Mediaplus vs pilot

Dave & Buster's Appoints Gut and Mediaplus as New Agencies

Dave & Buster's, the restaurant and entertainment chain, has appointed Gut as its creative agency of record and Mediaplus as its media agency of record following a pitch that included incumbents Deloitte Digital and Dentsu X. The move comes as the company seeks to reverse a 13-quarter sales decline. The CMO, Jeremy Tucker, stated that the brand awareness is around 90%, so the focus is not on a brand refresh but on driving foot traffic. The new agencies will work to make the 45-year-old brand relevant again, leveraging their expertise to attract more customers to locations.

• Dave & Buster's appointed Gut as creative AOR and Mediaplus as media AOR.
• The pitch process included incumbents Deloitte Digital and Dentsu X.
• The company has experienced declining sales for 13 consecutive quarters.

Hornbach Builds Working 35mm Camera from Hardware Store Supplies

Hornbach's new campaign, 'Built from Hardware Store Supplies,' showcases a series of films shot on a fully functional 35mm film camera constructed entirely from items sold in its stores. Created by HeimatTBWA\, the campaign includes two main films and a behind-the-scenes documentary. Five makers from Europe built the camera over seven days at a Hornbach store in Bucharest, using a magnifying glass for the lens, a cement mixer to drive the film, and a cut-open organic waste bin as a lens hood. The campaign aims to demonstrate the breadth of Hornbach's product range and celebrate the maker spirit, contrasting with AI-generated imagery. It was developed over 1.5 years following a decade-long idea period, timed with the #HornbachCamera project.

• Hornbach and HeimatTBWA\ built a working 35mm film camera entirely from hardware-store products.
• The camera was constructed by five European makers in seven days at a Hornbach store in Bucharest.
• The lens was a magnifying glass; a cement mixer drove the film.

Kölln assigns media account to Mediaplus Hamburg

German food manufacturer Peter Kölln has appointed Mediaplus Hamburg to handle its media planning and buying after a competitive pitch. The agency will develop an integrated digital-first strategy for the traditional brands Kölln and Mazola, focusing on brand building and activation around relevant purchase occasions. Mediaplus will collaborate with creative agency virral on campaign development. The partnership aims to strengthen Kölln's market leadership in the cereal market and revitalize the Mazola edible oil brand, particularly among younger audiences. The first joint campaigns are scheduled to launch in September 2026.

• Peter Kölln awarded its media account to Mediaplus Hamburg following a pitch.
• Mediaplus Hamburg will handle media planning and buying for the Kölln and Mazola brands.
• The agency will develop a digital-first strategy along the customer journey.

pilot bei der DMEXCO 2026

pilot announces participation in DMEXCO 2026, a major digital marketing expo, indicating strategic industry engagement.

Omnicom Media Leads Germany New Business Ranking in H1 2026

COMvergence's New Business Barometer for Germany recorded 77 pitches with a net volume of USD 844 million in the first half of 2026. Omnicom Media led the agency group ranking with a net gain of USD 188 million, including USD 148 million from eleven new clients and retained accounts for Dyson and IBM. The Pilot Group, an independent agency, achieved the highest retention rate of 80% with a net volume of USD 126 million, securing second place. Mediaplus of the Serviceplan Group followed in third with nine client wins and a net volume of USD 37 million. The three largest pitches were for Jaguar Land Rover, Deutsche Postcode Lotterie, and Dyson, totaling USD 230 million. Following the acquisition of IPG Mediabrands, Omnicom consolidated its new business figures from Q1 2026.

• COMvergence recorded 77 pitches with a net volume of USD 844 million in Germany for H1 2026.
• Omnicom Media led the ranking with a net gain of USD 188 million.
• Pilot Group achieved 80% retention rate and second place with USD 126 million net volume.

clever fit vergibt Media-Etat an pilot Nürnberg

clever fit hat seinen Media-Etat an pilot Nürnberg vergeben. Dies ist ein neuer Kunden- und Etatgewinn für die Agenturgruppe.