GPY&R Melbourne has picked up online wagering brand BetEasy following a competitive pitch.
BetEasy head of marketing Ed Owens said: “In the pitch process George Patterson Y&R proved themselves as the most creative and forward thinking agency.
“This is a very exciting time for our business, and we are really looking forward to working with the team at GPY&R.”
The appointment follows on from BetEasy securing an exclusive sponsorship with the AFL.
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GPY&R managing partner Julian Bell said: “BetEasy represents a truly exciting proposition for us; they are a brand with serious ambitions both in terms of acquisition, category disruption and technology advancement. It’s a challenge that will utilise all of the agency’s disciplines and leverage our deep history of sporting experience.”
GPY&R Melbourne clients include the AFL, VicRoads, Oakley and the NBN.
Last month BetEasy announced it had poaches Maxus MD Nick Keenan to be its commercial director.