Welke named chairman at Euro RSCG Tatham

As expected, Euro RSCG Tatham, Chicago, named Robert Welke chairman-chief creative officer Friday. Mr. Welke had been chief creative officer at Leo Burnett USA. Tatham's Mary Baglivo was promoted from chief client officer to president-director of client services. Ralph Rydholm remains CEO. The three executives report to Steve Dworin, vice chairman of Euro RSCG Worldwide. sponsorships Pro Player, a top sports apparel manufacturer, is said to be finalizing a broad marketing deal with Huzienga Holdings Corp., under the term of which Pro Player would become a sponsor of the pro baseball, football and hockey teams owned by sports mogul Wayne Huzienga. The 10-year deal could also include naming rights to Joe Robbie Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, which would be renamed Pro Player Park. American Airlines is also believed to be hunting for those rights. president Gannett said it has completed the sale of its Outdoor Division to Phoenix-based Outdoor Systems for $710 million. The deal, which closed for a slightly higher than anticipated amount, includes the Gannett Outdoor operations in Houston. Among those believed out of a job as a result of the sale is Don Davidson, president of Gannett Outdoor. Several hundred more employees may be let go. Review' Cahners Publishing said it is halting publication of Digital News & Review due to the lack of an advertiser base.

Welke named chairman at Euro RSCG Tatham

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