OPEN Health acquires Lane Earl Cox (LEC)
Posted: 04 Apr 2011
Exactly 18 years after opening its doors for business, Lane Earl Cox (LEC) has been acquired by the new healthcare communications company, OPEN Health.
OPEN Health was launched in January 2011 and is the first channel and discipline neutral agency in the health communications sector. LEC was established in 1993 and has grown to become one of Europe’s most respected and experienced agencies, having worked on megabrands including Lipitor, Losec, Vioxx, Aricept, Symbicort, Atripla and Prozac.
Exactly 18 years after opening its doors for business, Lane Earl Cox (LEC) has been acquired by the new healthcare communications company, OPEN Health.
OPEN Health was launched in January 2011 and is the first channel and discipline neutral agency in the health communications sector. LEC was established in 1993 and has grown to become one of Europe’s most respected and experienced agencies, having worked on megabrands including Lipitor, Losec, Vioxx, Aricept, Symbicort, Atripla and Prozac.
Significant growth in Animal Health business
Posted: 03 Feb 2011
During the last 6-months, LEC has experienced significant growth in Animal Health business. In recognition of his contribution to the development of this aspect of the business, Jack Dolan has been given the additional job title of Head of Veterinary Health.
New Creative Directors at LEC
Posted: 02 Feb 2011
Lane Earl Cox are proud to announce the internal promotion of Harry Armfield and Kim Hughes to the position of Joint Creative Directors. Harry and Kim have already been working closely together for the last 2½ years and their partnership has resulted in the winning of PM Nurses Ad category in 2009 for Caelyx and the duo has successfully contributed to a string of important new business wins.
On your bike
Posted: 02 Feb 2011
LEC are proud to support the Bone Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) by sponsoring Matthew Baker for his 300 mile cycle ride from London to Paris
On 13th April 2011, Matthew together with Team Takeda will be tackling the 300 mile, 4-day cycle from the heart of London to the Eifel Tower in Paris. The group are undertaking this marathon cycle to raise funds for the BCRT.
Matthew Baker to chair session at DigiPharm Europe 2010
Posted: 24 Sep 2010
LEC’s Matthew Baker is chairing a Post Conference session at DigiPharm Europe 2010 on 1st October. The subject is The Growing Influence of the POL (Patient Opinion Leader) and should be a stimulating morning. You can read more about here http://alturl.com/45x9e
LEC Communications featured in Sunday Times fastest growing international sales league table
Posted: 13 Jul 2010
Fantastic news for LEC Communications (holding company of LEC Advertising and Athena Medical PR)!
We were featured in International Track, a league table that was published in the Sunday Times on 11 July.
LEC Appoint Digital Technical Director
Posted: 12 May 2010
LEC have bolstered their digital capabilities with the appointment of Michal Cwierz as Digital Technical Director.
Michal brings exceptional experience and expertise to LEC having previously worked on high profile digital campaigns for New Scientist, Computer Weekly, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Sony, AEG and Electrolux.
Michal will oversee web development, web design, software programming, animation and video editing and work with the team on innovative social media campaigns.
Lane Earl Cox (LEC) is not allergic to New Business
Posted: 12 Apr 2010
LEC is pleased to announce that it has added Phadia to its list of clients. The agency won a pitch for Phadia’s allergy blood testing product ImmunoCap against strong competition.
LEC Appoint Matthew Baker as Deputy MD
Posted: 01 Mar 2010
LEC (Lane Earl Cox), one of the UK’s leading healthcare advertising agencies, are delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Baker as Deputy Managing Director.
Matthew joins LEC from Huntsworth Health, where he was Director of Digital Communication & Director of Brand Strategy. LEC has brought Matthew on board to bolster their digital capabilities and to help drive the business forward.
Lane Earl Cox launches Mepact for Takeda Pharmaceuticals Europe
Posted: 15 Feb 2010
February 2010 saw the pan-European launch of Mepact (mifamurtide),
LEC became extensively involved very early on in the pre-launch phase, soon after Takeda America acquired IDM Pharma, Inc. in May 2009.
Our strategic brand development activities included the organisation and facilitation of a series of cross-functional, multi-disciplinary ‘brand immersion’ workshops where all data and brand dynamics were examined and reconfigured to create a set of durable and compelling core brand values.
Alison Squire joins Lane Earl Cox
Posted: 01 Feb 2010
Leading health care agency Lane Earl Cox is delighted to announce the appointment of Alison Squire as International Account Director.
Welcome to the LEC website
This is the new home of Lane Earl & Cox (LEC). We are one of the UK’s leading healthcare advertising agencies and, as well as creating some of the most successful and memorable UK campaigns, we are also a European and global hub agency for a number of pharmaceutical companies. As an integrated member of the Omnicom Group we are specialists in creating, as well as adapting, campaigns throughout Europe and the world. We can also create truly integrated communications through our friends at Athena and have our own in-house digital division.
By inspiring emotions we create innovative healthcare communications programmes that set new standards for our industry. Our unprecedented brand successes are a matter of record, and we look forward to discussing how we can help you.

