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GPC Elevates Niemann to Principal

DALLAS—Griffith Phillips Creative has promoted Brian Niemann to agency principal. In his new role, Niemann will be in charge of the creative department. He joins the agency’s two other principals, Bruce Griffith and Ken Phillips, who founded the Dallas shop in 1991. Niemann, who arrived at GPC in 1996, had served as director of interactive services. He will assume duties previously handled by Phillips.

‘Local Yokel’ Campaign Hits Austin

DALLAS—A radio station and a restaurant chain owner have joined forces to produce a campaign encouraging listeners to patronize locally owned and operated businesses.