RKCR/Y&R captures Mecca Bingo brief

By Anne Cassidy, campaignlive.co.uk, Thursday, 29 November 2012 08:00AM

Mecca Bingo has appointed Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R to handle its £2 million advertising business.

Mecca Bingo: appoints RKCR/Y&R

The gaming brand, which is owned by Rank Group, has not previously used a retained agency, but has worked with shops on an ad hoc basis.

RKCR/Y&R will be responsible for helping to integrate the brand’s messaging and strategy across retail, online and mobile.

James Condon, the brand marketing director at Mecca, said: "We are delighted to be working with RKCR/Y&R at this exciting time in our brand development and were impressed with their creativity and strategic thinking. The team at RKCR/Y&R will help us take our business to the next level as we create one integrated brand across retail, online and mobile."

Ben Kay, the chief executive of RKCR/Y&R, said: "We are thrilled that Mecca will be joining our stable of great British brands and look forward to making it shine even more brightly."

This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk