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Fallon on Caddy Decision: 'An Outcome We Do Not Deserve'
June 11, 2013
In memo to staff, the leader of the Publicis Groupe agency defends its work on the car brand over the past three years.
McCann Recruits Suzanne Powers from CP&B For Global Strategy Post
June 11, 2013
The CP&B and TBWA veteran heads to the Interpublic Group shop.
Southwest Airlines Reviews Digital Agency Business
June 11, 2013
WPP shops VML and Wunderman currently handle digital business for the airline.
Cadillac Taps Interpublic Team to Handle Global Creative
June 11, 2013
After a three-month pitch, General Motors is moving Cadillac from Fallon to a trio of Interpublic shops: Hill Holliday, Campbell-Ewald and Lowe.
Lee Clow on Advertising, Then and Now
June 11, 2013
After a lengthy hiatus, the ad legend is returning to the South of France as the 2013 honoree of the prestigious Lion of St. Mark award.
Miller Lite Shifts Hispanic Advertising to Casanova Pendrill
June 10, 2013
McCann's Hispanic shop picks up beer business previously at independent Lopez Negrete Communications.
What's the Ad Industry Listening To? Find Out With Resonate
June 10, 2013
Spotify and Ad Age launch a music destination to show what artists and songs are popular among the ad industry's tastemakers.
Liberty Mutual Begins Creative and Media Reviews
June 10, 2013
Liberty Mutual, which spends $160 million on measured media annually, is reviewing its creative and media accounts, currently at Interpublic's Hill Holiday.
Newcastle Turns to Small Minneapolis Agency for PR
June 10, 2013
Fast Horse will be tasked with spreading the news of the brand's ongoing "No Bollocks" campaign
Creative Execs' Salaries Surge in Adland, Survey Finds
June 10, 2013
Paychecks for creative types rose 5.5.% on average this year, up from 4.8% last year, a 24 Seven survey finds. But are folks feeling the love?
Bollore Says Son Yannick Will Follow Him As Havas Chairman
June 06, 2013
Vincent Bollore will propose to Havas' board of directors that son Yannick become the next chairman.
Six Things You Didn't Know About Pereira & O'Dell's PJ Pereira
June 05, 2013
The latest in Creativity's series that uncovers unusual hobbies and personality quirks of adland's top creative minds.
Volvo Cars Launches Global Creative Review
June 06, 2013
Incumbent Arnold was invited to defend in the pitch, which the carmaker hopes to conclude this fall.
Jury Rules in Favor of Interpublic Group in Race Discrimination Suit
June 05, 2013
The verdict came after just 11 minutes of deliberation.
Hiring New Talent: A Traditional Resume Doesn't Always Cut It Anymore
June 05, 2013
In a data-driven and fragmented media landscape, we must find diverse new talent that can serve clients' diverse needs.
Cannes Unveils Shortlist for First Innovation Awards
June 03, 2013
The Innovation Jury, led by president David Droga, Creative Chairman of Droga 5, recently announced 25 finalists hailing from 15 countries.
Publicis Hires Bobby Pawar, Creative Behind Scandalous Ford Figo Ad
May 31, 2013
Just two months after losing his JWT India job amid the Ford scandal, creative Bobby Pawar gets a senior gig at Publicis.
The Route to Creative Director Starts With a Passion for New Ideas
May 31, 2013
Great creative directors share a passion for new ideas and the drive to realize them. But each carves his or her own path there.
Why the Ad Industry Should Speak Up as Part of America's Immigration Policy Debate
May 31, 2013
What would American advertising be like without people like Linus Karlsson, Nick Law, David Droga, Rei Inamoto, or Jose Molla?
Nick Brien's New Gig: Board Member at Search Marketing Firm Covario
May 30, 2013
Six months after his ouster as chairman-CEO of McCann Worldgroup, Nick Brien has joined search marketing firm Covario to serve on its board.
