill commented on his blog: “It’s true. I am joining DCH from May to become their Planning Director… Why? Because I believe in their vision, the people and the project”

Scott Bradley, Senior Vice President at Modem Media, has said of Gill: “Nick has an amazing work ethic and is one of the most reliable people I have ever worked with. He has a great knowledge of the digital space and can deliver both at a strategic and tactical level. You can trust Nick to deliver what he promises and more importantly have a good laugh along the way.