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Former Hotwire UK CEO and Edelman MD Jeremy Lucas to turbocharge Allison's European capabilities
LONDON, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Worldwide, part of Stagwell (STGW), has announced the appointment of Jeremy Lucas as CEO, Europe.
Based in London, Lucas will integrate and grow the agency's presence across the region, including C-suite-level support to clients and expanding the agency's offerings in reputation, stakeholder engagement, crisis, influencer, analytics and marketing. He reports to Allison Global CEO Jonathan Heit.
With more than 20 years of experience, Lucas most recently served as the UK CEO at Hotwire. He previously held senior leadership positions at Edelman, Ogilvy and Teneo, where he provided counsel to such clients as Meta, FedEx, McDonalds, Coca-Cola and Disney.
"Jeremy is a proven leader who is passionate about turbocharging our presence throughout Europe." said Ray Day, Allison Worldwide executive chair and Stagwell vice chair. "His addition to our senior leadership team is another example of our dedication to every client's success with a world-class team delivering world-class results."
Earlier in his career, Lucas worked as a journalist and producer for Sky News and the BBC before moving to consultancy. For the past seven years, he has been included in PRWeek's PowerBook.
"Allison embodies the creativity and ambition that clients require from their agencies during times of transformation," said Jeremy. "I'm hugely excited by the opportunity to create a more connected and dynamic European region, within a business that has an enviable client portfolio, formidable consultative talent and a strong culture. Sat within the broader Stagwell portfolio, Allison is uniquely placed to build communications solutions at a time of complex and fragmenting reputational environments. I look forward to collaborating with teams across the agency to shape the future."
About Allison Worldwide
Allison Worldwide is a digital-first, data-led, and future-focused communications agency helping clients see around corners and be ahead of what's next. Not too big and not too small, Allison provides end-to-end global communications, PR, influencer, analytics and marketing support to clients from the Fortune500 to start-ups. Allison is owned by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), one of the fastest growing and most influential marketing and communications networks in the world.
CONTACT:
pr@stagwellglobal.com
Former Hotwire UK CEO and Edelman MD Jeremy Lucas to turbocharge Allison's European capabilities
LONDON, Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Worldwide, part of Stagwell (STGW), has announced the appointment of Jeremy Lucas as CEO, Europe.
Based in London, Lucas will integrate and grow the agency's presence across the region, including C-suite-level support to clients and expanding the agency's offerings in reputation, stakeholder engagement, crisis, influencer, analytics and marketing. He reports to Allison Global CEO Jonathan Heit.
With more than 20 years of experience, Lucas most recently served as the UK CEO at Hotwire. He previously held senior leadership positions at Edelman, Ogilvy and Teneo, where he provided counsel to such clients as Meta, FedEx, McDonalds, Coca-Cola and Disney.
"Jeremy is a proven leader who is passionate about turbocharging our presence throughout Europe." said Ray Day, Allison Worldwide executive chair and Stagwell vice chair. "His addition to our senior leadership team is another example of our dedication to every client's success with a world-class team delivering world-class results."
Earlier in his career, Lucas worked as a journalist and producer for Sky News and the BBC before moving to consultancy. For the past seven years, he has been included in PRWeek's PowerBook.
"Allison embodies the creativity and ambition that clients require from their agencies during times of transformation," said Jeremy. "I'm hugely excited by the opportunity to create a more connected and dynamic European region, within a business that has an enviable client portfolio, formidable consultative talent and a strong culture. Sat within the broader Stagwell portfolio, Allison is uniquely placed to build communications solutions at a time of complex and fragmenting reputational environments. I look forward to collaborating with teams across the agency to shape the future."
About Allison Worldwide
Allison Worldwide is a digital-first, data-led, and future-focused communications agency helping clients see around corners and be ahead of what's next. Not too big and not too small, Allison provides end-to-end global communications, PR, influencer, analytics and marketing support to clients from the Fortune500 to start-ups. Allison is owned by Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW), one of the fastest growing and most influential marketing and communications networks in the world.
CONTACT:
pr@stagwellglobal.com
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Allison Worldwide Expands Global Leadership with New Europe CEO
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The Budget Direct Footy Charity Championship celebrates Team Rivalries and Footy Fan fervour, to deliver positive community impact and big wins for some lucky rugby league fans!
