Daniel Marks is a leader in advertising recruitment and we are keen to help our clients develop and nurture the next generation of strategic thinkers. We are looking for diverse and talented people from a range of backgrounds and educational levels, who are not afraid to challenge themselves and lend their unique vision to some of the most exciting agencies in London.
Successful applicants will receive mentoring, support and a potential permanent job opportunity as a Junior Planner at a leading Creative Agency in London.
Applicants may be recent graduates, junior account handlers or simply have an inquisitive and curious mind looking for a career of influence.
"We recognise that currently it is incredibly hard for young planners to get a start in the industry. The Daniel Marks Planning Academy represents a unique opportunity to get your foot through the door at some of the best agencies in the world."
Daniel Marks is a leader in advertising recruitment and we are keen to help our clients develop and nurture the next generation of strategic thinkers. We are looking for diverse and talented people from a range of backgrounds and educational levels, who are not afraid to challenge themselves and lend their unique vision to some of the most exciting agencies in London.
‘How would you form a strategy to position Guinness to a female market?’
We’re looking for strategic thought, brand intelligence, creative strategy and a succinct, well thought out idea. You need to target Guinness to a market where it is commonly associated as an occasional drink which is often consumed in the autumn and winter months, in relation to certain sporting events such as rugby and annual calendar events such as St Patricks Day, by a predominantly male audience.
Simply e-mail your entry to PlanningAcademy@DanielMarks.com
Each submission must include the following three elements:
A Summary
What is the succinct insight? No more than 100 words.
Your Creative Brief
To include the insight and inspiration. No more than 800 words plus imagery.
Supporting Documents
This can include surveys, charts, data, analytics or supporting evidence. A maximum of 3 documents in total.
The Planning and Strategy team at Daniel Marks will review all entries and select the Finalists to have their submissions reviewed by a panel of Judges. The Judges will include Chief Strategy Officers and Heads of Planning from the world’s leading Creative Agencies and held over a Roundtable event in the Daniel Marks West-End London offices.
8th May 2018 - Entry Application Open
8th September 2018 - Application Deadline for Submissions
20th September 2018 - Roundtable Judging Event at the Daniel Marks London offices
All finalists will receive the following benefits to launch their career in Planning and Strategy:
Our sole aim is to lend a helping hand to assist in a widely recognised industry issue and to launch the careers for a number of Junior Planners to then move up the Strategy career ladder.
On top of the great benefits that all Finalists will receive, Daniel Marks will also be announcing a winner of the ‘Strategic Star’ Award. A prestigious prize awarded for the best submission, judged by Chief Strategy Officers and Heads of Planning from the worlds’ leading Creative Agencies.
To enter the competition please submit your ideas via email to: