Welcome to The Drum's Business on the Move column, where we collate agency account news, reviews, agency launches, rebrands and acquisitions
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Global wins
Vice Media has signed an exclusive global partnership with online advertising company Teads.
EMEA wins
The Tipton & Coseley Building Society has appointed One Black Bear, as it sets its sights on an ambitious growth plan.
Leeds-based digital agency, Tall, has won the contract with Yorkshire Building Society.
San Miguel has secured two new partnerships with Somerset House and the Classic Ibiza event series. The two-year partnership with Somerset House will see the drinks brand acquire naming and pouring rights.
Ahmad Tea has appointed Southpaw as its creative digital agency.
Friction Free Shaving has appointed Cavalier as its digital and creative marketing agency.
The UK Gift Card and Voucher Association has appointed PR Agency One.
St Austell Brewery has appointed TMW Unlimited to handle the advertising and communications for its Cornish lager brand Korev and Bath Ales brands Gem and Sulis.
TMW Unlimited has also been appointed by London North Eastern Railway to develop its future loyalty proposition.
Sylo Communications has secured two more years of business with Muller.
Sennheiser has selected MullenLowe Group as its global marketing communications agency of record for its consumer business.
Allianz Ireland has appointed In the Company of Huskies as their new strategic, creative and digital agency.
APAC wins
Bukalapak has appointed PHD Indonesia as its media agency of record, tasked with managing the offline media duties for its e-commerce platform.
Reviews
Centrica, the parent company of British Gas, has put its agency roster on alert, launching a wholesale review of its partners as it makes a move towards an "integrated marketing operating model".
Launches
Geometry UK has announced the introduction of a brand and design practice, which will deliver branding across multi-channel solutions.
360i has launched a consumer PR practice overseen by head of influencer marketing & PR, Corey Martin.
WPN Chameleon has launched an international division.
ForwardPMX has opened an office in Manchester.
Beano Studios is working with The FA to test, create and launch a fun interactive app to drive play and learning in football.
Wongdoody has opened a Manhattan office based in the World Trade Center.
Sweden Unlimited has opened its first creative studio outside of the US
Mergers
Manchester-based, e3creative, has joined the international digital agency, Dept.
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