WWF appoints media agency following competitive review
As covered in Campaign UK. WWF has appointed Medialab as its UK media planning and buying agency following a competitive pitch process. Incumbent Carat UK also pitched for the account. Medialab has been working with the conservation charity since 2021, managing the media strategy, planning and buying for WWF’s events and fundraising initiatives. The independent […]
With Purpose and Positivity: How Kianna Leads Talent and Inclusion at Medialab
Kianna is our Head of Talent Acquisition & Inclusion, balancing recruitment and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Medialab, where no two days look the same. This is a newly created role to support our ever-growing business ensuring we attract and hire the very best talent whilst leading and advancing our DE&I initiatives. Whether it’s […]
A Moment Worth Remembering – Double Award Winners in Our 20th Year
By Marcus Orme, CEO & Co-Founder, Medialab This year marks 20 years of Medialab. Two decades of doing the right thing, putting people first, and building something different, together. And this year, the work, care, and commitment from every Medialabber has been recognised in the best way imaginable. I’m genuinely proud to share that Medialab […]
Go Big or Go Home
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Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month: Highlights from Panel Discussion with Poorna Bell
South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) was marked by Medialab as our flagship Roots Community event of 2025. Medialab’s Communities are employee-led ERGs who come together based on shared characteristics or life experiences to provide support, enhance career development and contribute to our culture of diversity. This month was a time to truly honour the rich histories, […]
Celebrating Another Year of Excellence: Medialab Achieves Platinum CPD Status Again in 2025!
For the sixth consecutive year, Medialab has been awarded Gold and Platinum Accreditation by the IPA for our unwavering commitment to exceptional professional development programmes. We’re incredibly proud that, even amidst our rapid growth, we consistently stay true to our values: people-first and purpose-driven. Central to this ethos is our passion to helping our people […]
Storytelling for Impact: Lessons from LookUp’s ‘Storytelling Into A Headwind’
At a time when charities and not-for-profits are navigating immense challenges, from economic pressures to shifting audience expectations, the power of storytelling has never been more vital. Earlier this week, Medialab had the privilege of hosting a session led by Matthew and Caroline from LookUp, who unpacked how charities can harness storytelling across three key […]
Brand Vs Performance? The answer lies in finding your formula for growth
What if the secret to real marketing effectiveness wasn’t choosing between brand or performance, but building a formula unique to your business? THE AGE-OLD DEBATE Brand vs Performance. An ongoing debate that has been widely discussed and written about in our industry over the last two decades… or perhaps even dating back to the 60s […]
AdWeek Europe: What’s old is new again — and still essential.
Ad Week Europe reminded us that while technology races ahead and buzzwords come and go, the core ingredients of impactful advertising remain refreshingly consistent. Across standout talks and thought-provoking panels, three powerful themes emerged: the enduring value of human insight, the evolving dance between tech and emotion, and the urgent need for authentic inclusion. Our […]
Twenty Top Tips – how to thrive in the media industry!
As part of Medialab’s 20th birthday year, we wanted to write an article that reflects one of Medialab’s key values – We help people flourish. So, we turned to our greatest resource: our people. We asked 20 Medialabbers to share their top tips, insights, and pearls of wisdom on how to get into, and thrive […]
