Newsworks Names Denise Turner as Director of Insight

In London, newspaper marketing body Newsworks has appointed former Havas exec Denise Turner as Director of Insight. She will take up her new post in early 2015.

Newsworks' range of services to members includes insight and research, key facts and figures, and creative ideas; as well as industry events, training and workshops. Turner (pictured) will join from Havas Media Group where she has worked since 2000, latterly as Chief Insight Officer. Prior to this, she worked for Havas-owned MPG Media Contacts as Head of Insight & Effectiveness, was UK Head of Research at Leo Burnett, and held research roles at Starcom MediaVest Group, ZenithOptimedia, and Bartle Bogle Hegarty where she began her career.

Rufus Olins, CEO of Newsworks, comments: 'I cannot think of anyone better qualified for the role at Newsworks. Denise is hugely respected and connected. She has a natural curiosity and an in-depth understanding of why people make the media choices they do. She also has a wonderful knack of making the complex simple. I am looking forward to working with her.'

Web site: www.newsworks.org.uk .