-U.K.-based, CHI & Partners/GroupM joint venture m/SIX has opened up shop in NYC. The Big Apple branch of the media agency will be led by David Stopforth.
-The first batch of nine overall jury presidents have been announced for the next Eurobest fest, which will include BBDO chairman/CCO David Lubars, who will preside over the Film, Print, Print & Poster Craft jury and the Integrated jury, and Pereira & O’Dell co-founder/CCO PJ Pereira, who will chair Branded Content & Entertainment. link
-Lionel Messi apparently shows his love for Tron in a new spot for Adidas (above). link
-Indie agency SelectNY has appointed Code and Theory alum Suzanne Hader as head of digital strategy for its New York office.
-Media/technology outfit Popsugar has hired Eileen Carty as VP of national sales.
-Orange County, CA-based agency Rauxa has appointed Jeff Nicosia as creative director.