Unilever Launches Global Media ReviewJuly 02, 2009 Unilever today said it has launched a global review that encompasses almost all of its media business, including U.S. chores held by WPP Group's Mindshare. The client spent $640 million in the U.S. alone on ads last year. Read Full Article
Crown Imports Reviews MediaJuly 02, 2009 Add Crown Imports to the growing list of big-spending clients seeking to stir up their media-agency relationships. Read Full Article
Current Media Puts Review on HoldJuly 01, 2009 As brand chief Jordan Kretchmer exits, Current Media puts its review -- which gained notoriety via Twitter -- on hold. Read Full Article
Arnold Adds VistaPrintJuly 01, 2009 Havas' Arnold today said it was selected by business printing services firm VistaPrint for advertising chores. Read Full Article
Microsoft Confirms Office Shift to JWTJuly 01, 2009 In a realignment of its roster, Microsoft is shifting chores on its Office business suite to JWT. Read Full Article
Merkley Joins Abbott Labs RosterJune 30, 2009 Merkley + Partners has been tapped for creative on Simcor, Niaspan and Trilipix. Read Full Article
Bristol-Myers Squibb Picks MediaVestJune 30, 2009 Bristol-Myers Squibb has awarded its media assignment to MediaVest after a review; annual spending is $420 million. Read Full Article
Zurich Financial Selects MindshareJune 30, 2009 Zurich Financial, which includes Farmers Insurance, taps Mindshare for media on its $150 million account. Shown: Zurich's Arun Sinha. Read Full Article
MPG Wins LVMH's U.S. MediaJune 30, 2009 Paris-based luxury goods and fragrance marketer LVMH has awarded U.S. media chores to Havas' MPG. Read Full Article
Benihana Picks WiedenJune 29, 2009 Wieden + Kennedy said its office here has added the Benihana chain to its client roster. Read Full Article
Orbitz Shifts Creative to Trailer ParkJune 29, 2009 Online travel site Orbitz today said it has shifted creative chores on its ad account to Trailer Park Studios. Read Full Article
Carl's Jr., Hardee's Tap 72andSunny for DigitalJune 25, 2009 72andSunny has picked up digital ad chores for CKE chains Carl's Jr. and Hardees's. Read Full Article
Corona Light Shifts to PublicisJune 24, 2009 Crown Imports has awarded Publicis in New York its Corona Light business without a review. Read Full Article
Western Union Mobile Money Names TBA GlobalJune 24, 2009 Western Union's mobile business unit named TBA Global agency of record, charged with building awareness for Western Union's Mobile Money Transfer service. Read Full Article
Toy State Selects A&GJune 23, 2009 Toy State has hired independent Allen & Gerritsen as its lead agency, the shop said today. Read Full Article
Miami Dolphins Pick ArnoldJune 22, 2009 Arnold's office here has added the National Football League's Miami Dolphins following a review, the agency said today. Read Full Article
H&R Block Moves to DDBJune 18, 2009 H&R Block shifts creative duties to DDB from Campbell Mithun without a review. Read Full Article
NFL Picks Grey for Unified Branding PushJune 17, 2009 WPP Group's Grey has been tapped by the NFL for a branding push following a review. Read Full Article
Nokia Shifts Media to CaratJune 17, 2009 Nokia confirmed that it has hired Aegis' Carat for its $500 million global media assignment. Read Full Article
McKinney Adds Newell's ApricaJune 17, 2009 McKinney marks its one-year anniversary of gaining independence from French holding company Havas by adding Newell Rubbermaid's Aprica brand. Read Full Article
Reckitt Reviews Global MediaJune 15, 2009 Reckitt Benckiser has launched a review of media chores on its global $1.3 billion ad account, the company has confirmed. Read Full Article
Zappos Goes Into PlayJune 13, 2009 Zappos calls a review as it seeks to bolster its overall brand awareness and tout a new clothing business. Read Full Article
MEC Wins Activision Global MediaJune 12, 2009 Mediaedge:cia has won planning and buying chores on the $200 million Activision Blizzard ad account. Read Full Article
Expedia Mulls 3 for Creative on $60 Mil. BizJune 10, 2009 Expedia has selected three finalists to compete for creative duties on its ad account, confirmed Ark Advisors, the consultancy that's managing the client's agency search. McCann Erickson, The Martin Agency and Arnold have advanced. Read Full Article
Grey Wins 2: T.J. Maxx, Reliant EnergyJune 08, 2009 WPP Group's Grey has added T.J. Maxx and Reliant Energy following separate reviews. Read Full Article
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