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Fanta Launches 'Play Fanta,' a Global Graphic-Novel Campaign

"Saving the Source" tells the story of a group of teenagers who are on a mission to save "play," after it disappears from their town

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U.K. Grapples With Brain Drain as Talent Takes Off for U.S., China

U.K. ad agencies are losing top talent to the former colonies as key players head for higher salaries in the States or the friendlier tax climes of Asia.

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Why Local Digital Advertising Agencies Have Upper Hand in China

International agencies dominate many aspects of China's marketing industry, but local players have the upper hand when it comes to digital -- and that's why they're the M&A target du jour.

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Big Adland Deals Reshape Ad Age's Agency Rankings

Forget about adland's Big Four. It's now the Big Five.

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The Effects of Dental Whitening, In a Flash

Finnish dental clinic Hammaspeikko and McCann Worldgroup make posters a little more interesting, in a campaign to promote the clinic's dental whitening services.

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WPP Posts 2.1% Organic Growth in Q1, But U.S. Is Flat

WPP's first quarter saw organic revenue growth of 2.1%, but with acquisitions and currency moves revenue was up by 5.9%, with the U.K. a bright spot.

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Global Cover Competition Deadline Extended to May 10

The aim of this contest is to identify promising talent to send to the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.

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Danone Begins Global Media Agency Review

The pitch spans more than 20 global markets, including North America.

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See Jaguar's 12-Minute Film Starring 'Homeland' Actor Damian Lewis

Jaguar has premiered the full twelve-and-a-half minutes of "Desire," the film starring "Homeland" actor Damian Lewis that promotes the new $100,000 F-Type sports car.

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Publicis Groupe to Spend $4 Billion on Acquisitions Over Next Five Years

The French ad holding company has an insatiable appetite. After gobbling up big players, it's looking for small and midsize digital firms to buy.

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Morgans Hotel Group's Homegrown Chief Marketer Preps for Global Expansion

The boutique-hotel company attracts discerning guests who shun cookie-cutter experiences in favor of cutting-edge design and local flair.

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MEC Taps Carl Fremont As First Global Digital Chief

The hire comes as more marketers invest in global partnerships with digital media companies and shops streamline digital capabilities across regions.

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This VW Pre-Roll Will Skip Itself for You

The Volkswagen Fusca has something called "DSG Tiptonic Transmission," which, put simply, shifts gears automatically. AlmapBBDO demonstrates this.

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Is the World Ready to Buy a Car Made in China?

Chinese car brand Qoros' 'social' sedan is backed by marketing that emphasizes urban practicality over speed.

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Twitter Expands Sponsored Video Push With BBC America Deal

While reportedly still in talks with Viacom and NBC Universal, Twitter is officially working with BBC America on selling in-stream video.

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Check Out This Ridiculously Long Ad Running on Indian TV

Ogilvy's behind a new commercial for Indian conglomerate Tata Group that clocks at over 3.5 minutes.

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Alma, La Comunidad Are Big U.S. Hispanic Winners At Wave Festival

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Calling Young Creatives: Ad Age's Annual Cover Competition is Now Open

The deadline is April 28th. One winning design will earn a free trip to the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.

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Korean Food Company Helps Psy Find Personal Chef

Korean food brand Bibigo is partnering with a more famous Korean in an international Facebook contest to find Psy a personal chef.

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John Hegarty: TV Shows Are Getting Better, But the Ads Are Getting Worse

The adman doesn't mince words. But do you think he's right?

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