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NICK MANNING
Independent commentator and consultant on advertising and media.
Nick is an independent commentator and consultant on advertising and media.
His career spans over 27 years in the Media Agency business, principally as co-founder of Manning Gottlieb Media, now known as MG OMD, and as CEO of OMD Group in the UK.
Nick spent 10 years at Ebiquity, with highlights including co-writing the ANA’s recommendations for media transparency following their 2016 study.
He has since continued to specialise in independent consulting with his own business, Encyclomedia International.
He is a frequent columnist and podcast guest, with specific emphasis on media transparency.
In June 2023 Nick became Non-Executive Chairman of Media Marketing Compliance.
In 2024 he co-founded ‘Advertising: Who Cares?’, a movement that aims to improve advertising and the advertising industry while providing guidance and education for advertisers.
