Havas Red UK

From our Havas Red family to yours – Happy New Year! 🎉✨   As we reflect on an amazing year full of big wins, creativity and growth, we want to extend our gratitude to our incredible clients, partners, and team members. You’ve all made 2024 and our fourth year as an agency truly unforgettable.   Here’s to new beginnings, fresh ideas, and even more exciting opportunities in 2025 🌟

The Macallan’s 200th anniversary celebrations continue!    Our dream team Fariba Ghazizadeh and Patrick O'Connell had the privilege of joining The Macallan and El Celler de Can Roca in hosting 6 influencers in Girona for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience.    The highlight? A stunning 16-course TimeSpirit menu, exclusively crafted by the Roca brothers, that took the group on a journey of flavour and discovery — each course perfectly paired with The Macallan’s finest expressions.    Here’s to 200 years of unparalleled craftsmanship and excellence.

Ready for round three of Sophie Raine's takes on 2025 Red Sky Predictions? This week, it’s all about ‘Unapologetic u-turns on purpose’   “In a rapidly shifting landscape, consumers favour brands that adapt boldly to their needs rather than clinging to commitments that miss the mark. Whether it’s recalibrating sustainability goals or refining product strategies - flexibility signals responsiveness - which is the new benchmark for trust and loyalty.”   Make sure to read all of the predictions here https://lnkd.in/esAcHAWP

Some more fantastic insights from our content marketing specialists Red Connect, featuring Havas Red’s Global Chief Executive Officer, James Wright ⚡

Happy holidays from the HAVAS Red team! 🎄✨   Our Northern and London teams celebrated the season with good company, festive meals, good laughs and a few (too many) spins on the wheel.   A massive thank you to our incredible team – your dedication, creativity, and hard work have been the driving force behind everything we’ve achieved this year. We couldn’t be more thankful for each of you.   Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, relaxation, and all the very best things 🥂🌟🎁

It’s time for week two of our Red Sky Predictions 2025! This week our Managing Director, Sophie Raine, shares her insights on ‘Divide Cannot Survive’, the next trend defining the year ahead.    “Divide Cannot Survive will define brand strategies in 2025 as businesses recognise the societal and commercial risks of polarisation. From bridging generational divides to tackling macro global challenges, brands that unite and inspire connection will stand out as leaders, earning trust and cultural relevance in the process.“ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esAcHAWP

Our London team got into the holiday spirit this week with a fun wreath-making session! 🎄✨ Who knew we had so many crafters in the office?! 

Our Red Sky Predictions 2025 are here, offering insights for communicators on the cutting edge. Each week our Managing Director, Sophie Raine, will share insights on trends that will define the year ahead. First up, "Feeling is first": "Consumers are becoming increasingly weary of the impersonal mechanisms shaping their choices - from ‘must-have’ travel selfies to algorithmic music ‘discoveries’. Meanwhile, loneliness is soaring—19% of UK Gen Z report feeling lonely 'often' or 'always,' three times higher than those aged 65-74. In a world where we crave genuine personalisation and connection, emotion-rich, human-centered storytelling (the type that PR agencies excel at) and real-life experiences will be key for brands".   https://lnkd.in/eYwVrctW

We love a networking breakfast – especially when two of our very own superstars are invited to share a little bit of their wisdom with us. Havas Emb[race] recently hosted a panel, offering a valuable opportunity to hear from ethnically diverse senior staff members from our village agencies. These accomplished individuals have thrived not only within Havas but also in their careers prior. Trent Payne and Bianca-Maria Cavuoto were invited to join the panel, sharing insightful stories, discussing the challenges they’ve faced, how they’ve overcome them, and highlighting the importance of networking and supporting one another.

To celebrate all of the hard work we get up to at Havas Red, each month we're highlighting the outstanding contributions from members of our team. For November, Sophie Harris was voted our Employee of the Month! 🎉   Sophie never fails to bring passion, diligence and humour to every project she works on. Always offering to take on new challenges, she constantly looks to grow and learn in her role.   Thank you for all your your hard work, Sophie!