BRISBANE, Australia, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leveraging its proud sponsorship of three major rugby league teams, including The Dolphins, Melbourne Storm, and the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Budget Direct has created a unique competition based on the head-to-head clashes between these teams throughout the regular season. This championship will see the teams battle it out, not just for points, but to win significant donations from Budget Direct to the charities nominated by the teams.
The initiative will see Budget Direct inject a total of $205,000 into vital community charities, while also giving three lucky footy fans the chance to win big for themselves and a cause close to their hearts.
The Team Competition: Playing for their Causes
Throughout the season, every clash between the Dolphins, Storm, and Rabbitohs will directly translate into tangible support for community organisations. At the end of the regular season, Budget Direct will award major donations to the clubs' nominated charities based on the final standings:
- 1st Place: $100,000 donation.
- 2nd Place: $50,000 donation.
- 3rd Place: $25,000 donation.
The clubs have selected to play for the following deserving community organisations:
The Fan Competition: Win $10K Cash and Give $10K to Charity
Beyond the action on the field, the Budget Direct Footy Charity Championship ensures that fans are also part of the victory and community impact. Supporters can join the excitement by signing up on the official Budget Direct competition webpage and aligning with a team playing in the championship.
At the end of the championship, three lucky fans, one aligned with each team, will be randomly drawn to win a fantastic win-win prize package:
- $10,000 in cash for the fan to keep.
- $10,000 donated by Budget Direct to the winner's nominated registered charity.
A True Win-Win for the Community
Jonathan Kerr, Chief Growth Officer, Budget Direct, highlights the spirit of the initiative. "We wanted to create a unique competition that celebrates the passion of footy fans while making a real difference in the community," said Kerr.
"By the end of this championship, Budget Direct will have donated $205,000 to incredible charities and given away $30,000 in cash to fans. It's a true win-win that turns every tackle and try into something much bigger than the game itself," added Kerr.
How to enter
Fans can follow the competition and enter to win at: www.budgetdirect.com.au/footy
Competition Terms & Conditions
The terms and conditions of the consumer competition can be found here: www.budgetdirect.com.au/terms-conditions/footy-charity-championship.html
The Budget Direct Footy Charity Championship celebrates Team Rivalries and Footy Fan fervour, to deliver positive community impact and big wins for some lucky rugby league fans!
BRISBANE, Australia, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leveraging its proud sponsorship of three major rugby league teams, including The Dolphins, Melbourne Storm, and the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Budget Direct has created a unique competition based on the head-to-head clashes between these teams throughout the regular season. This championship will see the teams battle it out, not just for points, but to win significant donations from Budget Direct to the charities nominated by the teams.
The initiative will see Budget Direct inject a total of $205,000 into vital community charities, while also giving three lucky footy fans the chance to win big for themselves and a cause close to their hearts.
The Team Competition: Playing for their Causes
Throughout the season, every clash between the Dolphins, Storm, and Rabbitohs will directly translate into tangible support for community organisations. At the end of the regular season, Budget Direct will award major donations to the clubs' nominated charities based on the final standings:
- 1st Place: $100,000 donation.
- 2nd Place: $50,000 donation.
- 3rd Place: $25,000 donation.
The clubs have selected to play for the following deserving community organisations:
The Fan Competition: Win $10K Cash and Give $10K to Charity
Beyond the action on the field, the Budget Direct Footy Charity Championship ensures that fans are also part of the victory and community impact. Supporters can join the excitement by signing up on the official Budget Direct competition webpage and aligning with a team playing in the championship.
At the end of the championship, three lucky fans, one aligned with each team, will be randomly drawn to win a fantastic win-win prize package:
- $10,000 in cash for the fan to keep.
- $10,000 donated by Budget Direct to the winner's nominated registered charity.
A True Win-Win for the Community
Jonathan Kerr, Chief Growth Officer, Budget Direct, highlights the spirit of the initiative. "We wanted to create a unique competition that celebrates the passion of footy fans while making a real difference in the community," said Kerr.
"By the end of this championship, Budget Direct will have donated $205,000 to incredible charities and given away $30,000 in cash to fans. It's a true win-win that turns every tackle and try into something much bigger than the game itself," added Kerr.
How to enter
Fans can follow the competition and enter to win at: www.budgetdirect.com.au/footy
Competition Terms & Conditions
The terms and conditions of the consumer competition can be found here: www.budgetdirect.com.au/terms-conditions/footy-charity-championship.html
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Budget Direct Footy Charity Championship - Launched With Big Wins for Charities and Major Cash Prizes for Footy Fans!
